Mr Guhesh Ramanathan

PGDM - IIM Bangalore (PGP 1986-88), B.Tech - IIT (BHU) Varanasi (Electrical Engineering 1981-85)

Guhesh Ramanathan is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup specialist. He served as the CEO and co-founder of Excubator, where he provided business direction, strategic growth, and forged meaningful partnerships for scaling up businesses of startups. Additionally, he co-founded SEA Fund, highlighting his dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Guhesh’s diverse interests and experiences paint a unique portrait. He has worked with 8000+ startups and 120+ corporates. He holds a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, indulges in guitar and harmonica playing, and has a strong affinity for blues music, particularly the works of the Blues Brothers and Santana. He is a staunch advocate for Linux, Open Source, and deep technology. Despite his reluctance toward writing, he passionately devours books, has an affinity for whiteboards, and reluctantly engages in public speaking. He wrote a book on scuba sutras – From idea to exit a startup founders journeys (10 business lessons under the sea).

With a background in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a B Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. Guhesh Ramanathan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His unconventional yet engaging persona distinguishes him in the business world.