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Mentorpreneur 40+Years in Pharma & Life Sciences | Mentorpreneur — Turning Talent into Founders

About

Four decades in life sciences taught me one thing: the biggest wins come from building people, not just deals. I’ve spent 40+ years across pharma, biotech, CRO, and specialty chemicals — sourcing blockbuster molecules, running techno-commercial indenting operations, and building export-import distribution networks that connect global principals with major pharma clients. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Apisun Exim, I lead sourcing and distribution of APIs, API intermediates, and specialty chemicals across international markets. But the work I’m proudest of happens outside the deal room. I call myself a “Mentorpreneur” — because after building teams, products, and businesses from the ground up, I’ve found real fulfillment in helping the next generation do the same. I mentor founders and young professionals through Global Mentoring Clubs and independent mentorship, drawing on decades of hard-won lessons in sales, global business development, and general management. What I bring: → Deep expertise in identifying and commercializing high-value molecules → Proven track record building international sourcing & distribution networks → 40+ years of relationships across major pharma clients and global principals → A genuine passion for coaching founders through the hard early stages If you’re building something in life sciences — or just starting out and need someone who’s seen the cycle a few times — let’s connect. I’m always glad to make time for a conversation with someone hungry to grow. Specialties: Life Sciences Business Development | API & Specialty Chemicals Sourcing | International Trade & Distribution | Techno-Commercial Indenting | Entrepreneurship Mentoring | Team Building

Location

India

AI stack

claude

Work experience

Director International Services 2026-2027 at Rotary Club, Sep 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru Jayanagar Club

Rotarian at Rotary Club Bengaluru Jayanagar, Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mentorpreneur at Self-Employed, Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos, United States

Hon Advisor at TheONCompany, Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos, United States

Co-Founder & Mentor - Managing Director at Apisun Exim Private Limited, Aug 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry, University of Madras