Sundeep is a leading Finance & Technological innovator and a serial entrepreneur in Finance, HR and FinTech space. He set up his 3rd company ‘M1xchange’ in the year 2017.M1xchange is a multi-award winning online exchange for discounting of Trade Receivables for MSME enterprises in India. The exchange has scaled up at a phenomenal pace in the last 2 years.
Sundeep and his team came together to successfully build this one of its kind invoice exchange that also happens to be the first TReDS platform in the Indian subcontinent. The exchange has been developed to meet the guidelines defined by Indian regulator – RBI and serve the objective of financial inclusion for MSME enterprises of the country. M1xchange has a PAN India network of participants that includes Public and Private sector corporates & their MSME Suppliers, and 30+ banks who participate in the financing of receivables of these MSMEs.
Sundeep’s other business venture is a large production company that offers tech-enabled Finance and HR Solutions and is committed to uncover opportunities and empower Corporates with technology to enhance customer experience, increase scale and lower cost. Sundeep is currently focused on providing strategic direction to the company and is working towards achieving high growth for Mynd, which will help in creating the products as per customer needs and increase its top line while maintaining the bottom line. He directly involves, develops, nurtures and manages all key client relationships of Mynd. He has also successfully acquired numerous preferred partners to support Mynd’s technology-based endeavours and scale up its business.
Sundeep has been on the Board of Directors for many renowned companies. He has played a key role in planning the entry strategy and has set up subsidiaries for many multinational companies in India. In his leadership, Mynd has seen consistent growth at the rate of 20+ % CAGR from the year 2009 onwards. This was primarily because of investing in technology and bringing platform-based offerings in Accounting and HR domain for the customers.
Amit is renowned for his energetic and far-sighted leadership, with an emphasis on business consultancy that has been instrumental to his success over the past two decades with renowned companies such as KPMG, The Boston Consulting Group, and CointTribe Technologies.
He is a specialist in the fields of Fintech Lending, SME lending, Management consulting, Business Planning, Risk Management, Strategy design & implementation, and process design for the Financial Services, Engineering, and Infrastructure industries.
Having graduated from IIT Varanasi and IIM Lucknow, he is highly equipped to manage affairs and construct the infrastructure necessary to do so.
Vivek is a seasoned banking & finance professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in the supply chain finance. Worked with the industry leaders like IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank and YES Bank, where he has shared his expertise in the credit assessment function and supply chain finance space. He has been responsible for building the portfolio for the North Zone.
Currently, he is heading the Banking & Finance at Mynd Solutions, which operates M1xchange the TReDS platform. Prior to this, he had joined M1xchange in 2017 as Regional Head, where he was instrumental in business development for the North & East zone. He is an industry expert and he takes it as his responsibility to create constant awareness about the TReDS Platform among bankers at various forums, industry association meetings and RBI sessions.
His past work experience has enriched him in more ways than we can imagine. His responsibility in creating base for Supply Chain Finance business from scratch for North Zone for YES Bank, handling corporate relationships in North Zone for Supply chain product for ICICI Bank and managing the credit appraisal of Home Loan proposals of North Zone for IDBI Bank has carved him into one of the greatest names in the industry.
Vivek is a qualified Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and he graduated in Commerce, from the Lucknow University. After work, he turns into an avid traveler and a passionate trekker. He has great love for books and music too.
Mr. Anurag Chaturvedi, is an accomplished IT professional, has an experience of over 20 years in the Corporate and Mobile Banking sector. Associated with M1xchange as CTO, Anurag has a glorious record of working with the industry giants like Barclays, Birlasoft, Siemens, CSC, in the past. He is also armed with international exposure with Barclays, UK
His masters degree in Computer Applications from VBS Purvanchal University in 2002, took him straight to the grand opening of his career with Birlasoft, as Software Developer where he worked for GE Capital account a couple of years. With such a great start, his career only knew better with Siemens as Senior Software Engineer, Sun Micro Systems and then Barclays. He joined SopraSteria (Barclays Bank UK Account) as Technical Architect and was associated with it for 13 years, handling Corporate and Mobile Banking. Healso worked with Barclays UK office (Manchester) for 6 years as SME for Corporate and Mobile Banking and was accountable for Run and Change Management.
