Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR) is a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and nearly four decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, industry, innovation ecosystem building, and institutional leadership. Widely recognized for his ransformational tenure as former CEO of T-Hub, he was instrumental in shaping one of India’s most influential startup ecosystems by bringing together founders, startups, corporates, investors, academia, and government into a powerful innovation network. A natural ecosystem architect and networker par excellence, MSR is known for his ability to create meaningful relationships that unlock opportunities, capital, partnerships, and long term strategic value.

His influence extends across founders, institutional investors, policymakers, and industry leaders, making him one of the most respected connectors within the entrepreneurial landscape. An LP in multiple funds and a trusted associate of SVP, he brings strategic depth and ecosystem intelligence to the platform, supporting the General Partners and portfolio companies through growth, transformation, and critical strategic inflection points. His institution building mindset, deep market relationships, and long horizon approach to innovation and value creation make him a formidable force within India’s startup and investment ecosystem.