191. Hema Annamalai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/srbhema/ Hema Annamalai Disruptor, Investor and Mentor for SME's India
Hema is the Co-Founder and Chairperson of Green Collar Agritech Solutions Private Limited, a company that will enhance livelihood of Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) through new innovation in Grading and Traceability and Farm Mechanisation tools.
Hema also founded Ampere Vehicles, an early mover that spearheaded India's E-Vehicles revolution. Ampere has carved a niche for itself as an innovative technology creator in the nascent Indian Electric Vehicle Industry, contributing to environmental sustainability. Ampere has been acquired.
A serial entrepreneur, Hema has spent the last 30 years creating and driving varied entrepreneurial ventures spanning Professional Services, Electronics, Training and Automobiles.
Hema strongly promotes Job Creation, focusses on Women empowerment. She also invests and mentors Innovative disruptive startups from smaller cities that solves societal problems.
Hema is the past Chair of TiE Women (The Indus Entrepreneurs), a global initiative of TiE that embrace, engage and empower Women. She is also the Past President of TiE Coimbatore. Hema is also the Founder of Uni Connect Pte Ltd, Singapore.
Hema holds an MBA from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
Here’s a detailed persona profile for Hema Annamalai, based on her LinkedIn profile and professional trajectory:
🎯 Persona: Hema Annamalai
Demographics
Name: Hema Annamalai
Age Range: 50–60
Location: India (roots in Coimbatore, international presence in Singapore)
Education:
MBA – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia
Bachelor's in Computer Science & Engineering – Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
Professional Level: Serial Entrepreneur / Investor / Chairperson / Mentor
Firmographics
Industry:
Agritech & Farm Mechanization (Current)
Electric Vehicles (EV) & Cleantech (Founder, Ampere Vehicles – acquired)
Professional Services, Training, Electronics (Past Ventures)
SME Development, Women Entrepreneurship
Organization:
Chairperson & Co-Founder @ Green Collar Agritech
Founder @ Ampere Vehicles (Acquired)
Founder @ Uni Connect Pte Ltd, Singapore
Past President @ TiE Coimbatore, Past Chair @ TiE Women
Job Role:
Innovator & Ecosystem Builder
Investor & SME Mentor
Agritech & Cleantech Champion
Psychographics
Interests:
Impact-driven innovation for rural India
Women entrepreneurship and job creation
Supporting disruptive startups from Tier 2/3 towns
Hidden Interests (Inferred):
Advocating for grassroots innovation in agritech and cleantech
Policy change for SME and farmer empowerment
Hobbies:
Mentoring early-stage startups
Speaking at forums on sustainability, innovation, and women in business
Hidden Hobbies (Inferred):
Exploring inclusive tech for underserved markets
Supporting skill-building programs for rural youth and women
Pain Points & Challenges
Pain Points & Challenges:
Lack of funding and support for rural and women-led innovation
Scaling hardware/physical products in agritech and EV sectors
Ecosystem gaps for Tier 2/3 startup founders
Frustrations (Inferred):
Urban bias in venture capital and ecosystem narratives
Over-glamorized startups that ignore real-world impact
Lack of patient capital for mission-driven SMEs
Skills & Competencies
SME Mentorship & Social Entrepreneurship
Cleantech & Electric Vehicle Industry Leadership
Agritech Innovation (Grading, Traceability, Mechanization)
Startup Ecosystem Building (especially in smaller cities)
Women Empowerment & Job Creation Initiatives
International Business & Cross-Border Ventures
Communication Preferences
Preferred Communication Channel:
Email or LinkedIn for introductions and collaboration
Likely receptive to impact-oriented, mission-aligned pitches
Prefers clear social/economic value articulation over vanity metrics
Open to mentoring and investing in startups that uplift underserved communities
Would you like help drafting a social-impact-focused pitch or advisory/investment request tailored for Hema—especially if your venture focuses on agritech, cleantech, rural entrepreneurship, or women-led innovation?
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