Milind Mehere
About Milind Mehere
Milind Mehere is the Founder and Senior Advisor at Yieldstreet, where he has played a significant role in the financial services sector. With extensive experience in various industries, he has secured substantial venture capital funding and led multiple mergers and acquisitions throughout his career.
Work at Yieldstreet
Milind Mehere is the Founder and Senior Advisor at Yieldstreet, a position he has held since 2023. Previously, he served as the Founder and CEO from 2014 to 2023, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction for nine years in the Greater New York City Area. Under his leadership, Yieldstreet focused on providing access to alternative investments, securing over $250 million in venture capital funding and over $500 million in credit and warehouse lines.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to his role at Yieldstreet, Milind Mehere is currently an Investor at Apptronik, a position he has held since 2024. He also serves as an Advisor and Investor at Dagne Dover, a role he has maintained since 2014. Furthermore, he is a Founding Member, Investor, and Advisor at 3i Members since 2022 and has been an Innovation Fellow at Columbia Business School's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Milind Mehere holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. He possesses extensive expertise in financial services, particularly in wealth management and alternative investments, as well as in online advertising technology and supply chain and enterprise software.
Professional Background
Before his tenure at Yieldstreet, Milind Mehere worked at various companies in significant roles. He was the General Manager at Rogers Communications from 2011 to 2014 in the Toronto, Canada Area. He co-founded Yodle, serving as VP and General Manager for Canada from 2006 to 2016. He also held advisory roles at BeautyBooked and Frederick, and invested in Coldwell Banker India from 2014 to 2018.
Achievements in Business Growth
Milind Mehere has led the creation of over $1.4 billion in enterprise value, including two exits to public companies valued at over $400 million. He has successfully navigated business growth through three major economic cycles and has spearheaded more than seven mergers and acquisitions, including transactions with the Carlyle Group and an international joint venture.