Ashita Patodia
Product Manager at Carpata
About
I'm Ashita Patodia, currently a Product Manager at Carpata with a background spanning financial audit, strategy transactions, venture debt, and venture capital. My career has taken me from Grant Thornton and EY in India to venture roles at InnoVen Capital, Theia Ventures, and Moonfire, and now into product management. I'm deeply passionate about climate tech, sustainability, and the venture capital ecosystem, and I enjoy sharing insights about career development, especially around MBA programs and interview strategies. I'm actively engaged in connecting climate tech startups with funding opportunities and fostering discussions about mental health and well-being in professional settings. I'm always excited to connect with fellow investors, founders, and professionals who share these interests.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Career and MBA interview advice
- ›Climate tech discourse and podcast promotion
- ›Connections to climate tech funding opportunities
- ›Insights about London Business School and VC ecosystem
Looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in venture capital and climate tech
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Started in audit and financial analysis at Grant Thornton, moved to strategy and transactions at EY, then venture debt at InnoVen Capital, followed by venture capital roles at Theia Ventures and Moonfire, and now product management at Carpata
Education
MBA from London Business School, Diploma in Philosophy from University of Mumbai, Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Bachelor of Commerce from University of Mumbai, Level 2 cleared from CFA Institute
Achievements
- ›Led investment into Sarla Aviation (EvToL) at seed stage at Theia Ventures
- ›Deployed venture debt to startups including Udaan, Blackbuck, Captain Fresh at InnoVen Capital
- ›Worked on transactions including Hexaware acquisition of Mobiquity and Aurobindo acquisition of Novartis generics division at EY
- ›President of PE/VC Club and Well-being Club at London Business School
Opinions
- The Tony Stark's Jarvis Moment is here: AI is becoming our ultimate thinking partner!
- Interviews should be viewed as conversations, not just evaluations
- Candidates should have an agenda and shape the dialogue in interviews
- Grant Thornton is a place that really wants you to learn