Dr. Veena Suresh Hejmadi
Manager, Startup and Innovation, Entrepreneurship · India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), Customized Energy Solutions · Mumbai
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-MGMT-MH-IN-2026-2254
Member since 2026
Mentorship offered
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About
Dr. Veena Suresh Hejmadi is a seasoned innovation and incubation leader with over 21 years of professional experience, including extensive expertise in startup acceleration, ecosystem building, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. She has been recognized with an Honorary Doctorate in Management for her contributions to entrepreneurship and startup development.
Her professional journey includes leadership roles in prominent incubation ecosystems such as the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), VJTI Technology Business Incubation Centre, and AIC-NMIMS. She has successfully designed and executed startup incubation and acceleration programs, built strategic partnerships across government, academia, investors, and corporates, and enabled startups to access funding, markets, and growth opportunities.
Dr. Hejmadi has actively contributed to national and global innovation initiatives, including startup showcases, investor connect programs, and international collaborations. With experience engaging over 2,500 startups and supporting multiple cohorts, she brings a strong blend of program strategy, governance, financial oversight, and ecosystem leadership.
Her work focuses on driving innovation adoption, strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, and enabling startups to scale sustainably.