I make startups
and big companies
work together.

No fluff. I’m an engineer by training and an innovation leader by practice. From sitting in the founder's chair at Untapd to heading the Corporate Venture Accelerator at JLL, I bridge gaps. I call it getting things done.

Field Notes / Real Takes

"Screw it, let's do it."

— Richard Branson

I thrive in ambiguity. Most see the 'messy middle' of a partnership as a risk; I see it as where value is created.

"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you."

— The Alchemist

As a former founder, I don't just manage startups; I join their mission. I join their mission to succeed.

"An asset puts money in your pocket."

— Robert Kiyosaki

A partnership is either an asset or a liability. I make sure my work is a tangible asset for the ecosystem.

Bias to Action — STRATEGY.

— The Operator

If something is on my mind, I do it instantly. "Get things done" is my moto. There are lazy days too, I'm a human afterall.

The Work.

Head of IDEA Labs — JLL

Notice Period

Running the venture accelerator. Finding the best startups and ramming them through corporate red tape so real pilots actually happen.

Growth & Partnerships — Chargebee

Partnerships

Worked with Sequoia and Accel. Helped portfolio founders stop drowning in operations so they could scale.

Founder & CEO — Untapd

Founder Track

Built an IoT platform from scratch. NITI Aayog Top 30 recognition. Learned the grit of execution.

Alliance Manager — Moonraft

Regional GTM

Managed regional GTM and partnerships in SE Asia.

Labs / Strategic Tools

The Signal Filter

A Python-based scout built to find the 1% of opportunities where I can actually move the needle.

The Force Multiplier

Self-hosted n8n and Oracle Cloud automation to handle the boring stuff so I can focus on human relationships.

Autonomous Scrapers

Custom scripts built to scrape and vet ecosystem data, ensuring I stay ahead of market trends and partnership signals.

Let's talk.

bksumit.thakur@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/sumitkthakur

I make startups and big companies work together.