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Nagaraja Prakasam

Nagaraja Prakasam

Author, angel investor, mentor and Professor of Practice

Bengaluru, India
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Joined March 2026
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Summary

Impact-focused angel investor who prioritizes people, problems and appropriate technology. naga+1
Builder of regional entrepreneurship ecosystems through Nativelead and long-term mentorship of incubators and angel networks. nativelead+1
Advocate and practitioner of circular-economy and sustainability, investing and serving on boards of waste, water, and bioenergy ventures. bwdisrupt+2
Educator and author promoting experiential learning and a 'Back to Bharat' approach that centers rural solutions in India’s sustainable development. co+1

Work

Education

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Writing

Back to Bharat: In Search of a Sustainable Future

January 1, 2023

A book that examines India's development path and profiles rural and social entrepreneurs, arguing for sustainable models rooted in India's strengths (People, Problems, Tech). Includes investment case studies and field insights.

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Hobbies

Travelling across rural India and 'farming' startups—field visits to learn from grassroots innovators. naga

Notes

VNVikyath Nanjappasaid
PNProf. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
is one of the most influential early-stage investors they've seen backing AI startups.

Apr 27, 2026

BSBabulal Shiradanasaid
PNProf. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
is one of the most influential early-stage investors they've seen backing AI startups.

Apr 17, 2026

BSBabulal Shiradanasaid
PNProf. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
has played a key role in helping founders build successful companies as a VC.

Mar 9, 2026