Bishwamitra Chowdhury

Early Stage SME(SGB)/Startup Development | Incubation Design | Technical Assistance

Dhaka, Bangladesh•bishwamc@gmail.com•+880-1783712835•LinkedIn

About Me

A versatile and results-driven professional with over 9 years of progressive experience in cultivating entrepreneurship, nurturing startup ecosystems, and optimizing operational efficiencies across Bangladesh and South Asia. I have built a proven track record — from designing high-impact training programs that empowered over 6,000 entrepreneurs, to securing strategic partnerships, spearheading fundraising initiatives, and leading service operations that drove a 200% increase in daily service frequency at Amarlab. My expertise spans financial oversight, strategic capacity building, and navigating complex stakeholder environments to deliver sustainable outcomes across investment, incubation, and startup operations.

Skills & Expertise

Proficient

Green Finance, Blended Finance, Concessional Financing, Strategic Partnerships, Ecosystem Building, SME Capacity Building

Comfortable

Impact Investing, ESG Standards, Inclusive Leadership, DEI Implementation, Product Management, Stakeholder Negotiation, Training Facilitation, Business Model Canvas, SME Digitalization

Familiar

Agri-value Chain Analysis, Field Research Coordination, Digital Health Operations, NGO Fundraising, Impact Assessment, AI Transformation

Professional Experience

Senior Business Consultant

Aug 2025 – Present

Truvalu Bangladesh

Educated SMEs on Green Finance frameworks to align operations with ESG standards and sustainable lending criteria
Evaluated SME creditworthiness and loan eligibility to streamline institutional financing applications
Scouted 58 high-potential SMEs to build a robust, diverse investment pipeline
Facilitated 50 Million BDT in debt financing for pipeline SMEs by December 2025

Director

Sep 2024 – July 2025

Deputy Director: Sep 2023 – Sep 2024

Impact Hub Dhaka

Designed and delivered training modules empowering 6,000+ rural entrepreneurs across 24 districts with digitalization and personal finance skills, in collaboration with the ILO
Developed an entrepreneurship training module with UNFPA enabling female pharmacists to launch and manage their own pharmacy shops
Created a tailored training module for SOS Children's Home youth, building SME ownership skills and access to investment opportunities
Managed a cross-country development project across Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal, negotiating continuation agreements with international partners
Led the UNDP Youth Co:Lab Springboard 7 program, mentoring youth ventures in Climate Action, Disability Inclusion, and Tech Innovation
Directed the Bangladesh arm of the BEAM project (with MetLife Foundation), opening business opportunities for 14 women and individuals with disabilities

Sr. Program Manager

Oct 2022 – Sep 2023

YY Ventures Limited

Built and delivered training modules for the YY Goshthi Social Business Incubation program
Designed capacity-building content for the Orange Corners Bangladesh incubation program
Strengthened partnerships with Sajida Foundation, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, BYLC, and Young Water Solutions
Oversaw due diligence and investment decisions for 12 distinct enterprises
Organized Social Business Youth Summits with 200+ participants

Head Of Products

Mar 2021 – Oct 2022

Amarlab Ltd.

Led product development, roadmap planning, and user feedback analysis for Amarlab's digital health solutions
Launched Amarlab's web platform and beta application, simplifying digital orders for customers
Built an internal order processing & logistics system converting leads from all channels into confirmed orders
Implemented an omni-channel Call Center Solution to streamline customer interactions
Provided interim operations leadership (Mar–Sep 2021), achieving a 200% increase in daily service frequency

Consultant — Business Model Canvas Training

Sep 2020 – Feb 2021

Innovision Consulting Private Ltd.

Developed and customized Business Model Canvas content for agri-value chain stakeholders across 14 South and Southeast Asian countries

Co-founder & Chief of Operations

Apr 2016 – Dec 2020

Funush Private Limited (Quizards.co, Careerki.com)

Deployed 30+ outreach programs across Bangladesh, expanding community reach for educational platforms
Managed partnerships worth $100,000 USD and drove procurement strategy and resource mobilization
Built HR initiatives and performance evaluations for a 30-member team, improving performance and retention
Led negotiations with A2I, CRI, Daily Samakal, and British Council; represented CareerKi in media appearances

Research & Community Involvement

Led field surveying and qualitative data enumeration for the USAID-funded Mpower Project Labour Market Needs Assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Provided administrative advisory and led fundraising coordination for Pawmang School in Champajhiri, Lama, Bandarban, supporting 100+ underserved children from indigenous communities
Served as a pro-bono assessor for the Queen's Commonwealth Trust and Food Frontiers 2 by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Mentored students in the Climate Innovation Challenge, a cross-cultural program supported by UNDP, Pathfinder, and Project Resolution

Education

Master of Business Administration

Jul 2014 – Jun 2016

University of Mysore, Mysuru, India

Recipient of the ICCR Scholarship Scheme

Bachelor of Business Administration

Jul 2010 – Jun 2013

Bangalore University, Bangalore, India

Hobbies & Interests

Super excited about history, culture, and food. Travels include Portugal, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, and India. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of climate innovators and a member of the School Committee of Pawmang School in Bandarban.

Bishwamitra on LinkedIn | bishwamc@gmail.com