Vikramm Mitra

Experience

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  Dream Land Cottage Hotel

  Jul 2005 - Sept 2008

  Supervisor of Operations

  Supervise rooms Supervise Food and Beverage sectionPlanning and Finalising BudgetStock takingTaking reservationsCash HandlingKitchen Hand

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  Rooster French Restaurant

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Trainee Manager

  Table serviceNapkin PressingCutting and plating butter and fruitFood runningWine serviceCoffee and Tea makingServing and making Alcoholic Coffee and BeveragesSilver service of bread and vegetablesCashieringManagement WorksSupervise day-to-day shift activities of one or more food and beverage outlet(s). Ensure all staff are properly trained and certified and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job function. Assist in the development and implementation of new menus and local food and beverage marketing programs, and participate in and maintain system-wide food and beverage marketing programs. Achieve budgeted revenues, control expenses and labor costs, and maximize profitability within all areas of the food and beverage outlet. Assist in preparation of the annual operating budget. Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of room service inventory and equipment ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transaction, replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and to minimize waste and control costs. Taking and receiving inventories. Ensure that all restaurant equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all restaurant facilities are cleaned and properly stocked according to anticipated business volumes. Interior Décor, Cellar Management. Show less

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  York Fairmont Blue Mountains

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2009

  Food and Beverage Supervisor

  Manage front house/back house restaurant operations for this high volume restaurant. Direct efficient guest flow through participative shift management, Planning staff rosterOversee employee relations encompassing staff recruitment, training and performance evaluation Preparing payroll Handle weekly and daily inventory and vendor relations to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchasing of food, beverages, liquor, beer and small wares. Effectively lead and motivate employees through implementation of in-house training and incentive plans, resulting in increased productivity levels and employee satisfaction. Prepare and track sales budgets, consistently meeting a weekly sales volume.Hold P&L accountability; manage sales analysis, forecasting, and reporting activities. Report directly to Corporate, and communicate with five regional area locations. Ensure the integrity of restaurant operations through excellence in customer relations. Participate in Menu Planning Committee meetings to collaborate on the development of new standardized menu, contributing to item, pricing and design changes. Attract, retain, and promote new business through proactive community service efforts Show less

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  Sugoi! Japanese Restaurant

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Unit Manager

  1. Ensure that department goals are communicated, understood, and met by the staff.2. Coordinate tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently*3. Work with management to ensure that newly hired staff receive orientation training*4. Counsel employees on work related concerns and issues to ensure satisfaction and productivity enlisting the support of management as needed.5.. Ensure that staff are trained on technical and service aspects of the job.6. Address guest concerns, requests, or issues either individually or by enlisting the help of others.7. Act as a "bridge" between management and staff to facilitate department operation (e8. Collaborate with management to develop and carry out ideas and procedures to continuously improve department performance around GSS scores.9. Enforce compliance with LSOP/SOP.10. Serve as an individual contributor and department role model by performing technical or functional job duties.11. Make Staff Schedule, attendance.12. Efficient daily, weekly and monthly COS Control and COS %13. Verify that all goods are received as per generic standard both from warehouse and direct deliveries.14. Managing all accounts payable and receivable, handling payroll of employees.15. Working with the chef or cook to determine menu plans on a daily basis, for special events or occasions or for groups or parties. Show less

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  GW Pharmaceuticals plc

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Techno Legal Consultant

  Aided the company in identifying potential research organisations capable to run Clinical Trials of Sativex in India. Helped the company understand the current legal and regulatory framework in India to run Clinical Trials of Sativex

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  HempCann Solutions Private Limited

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Co-Founder and Director

  Successfully co-founded and named the company, envisioning the multiple solutions that CANNABIS can provide to tackle various medical, climatic, economic and sustainability issues faced by India. Established its long term and short term goals, marketing and sales strategy

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  Dvija Phytoceutical Corp.

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Co-Founder
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  Gohemp agro ventures private limited

  Oct 2018 - now

  Senior Technical Advisor
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  Uttarakhand Hemp Association

  Oct 2018 - now

  Trustee
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  Vireo Health, Inc.

