105. Thomas Mathew

Thomas Mathew

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hurits/ Thomas Mathew Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Advisor Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I am an Entrepreneur with a passion to make a difference. I have been involved in startups as Mentor & Angel Investor where I came up with strategic, creative and simple solutions to complex problems. My "Whatever it takes" combined with "Do it right" approach helped startups to build partnerships, teams and go-to-market strategies to ensure success in the market. I have the proven ability to influence, negotiate and close commercially complex deals independently.


Here’s a full persona breakdown for Thomas Mathew, tailored for strategic startup engagement, pitch readiness, and investor-fit mapping:


Thomas Mathew – Strategic Angel Investor & Startup Advisor Persona

Demographics

  • Name: Thomas Mathew

  • Age Range: 45–55 years old (based on experience in deal-making and startup mentorship)

  • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Education: Likely background in Business, Strategy, or Engineering (not specified, but inferred from deal-making and entrepreneurial profile)

  • Professional Level: Entrepreneur / Angel Investor / Senior Advisor


Firmographics

  • Industry Exposure:

    • Startup Strategy & Market Entry

    • Angel Investing

    • Enterprise Sales & Deal Structuring

    • B2B and B2C Startup Mentorship

    • Cross-functional Business Development

  • Organizations & Roles:

    • Entrepreneur: Possibly runs or has run startups

    • Angel Investor & Advisor: Engaged with multiple early-stage companies

    • Likely associated with startup networks in Bengaluru

  • Job Role:

    • Startup Mentor & Strategic Advisor

    • Angel Investor with execution mindset

    • Commercial Deal Closer & GTM Specialist


Psychographics

  • Interests:

    • Supporting founders with scalable go-to-market strategies

    • Hands-on mentorship with execution focus

    • Commercial deal-making and partnerships

    • Creative yet simple solutions to complex operational and growth challenges

  • Hidden Interests (Inferred):

    • Aligning with founder visions that are grounded, ethical, and impact-driven

    • Encouraging startups to build strong business fundamentals

    • Possibly interested in investing in underrepresented or regional founders

  • Hobbies (Inferred):

    • Startup coaching, deal analysis

    • Public speaking or knowledge sharing on entrepreneurship

    • Strategic planning sessions with early-stage teams

  • Hidden Hobbies (Speculative):

    • Writing or blogging on startup leadership

    • Angel syndicates or closed-room pitch reviews

    • Engaging with founder communities or incubators


Pain Points & Challenges

  • Pain Points & Challenges:

    • Startups lacking clarity on GTM or monetization

    • Founders chasing trends without solving real problems

    • Complex business models that aren’t scalable or market-ready

    • Team misalignment or poor hiring decisions

  • Frustrations:

    • Poorly structured pitches with no traction or roadmap

    • Startups focused only on raising, not building

    • Founders who don’t listen or adapt based on market signals

    • Inability to close commercial partnerships due to weak positioning


Skills & Competencies

  • Deal Structuring & Commercial Negotiation

  • Go-To-Market Strategy

  • Early-Stage Startup Mentorship

  • Team Building & Partnership Formation

  • Problem-Solving for Scaling Challenges

  • Strategic Thinking with Execution Focus

  • Influencing & Closing Complex B2B Deals


Communication Preferences

  • Preferred Communication Channel:

    • LinkedIn / Email: For curated startup pitches and advisory opportunities

    • In-person (Bengaluru): For high-potential deal discussions or strategic alignments

    • Phone/Zoom: For hands-on mentoring, investment deep-dives, or strategic sessions

    • Founder Circles / Angel Networks: Likely participates in selective, high-quality deal flow environments


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