Anurag has been associated with M1xchange since May 2019 and currently he is heading IT department for M1xchange, his expertise has helped us in various projects. Under his efficient leadership, we have been ensuring Run and Change of the ongoing projects and initiating new ones simultaneously. He has been focusing on the seamless integration of corporates with M1xchange, which would eventually add to the exponential growth of the company.
He finds cricket, riddle solving and listening to soft music, a source of relaxation after work. Hiskeen interest in technical troubleshooting continues to help him improveand grow in life.
Roy is a highly experienced banking professional with over two decades of expertise in Cash Management, Trade Finance, Working Capital Management, Supply Chain Financing, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Correspondent Banking, and Electronic Channels. He is an authority on transaction banking products, with knowledge of cash management, assets, liabilities, Trade Finance, liquidity technology, and more, all collected from working in various roles and geographies. His interpersonal and analytical abilities are remarkable, and he has an exceptional record of guiding teams.
With an extensive experience of over 3 decades in banking and finance, Mr. Tushar Buch has commensurate skills and proficiency in entire gamut of banking. After a successful career in various roles in banking operations, corporate banking, international banking and a pioneer role in marketing treasury products for the State Bank of India, he joined Mynd Solutions in a leadership role, as Sr. VP (Banking) in January 2019. Tushar leads financier relationship, among other functions at M1xchange – TReDS platform.
Tushar has worked with the country’s largest commercial bank – The State Bank of India from 1983 to 2018. His excellent decision-making capability and leadership led him to the factoring subsidiary of State Bank of India-SBI Global Factors Ltd. and helped factoring gain a firmer foothold in the Indian financial markets after enactment of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011.
Tushar has introduced newer products like Bank Guarantee backed factoring, which helped smaller businesses monetize their non-funded bank limits and improve the working capital resources. He also succeeded in empowering the smaller exporters by helping them reach out to overseas markets without worrying about collection of export receivables by developing the export factoring market under FCI’s Two Factor Model’. It was his hard work that brought FCI’s attention to the potential of India as a global trade hub.
Eventually in 2016, Tushar was appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of SBI Global Factors Ltd. and was also elected as the first ever Director to the FCI Board from India. He was also the Chairman, Factors Association of India until 2018.
A graduate in Commerce and Law from Mumbai University and a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, Tushar always seemed to have a clear vision towards the banking industry. His wife, Khyati is a veteran WFH (work from home) specialist and their only son is pursuing his doctorate in High Energy Physics at Brown University, Rhode Islands, USA.
Apart from the seriousness of life and professional uprightness, both, Tushar and Khyati love travelling, reading, cinema and music. He spares time from his daily routine for his personal blog – tusharbuch@tumblr.com. & Hindustani/Western Classical Music for rejuvenation. Passionate about MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses), he keeps himself abreast with newer trends through various means.
Neeru Mohindru, a dynamic leader at M1xchange, serves as a transformative force and an exemplary role model for the company. Prioritizing the personal and professional development of her team, she fosters success through teamwork and authentic communication. Currently serving as a Board of Director and Chief Marketing Officer at M1xchange TReDs, Neeru’s journey includes a commendable stint at Xerox India.
As one of the co-founders, Neeru played a pivotal role in establishing the marketing division from scratch, leading M1xchange from its launch in 2017 to becoming a prominent brand today. Under her guidance, M1xchange has garnered the trust of over 60 banks, both public and private, for MSME receivables financing. The platform boasts a discounting volume of INR 85,000 Cr, with 1,500+ listed companies and their MSME suppliers from 1800 Indian cities participating.
Neeru’s strategic prowess extends to managing digital expansion into 1800 cities, engaging with industry associations, and securing partnerships. In the funding realm, M1xchange transitioned from bootstrapping to securing investments from Amazon, IndiaMart, Mayfield, Beenext, and SIDBI, with Neeru playing a pivotal role in brand-building.
In her current role as CMO for TReDS, Neeru is steering the organization towards sustainable growth by formulating comprehensive marketing strategies, driving revenue through sales initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence for customer satisfaction. As the Chairperson of the POSH committee, she advocates for best practices across the company.
