Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the trailblazer of Indian startups and co-founder of InfoEdge (Naukri.com, Jeevansathi.com, Shiksha.com, 99acres.com, and beyond) is a distinguished entrepreneur. His accolades include the "Ernst and Young – Entrepreneur of the Year" award (2008) for transformative business leadership, along with the Dataquest Pathbreaker Award and the Teacher's Achievement Award for Business. Beyond Info Edge, he's associated with Ashoka University and has a background with The Pioneer, HMM, and Lintas. Bhikchandani served as TiE Delhi's President and on the Global Board of Trustees. His contributions extend to FICCI's National Executive, AIMA's National Council, and chairs NASSCOM's Internet Council. Sanjeev is a multifaceted leader, recognized for shaping the landscape of online businesses in India and contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Venu Nair, former MD of Shoppers Stop, has joined apparel marketplace Myntra as chief of strategic planning and omnichannel. Nair comes with an experience of over 30 years in retail, sourcing, business analysis and strategy. He has joined Myntra’s senior leadership team where he will be responsible for strengthening Myntra’s existing international brands portfolio, while building strategic partnerships with leading global brands. Nair leverages his 30+ years of experience in the retail industry to mentor and provide strategic guidance and operational support to the senior management and board of directors. He is passionate about growing international and Indian retail brands and delivering value to the customers, shareholders, and employees.
He has also held senior leadership roles at Westside, Tata Trent, and Marks and Spencer, where he demonstrated skills in P&L management, business development, planning, and operations management.
An established senior business leader in Retail and Consumer Technology sectors with around 14 years of expertise in Fashion, Apparel, Luxury, Lifestyle, Footwear, Beauty & Personal Care, Home Furnishing and FMCG / CPG / Food; encompassing Omnichannel, Ecommerce, Marketplaces and Offline retail across Global and Indian markets.
Specialized in AI in Retail, Planning, Revenue Growth, Brand & Category management, Marketing, Consumer Research & Insights, Sales, Digital, Strategy, Buying, Merchandising, Market Entry, Launches, Pricing, Promotions, Business Development. I have also successfully led marketplace brand partnerships with industry giants such as Amazon, Walmart- Flipkart- Myntra, Reliance and Nykaa.
Impressive Track Record: As a core founding team member and having worked with leading organizations such as IKEA, Landmark Group, Forever New, Bodyshop, Swiggy in pivotal roles; she has delivered profitable turnarounds & achieved exponential financial growth from x to 10x.
Vivek is a seasoned leader in retail and e-commerce, boasting robust expertise in strategy development, steering growth, and digital innovations, with notable P&L ownership across diverse sectors. His career highlights include pioneering India's first omni-channel venture for a prominent department store at shoppersstop.com and founding the second-largest online gifting platform in the country, giftease.com. Notably, Vivek established and headed a premier retail consulting practice at KSA Technopak, while strategically cultivating and implementing numerous businesses across consulting and corporate realms. With a wealth of experience in physical retail, omnichannel, and e-commerce, Vivek’s cross-functional proficiency spans strategy, operations, technology, and change management, fueling digital transformation and process enhancement within organizations.
Pooja boasts over 15 years in diverse industries, showcasing a fervor for tackling challenges head-on. Presently at Versuni, she directs Business & Marketing, crafting a visionary roadmap for exponential growth in a competitive market. At Coke, she pioneered a transformative marketing function, shifting focus to consumer experiences, restructuring teams in South West Asia, and setting industry benchmarks.
Her tenure at Philips saw her driving market leadership and profitability, pioneering E-commerce strategies for exceptional RoAS. Pooja's extensive involvement with ITC spans brand, strategy, and sales. In 2012, she launched and divested India’s inaugural food delivery e-commerce portal, now dedicated to mentoring D2C startups, leveraging insights from her journey.
Recognized among India’s 100 Most Influential CMOs and in Pitch's 40 Under 40, her commitment to innovation and impactful leadership defines her professional trajectory.
