I mentor founders and marketing teams on growth, positioning and go-to-market. I have done it for 100+ founders through Techstars, EBRD, Seedstars and Founder Institute.
Mentor at Techstars since 2022 · 9.7 out of 10 average rating from founders
Accelerators and programmes I mentor in
Early teams rarely have a senior marketer. I fill that gap with a second opinion from someone who has built three startups from zero.
Founders usually come with one of these questions.
Some founders need one sharp conversation before a big decision. Others want someone on call for the months ahead.
| One session | Ongoing advisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 60 minutes | Months, with regular calls |
| Best for | One big decision | Early teams without a senior marketer |
| You get | A diagnosis and your next three moves | A second opinion on hires, budgets and launches |
| Between calls | Notes after the session | Async help on chat and email |
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Accelerators bring me in for growth and go-to-market. Click a programme to see what I do there.
Mentor at Techstars Berlin and the Techstars and Audi Denkwerkstatt founder lab.
countries of founders mentored through the development bank’s programme.
backed programmes, including the CTCN Climate Innovation Lab.
accelerators where I mentor and advise early-stage founders.
Mentor to founders through Startup India and the Atal Innovation Mission.
editions mentored for the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Launched by Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, as Create Apps, it now runs as the Create AI Agents Championship with a prize pool above AED 2.5M.
“Pratik has a knack for building effective outreach pipelines, refining value proposition communication, and providing invaluable fundraising insights.”Artur Kolishenko, Techstars Berlin
Pratik's mentorship was a crucial asset during our time at the Techstars accelerator. His feedback was insightful and actionable.Alexander BlumHead of AFC Compliance, Trade Republic
During the CTCN Climate Innovation Lab, Pratik was our biggest motivation and driving force. With him as a mentor, our idea grew into a valid and sustainable service.Emmanuel OdiiResearcher, CIBI, Seedstars and UN
Pratik proves to be an excellent mentor for startups. His quick responsiveness is especially valuable in the fast-paced startup environment.Misha ZankaCo-founder, Parsera
Pratik has excellent insight into the strategic, tactical and operational aspects of marketing in a tech start-up.Michael EgnerCFO, RIOT Network
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