Somu Barua

CEO

Hong Kong, Hong Kong4 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in driving growth in EdTech and AI solutions.
Proven track record in developing go-to-market strategies.
Passionate about mentoring and making education accessible.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech expert with strong commercial and strategic leadership skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Commercial ManagementBusiness DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyBusiness StrategyProject ManagementDigital StrategyBusiness Operations

Other Skills

Business AnalyticsBusiness CoordinationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisFundraisingIOTLeadershipManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointNew Business DevelopmentNew Market DevelopmentNew Market ExpansionOperations

About

Thanks for visiting the profile!! Somu is a strategic leader with extensive experience driving growth in education technology and AI-powered solutions, Somu combines commercial acumen with a passion for innovation. His career reflects a consistent ability to develop go-to-market strategies, optimize business performance, and build partnerships that create lasting impact across global markets. With expertise spanning EdTech, SaaS platforms, and international expansion, he has successfully guided organizations through transformative phases—from product development to market penetration. Beyond professional achievements, he is committed to mentoring emerging talent and supporting initiatives that make education more accessible through technology. He holds an MBA from The University of Hong Kong and London Business School, with a focus on General Management and Strategy, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication with Major in Data Science and Analytics. Let’s connect and explore how we can drive success together. Feel free to DM here on LinkedIn or reach out at somu@connect.hku.hk—always open to meaningful conversations with like-minded professionals.

Experience

Solomon learning group

Growth & Commercial Leader

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Hong Kong SAR · On-site

Heading the Goodclass.ai (SaaS) vertical, driving commercial strategy and overseeing end-to-end business operations.
Leading a cross-functional team of Account Managers, Marketing, and Strategy professionals, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
Spearheading the creation and execution of new market entry strategies, identifying growth opportunities across untapped regions.
Building channel partnerships to drive revenue growth in overseas markets, optimizing market penetration.
Managing mergers and acquisitions strategies while overseeing fundraising initiatives to fuel business growth and scalability.
Developing and implementing commercial frameworks, including pricing strategies and business development plans, to maximize revenue and market share.

Commercial ManagementP&L ManagementPricing StrategyBusiness DevelopmentFundraisingNew Market Expansion+1

Securitas group

MBA Summer Intern - Strategy

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 · 1 mo · Hong Kong SAR · On-site

Collaborated with top leadership of Securitas Hong Kong office to define the company’s fiscal year goals, shaping strategies on pricing, commercial initiatives, and market positioning.
Spearheaded the launch of Securitas’ healthcare security products in the Hong Kong market, establishing a new revenue stream and expanding regional footprint.
Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Security Guarding and Electronic Security divisions, identifying opportunities to drive commercial growth and enhance operational efficiency.
Developed and implemented GTM strategies for new product lines, ensuring seamless market penetration and customer adoption.

Business AnalyticsBusiness StrategyPricing StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyNew Business Development

Board infinity

3 roles

Senior Category Manager - Founder's Office

Promoted

Apr 2021 – Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led the P&L and Operations for B2B strategic pivot, achieving triple-digit revenue growth through SaaS and service offerings.
Optimized category profitability, delivering consistent double-digit margin improvements YOY.
Expanded market reach by 70%+ via partnerships with global edtech leaders, including Coursera, to enhance learning solutions.
Scaled AI-powered career tools, driving industry-leading adoption rates among users.
Developed and implemented a SaaS platform that streamlined learning delivery and created additional business revenue streams.

Project ManagementBusiness StrategyPricing StrategyNew Market DevelopmentBusiness OperationsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Associate Category Manager

Promoted

Sep 2020 – Apr 2021 · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Launched industry-first AI career tools (Resume Builder, Mock Interviews), becoming a key differentiator for the brand.
Built and scaled a community of 500+ industry experts to deliver high-quality mentoring programs.
Designed foundational processes for category management, improving cross-functional collaboration.
Piloted new learning formats that later expanded to core offerings, driving user engagement.

Digital StrategyBusiness OperationsStakeholder ManagementPricing Strategy

Program Analyst

Apr 2020 – Sep 2020 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Streamlined 2,000+ 1:1 mentoring sessions with 90%+ satisfaction scores.
Reduced program turnaround time by 30% through process automation.
Curated specialized career tracks adopted company-wide for scalability.
Acted as a bridge between learners, mentors, and product teams to refine offerings.