Mentors

Learn from the right people when you need them
Consult our mentors if you find yourself in a tricky situation.
Mentors are available for consultations to guide entrepreneurs. Need help with choosing software? Consult our technology mentor. Need help with choosing the right marketing agency? You'll have an expert to get a second opinion.
About our mentors
Meet our mentors
When you become a LABS196 startup, you have access to our network of mentors and consultations. Many of our mentors are from our extensive network of partners and have years of experience in various industries, including technology, marketing, human resources, compliance, leadership development, and more.
Invesments
Deepak founded many companies and exited many successfully. He overlooks strategy and its implementation for Generation Rise. He is serial entrepreneur and has been involved with multiple global ventures. Deepak brings 20 plus years of business and technology expertise across industry domains while he is an avid working enthusiast in creating disruptive technology and businesses in the field of assets and securities. Deepak has earned MS in Computer Science from Michigan State, USA and BS in Computer Engineering. He has also received Bachelor in Legislative Law, Diploma in UN International financing.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering
Master's degree in Management Information Systems
Master’s degree in Cyber Law
Master's degree Business Administration and Management
Experience
2 years Senior Software Engineer
19 years Founder
5 years Entrepreneur
Area of expertise
Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship
Investments
Harish has been dedicated to building Recordent. Additionally, he is an advisor for building high-quality private schools in Hyderabad, India. He has previously advised high net worth clients and family offices on investments since 1998. Not only has he invested in equities, hedge funds (direct and fund of funds), private equity, real estate (domestic and international) but also managed direct investments in the technology, healthcare, and real estate sectors.
Qualifications
IMBA
Master's in International Business
BS Accounting & Finance
Experience
2 years Financial advisor
5 years Vice President
2 years Investment advisor
6 years Board of Director
4 years Vice chairperson
14 years Managing Director
8 years Founder and Board member
Area of expertise
Entrepreneurship
Investments
Portfolio management
Venture capital
Hedge funds
Financial modeling
Asset allocation
Real estate
Equities
Blockchain/AI
Daniel has been in the Information Technology industry since 1995 and has built multiple businesses over his 23-year career. FutureTech, LLC is Daniel’s most recent venture, and he is focused on helping companies understand the value that Blockchain can bring. Daniel and his team work closely with companies to put together a strategy that will enable them to integrate Blockchain or build new custom applications to realize its value. ”Once a Marine, always a Marine... the principles and lessons I learned as a Marine have helped me throughout my life
Qualifications
BS, Business Administration
Experience
VP for 8 years
Founder for 14 years
4 years CEO, 5 years Advisor
4 years Board member
Area of expertise
Business development
Start-ups
Blockchain
DeFi
Investment
Cryptocurrency
NFTs
Business strategy
Strategic planning
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Consulting
Software development
Become a LABS196 mentor
Great people often point to others who helped them along the way. If you would like to become a mentor and support LABS196 startups with your experience and knowledge, please reach out to us at contact@labs196.com.
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