Mr. Rajan is a Logistics veteran with experience of over 35 years and has global exposure in Express Logistics, E-Commerce Supply Chain. He has catered to varied industries, involving million transactions per day. He is an ISO certified auditor, IATA-DGR, Six Sigma, Kaizen and 5S practice Expert. He has mentored 20+ start-ups including Unicorn level company. He is currently involved in advising CEOs / Sr Management Teams / Strategic Level teams.
Amit is a 40u40 business leader and a versatile individual with education from top Indian universities (IIT Bombay and ISB Hyderabad). Amit was accepted at the Stanford Business School for MBA (Sloan Program). In the last 16 years, Amit has grown rapidly from being a management trainee to a Global CXO and a startup CEO. He has worked across geographies (Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe & LATAM) in diverse industries (Classifieds, e-Commerce, FMCG and Telecom). His work has focused on building scalable businesses with intuitive products and large, strong teams. He understands the value chain of consumer products (e.g. Auto, Fashion, Electronics). He understands consumer segments from Premium to the Bottom of the pyramid. He is a startup mentor, TEDx speaker and is also an empanelled Stanford University SEED consultant. He understands consumer segments from Premium to Bottom of pyramid.
Ashish Sharma is an e-commerce and digital marketing strategist who is adept at developing proven approaches to digital marketing, driving businesses to reach a wider customer base. Ashish has been awarded as one of the 50 Most Influential e-Commerce Professionals in APAC at the eCommerce Summit & Awards by CMO Asia. He capitalizes his 14yrs of Ecommerce and ITES industry experience to build a multi-dimensional customer-centric strategy, thus enabling organizations to scale up their growth. Ashish's rich and diverse exposure in E-commerce management coupled with a strong track record of delivering results in leadership roles across, has been instrumental in leading a successful e-commerce global startup GOLD24. In his current assignment as a Business Head (E-commerce) at a Retail Jewellery giant Vaibhav Jewellers, he oversees all aspects of the e-commerce wing which includes business planning, content strategy& development, promotional campaigns, digital marketing, website design, customer service, and web analytics.
Hiren Doshi is a passionate digital entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in the tech industry. At Satsure, Hiren led Agri, banking and insurance business vertical and was part of the core leadership team. Earlier, he led strategic partnerships & international business development at Ninjacart. Prior to that, he led strategy, partnerships and business development at eGovernments foundation which focusses on catalyzing urban governance transformation in India. Prior to eGov, he led adoption for Sunbird, a population-scale digital learning infrastructure created by Ekstep. Earlier in his career, Hiren played various leadership roles at Amazon, Flipkart and Infosys. He built one of the fastest growing brand advertising business for Amazon in India.
Achint Setia is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) at ZALORA. In his dual roles, he leads ZALORA’s Cluster business across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to leading the Revenue and Marketing function across the ZALORA group. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, Achint brings with him over 17 years of experience in scaling businesses in consumer tech and media. As an avid speaker and passionate storyteller, he brings bottom-up business building expertise in consumer tech and media with cross-functional experience in analytics, marketing, operations, strategy, content and product development. Prior to joining ZALORA, he took on multiple leadership roles at Indian fashion e-commerce platform, Myntra, where he headed the company's marketing and social commerce business.
Nishant has led product and tech teams with budgets of more than $10 million, with demonstrated skills in identifying new markets,new product development (0 to 1), product life cycle management, and sprint planning. He specializes in system design, product management, data analytics, product design and risk monitoring. Prior to Paytm, he was at Novopay, building wide range of B2B and B2B2C products. He built a complete product roadmap to kill the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) frauds and brought down the chargebacks from INR 38.8 million to zero, built efficient anti-fraudulent modules for remittances, cash management systems and virtual accounts transfers and also led the offline payment integration of OTT platform powered by Microsoft. At Novopay, Nishant has implemented ONDC Buyer App. At PhonePe, Nishant built a detail blueprint along with implementable use cases for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) w.r.t 'Devotional Category' in PhonePe 'Stores' platform.
