Kaushal Pawar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in building high-performance organizations.
Proven track record in scaling teams and systems.
Innovative thinker with a focus on actionable outcomes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in organizational development and aerospace engineering.

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AerodynamicsAerospaceAircraft DesignAnalytical SkillsBuilding High Performing TeamsChange ManagementCoachingCompensation & BenefitsControl Systems DesignData AnalysisData-driven Decision MakingEmployee EngagementFlight MechanicsHigh Performance Culture BuildingHuman Resources (HR)

About

I enable founders build high-performance orgs with clarity, conscious culture, and systems that scale. My journey began in Aerospace engineering, solving UAV (drones) endurance problems. That precision-thinking is how I approach people, processes, and leadership. Over the last decade, I’ve scaled orgs, coached operators to become leaders, and designed systems that balance growth with clarity. These days, I write about what I’ve learned especially around building perspective that can shift actions into high-ROI outcomes. No fluff, no recycled frameworks, just real problems and sharper ways to think through them.

Experience

Coindcx

2 roles

Head of HR

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

VP, Strategy - Founder's Office

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

CoinDCX is India’s largest crypto exchange, shaping the future of digital assets with secure, intuitive, and regulation-first products.
As VP, Strategy, I’m driving execution predictability and organizational efficiency by sharpening strategy, instilling ruthless prioritization, system-led accountability, and a culture of customer obsession across functions and leadership teams.

Career break

Personal goal pursuit

May 2024 – Jan 2025 · 8 mos · Nepal, Tibet, China, Iceland

Embarked on an 8,000 km solo bike journey from Bangalore to Everest Base Camp, traversing Nepal and Tibet, building mental and physical endurance
Trained in Shaolin Kung Fu in China, learning the art of discipline, focus, and mindfulness
Experienced the raw beauty of Iceland through a road trip, connecting with its nature and wildlife

Leap

Director, People and Culture

Oct 2021 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Leap supports students in their quest for global impact by creating modern financial products and counselling services that facilitate international careers.
As People & Culture Leader, I led workforce expansion from 200 to over 1,200+ employees, designing scalable frameworks that supported growth across multiple locations. Directed proactive organizational restructuring and fostered a high-performance, output-driven culture that elevated employee engagement and team performance.

Bizongo

Head of People Success

Jul 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Bizongo is a leading B2B e-commerce platform that leverages technology to simplify the supply chain and financing. Recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Startups in 2019, Bizongo focuses on building a people-first org.
As Head of People Success, I drove people strategies that scaled Bizongo from 60 to 500 employees, facilitating 15x growth while ensuring alignment with the company’s vision.

Defence research & development organisation (drdo)

Aerospace Scientist

Jul 2012 – May 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s premier military research and development agency.
As an Aerospace Scientist, I resolved critical technical challenges, increasing the endurance of India's UAV from 2.5 hours to 10 hours and setting a new national record.
Recognized with the DRDO National Team Award.