Sheryl Crasto

Sheryl Crasto

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Global Ecosystem Strategist | Startup Market Access & Fundraising | 300+ Ventures | India · Canada · Europe · Asia
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  • BRINC
    Venture Scout
    BRINC
    Apr 2026 - Current (5 months)
    Scouting companies for corporate innovation programs
  • Qubit Capital
    Global Fundraising Consultant
    Qubit Capital
    Apr 2025 - Current (1 year 5 months)
    Prepared 20+ early- and growth-stage startups for global fundraising, supporting $20M+ raised across US, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. - Developed region-specific fundraising strategies aligned with investor expectations across different markets - Evaluated startup readiness through business model review, unit economics analysis, and traction assessment - Facilitated investor mapping and introductions to VC, angel, and institutional networks globally - Coached founders on pitch positioning, data room preparation, and cross-border fundraising navigation
  • RI
    Mentor
    RI
    Jul 2024 - Current (2 years 2 months)
    - Guide early-stage AI and deeptech founders through business model validation, market expansion strategy, and investor readiness within R3i Capital's global ecosystem. - Support startups in navigating cross-border growth across US, European, Middle East, and Asian markets - Connect founders to global investor networks and strategic partnership opportunities
  • Z Nation Global
    Head of Growth
    Z Nation Global
    Aug 2023 - May 2024 (10 months)
    Supported 30+ startups in securing corporate partnerships and global market expansion through Z Nation Global, facilitating 20 POC pilots with 50+ corporate partners across North America and Europe. - Designed 3 market-entry programs connecting startups to corporate innovation initiatives and strategic partnerships - Managed sector-agnostic corporate-startup matchmaking across fintech, SaaS, cleantech, and emerging tech sectors - Conducted startup scouting and facilitated pilot programs between ventures and multinational corporations for product validation and co-creation
  • Mandarin Matrix
    Consultant
    Mandarin Matrix
    Mar 2023 - Current (3 years 6 months)
    - Played a key role in driving the mobile app to surpass 1 million downloads in India within just 3 months of launch. -Managed and nurtured strategic stakeholder relationships across the Indian ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market expectations. - Spearheaded the successful market entry of the brand into India, laying the foundation for rapid growth and local relevance. -Developed and executed data-driven marketing strategies tailored to the Indian audience, resulting in strong brand traction and engagement.
  • Toronto Business Development Centre
    Regional Head - West
    Toronto Business Development Centre
    Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 5 months)
    Managed startup evaluation and onboarding for Canada's Startup Visa Program, supporting 20+ international founders in securing permanent residency and establishing ventures in the Canadian market. - Evaluated 200+ applicant startups through structured due diligence, assessing innovation potential, market viability, and scalability for program eligibility - Provided market-entry guidance on Canadian regulatory requirements, incorporation, ecosystem navigation, and strategic partnerships - Built a network of 30+ designated angel groups, venture capital funds, and business incubators to support portfolio company integration - Facilitated connections to sector-specific mentors, industry experts, and government resources for accelerated market
  • Jio
    Product and Partnerships
    Jio
    Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)
    Launched 100+ mobile applications on JioStore through global B2B partnerships, driving 1M+ downloads within the first week for top apps and increasing platform listings by 50%. - Onboarded 100+ global app partners and content providers, developing go-to-market strategies and partnership frameworks to accelerate platform growth - Led end-to-end execution of strategic product launches including JioPhone, JioSTB, and JioBook from planning through market deployment - Designed marketing strategies and user acquisition campaigns that achieved rapid app adoption and enhanced platform diversity across Jio's ecosystem
  • United Nations Volunteers
    Leader
    United Nations Volunteers
    Oct 2019 - Current (6 years 11 months)
    The United Nations Volunteers programme is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development
  • Zone StartupsIndia
    Program Associate
    Zone StartupsIndia
    Oct 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)
    Leading multiple corporate accelerator programs and supporting early stage startups to scale their ventures domestically and internationally.
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  • St Xaviers College
    Bachelor's of management studies, Finance and Financial Management Services
    St Xaviers College
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years 1 month)