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  International Medical Cannabis Consultant

  India's first Internationally contracted Medical Cannabis Consultant for a multi - state publicly traded Medical Cannabis company in the US. In this capacity, I will be assisting Vireo in establishing its footprint in India and concurrently conducting clinical research and trials of phytocannabinoid formulations for targeted medical conditions in collaboration with The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

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  Delta Botanicals and Research Private Limited

  Dec 2018 - now

  Co-Founder and Managing Director

  Leading a Global R&D and consulting firm that partners with national and international entities to develop medical cannabis products, including India’s first Ayurvedic cannabinoid-based whole-plant medicines. Currently managing clinical trials, government compliance, and advisory services for cannabis ayurvedic/hemp and biopharma development.Developing India’s first cannabis strain for medical use.Partnered with government institutions to establish India’s first seed bank for low-THC hemp cultivars.Leading clinical trials for cannabinoid-based pain management treatments in collaboration with Indian government agencies.Providing strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 companies on hemp-based product development and commercialization.Offering full-stack consulting and advisory services for the hemp and medical cannabis industry in India, including product development, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Recently expanded services to include back-end litigation support for clients in Australia, assisting with TGA-related cases in the medical cannabis space Show less

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  JayaShree Textiles | Grasim Industries Limited

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Project Management Consultant

  Provided complete and end to end project management and technical advisory support in understanding the techno legal aspects of large scale commercial hemp cultivation for manufacturing and processing water retted hemp fiber in Uttarakhand. Aided the company in understanding the technical, financial aspects of the project and provided complete Governance, Regulatory and Compliance advisory and handholding support for fulfillment of the same. Connected the company with European hemp long fibers vendors for local pilot spinning trials in India. Show less

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  Cannabis For Children International

  Oct 2020 - now

  Board Member
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  GLG

  Jun 2021 - now

  Expert
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  Insight Alpha

  Jul 2021 - now

  Expert
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  Indian Industrial Hemp Association

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Managing Trustee
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  Unkarbon

  May 2022 - now

  Strategic Advisor

  • Strategically advised on operations, raw material procurement, and facilitated connections with VC's and Investors for Unkarbon in India.• Established relationships with academic institutions for product development and engaged with Government stakeholders to drive supply chain development.• Leveraged network to connect Unkarbon with progressive policies for setting up processing facilities of hemp fibers.

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  ItsHemp

  Jan 2025 - now

  Chief Compliance Strategist
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  CannaReporter®

  Jan 2025 - now

  Contributing Writer
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  Lemon Ideas - An ecosystem !

  Apr 2025 - now

  Manager – Startup Growth and Acceleration

  As Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) – Startup Growth at Lemon Ideas, I lead the growth acceleration, cohort curation, and investor readiness initiatives for some of India’s most promising early-stage startups across EdTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, EV, and Deeptech.Key responsibilities and achievements include:✅ Cohort Leadership & AccelerationDesigned and executed growth roadmaps for startup cohorts across Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities.Conducted high-impact mentoring sessions, GTM strategy workshops, and product refinement sprints.✅ Funding & Investor Network MobilizationAnchored end-to-end investor engagement, connecting startups with VCs, angel syndicates, and family offices.Facilitated pitch days, investor readiness bootcamps, and due diligence support.✅ Cross-Sector Startup StrategyAdvised 25+ early-stage ventures in domains including education, clean mobility, health innovation, and sustainable agriculture.Brought regulatory and go-to-market expertise from prior experience in cannabis and alternative health to new sectors.✅ Startup Scouting & Portfolio GrowthSourced, evaluated, and onboarded high-potential startups with scalable, impact-driven models.Supported founders in product-market fit, competitive positioning, and user acquisition strategies.✅ Community Building & Thought LeadershipRepresent Lemon Ideas in panel discussions, ecosystem forums, and investor roundtables.Drive thought leadership on grassroots innovation, Bharat-based entrepreneurship, and purpose-led scaling.Startup Acceleration | Venture Building | Incubation | Investor Relations | Cohort Management | Innovation Strategy | Go-To-Market | Ecosystem Development | Startup Mentoring | Tier 2 & Tier 3 India | Growth Hacking | Seed Funding | Portfolio Support | Entrepreneurship in India | Strategic Partnerships | Impact Ventures | Founder Advisory Show less