AECO Mentor

Inspire, Guide, and Elevate Mentor the Next Generation of AECO Disruptors

Empowering Innovation Through Startup-Mentor Collaboration At AmpliNxt, we believe meaningful mentorship is key to accelerating innovation. By connecting startups with experienced mentors, we create a dynamic space for guidance, knowledge sharing, and strategic growth.
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Benefits

We connect experienced mentors with visionary startups driving change through deep tech, sustainability, and digital innovation in the AECO industry—enabling mutual growth and real-world impact.

Strategic Guidance & Industry Expertise

Make smarter business, product, and tech decisions with the help of experienced mentors.

Network Expansion

Gain access to a robust network of investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders.

Pitch Deck Refinement & Product-Market Fit

Refine your pitch and align your product to market needs with mentor-driven feedback and strategic insight.

Growth Acceleration

Speed up your growth with sharper planning, execution, and faster learning cycles.

Ecosystem Connections

Collaborate with seasoned mentors across AECO and beyond. Unlock joint opportunities and sector-wide impact.

Expand Your Network

Build valuable connections with fellow experts, industry leaders, and innovation partners.

Shared Learnings

Exchange insights, mentor strategies, and best practices to elevate your approach.

Visibility & Recognition

Get featured in events, panels, and mentor showcases that amplify your leadership.

Fresh Perspectives

Gain new angles on startup challenges and enrich your advisory toolkit.

Meet Our Mentors

Mr. Shashank Kotwal
Founder - SSKotwal &
Associates
Mr. Manoj Arora
Director
Crest Innovation
Mr. Vivin Hegde
Director - Founding Partner
Zacua Ventures
Mr. Prakash Senghani
CEO and Co-Founder
Navatech Group
Mr. Venkat Iyer
Advisor at Tranquility
Advisory LLP

Mr. Sai Ravishankar
Associate at Independent Project Analysis

Mrs. Saylee Sandeep Bidwai
Head-Entrepreneurship Development Cell, MIT Academy of Engineering
Mr. Manideep Saha
Expert Business Growth Advisor & Consultant


Ms. Disha Pawar
Supply Chain Specialist:
Simens PLC, UK
Mr. Shaishav Shah
Co-Founder- Tusker AI:
Co-Chair at TiE U
Mr. Rohit Taank
Regional Sales Manager:
SoftTech Engineers Ltd

Mr. kashyap Chaturvedula
Vice President - Product Strategy
SoftTech Engineers Ltd
Founder-
Mr. Ashish Bedekar
Founder-Bodhi Tree Ecosystem & Business Development
Services
Mr. Manoj Kumar Bada Ghar Wala
Startup Product Development Mentor
Mr. Deepak Warad
President - Business Development
SoftTech Engineers Ltd
Mr. Rupesh Umtol
Global Head-Digital Twin Services
SoftTech Engineers Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I become a mentor at AmpliNxt?
Our team will then reach out for an initial screening and introductory interaction. If aligned, we will onboard you based on your expertise in AECO and your availability.
No. There is no fee to sign up or be a part of the AmpliNxt mentor community. We value your time, experience, and passion to support startups.
We expect mentors to dedicate approximately 3 hours per month, which can include review meetings, feedback sessions, or masterclasses. The engagement is flexible and designed to respect your schedule.
No. Mentorship is purely for guidance and support. If you’re interested in investing, you can separately explore our investor network, but it is not linked to your mentoring role.
You can decide with your mentee. However, we encourage setting clear meeting schedules, goals, and formats using session log templates. Our team can support with templates and alignment calls if required.

No. This is a pro-bono engagement. However, mentors receive ample visibility, curated invites to AmpliNxt summits, access to internal pitch events, and an opportunity to co-create change in India’s AECO sector.

Yes. Based on your bandwidth and alignment, you may choose to support more than one startup. However, we recommend focusing on quality over quantity.

Please write to Smarty Tufchi at smarty.tufchi@amplinxt.com for any clarifications or support.

Mentors at AmpliNxt are expected to:

  • Respect confidentiality and boundaries
  • Avoid imposing personal agendas
  • Provide feedback constructively and respectfully
  • Not substitute mentorship with counselling, training, or investment advice
  • Be honest about their availability and limitations
  • Empower the mentee, not direct their business
  • Avoid creating dependency and enable mentee autonomy
  • Never breach privacy or confidentiality without consent

Mentors are also encouraged to:

  • Highlight ethical concerns early
  • Maintain professional competence via continued learning
  • End the relationship respectfully with clear communication You can access the detailed Mentor Code of Conduct and Handbook upon onboarding
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