Associate Professor
Introduction:
Visionary leader with over 16 years of diverse experience in entrepreneurship, intellectual property strategy, and academic excellence. Proven track record of driving innovation and excellence in higher education, currently serving as Associate Professor & CEO, Incubation Center, School Of Management, President- Institutions’s Innovation Council, IILM University Gurugram overseeing comprehensive academic programs across multiple disciplines. Renowned for strategic foresight and interdisciplinary collaboration, seamlessly aligning academic initiatives with industry standards to cultivate future-ready graduates.
Educational Qualification:
LLM – Shobhit University, 2020 – 2022
LLB – CCSU, 2015 -2018
PGDM (Marketing & Finance) – JIMS (AICTE), 2010 – 2012
B.B.A (B&I) – MAIMS, GGSIP University, 2006 – 2009
Professional Experience:
Dr. Saurabh Trivedi is a Founding Member of Venture Bolt, an exclusive angel investment network focused on early-stage deep-tech investments. He brings extensive hands-on experience in investment strategy, startup advisory, and business model validation, actively supporting innovative ventures in scaling and achieving sustainable growth.
His investment portfolio reflects both successful exits and ongoing engagements with high-potential startups. Notably, he achieved a 6.9x return through his exit from startup and continues to invest in ventures such as Mentorkart, CoCreate Labs, and Where U Elevate. In addition, he has contributed significantly to the startup ecosystem through his involvement in seed management across more than 55 leading incubation centres in India, where he mentors entrepreneurs, helps refine business strategies, and facilitates access to funding.
Dr. Trivedi has held several key academic and leadership positions across reputed institutions. He has served as Assistant Professor & Deputy Director – Division of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Lovely Professional University, where he also held the role of Head of Department, Innovation & Skill Development. He further contributed as Assistant Professor & Director at Manipur International University, Imphal. Currently, he is associated as a Visiting Professor at Sparsh Global Business School, continuing to shape future entrepreneurs through academic excellence and industry integration.
He is also a recognized expert in Intellectual Property strategy, advising global organizations on strengthening their innovation capabilities and market positioning. He has delivered over 900 live sessions, impacting more than 35,000 students and professionals by simplifying complex concepts related to Intellectual Property Rights, entrepreneurship, and business planning.
His work is driven by a strong commitment to fostering excellence in teaching, learning, and research. Through his interdisciplinary approach and strategic vision, he has consistently contributed to building a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. He is widely regarded for his impactful mentorship, ability to bridge academia and industry, and dedication to nurturing future-ready entrepreneurs and leaders.
Areas of Expertise:
Publications
∙ Quiet Quitting and the Disengaged Workforce: A Conceptual Perspective on Organizational Citizenship Behavior – Advances in Consumer Research
∙ A Conceptual Study on the Impact of Experiential Marketing on Millennial Consumer Loyalty- Journal of Marketing & Social Research