Harie Naarayanan — Head of Growth
A seasoned professional with 10 years of experience in Marketing and Growth. Startup ecosystem enabler with extensive experience working with startups, VCs, trade agencies, and accelerators, helping founders build partnerships, B2B match-making, drive sales, expand cross-border, and organize ecosystem events. I am currently leading Marketing and Growth at Riddle Technologies. Riddle Technologies is a German SaaS startup that offers businesses an interactive quiz creation platform. Riddle has customers in Europe, the US, and Asia. Before this role, I worked extensively in the startup ecosystem with Startups, VC funds, incubators, and accelerators. I specialize in driving growth, market expansion, strategic consulting, business development, international trade collaborations, and Open Innovation Programs. Earlier, I led marketing, partnerships, and the ecosystem for Start2 Group and German Accelerator, and built the brand and community in India for Start2 Group. I facilitate startups' cross-border expansion through strategic partnerships, delegation visits, programs, and events. I also work with startups and companies to identify the ideal partners and potential customers that will facilitate their growth across India and international markets. Proactively foster collaborations with corporates, governmental agencies, VC funds, startup accelerators, and incubators to support startups. Previously, I worked with IvyCap Ventures, a venture capital fund. I led the marketing and communications for corporate innovation programs, startup scouting, and events on the IvyCamp platform. Experience managing growth and marketing strategies for multiple domains such as SaaS, Entrepreneurship, Education services, B2B services, Higher education, and Online education. Specialities: SaaS Marketing, Product Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Content Marketing, Google Analytics, Conversion Optimization, Startup Scouting
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Marketing and Growth expert with extensive startup ecosystem experience.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Saas Marketing
- Product Marketing
- Business Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Content Marketing
- B2b Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Management
Career Highlights
- 10 years of experience in Marketing and Growth.
- Expert in driving growth and market expansion.
- Proven track record in startup ecosystem collaborations.
Work Experience
Riddle.com
VP - Marketing and Growth (9 mos)
Qzzr
Head of Marketing (9 mos)
Start2 Group
Marketing and Ecosystem Manager (India & Japan) (4 mos)
Marketing Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
German Accelerator
Marketing Manager (2 yrs 10 mos)
IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited
Digital Marketing Manager (10 mos)
Amrita TBI
Marketing Manager (3 yrs 3 mos)
Marketing Analyst (3 yrs 2 mos)
MTAB
Marketing Engineer (1 yr)
Education
Master’s Degree at Mar Ephraem College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor’s Degree at P.S.R Engineering College, Sivakasi - 626 140
Higher Secondary at St' pauls Matriculation Higher secondary school