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Shagun Agarwal

CEO

Chicago, Illinois, United States14 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of a successful strategy consulting firm.
  • Delivered impactful talks at international conferences.
  • Expert in coaching for productivity and mental wellness.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic consultant and speaker in the SaaS and education industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Market ResearchStrategic PlanningCoachingPublic SpeakingProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisTeaching

Other Skills

BudgetingBudgetsBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentClient ManagementComputer ProficiencyCurriculum DevelopmentCustomer ServiceData AnalysisEditingEnglishFinancial ModelingLeadership DevelopmentM&A AnalysisManagement

About

I am an international keynote speaker, productivity and well-being coach, and the founder of Strategy Here — a boutique research and strategy consulting firm. My work lies at the intersection of performance, purpose, and personal transformation. Over the past decade, I have delivered talks and workshops across countries, empowering leaders, professionals, and teams to overcome burnout, manage stress, and unlock sustainable peak performance. My speaking themes focus on: Human-Centered Leadership Focus and Productivity in the AI Era Mental Wellness & Burnout Recovery What drives me is a deep desire to serve, uplift, and empower people from all walks of life. I am a certified public speaker, a passionate researcher, and an eternal learner — always seeking ways to merge strategic thinking with human potential. 🔬 On the strategy side In 2019, I founded Strategy Here, a research and market intelligence firm. We have delivered strategic insights for clients like Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, and Asset Panda, helping them make high-stakes decisions with confidence. Prior to this, I worked as an investment banker and hold an MBA, which gave me the foundation to balance both data-driven analysis and emotional intelligence in leadership. 📬 Let’s connect if you are: An HR leader or founder looking to empower your teams A conference organizer curating speakers for performance, resilience, or mindset A company seeking deep market research or competitive intelligence 🔗 Learn more: www.shagunagarwal.com www.strategyhere.com

Experience

Self-employed

Coach and Speaker on Productivity and Human-centered Leadership

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • I help high-achievers and organizations thrive without burnout—combining mindset shifts, sustainable performance strategies, and bold accountability. With 1,000+ individuals and companies coached, I turn exhaustion into energy, doubt into confidence, and stagnation into unstoppable momentum.
  • On stage (TEDx, Fund Conference, Roosevelt University, Charles Schwab, and more), I challenge audiences to think differently, communicate fearlessly, and rewrite their limits. My talks push leaders to question beliefs, embrace change, and make radical course corrections—because growth happens when comfort zones collapse.
  • Through my own journey—from burnout to breakthroughs—I prove that anything is possible when you dare to chase dreams (and outwork doubt).
CoachingPublic SpeakingMindset ShiftsPerformance Strategies

Strategy here

Chief Research Officer

Oct 2019Present · 6 yrs 5 mos · Greater Chicago Area

  • Strategy Here is a provider of market intelligence and pitch decks for AI and SaaS companies. We generate and convert data into information and integrate this with results and strategies to deliver the best strategic recommendation for your company's growth.
  • Each time we tailor our approach to addressing the client’s unique requirements, delivering measurable results. Our analysis and recommendations are grounded in our expertise, analysis, and facts.
  • We bring clarity into your future and help you create the top and bottom-line growth so you can stay abreast of the changing market dynamics and keep up the pace with it. We have seen unprecedented growth in our Company in the last 3 years due to the value we are able to offer to our clients.
  • Some of the clients we have worked with her Salt Works, Introhive, Workday, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Asset Panda, Shiseido, etc. Most of our clients have seen geographic expansion, new product launches, competitive advantages, revenue growth by more than 100%, new market opportunities, by implementing our market research insights and strategic recommendations.
Market IntelligenceData AnalysisStrategic RecommendationsClient ManagementMarket ResearchStrategic Planning

Deloitte consulting

Research and Analysis Controller

Sep 2017Aug 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Chicago Area

  • Supporting one or more project/engagement teams through analysis of key market intelligence, insights and KPIs.
  • Interact periodically with senior level internal, and sometimes external, clients to present various analyses, discuss recommendations and provide project financial advice
  • Perform and manage project management office (PMO) functional tasks and perform day-to-day contract management activities
  • Understand and utilize standard processes for project management, quality management, and risk management
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the overall Project Controller Practice through active involvement in one or more practice initiatives
Market IntelligenceProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisMarket Research

The imperial group llc

Senior Research Associate

Sep 2016Apr 2017 · 7 mos · Greater Chicago Area

  • Offer strategic and financial support and constantly monitor the market growth opportunities, key analytics, budgets and forecasts, variances, and KPI’s
  • Suggest performance improving strategies on large data sets, pricing strategies and conducting high impact analysis of business units
  • Prepare easy-to-comprehend presentations and reports to enable the top management and other stakeholders derive meaningful decisions
  • Lead the financial operations of the company while preparing key financial/performance metrics reports for all 17 companies under the Imperial Umbrella
Strategic SupportFinancial AnalysisMarket MonitoringMarket Research

Techraves llc

Senior Research/Strategy Consultant

Feb 2014Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater Chicago Area

  • Analyze market data, KPI’s and company performance, along with trend and competitors report preparation, review and analysis
  • Prepare and work on quantitative and qualitative financial models, presentations, and case studies to draw insights and recommendations
  • Manage products, records, and files, and develop relationships with other team members, vendors, clients, and industry participants
Market AnalysisFinancial ModelingData AnalysisMarket ResearchFinancial Analysis

The institute of chartered accountants of india

Faculty, General Management and Communication Skiils

Feb 2013Dec 2013 · 10 mos

  • Equipped the entrants to the profession with management soft skills and developed coursework and lesson plans to engage students in an interactive learning process
  • Conducted lectures in the areas of team building, confidence and positivity, diversity, change management, leadership, and group discussion
  • Equipped the entrants to the profession with management soft skills and developed coursework and lesson plans to engage students in an interactive learning process
  • Held review classes on books such as “Give and Take”, “Who Will Cry When You Die”, “Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid”, “Good to Great”, and “Jack Welch Winning”
TeachingCurriculum DevelopmentPublic Speaking

Ubs investment bank

Investment Banking Associate

Feb 2011Jan 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Worked on M&A deals and pitch books which involve analyzing KPI and monitoring and surveillance of the assigned portfolio in the Technology and Business Services sector
  • Executed requests ranging from in-depth sector valuation, company comparable, company profiling, historical benchmarking, and analyst recommendations to the evaluation of the market and industry variables, strategic analytics and background, and competitive intelligence
M&A AnalysisFinancial ModelingMarket AnalysisFinancial AnalysisMarket Research

Education

IBS Hyderabad

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Finance and Marketing

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Information Technology — Computer Science

Jan 2006Jan 2009

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