Partner Tetris Ventures, Partner Factoryal Venture Labs, COO T-Hub, Entrepreneur, Pilot IAF

Hyderabad, India
Joined October 2017
Excited to start India's first #defence and #Aerospace #venture studio. My User level experiences in the @IAFIndia, founding team learnings at @MyGate_com , #innovation ecosystem building experience as COO @THubHyd seem to point in this direction. Vision: An Indian @anduriltech? The Oppurtunity: 25% of defence procurement has to be from Private #startups and #SME. That's a 32,000 Crore annual opportunity and that's one client. Add to it defence companies purchases, dual use and exports the market size rises to Approx 100,000 Crores. The Gap: Defence #startup #founders are brilliant technologists. But military specifications, trials, testing, certifications and procurement process convert the valley of death into a bottomless abyss. Add to this the complexities of building a #business, and its just mayhem. Data Point: In spite of having a client who is committed to procure,only about 11% of #IDEX startups get an order. Its brutal on the founder. The Need: A support system which tells the founder “you build the product. we will co-build everything else and get you across the line” The initiative. A defence and aerospace #venture studio which Co-builds 25 cutting edge Defence technology startups over the next 5 years, giving them access to everything they need to succeed. From #funding to domain expertise to defence process support. We are leveraging some of India's best defence #veteran specialists to work alongside our portfolio. After 5 years just imagine if we could make those 25 technologies to collaborate and shape the battlefield? @TetrisInno69065 #technology #entrepreneurship #hyderabad #telangana #bengaluru #india #investment @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @IAF_MCC #armedforces #VC @anandmahindra @MahindraRise @tataadvanced @AdaniOnline @BoeingDefense @collinsaerospac @BharatForgeLtd
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Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) retweeted
Why has Budget 2026 taken away tax exemptions from disabled soldiers who continue to serve in the Armed Forces? And why isnt there more noise and pushback? Watch LIVE xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzZYyb…
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NFU to Armed Forces: An earnest request to all the three Service Chiefs to please support us ie brother Offrs from the rank of Lt & equivalent to Maj Gens & equivalent for grant of NFU.... Please don't oppose the grant of NFU. Support us today so that the credibility of the Organisation and brotherhood stands intact tomorrow. @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy
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Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) retweeted
When I started competing, I had a small dream - to one day compete alongside the able-bodied and win medals ♥️ I didn’t make it at first, but I kept going, learning from every setback. Now, that dream is one step closer. 🌟 In the Asia Cup trials, I secured Rank 3 and will now represent India in the Asia Cup - in the able-bodied category. 🇮🇳 Dreams take time. Work. Believe. Repeat. 💫
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We all owe Lt Col an apology. The new video shatters the lies spread by SpiceJet. The armyman was 1st attacked by SpiceJet officials 2 times before the officer retaliated. A story that should shake every Indian's conscience. An Army officer—Lt Col, travelling alone on urgent family leave—was humiliated, assaulted & left bleeding… not at the hands of enemies, but by SpiceJet staff at Srinagar Airport. Here’s what really happened. 👇 #BoycottSpiceJet The officer arrived with a single small cabin bag (around 8–9 kg). No check-in luggage. The bag was cleared without objection at the check-in counter by SpiceJet staff. He was calm, respectful—and in a rush to see his family. But the real trouble began at the boarding gate. Suddenly, a group of 4–5 SpiceJet ground staff confronted him aggressively. They questioned the bag weight that was already cleared earlier. It wasn’t about the bag. It was about intimidation. The officer explained his situation—he was on urgent personal leave. He even tried to lighten the bag, removing and discarding his own clothes. Instead of helping, staff mocked him. One even said: “Aaj army wala fansa hai.” Disrespectful. Shameful. Unprovoked. He politely asked to speak with a senior staff member. Request denied. Instead, they shut the boarding gate in his face—while he was still reasoning. At that moment, their attitude turned more aggressive. He was surrounded. Outnumbered. Provoked. A minor scuffle followed when he tried to reason further. Let this be clear: He was alone, unarmed. They were