Rushikesh Kavathekar has a diverse work experience in various industries. In 2017, they started as a Project Management Intern at NCVT, where they analyzed data to identify traffic congestion problems. Rushikesh then worked as an Analyst at Thomson Reuters, where they analyzed international trade and logistics data. In 2019, they joined Questy Solutions Inc, where they played a significant role in scaling their tool and acquiring customers. Rushikesh also worked at Social Responsibility Foundation as a Volunteer, supporting their initiatives. In 2020, they worked as a Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In 2017, they joined Quora as a Quorian, organizing college events and fests. Rushikesh later joined Venture Catalysts as a member of Investor Relations and Partnerships. In 2023, they worked as a Strategic Consultant at TenUp Software Services, focusing on technology and product development. Recently, they joined 12 Weeks, contributing to product and growth development. Currently, they are a Venture Partner at AY Ventures, assisting startups and companies with fundraising and providing guidance throughout the process.
Rushikesh Kavathekar has a diverse education history. In 2021, they attended Y Combinator for a short period to study Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Prior to that, from 2014 to 2018, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Engineering at SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECH.,VASAD 041. In 2012, they attended Parth School of Science and Competition in India, where they obtained an Associate of Science - AS degree.
Alongside their formal education, Rushikesh has also obtained several certifications. In May 2020, they received certification in Inbound Sales Certified - Software as a Service Solutions from HubSpot Academy and Strategic consulting from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In 2018, they acquired a certification in Brand and Product management from IE Business School. Additionally, in December 2019, Rushikesh completed the Google Analytics for Beginners course provided by Google.
August, 2016 - present