Harie Naarayanan

Head of Growth

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 10 years of experience in Marketing and Growth.
  • Expert in driving growth and market expansion.
  • Proven track record in startup ecosystem collaborations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Marketing and Growth expert with extensive startup ecosystem experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Saas MarketingProduct MarketingBusiness DevelopmentMarketing StrategyContent MarketingB2b MarketingDigital MarketingEvent Management

Other Skills

AdvertisingBudget ForecastingBudget ManagementBudget MonitoringBusiness Relationship ManagementCanvaCommunicationContent PlanningContent StrategyCopywritingEmail MarketingEnterprise MarketingEvent Marketing and ManagermentFacebook Ads ManagerGo-to-Market Strategy

About

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

Experience

11 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Riddle.com

VP - Marketing and Growth

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Product MarketingSaaS SalesB2B MarketingContent MarketingSaaS Marketing

Qzzr

Head of Marketing

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Start2 group

2 roles

Marketing and Ecosystem Manager (India & Japan)

Apr 2025Aug 2025 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Business DevelopmentMarketing StrategyStartup ScoutingInternational TradeInnovation Consulting

Marketing Manager

Oct 2022Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Startup ScoutingGo-to-Market StrategyEvent Marketing and ManagermentStartup DevelopmentDigital MarketingMarketing Strategy+8

German accelerator

Marketing Manager

Oct 2022Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Content MarketingB2B MarketingSocial Media MarketingStartup ScoutingGo-to-Market StrategyEvent Marketing and Managerment+4

Ivycap ventures advisors private limited

Digital Marketing Manager

Nov 2021Sep 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Plan and launch of innovation programs/initiatives partnering with corporates and startup ecosystem stakeholders.
  • Work alongside external marketing agencies & PR team on conceptualizing the campaign, and content strategy for IvyCap Brand and the corporate innovation programs.
  • End-to-end planning of events and initiatives to engage with the startup founder community, corporate innovation leaders, Investor network, and premier institutions such as Startup Showcases, Webinars, networking events, and Talk sessions.
  • Establish and manage partnerships with Corporates, Incubators, Accelerators, and premier institutes.
  • Create, Manage, and execute the digital strategy for Ivycap's Social media, Website, Blogs, and Newsletters.
  • Implement strategic objectives and monitor the progress of the programs and campaigns to achieve the targeted business goals
B2B MarketingSocial Media MarketingStartup ScoutingContent StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyEvent Marketing and Managerment+4

Amrita tbi

2 roles

Marketing Manager

Promoted

Aug 2018Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Kollam

  • Strategized and managed marketing and startup funding programs of NITI Aayog, and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  • Worked closely with the leadership team to plan and implement structured mentor-driven startup programs such as Acceleration, Seed funding, and Entrepreneur in Residence programs
  • Collaborated closely with 200+ portfolio founders, ecosystem partners, and mentors to help them scale their startups and raise funds
  • Planned, and executed 200+ events such as PitchFest, accelerator, meetups, demo days, webinars, training, networking events, workshops, etc.
Business DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingStartup ScoutingGo-to-Market StrategyEvent Marketing and ManagermentStartup Development+8

Marketing Analyst

Jun 2015Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Kollam

Social Media MarketingStartup ScoutingEvent Marketing and ManagermentMarketing Strategy

Mtab

Marketing Engineer

Jun 2012Jun 2013 · 1 yr · Chennai

Event Marketing and Managerment

Education

Mar Ephraem College of Engineering & Technology

Master’s Degree — Manufacturing Engineering

Jan 2013Jan 2015

P.S.R Engineering College, Sivakasi - 626 140

Bachelor’s Degree — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2008Jan 2012

St' pauls Matriculation Higher secondary school

Higher Secondary — Mathematics and Computer Science

Jan 1996Jan 2008

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