About

Akash Mathran is a third-generation entrepreneur with a diverse background in finance and real estate. He has worked for seven years as a Derivative Analyst & Trader at his family-run firm, where he developed expertise in arbitrage in the Indian stock markets. Akash also has a keen interest in the real estate sector and has been invested in it for a long time. Akash is a highly educated individual, having graduated from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, and earned an MSc in Investment Management from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), London. He also attended Harvard Business School for short courses on International Business and Marketing Management. In recent years, Akash has been actively following the startup space and is an active angel investor. He has invested in Sporjo, a one-stop-shop for assessment, training, and job support to pursue careers in Sports Management. Currently, Akash is the Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First, the world's leading talent investor with a 3% acceptance rate. Backed by Founders Fund and Greylock Partners, with Reid Hoffman (Founder, LinkedIn) and Demis Hassabis (Founder, Deep Mind) on the board, Entrepreneur First funds individuals and helps build co-founding teams, develop deep tech ideas, and accelerate through fundraising from the world's best investors. Akash's education and experience make him a valuable asset to any team looking to invest in startups or build a successful business. With over six years of relevant experience, he has a deep understanding of finance and entrepreneurship that he can leverage to help others succeed.