Akash Kashyap

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven track record in scaling sales teams.
Expertise in EdTech and digital skilling.
Strong leadership in Go-to-Market strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Leader in EdTech with extensive experience in B2B and B2C markets.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sales ManagementGo-to-market StrategyProduct Launch

Other Skills

B2CBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Category ManagementChannel Partner DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipEdtechField Sales ManagementGeneral InsuranceInside Sales ManagementMarketing StrategyP&L ManagementPerformance MarketingSalesforce.comTeam Leadership

About

I’ve built and scaled inside sales, field sales, and category teams—leading new business launches, revenue growth, and customer success. My focus is on delivering consistent results through structured execution, data-backed strategy, and strong team coaching. What I bring: GTM strategy across India and international markets Sales leadership across early-stage and scaled orgs Cross-functional execution with product, ops, and marketing Deep exposure to EdTech, K12, preschool, and digital skilling Currently leading nationwide sales and delivery at Kreedo. Prior roles at NIIT, Simplilearn, upGrad, and Practo have shaped my ability to scale businesses, build teams, and drive outcomes.

Experience

Brightchamps

Vice President - P&L

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Kreedo early childhood solutions

Business Head

Apr 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Driving improved learning outcomes in affordable private schools through implementation of Activity-Based Learning in Pre-Primary and Primary grades.
Leading Kreedo’s nationwide Sales & Implementation teams to scale impact across preschools and formal schools.
Creating measurable educational change by combining pedagogy, product, and execution excellence.

Field Sales ManagementInside Sales ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementMarketing StrategySales ManagementGo-to-Market Strategy+5

Niit limited

Vice President

Jun 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led GTM and product strategy for digital skilling programs for fresh graduates (Full Stack, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing).
Launched 6 new digital programs across 50+ cities in 6 months
Grew MRR to ₹30 Mn by doubling sales productivity, halving CAC

B2CProduct LaunchField Sales ManagementSalesforce.comBusiness Process ImprovementSales Management+7

Simplilearn

3 roles

Director - Business

Dec 2020 – Jun 2021 · 6 mos · On-site

Launched a new product vertical (Digital Marketing, Business Analysis, Digital Transformation), driving end-to-end GTM and category growth.
Scaled from $0 to $500K MRR in just 6 months

B2CProduct LaunchInside Sales ManagementSalesforce.comBusiness Process ImprovementSales Management+6

Sr. Associate Director - Business

Aug 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Launched Simplilearn’s first university-branded program (PG in Data Science with Purdue) and built learner journey systems.
Scaled university category to $300K MRR in 4 months
Led CRM and learner experience buildout with Salesforce

B2CProduct LaunchSalesforce.comBusiness Process ImprovementSales ManagementEdtech+5

Associate Director - Business

Nov 2018 – Aug 2019 · 9 mos · On-site

Owned growth of Data Science & AI skilling vertical; led sales, pricing, team ops.
Increased category revenue from $300K to $650K MRR by scaling team and per-rep output

B2CInside Sales ManagementSalesforce.comBusiness Process ImprovementSales ManagementGo-to-Market Strategy+4

Practo

2 roles

Senior Sales Manager International

May 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · On-site

Led business development and international expansion efforts for Practo’s practice management and enterprise health tech products across the Middle East and Africa. Worked with resellers, institutions, and government buyers to drive large-scale digitization initiatives.
Won a public tender with an Egyptian university to digitize 6 hospitals — annual revenue of $225K
Initiated partnerships and onboarded resellers in 3 additional countries to expand Practo’s regional footprint

Field Sales ManagementSales ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyChannel Partner DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipTeam Leadership+1

Zonal Sales Manager

May 2015 – Apr 2016 · 11 mos · On-site

Managed sales and expansion in Northern India, driving adoption of Practo’s software among doctors and clinics. Built and led regional teams while opening new markets in Tier 2 cities.
Expanded presence from 2 to 7 cities in UP and Rajasthan in just 7 months
Led a team of 8 Sales Managers and 50 Field Representatives across 7 cities

Field Sales ManagementSales ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipTeam Leadership

Marsh & mclennan companies

Relationship Manager

Mar 2012 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Closed strategic advisory deals with global PE funds and lenders.
Won 60%+ of submitted consulting proposals over 2 years.

Salesforce.comSales ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)

Icici lombard general insurance company

2 roles

Product Manager - Fire Underwriting

Promoted

Jun 2011 – Mar 2012 · 9 mos

Underwrote large-risk and global fire insurance policies (INR 2500 Cr+ assets) across India, ensuring treaty compliance and reinsurance coordination.
Introduced automated quote issuance for non-OTC products, significantly reducing turnaround time and improving efficiency.

Underwriter and Claims Manager

Jun 2008 – May 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Handled end-to-end underwriting, claims settlement, and risk inspections for Marine and Property lines across corporate and SME clients (premium up to INR 10 Mn).
Oversaw settlement of 250+ claims annually, ensuring fast turnaround for claims exceeding INR 15 Mn in total value.

Business-to-Business (B2B)