Empowering Startups,
Connecting Investors.

Sharp, insightful and thorough, I am looking forward to working with [Maneesh] again in the future.

Maneesh’ operational experience coupled with his management consulting perspective is extremely helpful to portfolio companies as they negotiate the intricacies of successfully managing rapid growth.

Maneesh has a keen understanding of the technology lifecycle, from concept and product development through marketing and presales consulting.

Maneesh was instrumental in facilitating the first round of VC funding in Retail Optimization, Inc. […] Maneesh has been a source of inspiration for me and my colleagues at ROI. I highly recommend him

Maneesh is very well connected and has been able to provide valuable introductions to a wide range of potential partners

Maneesh’ market knowledge and business acumen has been invaluable in ensuring appropriate growth during the organization’s early years. Maneesh possesses a unique balance of passion and constraint, which has been highly beneficial as we have secured additional strategic industry partnerships. He has an innate ability to unearth key prospects, and has the industry network to identify and contact the most strategic executives within those organizations on our behalf.

Maneesh has been a great VC, a genuinely committed partner to the management team and a good friend

Maneesh is a well spoken, smart, energetic and dedicated professional. His entrepreneurial skills and business enthusiasm make him a valuable team player.

[Maneesh] is a tireless connector and his knowledge of the VC/Tech/Startup space has made him an invaluable resource all students interested in these areas. Maneesh has designed and led workshops and panels designed to help students further their career pursuits. He is a natural presenter who commands a room with affability, humor and a deep knowledge base. He helps students to think through their career plans critically and with the appropriate criteria. In short, Maneesh’s presence in the Coaching Program has served as a cornerstone for the Program’s success.

Maneesh has been a Columbia Career Coach focused on venture capital, technology and entrepreneurship since the program inception in 2008. He also serves as a member of the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center’s Sounding Board. In addition to offering one on one sessions, Maneesh has led workshops and moderated panels to educate students on fundamental resources and skills essential for a successful career.

Maneesh has been a fantastic career coach and mentor! Right off the bat, he asked me the hard questions to understand my strengths, weaknesses and interests (both from a personal and professional standpoint), and frequently challenged me to dig deep and do some serious reflecting while providing unbiased feedback.

[Maneesh] understands the venture world from both the side of the investor and the entrepreneur. Even though he has broad industry experience, he understood all of the nuances and intricacies of my business.