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title: "Rtn.Raghuraman Dandapani - Director International Services 2026-2027 in India | Tal"
description: "Meet Rtn.Raghuraman Dandapani, Mentorpreneur 40+Years in Pharma & Life Sciences | Mentorpreneur — Turning Talent into Founders based in India. AI stack includes claude."
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# Rtn\.Raghuraman Dandapani on Tal

## Headline

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

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