Biography
Samir Bangara is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Qyuki, a creator-focused multi-platform media company that has a digital DNA that he co-founded with Shekhar Kapur and AR Rahman
1. Job Profile
He is the former Managing Director (Digital) of DisneyUTV and has about two decades of extensive experience in the media and technology industries. Before the acquisition by Disney, Samir was the Chief Operating Officer of Indiagames Ltd., which he was associated with in different roles since 1999 as investor, advisor and COO. Prior to coming on board with Indiagames, Samir was Vice President at Ernst & Young Indias M&A advisory division, focused on Technology and Media.
2. Career
He began his career as a venture capitalist at IL&FS Venture Corporation.
Samir has been listed amongst the top 15 angel investors in India – 2013 by VC Circle, is the Founding Co-chair of h2 (h2.co) and a mentor/investor at GSF (Global Superangels Forum). He is a motorhead and is passionate about racing, superbikes and cars.Samir Bangara is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Qyuki, a creator-focused multi-platform media company that has a digital DNA that he co-founded with Shekhar Kapur and AR Rahman
He is the former Managing Director (Digital) of DisneyUTV and has about two decades of extensive experience in the media and technology industries. Before the acquisition by Disney, Samir was the Chief Operating Officer of Indiagames Ltd., which he was associated with in different roles since 1999 as investor, advisor and COO. Prior to coming on board with Indiagames, Samir was Vice President at Ernst & Young Indias M&A advisory division, focused on Technology and Media. He began his career as a venture capitalist at IL&FS Venture Corporation.
Samir has been listed amongst the top 15 angel investors in India – 2013 by VC Circle, is the Founding Co-chair of h2 (h2.co) and a mentor/investor at GSF (Global Superangels Forum). He is a motorhead and is passionate about racing, superbikes, and cars.
3. Achievements
Samir has been listed amongst the top 15 angel investors in India – 2013 by VC Circle, is the Founding Co-chair of h2 (h2.co), and a mentor/investor at GSF (Global SuperangelsForum). He is a motorhead and is passionate about racing, superbikes, and cars.
4. Social Media Accounts
5. News
Just heard that @samirbangara is no more. Horrible, heartbreaking news. Man's been a friend for a long time. Such a good guy, so straight-up. Helped so many people build careers out of nothing! His legacy will remain.
Much love & strength to the family. ????????
2020, enough please!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 14, 2020
Just heard the terrible news of @samirbangara passing away, I literally cannot believe it. He was such a nice guy, fit, young, well spoken, helpful & has built so many successful careers,I am shocked. My deepest condolences & strength to his family & everyone at @MyQyuki ????#rip pic.twitter.com/w8p7l1mALD
— Aditi Singh Sharma (@ADTSinghSharma) June 14, 2020
