35. Raghavender R
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghavender-r/ Raghavender R Youngest CXO Awardee | IPO Advisory | Raised $50M+ for Startups| Angel Investor | KPMG Best Staff in India Awardee | National Swimmer | CA Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Meet Raghavender - a proactive and inquisitive Chartered Accountant with a wealth of multi-industry exposure, ranging from manufacturing to service sectors in large listed entities and OEMs. As a recipient of the Best Staff Trophy from 1000+ staff at KPMG India, Raghavender is a true testament to his unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality results with excellence.
With a passion for partnering with leaders to think differently and coaching young talent to achieve the unattainable, Raghavender is dedicated to making a profound impact on the startup ecosystem. As a seasoned speaker and organizer of various events, he has graced the stages of countless conferences, sharing his insights and expertise on the world of startups.
In addition, Raghavender is also the Co-founder of Cohort CA - a thriving community of Chartered Accountants and CA students, dedicated to supporting each other and fostering growth and innovation within the industry. With his entrepreneurial spirit and a burning desire to make a difference, he is currently building Garuda Aerospace, India's Biggest Drone Startup backed by MS Dhoni.
If you're looking for a dynamic and results-driven individual to partner with on your next venture, look no further than Raghavender. With his track record of success and his unwavering dedication to excellence, he is sure to be an invaluable asset to any team.
Keywords: Startups, Entrepreneur, Advisory, Audit , Consulting, Business Consulting, Customer Experience, Management consulting
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🧑💼 Demographics
Name: Raghavender R
Age Range: 25–35 (young CXO awardee, active national swimmer, and founder-level responsibilities)
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Professional Level: C-Level Executive / Co-founder / Angel Investor
🏢 Firmographics
Industry:
Drone Tech / Aerospace (Garuda Aerospace)
Financial Advisory & Consulting
IPO Advisory
Startup Ecosystem (Angel Investment, Strategic Coaching)
Community Building (Cohort CA – Finance & Accounting)
Organizations:
Garuda Aerospace – Co-founder (India's leading drone startup)
Cohort CA – Co-founder (community for CAs & aspirants)
KPMG India – Former, awarded Best Staff
Independent Angel Investor & Speaker
Job Role:
CXO / Startup Builder
Financial Advisor for IPOs & Fundraising
Startup Coach & Speaker
Community Leader for Finance Professionals
🧠 Psychographics
Interests:
Startups and Entrepreneurship
IPO Strategy & Capital Raising
Coaching young finance talent
Disruptive technologies (especially Drones, SaaS, etc.)
Building startup-focused finance communities
Hidden Interests (Inferred):
Education reform in finance/accounting
Youth leadership development
Impact investments
Sports & discipline-based mental training (as a national swimmer)
Hobbies (Inferred):
Competitive swimming
Public speaking at startup events
Organizing community events for CAs and students
Writing or mentoring in finance/entrepreneurship
⚠️ Pain Points & Challenges
Pain Points & Challenges:
Bridging the knowledge gap between finance professionals and startup founders
Scaling Garuda Aerospace amidst regulatory and market constraints
Bringing IPO-readiness to startups in chaotic early stages
Sustaining engagement within professional communities (like Cohort CA)
Frustrations (Inferred):
Founders who neglect financial hygiene
Young professionals with high ambition but poor execution
Bureaucratic or slow-moving regulatory bodies limiting innovation
🛠️ Skills & Competencies
Fundraising Strategy (Raised $50M+)
IPO Advisory & Capital Markets Navigation
Chartered Accounting & Audit Excellence
Strategic Consulting (Multi-sector exposure)
Startup Mentorship & Leadership Coaching
Community Building (Cohort CA)
Public Speaking & Ecosystem Advocacy
Operational Excellence in Emerging Tech Startups
📬 Communication Preferences
Preferred Communication Channel:
LinkedIn (active, for ecosystem visibility and thought leadership)
Email (for professional and advisory engagements)
Likely uses WhatsApp/Telegram for fast founder/investor comms
Comfortable with keynote speaking, panels, Zoom sessions
🧩 Persona Summary
Raghavender R is a dynamic finance-first founder with the rare blend of deep audit expertise, fundraising acumen, and startup grit. As a CXO, angel investor, and community builder, he operates at the intersection of numbers and narratives—enabling startups to scale responsibly and boldly. With IPO advisory experience, a national-level sports background, and a passion for mentoring, Raghavender represents a new generation of mission-driven, finance-savvy entrepreneurs shaping India’s innovation economy.
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