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Bhavik is a 2x Founder, BusinessWorld 40u40 achiever, FintechAsia200 fellow, explorer, and a Dad on Duty. He has over 17 years of global experience across fintech, digital financing, digital payments and startups. As the founder and CEO of GetVantage, India’s premier embedded finance and growth capital fintech platform for SMES and startups, he is deeply passionate about building for and empowering small business owners.

He founded GetVantage as a purpose-driven company built by founders for founders to help them unlock untapped economic opportunity. Previously, Bhavik was Chief Growth Officer at ItzCash, instrumental for its scale as India’s leading fintech, and its exit to a Nasdaq-listed group. He is also an active angel investor with 30+ portfolio brands and a mentor/advisor to many startups and entrepreneurs.

Bhavik has a Bachelor’s degree with honors in international business from Northwood University (Florida) and executive training in entrepreneurship from Stanford University. With his extensive experience, impressive accomplishments, and dedication to supporting startups and founders, he continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the fintech landscape and fostering innovation in India’s startup ecosystem.