Dr. Saarthak Bakshi is a healthcare entrepreneur, investor and business leader whose professional journey has together brought technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship and startup investment. With an academic background extending to computer science, business management and healthcare management, he built his career around creating businesses, looking for new ideas and supporting emerging journeys.
From Technology to Entrepreneurship
Dr. Saarthak Bakshi started his professional journey with a foundation in technology and graduated in Computer Science Technology in 2009. In his early career he worked with organizations like Infosys and Ernst & Young and got exposure to technology, business processes and consulting.
He pursued MBA in 2013 and advanced management programme for healthcare in 2018. He did his PhD in Finance in 2019, followed by an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration in 2022. This combination of technology, management and finance became a major part of his approach to entrepreneurship.
Over time his interest moved towards healthcare, where he began to focus on opportunities to build and develop services in a sector with significant social and economic relevance.
Building A Healthcare Enterprise
Dr. Bakshi’s entrepreneurial journey expanded through his work in fertility and reproductive healthcare. As founder and CEO of Risaa IVF, he has been involved in building a fertility care network that operates in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
The organisation provides assisted reproductive services along with fertility care, whereas the larger environment of the organisation also comprises initiatives that are undertaken to offer education and training to the professionals. Dr. Bakshi is also related to the International Institute of Reproduction & Fertility Training (IIRFT) as the Director & CEO of the organization which focuses on offering training to the healthcare professionals in fields of reproductive medicine.
His responsibilities include business development, expansion of the organization along with designing of systems to help in providing specialised healthcare services.
Recognition & Industry Leadership
Dr. Bakshi has received recognition from various entrepreneurship and business platforms. He has been awarded recognition from the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia List in the field of healthcare and Science for his contributions in the field of fertility care.
He has also been recognised through platforms including Entrepreneur 35 Under 35, BW 40 Under 40, Medgate 40 Under 40 and AsiaOne 40 Under 40. These recognitions have made his profile within India’s entrepreneurship and healthcare ecosystem.
Apart from business, Dr. Bakshi has participated in international conferences, interviews, podcasts and speaking platforms, including TEDx, where he discusses entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, startups and emerging business trends.
Financing New Business Ideas
Entrepreneurship also led Dr. Bakshi towards the startup investment ecosystem. He is a co-founder and angel investor of Neos Angels, where he has engaged with early stage businesses across several sectors.
His investment portfolio mentions more than 30 startups, exploring areas such as healthcare, technology, education, consumer businesses and social-impact ventures. His key role as an investor extends beyond providing financial capital, with his experience, which allows him to interact with founders on business strategy, growth and market opportunities.
For him, startup investing is another way of participating in innovation, by supporting entrepreneurs who are developing products, services and business models across developing sectors.
Innovation, Ideas and Social Impact
Alongside entrepreneurship and investment, Dr. Bakshi also have keen interest in education, public discussions and social initiatives. His speaking engagements have covered themes including healthcare, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation and the changing startup ecosystem.
He has also participated in multiple platforms, where he visits several colleges and universities to engage audiences beyond the traditional business environment and discuss ideas around entrepreneurship and innovation.
His professional journey also includes involvement with social initiatives connected with healthcare and community development. Dr. Saarthak Bakshi discusses how entrepreneurship can create a bigger social and economic impact through a broader idea of ventures and initiatives.
Conclusion
Dr. Saarthak Bakshi is an evolving professional with a career that has progressed from a technology based start to healthcare entrepreneurship, startup investment and public speaking. Driven by learning across disciplines, His journey continues to connect business building, innovation, investment and ideas. Each step adds yet another dimension to his work as an entrepreneur and investor.
