David Ponraj

Founder And CEO at Startup Space

David Ponraj has a long and varied work experience. David began their career in 2008 as a Financial Analyst at Tech Data. In 2010, they took on a similar role at Ultimate Medical Academy - Tampa. In the same year, they founded and became the CEO of Rural Handicrafts Company. In 2011, they joined Nielsen as a Sales Engineer and held various roles there until 2018. In 2018, they became the Chief Executive Officer of Economic Impact Catalyst. In 2020, they became the Host of Breaking Down Barriers Podcast. Finally, in 2022, they joined the Board of Directors at The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, Inc.

David Ponraj completed their high school diploma at Santhosha Vidhyalaya from 1987 to 2000. David then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Physics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi from 2000 to 2003. Afterward, they attended St. Petersburg College from 2005 to 2008, where they earned an International Business degree in Business Management, Economics, and Financial Statements. Finally, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of South Florida from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, in 2012 they obtained a Six Sigma Executive Black Belt from The Nielsen Company.

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    June, 2018 - present