This document introduces Springboard Ventures, an initiative that aims to enable entrepreneurship in India. It has launched several pioneering platforms, including a crowdfunding platform and business advisory services. The team includes experienced professionals in investment, private equity, and brand communications. It also introduces its PR division, Out of Box Solutions, which provides non-traditional marketing and communication strategies tailored to "really different ideas". Previous work examples show how the team secured media coverage for clients' announcements in major publications through thorough research and targeted outreach. Testimonials praise the team's delivery of quick results and understanding of client needs.

1. We sincerely believe that not every company can follow a straight-forward boxed approach to communication & marketing. We help you to be different, to be heard We help you to Move out of Box

3. Launched some of India’s first pioneering entrepreneurial platforms, including:

4. Crowd-funding platform in association with Grow VC : world’s first and largest growing crowd-funding platform for start-ups

5. Business plan advisory service

6. Multi-city start-up event in association with Indian Angel Network

7. Working on setting India’s largest virtual and physical Incubator

10. Has raised more than USD 500 Million in equity and debt funding for some leading corporates

11. Provides strategic management advice…and a host of industry experts, who work closely with us to boost Indian entrepreneurial eco-system

12. So…WHY PR & Communication? Because we are more than just ‘communication’ experts : we have helped the businesses to stand-up Because we work day-in, day-out with some ‘really different’ ideas, which need a totally unconventional market & communication approach…and we have delivered on those Because we felt the need that corporates NOW need someone beyond just a PR or Ad Agency to communicate effectively, reach their markets in more focused manner and need results that show traction.

13. Marketing & Communication Solutions Social Media Management Content Management Public Relations Events & Promotions Management Go to Market Strategies

14. PR that leads you to be HEARD!PR @ OUTOFTHEBOX Experiential Communication Proactive Communication FOCUSSED PR TOOLS Well Researched Database New Media Tools Targeted Campaigns

16. Some of the leading clients she has worked on include Zee Group, Microsoft, F5 Networks, Infosys BPO, American Express and Diebold amongst others

17. Also worked in Middle East for a year, managing communication for clients such as Computer Associates and India International Film Festival

18. Has worked on domains such strategy planning, crisis communication, media advocacy and media training

20. Domains : Healthcare, Durables, FMCG, Education

21. Career Highlights: turn-around & scale-up for Apollo Tyres Passenger car portfolio, Turnaround of Kidzeefrom a struggling business to one of the most successful preschool Brand & Business

22. Has a proven experience in Business strategy & mentoring start-ups within Budgetary constraints

25. Connect with us @ www.moveoutofbox.com (still in box!) www.springboardventures.co.in Megha Thomas Managing Partner (PR) Springboard Out of Box Solutions megha@moveoutofbox.com