Recognized as an impactful digital marketing officer in 2019, Neeru’s contributions have significantly impacted M1xchange’s growth and added value to MSMEs. The platform, under her leadership, has earned numerous awards, including Best Easy Financing and Digital Onboarding for MSME Companies in India (Nation’s Pride Awards 2021) and Digital Solution of the Year (Express IT Awards 2017).
Looking ahead, Neeru is actively contributing to M1xchange’s future strategic goals by forging technology partnerships with complementary marketplaces in India. She is also leading the application for a licence to establish the International Trade Finance System (ITFS) at GIFT City Ahmedabad, a move that will open doors for exporters and importers to choose from a wide range of banks, including overseas financiers, for receivables factoring and enhanced liquidity for working capital.
With more than 20 years of dedicated experience in Human Resources, she brings a wealth of expertise to the table. She has navigated the dynamic landscape of HR, from talent acquisition to employee relations and organizational development. Her leadership style is rooted in a strategic approach to aligning HR practices with business objectives. Over the years, she has successfully implemented and refined HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture. Navigating complex employment laws and regulations, she has played a pivotal role in effectively mitigating risks and resolving intricate employee relations issues. Building strong relationships with both employees and leadership, she has been instrumental in creating a harmonious work environment.
She is a firm believer in employee development and led training programs, mentorship initiatives, and career progression frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Her effective communication skills and approachability make her a trusted resource for conflict resolution and employee advocacy. Embracing HR technology, she has implemented innovative tools to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.
In summary, she brings extensive experience, strategic thinking, and a people-centric approach to the organization seeking a seasoned HR leader.
Sundeep is a leading Finance & Technological innovator and a serial entrepreneur in Finance, HR and FinTech space. He set up his 3rd company ‘M1xchange’ in the year 2017.M1xchange is a multi-award winning online exchange for discounting of Trade Receivables for MSME enterprises in India. The exchange has scaled up at a phenomenal pace in the last 2 years.
Sundeep and his team came together to successfully build this one of its kind invoice exchange that also happens to be the first TReDS platform in the Indian subcontinent. The exchange has been developed to meet the guidelines defined by Indian regulator – RBI and serve the objective of financial inclusion for MSME enterprises of the country. M1xchange has a PAN India network of participants that includes Public and Private sector corporates & their MSME Suppliers, and 30+ banks who participate in the financing of receivables of these MSMEs.
Sundeep’s other business venture is a large production company that offers tech-enabled Finance and HR Solutions and is committed to uncover opportunities and empower Corporates with technology to enhance customer experience, increase scale and lower cost. Sundeep is currently focused on providing strategic direction to the company and is working towards achieving high growth for Mynd, which will help in creating the products as per customer needs and increase its top line while maintaining the bottom line. He directly involves, develops, nurtures and manages all key client relationships of Mynd. He has also successfully acquired numerous preferred partners to support Mynd’s technology-based endeavours and scale up its business.
Sundeep has been on the Board of Directors for many renowned companies. He has played a key role in planning the entry strategy and has set up subsidiaries for many multinational companies in India. In his leadership, Mynd has seen consistent growth at the rate of 20+ % CAGR from the year 2009 onwards. This was primarily because of investing in technology and bringing platform-based offerings in Accounting and HR domain for the customers.
Vivek is one of the founders of Mynd Solutions. He is a successful entrepreneur with a strong background in Accounts and Finance. Vivek has over 18 years of experience in setting up shared service centers in the HR and F&A space. At Mynd, Vivek is responsible for overall operations and strategy, leading a team of more than 1300 employees. His strong industry focus and client relationships have enabled the Company to build credibility with 200+ clients. Mynd has also developed a niche in the international HR space, offering multi-country services on a single platform under his leadership. Vivek has been instrumental in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships with other service providers that have immensely benefited Mynd Integrated Solutions.
He is the technology think tank at Mynd and has been instrumental in creating an automation culture within the organization. Today all services in HR and FAO are automated with Mynd proprietary platforms and integrations with some partner products. Mynd has also forayed into the IT product space creating products for various solutions in tracking and compliance areas.
