Leadership

The people who set the standard

Xelevate is led by operators who have built across markets — and who still sit in the rooms where founders get unstuck.

Suhas D. Prabhu

Founder & CEO, Xelevate Ventures

Senior business leader with 30+ years across international markets. Former senior executive at Stanley Black & Decker and Dorma Gulf. Founder of Coastal Karnataka's first private startup accelerator. Professor of Practice in entrepreneurship.

Dr. Yogesh P. Pai

Leadership, Xelevate Ventures

Part of Xelevate Ventures leadership, focused on strengthening the accelerator's academic and institutional partnerships and founder outcomes.