Jay Gujral

Global Commercial Director at Block Dojo

Jay Gujral has a diverse work experience spanning from 2016 to the present. Jay began their career as a New Business Development Consultant at Dow Jones from September 2016 to August 2018. Jay then worked as a Client Development Specialist at McKinsey & Company's Global Energy & Materials division from August 2018 to July 2020. Following this role, they joined Fuel, A McKinsey Company as the Country Manager for Ignition Club UK from June 2019 to July 2020.

In 2020, Jay took on the position of Oil & Gas Director at Axora, a marketplace for innovative digital technology focused on Energy and Metals & Mining. Jay worked in this role until February 2022 before transitioning to their next position as Managing Director at Block Dojo, a role they currently hold.

Alongside their professional roles, Jay has also been involved in various other ventures. Jay served as a mentor at Kickstart Global from June 2020 onwards and became an Angel Investor for various companies from June 2018. Additionally, they are a member of the UK Business Angels Association since February 2022.

Looking ahead, Jay is set to embark on a new phase of their career in 2023. Jay will be joining the Newton Venture Program as a Newton Scholar. The program aims to level the playing field for individuals from typically overlooked backgrounds in venture investing. Through this role, Jay will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in various aspects of the venture capital ecosystem. Jay will also be working as a Venture Partner at SNGLR Group starting from January 2023 onwards.

Jay Gujral's education history begins with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics with Business from the University of Portsmouth. The specific start and end years for this degree are not provided. Additionally, Jay attended Chigwell School, although no details regarding a degree or field of study are mentioned. Apart from their formal education, Jay Gujral also obtained a certification in "Developing Executive Presence" from LinkedIn in June 2021.

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  • Global Commercial Director

    June 1, 2023 - present

  • Managing Director

    June, 2022

  • Commercial Director

    January, 2022