Ankit believes that we can change the world by using technology and building great products. Helping businesses grow leveraging data, mitigating risk and optimizing processes is his forte. He also give talks on business analytics and counsel early-stage startups. He has over 12 yrs of experience in data, operations and products. He has done MBA in Marketing from SP Jain and engineering from BITS-Pilani Goa. During his college days, he also co-founded a website on cricket analytics. He has a deep interest in poetry and follows startup community very passionately. He currently works with Paytm as Director of Product Management and has worked with Microsoft and Indeed.com as Senior Product Manager. Before Microsoft, Ankit worked with Facebook and startups like ClearTax (India's first Y-combinator-funded startup). Ankit is really passionate about using data to create products, optimize operations and improve customer satisfaction.
Rahul Dey possesses over 20 years of experience in product strategy, development, and organizational planning, with a keen focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into product innovation. With a robust background in leading multi-site program management teams, he excels in scalable software architecture and engineering management, leveraging AI technologies for enhanced performance. Rahul's proficiency spans the entire product lifecycle, from feasibility analysis to execution and rollout, integrating AI solutions to drive efficiency and innovation. Known for fostering exceptional results and team spirit, he has spearheaded numerous challenging programs, demonstrating independent problem-solving skills and a drive for success in AI-driven initiatives. His interpersonal finesse and knack for creating an optimal engineering culture underscore his reputation as a seasoned leader in delivering high-performance AI-powered products.
Ashutosh Pandey works as the Chief Executive Officer of Mahindra First Choice Wheels, leader in cars. car marketing and technology solutions ecosystem. He has over two decades of experience in leadership roles across E-commerce and Retail, and functional roles in multiple industries. He is also experienced in developing and scaling a start-up, leading turnarounds and integrating businesses. In the last role, he served as the CEO and Founding Member of Tata CLiQ. Mr. Pandey had joined the Tata Group in 1998 and over the next sixteen years, took up challenging assignments in Tata Global Beverages, Rallis India, Tata Communications and the Taj Group of Hotels, in functions spanning marketing, strategy, business development and project management. His strength as a professional lies in building a business from scratch and grow that business. He leverages his experience to mentor and coach people with the tools and resources they need to achieve optimal success in their professional journey.
Shahnawaz Khan is a highly skilled and experienced web developer and digital marketer with over 12 years of industry experience. Throughout his career, he has successfully completed almost 1500 projects, showcasing his exceptional expertise and dedication to his craft.
As a web developer, Shahnawaz Khan is well-versed in various programming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and more. He has a deep understanding of web development frameworks and content management systems, enabling him to create visually appealing and highly functional websites for his clients.
What sets Shahnawaz Khan apart from his peers is his ability to not only develop websites but also optimize them for digital marketing purposes. With his extensive knowledge in both web development and digital marketing, he can create websites that are not only visually stunning but also highly effective in generating traffic and conversions.
Rahul Narvekar, a graduate of Harvard Business School, IIM Calcutta, and ESSEC Business School Paris, embodies resilience and determination. Raised in Mumbai's lower-middle-class, he overcame adversity with unwavering resolve. From humble beginnings, Rahul ventured into various jobs, learning crucial business lessons along the way. His journey, marked by hardships and triumphs, shaped his optimistic outlook on life. As a renowned speaker, he has graced prestigious platforms such as the UN, Harvard Business School, and TED, inspiring audiences worldwide. Rahul, a father to a son and owner of three dogs, finds solace in running and adventurous endeavors, including conquering the Everest Base Camp despite battling sleep apnea. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and belief in the beauty of dreams. Through every challenge, Rahul's effervescent smile and undying optimism shine, proving that resilience knows no bounds.
Projjal is an accomplished Digital Project Manager with over 11 years of experience in digital agencies, specializing in web and mobile development, and digital marketing projects. He excels in managing projects from conception to delivery, building strong client relationships, and consistently exceeding expectations. Skilled in data analysis, SWOT analysis, and agile and waterfall methodologies, Projjal drives project success. His exceptional communication and interpersonal skills foster effective collaboration. Proficient in lead funnel management, client retention, and marketing automation, Projjal ensures precision and efficiency. An active member of PMI and Agile Business Consortium, he is committed to continuous professional development.
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