Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Lead the development and execution of large-scale Google AI programs in India, including Google AI Startup School & Gen AI Exchange Hackathon (both supported by MeitY Startup Hub and Startup India), and SAWiT Learnathon, impacting over 30,000 startups and 300,000+ women techmakers across India and SEA. Notably, the SAWIT Learnathon achieved a Guinness World Record for the most users participating in an online AI lesson within 24 hours.
• Additionally, I lead strategic partnerships with India's leading AI startups specialising in indigenous LLMs and advanced conversational AI, leveraging Google AI technologies like Gemini, Gemma, and Vertex AI to drive mutual growth and innovation. Enabled partnerships are now in live production, positively impacting over 500 million users across key sectors like insurance and railways.

Jul 2023 – Apr 2024 · 9 mos

• Member of the Incubator Seed Management Committee at ACIC-BMU Startup India Seed Fund, BML Munjal University. I served on this committee in my personal capacity.

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

• In my personal capacity, I have invested in 15 startups across Pre-seed to Series A stages, with $XXXM+ in follow-on funding raised from notable VCs in India. I have had the privilege of learning from remarkable founders who are building in enterprise tech and deep-tech with a strong, value-driven approach. Many of these founders have developed proprietary IP and robust competitive advantages. I am passionate about investing in their journeys and providing guidance on GTM, digital strategies, and fundraising support.

Nov 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

• My team leads strategic partnerships with Google's investee companies as part of the $10B India Digitisation Fund. We support founders using Google's AI products to grow their businesses, collaborate with VCs on ecosystem enablement initiatives, and drive several initiates supported by the MeitY Startup Hub and Startup India.
• As the Venture Capital & Startup Partnerships Lead at Google India, I lead AI go-to-market strategies for the VC and startup ecosystem and have spearheaded first-of-its-kind global partnerships for companies funded through the $10B India Digitisation Fund. I manage Google's relationships with India's leading VC/PE firms, which have a combined AUM of $25B+.
• As a founding member of the India VCs & Startups Partnerships team, I played a key role in defining its mission and organisational structure. We launched Google Startup School in partnership with Startup India, reaching over a quarter of India's startup ecosystem across 500+ towns and cities. This year, we are rolling out a nationwide Gen AI Hackathon, Gen AI Exchange, a three-month immersive experience in partnership with MeitY Startup Hub and Startup India, running from August to October 2024.

Jan 2020 – Nov 2020 · 10 mos

• Led marketing strategies for VC-backed startups with a combined valuation of $3.2B+, accelerating their growth toward profitability and IPO readiness. Drove 120% year-over-year profit growth for a US-based OTA by implementing innovative AI-driven strategies, optimizing digital performance, and enhancing customer acquisition efficiency.

Nov 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 mo

• Founded and spearheaded a groundbreaking global-first ML initiative for India’s leading OTA, achieving a 40% reduction in customer acquisition costs.

Nov 2017 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Led digital strategies for VC-backed firms valued at over $7.4B, achieving a 25:1 ROI for India’s premier OTA. Drove product innovations that boosted occupancy by 30% and increased DAUs by 230% for a $2.7B+ IPO-ready startup.

Jun 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Honored with the global-first Campaign Management Leadership Award for my contributions to digital strategy and AI-driven growth. Spearheaded a global-first ML GTM initiative, which successfully reduced customer acquisition costs (CAC) by 40% for one of India’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs). Developed AI-driven digital strategies that delivered a 25:1 ROI for a $7.4B+ VC-backed travel company, driving significant business impact and innovation.

Apr 2013 – May 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Spearheaded GTM strategies for Fortune 500 companies (market cap: $200B+): Scaled digital marketing across multiple sectors and regions.

Apr 2012 – May 2012 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• In the New Product Introductions & Commercial Development team at Abbott India, I devised the company's first drug launch Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and scaled it across the organization. Additionally, I orchestrated marketing plans for both domestic and international product launches.

Jun 2009 – Jun 2011 · 2 yrs · West Bengal, India

• At IndianOil's Haldia Refinery Planning Cell, I directed strategic planning for 10% of the group's refining capacity, representing 3.2% of India's total refining output. As the youngest member of the planning team, I demonstrated leadership in resource management and expertly planned and executed operations to meet both routine and emergency requirements.