Empowering DeepTech
Startups to Scale

From ideation to scale-up, I help entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of deep technology with strategic insights and practical guidance.

Balu Masti - DeepTech Startup Enabler

Partnerships & Collaborations

I work closely with leading universities, accelerators, and innovation hubs to foster deep tech entrepreneurship

About Me

I bring over two decades of experience in DeepTech and startup ecosystem

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I am a co-founder, entrepreneur, and seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in both U.S. and Indian startup ecosystems.

As a strategic and technical advisor, I enable global startups across the USA, India, Europe, and Japan through collaborations with prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley Skydeck, Carnegie Mellon University's Schwartz Center for Entrepreneurship, UPenn Wharton's VentureLab, and leading Indian accelerators, including NASSCOM, T-Hub, and IIT-B eCell.

As a dedicated and seasoned startup enabler, I provide expert guidance in engineering, development, GTM, pitching, staffing, outsourcing, and strategic planning for early-stage ventures.

I serve as a fractional CxO and advisor specialising in software architecture, design, scalability, performance and quality assurance.

I am a strategic facilitator, enabler and builder of industry-academia partnerships, fostering collaborations between global startups and leading universities.

I am a highly experienced engineering professional in the wireless semiconductor industry, with nearly two decades of expertise at Qualcomm USA and Intel India.

DeepTech Startups Innovation Mentorship Fractional CxO Global Partnerships

How I Can Help You

I provide comprehensive support and strategic guidance to accelerate your startup's journey from innovative concept to market-leading success

Strategic Consulting

Strategic Consulting

I help you bring clarity, direction, and structure to your business so your decisions become sharper, faster, and more effective.

Mentorship and Coaching for Founders

Mentorship and Coaching for Founders

I guide you as a mentor and coach through your business and personal challenges so you can grow with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Business Ecosystem Connections

Business Ecosystem Connections

I connect you to the right people, partners, and opportunities so your business grows faster with the power of a strong ecosystem.

Ready to Accelerate Your Startup?

Let's discuss how I can help transform your innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. Schedule a consultation to explore the possibilities.

Knowledge Hub

Explore my curated collection of insights, tools, and resources designed to accelerate your startup journey

Why the 0 → 1 Phase Is the Most Important Stage of a Startup Blog
Jan 9, 2026 4 min read

Why the 0 → 1 Phase Is the Most Important Stage of a Startup

In a world obsessed with scale, the 0 → 1 phase remains undervalued. Yet it is the most important stage of a startup’s life. When this phase is done right, everything that follows becomes simpler, clearer, and more sustainable.

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Why Most Businesses Don’t Scale and The Strategy Framework That Fixes It Blog
Nov 27, 2025 4 min read

Why Most Businesses Don’t Scale and The Strategy Framework That Fixes It

Most businesses hit a plateau not because of a lack of hard work, but because of a missing strategy. This blog breaks down the real reasons companies fail to scale and introduces a simple, founder-friendly strategy framework that brings clarity, direction, and predictable growth.

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