Amit Basnet

  • Director, Central Region
  • Rhode Island Small Business Development Center

“I worked with startups during my MBA, and was drawn into the nuances, challenges, and economic development potential of the entrepreneurial world.”

A seasoned business development professional, Amit has years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, new venture planning & support, economic development, business planning and financial analysis. He has a deep passion to help entrepreneurs and emerging companies navigate the nuances of building, sustaining, and scaling up a business enterprise. During his tenure as managing a technology incubator at UMASS Dartmouth, he helped more than half a dozen startups “graduate” and transition into robust job creators.

Amit is a New England Patriots fanatic. In his spare time, he loves to travel and explore new places.

He is fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi. He serves small business clients in Central Rhode Island.