Ashna Bhadani

Ashna Bhadani currently serves as the Assistant Manager of Innovation at GMR Group, focusing on developing the innovation culture and charter for GMR Airports and supporting adjacent businesses. Ashna also mentors startups through HireVC's VC Fellowship program. Previous experience includes roles as a Portfolio Manager at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer at IIT Delhi, where contributions were made to generate intellectual property and employment in DeepTech sectors, and as a Deal Manager at LetsVenture, successfully raising funds for multiple startups. Former positions include mentoring at Atal Innovation Mission, working as a Senior Associate in investment at Eagle10 Ventures, and handling deal flow at Mumbai Angels Network. Early career experience includes a role as a Transaction Risk Investigator at Amazon and an internship in wealth management. Ashna holds a Bachelor of Management Studies in Finance from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies.