Manchester, NH – April 8, 2025 – York IE, a global venture capital and advisory firm serving technology companies from pre-revenue to $200 million, is strengthening its operating platform and scaling its India operations center as part of its continued growth and maturation. To support this expansion, York IE is implementing key structural enhancements and leadership promotions across its global teams.
“As we continue to mature and scale, expanding our capabilities in India is a natural next step,” said Kyle York, CEO of York IE. “As I told the Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Bhupendra Patel, when I met with him earlier this year, we are committed to building a world-class venture capital and advisory firm. These leadership changes will help us further support tech companies across all stages of growth.”
Strengthening Advisory Leadership with Key Promotions
To accelerate the growth of York IE’s GTM and G&A operating platform in India, Mohit Surani has been promoted to Director of GTM & Business Systems, overseeing the region’s entire GTM and G&A advisory service delivery teams. Mohit will also lead the Website Squads, SEO/Digital Marketing, and Graphics teams, while continuing to work closely with Harshad Patel (GTM Solutions Architect) and Hima Parsana (GTM Project Management).
“Mohit has been instrumental in expanding our advisory service capabilities, and his leadership will be key in scaling our operations,” said Mike Veilleux, Managing Director of Advisory. “His expertise and focus on end-user experience and business growth, combined with our proven ability to scale teams and processes, will drive the next phase of York IE’s growth.”
In the R&D division, York IE is restructuring its operations into a matrix-driven organization to support the current scale and breadth of capabilities. As part of this evolution:
- Evan York has been elevated to VP, Advisory, R&D, reflecting the expansion of R&D services to include our growing AI, data, and emerging technology services.
- Ishita Agarwal has been promoted to Director of Product & UX, R&D Advisory, overseeing all client service deliveries across subscriptions and projects.
- Irfan Harun has been promoted to Director of Engineering, R&D Advisory, leading the company’s engineering teams and ensuring technical excellence in service delivery.
- Several Product and User Experience leadership positions have been opened which the company is focusing on promoting within, but may have more open positions to fill going forward.
“This new structure ensures a streamlined and efficient approach to our R&D services,” said Kalrav Parsana, Vice President, India Operations. “With Ishita and Irfan leading their respective teams, we are well-positioned to continue driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients. I’m also excited to see Mohit grow our other advisory areas to broaden our entire Advisory-as-a-Service platform.”
A Growing Global Team with a Strong Future
With these promotions and structural enhancements, York IE is reinforcing its commitment to global expansion and operational excellence. The company continues to invest in India, both in people and internal technology, as a key hub for operating platform, ensuring it remains at the forefront of helping tech companies grow and scale. This confidence continues to be supported by York IE’s clients who believe the company’s global team is a major differentiator.
“One of the best parts of working with York IE has been the incredible support from their global team, ” said Joe Whitten, CEO, Apparel Impact, a York IE R&D client. “The meetings with the India team were especially valuable. They brought a level of insight, dedication, and enthusiasm that made a real impact on our business. It truly felt like they were an extension of our own team.”
With these strategic changes, York IE is poised for its next phase of growth. As the company continues to expand its global reach, it remains dedicated to empowering startups and scaling companies with best-in-class operating platform to support their growing operations.
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