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Past jury · 2026 jury unannounced

These are past jury members. They judged previous editions of SuperStartUps Asia. The jury for the 2026 edition is being confirmed. Stay tuned, we'll announce this year's names right here.

Past editions

Who has judged before

The 2026 jury is not yet announced. Stay tuned.

8 past jury members

  • DK
    01

    Deep Kalra

    MakeMyTrip

    Founder & Executive Chairman

    Built India's largest online travel platform from zero. One of the first Indian internet unicorns. Understands distribution, brand, and building in uncertainty.

  • SB
    02

    Sanjeev Bikhchandani

    Info Edge / Naukri.com

    Vice Chairman

    Built Info Edge from a bedroom into a publicly listed company. Investor in Zomato, Policybazaar. Rare blend of founder grit and institutional investing experience.

  • AC
    03

    Apurva Chamariya

    Google India

    Senior Leadership

    Deep expertise in product strategy and ecosystem building at scale. Brings a global technology lens to early-stage Indian founders navigating growth.

  • VS
    04

    Vijay Sajjanhar

    Marigold Capital

    Founder

    Investor and operator with a track record across consumer and fintech bets. Helps founders sharpen their funding narrative and investor readiness.

  • VP
    05

    Valerie Pinto

    Weber Shandwick India

    CEO

    Communications and brand-building authority. Helps founders understand how narrative shapes perception. And how to build one that lasts beyond the pitch room.

  • SK
    06

    Shivjeet Kullar

    NFX Digital

    Founder

    Built digital businesses across content and media. Practical experience in audience building, monetisation, and scaling digital-first companies in India.

  • PN
    07

    Pratik Nahata

    BMC Software

    Director, Product

    Enterprise product leader with experience building and scaling B2B SaaS globally. Challenges founders on product logic, pricing, and enterprise go-to-market.

  • SA
    08

    Shalini Arora Kochhar

    Women on Top

    Founder

    Community builder and leadership expert. Brings a sharp perspective on inclusion, founder resilience, and building organisations that outlast their founding team.

What they actually do

Not advisors. Participants.

Council members don't just lend their name. They show up for the work.

  1. 0130

    Masterclasses for Top 30

    Every Top 30 founder gets access to structured masterclasses led by council members on fundraising, GTM, product, and storytelling.

  2. 021:1

    Deep Mentorship for Finalists

    Finalists get dedicated one-on-one sessions with specific council members matched to their stage, sector, and gaps.

  3. 03∞

    Community Access for All

    Every applicant, regardless of tier, gets access to the wider SuperStartUps Asia community, which council members remain part of.

Ready to be in the room with people who've built it?

Applications are open for 2026. Every applicant gets value. The best founders get the council.

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