Rushikesh Bandekar, Angel Investor

Rushikesh Bandekar is an entrepreneur and angel investor with a proven track record of building successful ventures in educational technology, workforce development, and global trade management. Known for blending innovation with commercial execution, he has led companies to profitable growth and delivered a successful exit for shareholders through the acquisition of OCR Services by Descartes Systems Group. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Rushikesh has guided enterprise software businesses across education, finance, healthcare, environment, trade, and governance. He has built relationships with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide, while also contributing his expertise as a speaker, advisor, and industry awards judge. As Founder and CEO of Learning Hyperdrive, Inc., he continues to drive innovation in online learning solutions adopted globally. He is also an angel investor an active member of one of Canada’s leading angel investment groups, supporting high-growth startups and emerging technologies.