Tanay Mandelia

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Mentor at Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Incubation Centre, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Tanay Mandelia is a family office investor, author, and startup mentor with a focus on building business ecosystems. Grounded in his familys manufacturing business legacy, he brings a practical understanding of business operations to the startup world. People who have worked with him describe him as engaging, impactful, and driven.

His personal interests are deeply intertwined with his professional life, showing a passion for mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs at various university incubation cells. He is also an active member of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), indicating an interest in politics and public policy.

Unique fact: He started his first venture, a social media agency, as a teenager, learning early lessons in entrepreneurship.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Startup Mentorship
He is a dedicated mentor at several university entrepreneurship cells, including IIT Madras and St. Xavier's College, guiding students on their startup journey.
Ecosystem Building
His professional philosophy is centered on building sustainable ecosystems that support growth, rather than just focusing on individual companies.
Founder Psychology
His writings and posts frequently explore the mindset of successful founders, emphasizing adaptability, learning from failure, and staying grounded in reality.

Media Appearances

Tanay has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2026
Mentor at Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Incubation Centre, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata
12-2025
Mentor at E-Cell IIT Madras
12-2025
Active Member at Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)
11-2025
Mentor at E-Cell IIT BHU
11-2025
Startup Mentor at KBCNMU-Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Linkages

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration from Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

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Exp : 3 Location : Nashik, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Mentor at Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Incubation Centre, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata
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Insights For Selling To Tanay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tanay is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tanay

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tanay move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tanay take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Tanay

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