Hello , I’m Arnab Ray Startup Mentor | Entrepreneur | Investor | Speaker | Author
Helping startups build, scale, and survive with practical, real-world execution
Arnab Ray is a startup mentor, entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author with over 15 years of experience in the startup ecosystem. He has worked with 2200+ startups and 5000+ clients globally, helping founders navigate business planning, growth, and execution challenges. His approach is grounded in practical experience, focused on building startups that scale with clarity and sustain long term.
Startup Survival
Scaling Smart
Funding Choices
Pitch Decks
Founder Mindset
Business Models
Investor Insights
Growth Strategy
Entrepreneurship Lessons
Startup Survival
Scaling Smart
Funding Choices
Pitch Decks
Founder Mindset
Business Models
Investor Insights
Growth Strategy
Entrepreneurship Lessons
Professional Profile Serial Entrepreneur, Startup Mentor, Pitch Coach, Startup Investor
A serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, pitch coach, and early-stage investor with over 17 years of experience in building and scaling ventures. As the MD of Array Innovative Services, I lead companies like Array Ventures, BPlan Experts, PresentationGFX, and iLogyx, helping startups grow through strategy, design, and execution.
A distinguished alumnus of SPJIMR Mumbai and an engineer by training, I have worked with American Express, Wachovia, Infosys, TCS, and the ICICI Group before embarking on my entrepreneurial journey.
I mentor through Startup India, Startup Singapore, Wadhwani Foundation, and Founder Institute, as well as several incubators and e-cells. I also speak at academic institutions, including IITs and IIMs.
My Expertise
Areas of Work Working with founders from idea to scale
Startup Mentorship & Advisory
Working closely with founders to validate ideas, refine strategy, and make informed decisions at every stage
Pitch & Funding Preperations
Helping startups with business plans, pitch decks, and financial models to prepare for funding and growth
Growth Strategy & Scaling
Supporting startups in achieving traction, optimizing strategies, and scaling operations sustainably
Speaking & Workshops
Delivering sessions, panels, and workshops on startups, entrepreneurship, and execution insights
Venture Building & Investments
Early-stage support through Array Ventures offering service capital investments to help startups
Content & Thought Leadership
Sharing practical startup insights, frameworks, and experiences through articles, videos, and books
Recognition, Awards, Media Mentions Recognition, features, and industry presence
Media Features
- Featured in Economic Times, YourStory, and leading business platforms
- Coverage across startup, business, and entrepreneurship domains
- Recognized for practical insights and industry experience
Awards & Recognition
- Acknowledged for contributions to startups and entrepreneurship
- Recognized across institutions and ecosystem platforms
- Startup validation framework listed global top methodology for startup validation
Speaking and Industry Presence
- Speaker at IITs, IIMs, SPJIMR, and top colleges
- Panelist at startup events and industry discussions
- Regular sessions with founders, institutions, and communities
Speaking and Workshops Practical sessions built on real startup experience
Keynote & Talks
- Startup journeys and real-world insights
- Entrepreneurship and growth strategies
- Founder mindset and decision-making
Workshops & Training
- Business planning and pitch decks
- Go-to-market and scaling strategies
- Hands-on startup execution frameworks
Mentorship & Pitches
- Founder mentoring sessions
- Pitch feedback and refinement
- Investor readiness and funding preparation
