MITTU TIGI

As a seasoned entrepreneur and an enabler of the startup ecosystem, Mittu Tigi brings over 9+ years of dedicated experience in nurturing startups, understanding their unique challenges, and contributing to their growth strategies in India. With a keen interest in fostering responsible entrepreneurship, Mittu believes in its power to address and solve the nation’s pressing problems.

Through various leadership roles, including CEO at AIC IIITK, Director at Merstra, and State Chapter Lead at Headstart, Mittu has demonstrated a commitment to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. As a Visiting Faculty at XIME Kochi and an active organizing team member in the transformative Jagriti Yatra, Mittu shares insights and knowledge to inspire and educate future leaders in the entrepreneurial and digital marketing spheres.

He has mentored 500+ startups enabling a cumulative fund-raise of 20+ Crores through grants, government schemes, CSR, and VC investments.

In addition to spearheading entrepreneurial endeavors, Mittu has amassed more than 10 years of experience in corporate communications, excelling as a Graphic Designer, Digital Media Marketer, and Brand Strategy Consultant.

He graduated from Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally (Kerala) with a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is completing the Executive MBA program at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. He has also completed a Certificate Program in Branding from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

Mittu Tigi’s diverse expertise and hands-on experience make him a valuable speaker and thought leader in startup ecosystem enablement, entrepreneurship, growth strategy, strategic marketing, and branding.