About

Ashay Tejwani is a Mumbai-based Product, Strategy & Culture Consultant with a passion for helping pre-Series D startups, corporate accelerators, and SMEs with their products, strategy, culture, processes, fundraising, and expansion. He is also a Mentor at 500 Startups, where he provides guidance to startups graduating from cohorts. Ashay has a background in materials science and industrial design engineering, which gives him a unique perspective on product development. He has a flair for products, behavioral science, robots, and playing music. With over eight years of relevant experience, Ashay is a seasoned professional with expertise in senior software engineering, AI, product management, mobile, and UI. In the past, Ashay has worked with companies like BonAppetour, where he served as an Interim CTO and was in charge of data-driven product enhancements on the portal. He has also worked as a Fellow at Entrepreneur First, where he brought product ideas to life, helped select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, and handled B2C marketing, social media marketing, and campaigns for the venture. Ashay has a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Material Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a Minor in Industrial Design from the Industrial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He also attended Lilavatibai Podar Senior Secondary School ISC. Ashay's tech stack includes senior software engineering, AI, product management, mobile, and UI. He is a versatile professional who can handle multiple responsibilities and deliver results. With his experience and expertise, Ashay can help startups and SMEs navigate the complex world of product development, strategy, and fundraising.