Speakers

Vivek Jain is the Co-Founder & CEO of Stride Green, where he leads the EV financing and leasing business across diverse vehicle form factors. He works closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including OEMs, charging infrastructure providers, logistics and e-commerce conglomerates, battery ecosystem partners (manufacturers, recyclers, swap networks), as well as telematics and technology service providers. Previously, Vivek served as a Director at Stride Ventures, where he led investments across the deal lifecycle—from sourcing to execution and monitoring. He also played a key role in strengthening investor relations and driving strategic partnerships with venture capital firms, banks, and other financial institutions

In his last stint at HDFC Bank, Vivek has been a key founding member of Financial Sponsors Group for the startup ecosystem collaborating with Venture Capital, Venture Debt, Private Equity, AIFs and their investee companies. He has led financing for new economy businesses with products and structures addressing the requirements of startups while covering risks for the Bank.