Mahesh Jakhotia

Mahesh Jakhotia is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in various sectors, including technology, education, and investment. As Co-Founder of Bijak since 2019, Mahesh has played a key role in hiring for critical operations and product positions, with backing from prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital and Bertelsmann India Investments. Additionally, Mahesh founded Ashoka University in December 2023, a leading institution for liberal education in India. Prior roles include serving as Country Head at Asia Innovations Group, where Mahesh led the successful launch of India's top revenue-generating live streaming app, and as a founding member at Revolt Motors, focused on launching India's first electric motorcycle. Mahesh's investment experience spans roles at Transit Capital, Micromax Informatics Ltd as Chief of Staff, Avendus Capital in investment banking, and as an Investment Analyst at Inception Ventures. Mahesh holds degrees in economics and engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and completed a Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.