Devdip Purkayastha is a full time Professor-of-Practice at IIT Bombay, DSSE. He is closely involved with the start-up ecosystem, both in technology and social sectors. He teaches technology entrepreneurship courses, mentors start-up teams and advises investors. He has served as President of Enactus India. Enactus is a non-profit organization that supports students in social impact projects across 35 countries. Previously, he has had three decades of corporate experience in India and abroad, at leading global corporations such as P&G & DHL. He has been recognised in various forums, including as 'CEO of the Year'. He studied at IIT Kharagpur & IIM Calcutta, and later participated in executive programs at Wharton & INSEAD.