Why StartEZ

Scientific technology innovators are solving some of the most pressing problems of society & industry. While
technology is a great enabler, it needs a strong business case to achieve a far reaching impact.
At StartEZ (read as: start easy), we bring our interdisciplinary expertise & global experience in technology
commercialization to ensure your success. We help you in creating market driven products, getting early
adopters, and raising funds.

What we do
With our cofounder service, we become a partner in your journey to success and help you in:

Market analysis
Competitive analysis
Segmentation & sizing

Product development

Go-to-market strategy

Value proposition

Getting investments
and customers
Early adopters

Product validation

Investor pitch

IP assessment
Collaborators and
suppliers

Financial due
diligence

Proposal writing
Negotiation

Revenue model
Cost model
Valuation

In addition, we are creating an online platform to facilitate crowdfunding, sales, and investments for your
scientific technology innovations.

What makes StartEZ best suited for startups

We work with startups at any stage, from concept to commercialization. We understand the challenges,
hence our engagement models are tailored to suit your dynamic needs.

Control and flexibility to you for maximum value creation

Confidentiality of business sensitive information to maintain competitive edge

Customized pricing based on the type of engagement

Independent and unbiased opinion to ensure success

100, NCL Innovation Park, Pashan, Pune - 411008, India | www.startez.co | +91 86056 17222 | contact@startez.co

Our team

Swapnil Gawade

Vaibhav Jain

Sanchit Waray

- A technology commercialization specialist, with over 13 years of experience

spanning various functions such as product development, scientific technology
consulting and commercialization
- Led a group at Battelle to successfully deliver 40+ consulting assignments and
enabled clients to make investments worth several million dollars
- Engaged with clients from US, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore and India, across
different sectors such as energy, water, environment, and healthcare
- Designed and developed complex automotive systems at Honda R&D, USA
- Received MS in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University and MBA
from The Ohio State University focusing on technology commercialization

- A chemical engineer by training and a problem solver by trade, with over 4 years
of experience in technology development and commercialization
- Worked with global clients from oil & gas, pharmaceutical, FMCG, energy, biochemicals, and pulp & paper industries
- Established external and internal relationships with clients and collaborators, to
commercialize new technologies, at Battelle
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to lead process improvement and
technology transfer projects at Merck in Singapore
- Received MS in Chemical Engineering Practice from Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, USA, and B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of
Technology Roorkee. Presently, Fellow at Startup Leadership Program.

- A polymer & coatings technologist with specialization in energy

- Over 2 years of experience in researching technology & policy aspects in the
areas of renewable energy, oil & gas, and sustainable materials
- Advised a European client on commercializing a novel bio-chemical technology,
while working at Battelle
- Worked at Saint-Gobain in the USA to develop new materials for use in the oil &
gas exploration industry
- Received MS in Energy Science, Technology, and Policy from Carnegie Mellon
University, USA and B.Tech. in Polymer and Surface Engineering from Institute
of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai

Current engagements and previous experience

Presently providing cofounder service to innovators in areas of manufacturing, cleantech, and healthcare
DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program (IIGP)
- Achieved 13th rank out of 1000 applicants in 2012-13, where we provided cofounder service to the
innovator for his groundwater remediation technology
DRDO-FICCI initiative on Accelerated Technology Assessment and Commercialization
- Presently commercializing DRDOs biodigester technology, where we provide techno-commercial due
diligence support to potential licensees
Would you like to StartEZ today? Email us at contact@startez.co or call +91 86056 17222
100, NCL Innovation Park, Pashan, Pune - 411008, India | www.startez.co | +91 86056 17222 | contact@startez.co