Prajakt Raut takes on operational responsibility of The Hatch
In his role as Executive Director, Prajakt Raut will drive programmes to make The Hatch India’s largest platform and support centre for start-ups.
The Hatch, a start-up accelerator and business incubator, has announced that Prajakt Raut, a member of the founding team, has taken over the operational responsibility as its Executive Director.
In his role as Executive Director, Raut will drive programmes to make The Hatch India’s largest platform and support centre for start-ups. He will also be a mentor to early-stage companies on strategy, business model and monetisation and fund raising.
Former Asia Director of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and mentor, Raut is a veteran of the early-stage entrepreneurship eco-system. At TiE, he had helped entrepreneurs in India connect with emerging early stage investor community. Prior to joining TiE, Raut co-founded Orange Cross, a healthcare service management company. He was part of the founding team of a CRM solutions company and also has over a decade of experience as an advertising and marketing professional.
Announcing the development, Puneet Vatsayan, Chairman & Co-Founder, The Hatch, said, “Prajakt brings unparalleled experience in entrepreneurial skill development. He has an eye to spot talent and understands the nuance of start-ups. Prajakt’s deep understanding of entrepreneurial ecosystem will boost the ethos of The Hatch.”
