Chief Executive Officer
MBA (Thunderbird School of Global Management)
Research Interests: Startup Ecosystems, Entrepreneurial Acceleration, Business Incubation, Social Enterprise Development, Sustainable Business Models, Cross-cultural Innovation, Mentorship, Investment Strategies
Jeremy Fritzhand, Chief Executive Officer of VentureStudio, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and startup acceleration. He has launched and scaled ventures across multiple sectors and geographies.
Before joining VentureStudio, Jeremy served as the Director of Startup Services at Alloy Growth Lab, where he supported over 500 startups, leading to more than $40 million in revenue and $50 million in funding. He pioneered initiatives such as Alloy Online, a digital platform for ecosystem engagement, and PeaceRise, a global innovation challenge focused on peace-driven entrepreneurship.
Jeremy has a deep connection with India, having spent over a decade co-founding and leading Studio Bagru, a social enterprise dedicated to preserving traditional block printing crafts and empowering artisans. His work has been featured in Forbes, National Geographic, Vogue, The Washington Post, and Financial Times.
He holds an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. His academic contributions include serving as a Board of Studies Member and Visiting Faculty at Indus University and Avantika University, shaping curriculum and mentoring students in entrepreneurship and innovation.
At VentureStudio, Jeremy leads strategic initiatives, mentors startups, and expands Ahmedabad University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. His passion for fostering sustainable and impactful business models aligns with VentureStudio’s mission to drive innovation and create a thriving startup culture.