About Saptangshu.

I was raised in a small town named Siliguri, in West Bengal, and was never too passionate about academics growing up. Nevertheless, I graduated with English Literature from a local college after which I sought jobs across Government Institutions and Public Sector Units. Fortunately, I was offered a first job at SBI PO where I was introduced to Finance. This was a fascinating first experience and soon I felt the need to explore more, which gave me the hunger and passion to leave a “Secured Government Job” and pursue an MBA in Finance from IIM Indore. IndigoEdge has been the next chapter in my story.

Why I chose a career in investment banking?

Since I was introduced to the world of finance, Investment Banking has always fascinated me. However, I could not never figure out why the field captivated me. Today I reason that the aspirational value attached to being an Investment Banker is a key reason behind my motivations to succeed in this sphere. While initially I never imagined that someone with a background such as mine could enter Investment Banking, when I won several finance and consulting-based competitions during my MBA, I gained that confidence. I.Envest by IndigoEdge was a content that I placed in and won, which was followed up by a PPI and PPO from the company.

What keeps me up at night?

The population of India is highly diverse in its preferences, which in turn is influenced by individual socio-economic conditions, culture, religion, and other factors. Opportunities about for large players and organizations bringing out novel offerings in any space, but it is also risky as it is impossible to club the whole Indian sub-continent into one single category. However, with the effective application of technology and some in-depth knowledge, it is possible to build a company that is equally valued by all of India.

Important Inspirations.

I have been greatly inspired by numerous boxers and UFC athletes as I am a boxer myself. My biggest inspiration is Muhammad Ali as In and out of the ring, he was a formidable opponent.

Key focus and interests.

Fintech companies that can push the economy towards faster growth by making cheaper credit and other financial solutions available to underserved sectors.

What excites me?

Being in the same room or coming face to face with visionaries including founders and investors. How they think, how they react to problems, and how they bounce back from failures and keep moving forward, excites me.

The best piece of advice given to me.

My father used to quote a line by Rabindranath Tagore whenever I felt unmotivated – “Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it”.

My advice to entrepreneurs

Have faith in yourself. You got it!

What IndigoEdge means to me.

Front office Investment Banking was my dream, and IndigoEdge helped make this dream a reality.

What I enjoy doing in my free time.

Playing video games, going for long bike rides, practicing combat sports, and watching anime.