Tony Francis

Co-Founder

Vilnius, Vilniaus, Lithuania5 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Co-founded a successful startup incubator.
  • Drove significant sales growth in healthcare.
  • Expert in market research and data analysis.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Development expert with a strong focus on startups and healthcare.

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Skills

Core Skills

Startup DevelopmentBusiness StrategySales ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementClient ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMarket ResearchData Analysis

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBrandingBudgetingClient ConsultationsClient MeetingsClient RelationsClient Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsCreative Problem SolvingCross-functional CoordinationCustomer InsightsCustomer SupportData AnalyticsData CollectionData Mining

About

PluralSales empowers businesses to unlock growth opportunities, where my role as a Business Development Associate focuses on leveraging market research and data analysis to identify prospects and drive conversions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I contribute to strategies that align with client goals and maximize business outcomes. Previous roles include Co-Founder at HiveStrats, where I led end-to-end startup initiatives, and Senior Consultant at HealthifyMe, where I supported personalized wellness solutions and client acquisition. With a background in Telecommunications Engineering from Bangalore Institute of Technology, my work is rooted in analytical thinking and a commitment to delivering results.

Experience

Pluralsales

Business Development Associate

Jun 2025Dec 2025 · 6 mos · Vilniaus, Lithuania · Hybrid

Hive strats

Co-Founder

Oct 2023Apr 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • As a first-time founder, I wore multiple hats and led end-to-end responsibilities to bring early-stage business ideas to life. My role involved building a startup ecosystem that supported innovation, execution, and client success.
  • 🔹 Initiated and co-founded a business incubator focused on helping startups turn ideas into scalable realities.
  • 🔹 Gained hands-on experience across all key functions,strategy, marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
  • 🔹 Led branding, digital presence creation, and go-to-market strategies for multiple incubated startups.
  • 🔹 Handled lead generation, conducted client meetings, built partnerships, and successfully closed deals.
  • 🔹 Managed project lifecycles from planning to delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
  • 🔹 Oversaw budgeting, resource allocation, and financial planning to maintain business sustainability.
  • 🔹 Built and led small, dynamic teams encouraging collaboration, productivity, and learning.
  • 🔹 Developed internal systems and workflows that streamlined operations and scaled results.
  • 🔹 Acted as the single point of accountability for multiple client and internal projects simultaneously.
Startup Ecosystem DevelopmentBrandingDigital Presence CreationGo-to-Market StrategiesLead GenerationClient Meetings+10

Healthifyme

Senior Consultant

Dec 2021Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • As a Sales and Business Development Consultant at HealthifyMe, I played a key role in driving revenue and expanding the customer base by delivering personalized wellness solutions. My responsibilities spanned across the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure along with ensuring a seamless post-sale customer experience.
  • Lead Generation & Prospecting:
  • Identified and qualified potential customers through inbound and outbound efforts including calls, email campaigns, social media, and referrals.
  • Sales Calls & Product Demonstration:
  • Conducted daily consultative sales calls to understand client needs and recommend personalized fitness and diet plans aligned with their health goals.
  • Customer Relationship Management:
  • Built and nurtured strong relationships with clients, addressing inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism to improve satisfaction and long-term engagement.
  • Sales Conversion & Target Achievement:
  • Consistently met and exceeded individual and team sales targets by guiding prospects through the decision-making process and closing sales efficiently.
  • Customer Support & Post-Sales Service:
  • Provided dedicated customer support to ensure plan activation, usage guidance, and motivation for clients to achieve their fitness milestones.
  • Cross-functional Coordination:
  • Worked closely with dietitians, fitness coaches, and technical teams to ensure client expectations were met and services were delivered on time and effectively.
  • Market Feedback & Insights:
  • Collected customer feedback and shared insights with the marketing and product teams to help refine offerings, improve messaging, and address market needs.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Closed high-volume sales within strict timelines, maintaining a high conversion rate across multiple campaigns.
  • Played an instrumental role in improving client retention by delivering outstanding customer support and follow-ups.
Lead GenerationSales CallsCustomer Relationship ManagementSales ConversionCustomer SupportCross-functional Coordination+2

Kgisl

Senior Business Developer

Oct 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Applied expert knowledge for daily completion of tasks and streamlining workflows.
  • Improved client consultations and determined needs through team management.
  • Utilised practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships.
  • Interacted with teams in multiple languages and provided darification.
  • Guided teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising, thus fostering highly effective collaborations.
  • Supported financial and business forecasts to facilitate accurate budgets.
  • Oustomised products to meet user specifications improving customer experience.
  • Offered thorough support knowledge aiding team assignments and deliverables.
Client ConsultationsTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsFinancial ForecastingProduct CustomizationSupport Knowledge+2

Markelytics solutions

Market Research Analyst

Jun 2019Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • I have hands-on experience working with medical and pharmaceutical brands across the US and Canada, specializing in market research, data analytics, and customer insights. My role involved data mining, trend analysis, and engaging directly with healthcare professionals through cold calling and interviews. I’ve contributed to strategic decisions by delivering actionable insights and building strong client relationships in a highly regulated industry.
Market ResearchData AnalyticsCustomer InsightsData MiningTrend AnalysisClient Relationship Building+1

Education

Banglore institute of technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Telecommunications Engineering

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