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Lari Dkhar

Startup Mentor at Ministry of Awesome

Auckland, Auckland

Overview 

Lari Dkhar is a seasoned professional with a strong background in innovation, investment, and impact, currently serving as a Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners. With a diverse career spanning roles such as Startup Mentor at Ministry of Awesome and Venture Manager at AUT Ventures, Lari has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and leadership, making significant contributions to the growth and success of various organizations. Lari's career highlights include leading investment initiatives at NZ Growth Capital Partners and providing mentorship to startups at Ministry of Awesome, showcasing a blend of financial acumen and entrepreneurial guidance in driving business growth and fostering innovation within the industry.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Investment Analyst

    2022 - Current

  • Startup Mentor

    2024

    Supporting Wahine and Gender non-binary startup founders in Electrify Accelerator 2024.

  • Venture Manager

    2022 - 2022

  • Venture Advisor & Liaison

    2020 - 2022

  • Commercialisation Analyst

    2019 - 2020

  • Researcher PHD Student, Biomedical Science

    2016 - 2019

    Research on: 3D printed Intranasal drug-eluting scaffold for post-operative recovery ✢ Co-joint project with UoA (Advanced materials) and Biodesign Engineering Lab. ✢ Emerging Innovator programme. ✢Co-supervised master students from AUT. ✢Co-supervised pharmacy students from UoA. ✢ Co-supervised medical students from Otago Uni. ✢Co-supervised interns from the University of Amsterdam.

  • Sales Associate

    2016 - 2017

  • Research Assistant

    2015 - 2016

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