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Joy Bhattacharya

Angel Investor || ex-Master Mariner (Container ships) -- 25+ years maritime experience ||

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000.00

Education

  • Master (FG)

    (2012 - 2012)

  • Chief Mate (FG)

    LBS CAMSAR, Mumbai

    (2009 - 2009)

  • Second Mate (FG)

    Fosma, New Delhi

    (2003 - 2004)

  • Pre Sea Navigating Officer Cadet

    Training Ship Rahaman (TS Rahaman)

    (1998 - 1999)

  • St. John's School, Marhauli, Varanasi

    (1987 - 1998)

Work Experience

2021

  • Patron

    2021

  • Angel Investor

    2021

  • Angel Investor

    2020

  • Angel Investor

    2021

  • Angel Investor

    2019

2019

  • Angel Investor

    2019

    As an Angel Investor, I have invested in various startups thereby contributing to Indian startup eco system. Over a period of 4 years, I have invested with diverse portfolio which includes following areas: 1. Ed-tech [AI powered personalized Learning] 2. Aggregator based [Co-working as a software] 3. F&B [Organic baby food & healthy snack] 4. Subscription based [Vehicles- Used car Leasing] 5. Healthcare [Logistics- Drone-tech, Diagnostics, Tech driven pharma supply chain from stockist to retailer] 6. Aeronautics [Launch as a service] 7. Social Commerce/Visual Blogging 8. Social distancing/women safety 9. Fin-tech [Hybrid scheme curation, Digital platform for Mutual funds & financial products] 10. E-Commerce [D2C Activewear brand] 11. Relocation as a service 12. Agri tech [Dairy Farming, cattle trading] 13. Space Tech [Laser communication terminals and network for satellites] 14. Martech [Global Conversational AI Platform] 15. Ed Tech [Learning platform dedicated to co-curricular learning in futuristic skills] 16. Food Tech [Snacks] 17. E-Publishing It has been an engaging journey so far.

  • Angel Investor

    2019

2019 - 2020

  • Master Mariner

    2019 - 2020

    Key role involved is Command of a Merchant Ship. It involves management in day to day smooth and safe operation liasing with the HOD - Deck and HOD - Engine. Charting and executing safe voyage from port to port. Keeping the ship seaworthy in all respects and in line with all Statutory and Industry standards. Keeping all parties Charterers, Owners and Managers updated about ship's schedule and activities. Ensuring port regulations are complied with and fast out turn of cargo operation during port stays. Using trim optimization effectively during sea passage to reduce bunker consumption. Mentoring of officers on board. Maintain discipline and cordial work atmosphere on board. Maintain safety culture on board. Regular training and audits to keep the ship in line with Flag State / Class / Company's Safety Management system.

  • Master Mariner

    2017 - 2019

    Key role involved is Command of a Merchant Ship. It involves management in day to day smooth and safe operation liasing with the HOD - Deck and HOD - Engine. Charting and executing safe voyage from port to port. Keeping the ship seaworthy in all respects and in line with all Statutory and Industry standards. Keeping all parties Charterers, Owners and Managers updated about ship's schedule and activities. Ensuring port regulations are complied with and fast out turn of cargo operation during port stays. Using trim optimization effectively during sea passage to reduce bunker consumption. Mentoring of officers on board. Maintain discipline and cordial work atmosphere on board. Maintain safety culture on board. Regular training and audits to keep the ship in line with Flag State / Class / Company's Safety Management system.