Vinayak Burman, Managing & Founder Partner of VERTICES PARTNERS, a full-service law firm that specializes in Corporate Law and Litigation. He specializes in venture capital, private equity and M&A practice and strategic acquisitions across multiple sectors. He consistently guides Venture Capital and Private Equity funds, founders, and companies through various investment rounds. He serves as the go-to counsel for founders and is celebrated as a non-lawyer lawyer. Vinayak has been featured in the Forbes India Legal Power list as one of the T op Managing Partners and Top 100 Individual Lawyers, Times’ Most Influential Personalities in 2021 and profiled in Yahoo India as one of the Top Lawyers in India under the age of 40 in 2017. Business Law Journal’s A-List of India’s top lawyers for four consecutive years in 2020-2023 and recognized by Chambers and Partners APAC Rankings for his prowess in Venture Capital – India in 2021-2023. Several forums consistently rank him in the top 50 lawyers in the country in the Private Equity Practice area. Under his astute leadership, VERTICES PARTNERS has carved a niche in the legal domain.

Vinayak Burman is a dynamic force in the entrepreneurial landscape, celebrated for his unique blend of legal acumen and entrepreneurial savvy. Aptly dubbed “the founder’s best friend,” Vinayak possesses an innate understanding of startup needs, seamlessly integrating legal expertise with entrepreneurial insight to propel ventures forward. Beyond his legal prowess, Vinayak is a prolific content creator and influencer, leveraging his platform on YouTube through his impactful and multiple award-winning podcast [Best Business Podcast] “The Lifeboat” to uplift and empower aspiring entrepreneurs. Through this medium, he shares invaluable wisdom and inspiration, guiding them on their path to success.

Vinayak’s interests span far and wide, from moderating and speaking at various forums to mentoring budding entrepreneurs and occasional angel investing. His passion for motivational speaking and life coaching reflects his commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth.

Outside of the professional realm, Vinayak finds solace and inspiration in creative arts, sports, adventure, theatre and fitness, embodying a holistic approach to success that encompasses both mind and body. With his multi-dimensional expertise and unwavering dedication, Vinayak continues to make an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial landscape, guiding and inspiring others to reach their full potential.