many, controlling the area. He was left visibly injured. The ones who attacked him now claim “minor bruises” and filed an FIR. Now here’s the most disturbing part: Some media outlets ran SpiceJet’s version, labeling the officer as the aggressor. No investigation. No verification. No balance. Just blind reporting. This isn’t journalism. It’s character assassination. This man wasn’t a threat. He wasn’t a rule-breaker. He was an Indian Army officer, serving this country, trying to get home. He was humiliated, assaulted & left injured—by airline staff who forgot his humanity and his service. We all owe Lt Col an apology. And we demand accountability. Until SpiceJet issues a public apology & takes strict action, #BoycottSpiceJet India must stand with those who protect her, not stay silent when they’re disrespected. 🇮🇳
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Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) retweeted
This is how you work @odisha_police ? You goons in Uniform, fail to discharge their duty and instead molest a woman who went there to complain? Beat up a serving @adgpi officer. Then try and implicate them in a fraud drug case ? Dear Sirs @CMO_Odisha @DGPOdisha pl take action
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Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) retweeted
Replying to @airindia
@airindia @RNTata2000 @DGCAIndia @MoCA_GoI Its been four days since Air India killed my pet on AI0477. I was promised investigation but no response from AI. It's cruel to kill pets and be insensitive. I need accountability and apology. You silence proves your guilt. Shame AI..
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🚀 𝟖 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 On this occasion, @warikoo speaks on #THub’s remarkable journey of #innovation, #entrepreneurship & unwavering support for #startups. #InnovateWithTHub
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#THub was delighted to host a team from @SwissRe, headed by Grace Wong, COO, Life & Health Reinsurance, as part of its #CorporateEngagement. The team explored avenues for strategic collaborations interacting with #startups and leaders. #InnovateWithTHub
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We are excited to announce the MOU signing with @THubHyd! This will enhance our smart city journey by establishing a technology and innovation bridge! #EnablingConnectedCommunities
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Thank you, @USAmbIndia, for taking out time from your schedule and visiting us at @THubHyd. Will definitely work on your suggestion towards building bridges between both countries.
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As part of the Powered by #Collins Initiative, the #THub & Collins Team held a #Fireside Session on #OpenInnovation. The impact of open #innovation on #Aerospace’s future, #tech, #sustainability, and the #economy was explored. #InnovateWithTHub #StartupIndia
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Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) retweeted
Happy & Proud that @THubHyd has won the National Technology Award -2023 (Technology Business Incubation) 😊 Many congratulations to Team T-Hub 👏 T- Hub has been recognised as the Best Technology Incubator in India by Department Of Science & Technology, Govt of India 🇮🇳
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Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) retweeted
Always fantastic and encouraging to meet @KTRBRS ji and connect over our common interests over sustainability, urbanism, technology and how it will help fuel India’s growth. Visited the @THubHyd and witnessed the amazing work that’s happened there for start ups, innovators and ideators.
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To be able to implement the policy and enable startups, we created dedicated institutions to deliver on the same, T-hub is the jewel of the crown of such institutions~@jayesh_ranjan, IAS, Principal Secy, I&C & IT Depts. @TelanganaCMO in his inaugural address #CIICIES
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#THub is overjoyed to announce that we have been adjudged the #winner under the category “#Incubator” by the National Startup Awards 2022. We commit to continuing to shape #innovation and scale #entrepreneurship in the years to come. #InnovateWithTHub
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Startup India, @DPIITGoI recognises T-HUB as the Winner for Incubators. Congratulations to the winning Startup. #NationalStartupAwards2022 #NationalStartupDay #Innovationweek2023
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Congrats @SkyrootA on writing your chapter in Indian space history. Glad that @THubHyd could contribute to your journey.
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