Saunak Ghosh — CEO
As the co-founder of TalentGum, we're on a mission to transform how we view extracurricular education. Our journey? From teaching a handful of students to impacting young minds across 40+ countries. But this isn't just about business - it's PERSONAL. Growing up as a shy kid in Kolkata, I've experienced firsthand how the right skills can transform someone. While everyone pushed for the conventional path (you know, the "engineer or doctor" dream), I found my way through statistics, media, and eventually, education. After a decade at Hindustan Times, where I led everything from CRM implementation to running Shine Learning's P&L, I took the entrepreneurial plunge. Why? Because I saw a gap: while everyone was racing to create the next big test prep platform, no one was thinking about structured skill development through extracurriculars. Today, from our base in Gurgaon, I lead a remarkable remote team of 500+ people, most from small towns across India - proof that talent knows no geography. Together, we're building something special: a platform that values creativity and critical thinking as much as academic excellence. When I'm not working on TalentGum, you'll find me hunting for the best local cuisines, watching football, or exploring new destinations. I also enjoy mentoring startups - because sometimes the best ideas come over good food and great conversations! Let's connect if you're interested in education, entrepreneurship, or building global companies from India. Always happy to share experiences and learn from others!🚀
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Education Technology with a strong focus on business development and strategic planning.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 19 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Product Marketing
- Sales Strategy
- P&l Management
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Marketing
- Digital Transformation
- Revenue Growth
- Brand Strategy
- Media Strategy
- Market Research
Career Highlights
- Co-founded a global education platform impacting 40+ countries.
- Grew a remote team to over 500 employees.
- Successfully raised funding from a notable industry leader.
Work Experience
TalentGum
Co-founder & CEO | TalentGum (5 yrs 11 mos)
Xelpmoc Design & Tech
VP Product Marketing (1 yr 10 mos)
HT Media Ltd
Business Head, Shinelearning.com (1 yr 9 mos)
Head Customer Marketing, Shine.com (3 yrs 1 mo)
Asst Gen Manager, Media Marketing (Strategy & Analytics) (4 yrs 4 mos)
ZenithOptimedia
Group Head, Strategic Resources (1 yr 4 mos)
IMRB International
Research Executive (1 yr 4 mos)
Education
MBA at IMI Delhi
B.Sc at Bangalore University
High School at St. Lawrence
