Ankur sports a ponytail and stopped aging a while back. For over 20 years, he has advised entrepreneur-driven companies, startups, PE and VC funds, and large corporates. Ankur is energised by building relationships with go-getters and going deep with them on problems.

A startup evangelist, Ankur has spent over 14 years helping digital-first businesses and startups. As a partner at EY for over two decades, he spearheaded global best practices of diligence, consumer internet, e-commerce and startup services. His expertise spreads across M&A transactions, acquisitions, divestures, investments, and joint ventures.

Ankur is supported by his way better half Karishma and has to match up to the energy of his twin boys whilst being an avid pet parent. Originally from Delhi, he is a long-time Bangalorean by choice.