Mynd is also foraying into a niche Fintech space with the setup of the M1xchange under the RBI license granted to only 3 companies across India. The exchange is set to change the traditional field of bill discounting by bringing the entire process online along with the participation of banks through online auctioning.
Neeru Mohindru, a dynamic leader at M1xchange, serves as a transformative force and an exemplary role model for the company. Prioritizing the personal and professional development of her team, she fosters success through teamwork and authentic communication. Currently serving as a Board of Director and Chief Marketing Officer at M1xchange TReDs, Neeru’s journey includes a commendable stint at Xerox India.
As one of the co-founders, Neeru played a pivotal role in establishing the marketing division from scratch, leading M1xchange from its launch in 2017 to becoming a prominent brand today. Under her guidance, M1xchange has garnered the trust of 40 banks, both public and private, for MSME receivables financing. The platform boasts a discounting volume of INR 21,000 Cr, with 900+ listed companies and their MSME suppliers from 608 Indian cities participating.
Neeru’s strategic prowess extends to managing digital expansion into 608 cities, engaging with industry associations, and securing partnerships. In the funding realm, M1xchange transitioned from bootstrapping to securing investments from Amazon, IndiaMart, Mayfield, Beenext, and SIDBI, with Neeru playing a pivotal role in brand-building.
In her current role as CMO for TReDS, Neeru is steering the organization towards sustainable growth by formulating comprehensive marketing strategies, driving revenue through sales initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence for customer satisfaction. As the Chairperson of the POSH committee, she advocates for best practices across the company.
Recognized as an impactful digital marketing officer in 2019, Neeru’s contributions have significantly impacted M1xchange’s growth and added value to MSMEs. The platform, under her leadership, has earned numerous awards, including Best Easy Financing and Digital Onboarding for MSME Companies in India (Nation’s Pride Awards 2021) and Digital Solution of the Year (Express IT Awards 2017).
Looking ahead, Neeru is actively contributing to M1xchange’s future strategic goals by forging technology partnerships with complementary marketplaces in India. She is also leading the application for a licence to establish the International Trade Finance System (ITFS) at GIFT City Ahmedabad, a move that will open doors for exporters and importers to choose from a wide range of banks, including overseas financiers, for receivables factoring and enhanced liquidity for working capital.
Vikram has been an active venture investor in India over the last 17 years. He has successfully invested in — and had exits from — his early- and growth-stage investments in fintech, SaaS, education and logistics.
Prior to founding Mayfield India, Vikram was a founding member of JM Financial Investment Managers Limited, a broad-based, multi-sector private equity fund. While there, Vikram helped raise the fund and led some of the key investments and served on several boards.
Prior to joining JM Financial Investment Managers Limited, Vikram worked for Cisco’s investment arm, where he led investments in India. Prior to that, he was involved in one of the earliest venture capital funds in India, Infinity Venture Fund. Vikram’s prior experience includes working at Chase and Barclays Capital as part of their investment banking practices in Mumbai for four years.
Vikram received his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Master’s in Management Studies from the University of Bombay.
Brijesh is the Co-founder & Director
at IndiaMART – India’s largest B2B
marketplace. IndiaMART has stood
of test of time to emerge as one of
the few profitable & public listed
internet businesses in India.
He was featured by Fortune India’s in its “40 Under 40” list.
Apart from being an entrepreneur, he is passionate about
education, where he loves to spend his time. He is one of the
founder trustees of Plaksha University
R K Saraf holds a Master’s degree from IIT Kanpur and Diploma in Financial Management from Mumbai University. He is an Associate of IIB and Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India. He has held top management and senior leadership positions during his tenure with State Bank of India both in India and abroad, including the Deputy Managing Director & CFO of SBI. He has been advisor and mentor for Bharat Bill Payment System run by NPCI from drawing board stage to commercial launch. He is an Independent Director on the Board of a listed NBFC and a payments bank. He serves as Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee at NPCI and as a senior advisor to TVS Capital Funds. In a career spanning over four decades he has acquired expertise in banking, finance functions, credit, technology management, information technology, payment systems, digital channels and private equity.