Jun 2025 – Present · 1 yr

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Mar 2024 – Jan 2025 · 10 mos

• As an investor turned co-founder, I focus on all things business at Monet.
• Key areas include:
• Business Development, Expansion and Growth
• Marketing, Social Media, Community and PR
• Growth
• Product Management

Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs

Nov 2023 – Mar 2024 · 4 mos

• Following are my key roles at TVS Motor Company, the 3rd largest 2-wheeler mobility company globally with presence in ~80 countries
• Global head of Digital Innovation
• Global head for strategic Digital Partnerships
• Product Leader for TVS MotoVerse, a new channel (Metaverse on top of MACH Architecture) across Consumer Journey from Acquisition to Engagement & Retention and Monetization
• Product Leader for Consumer Segments (Shop, Buy and Own) for E-Bikes

Nov 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr

• Solving growth problems for one of the largest 2W automobile and mobility players in the world using Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies!

Feb 2022 – Nov 2022 · 9 mos

Jul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 9 mos

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

• Have made 7 investments through the syndicate:
• 1. BosonQPsi (B2B SaaS - EmergingTech)
• 2. Saarthi.ai (B2B SaaS - EmergingTech)
• 3. Sanfe (D2C FemTech)
• 4. Zavya (D2C Silver Jewelry)
• 5. Bodhi (B2C)
• 6. Spyne (B2B GenAI) - Series A+ (Round led by Accel)
• 7. Metadome (B2B AR/VR/XR) - Series A (Round led by Chiratae)

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• TID Ventures is an early stage angel syndicate with focus on emerging tech Startups disrupting for India and the world! Some of our investments are global.
• Have made 10 investments through the syndicate:
• 1. BosonQPsi (B2B SaaS - EmergingTech) - USA
• 2. Saarthi.ai (B2B SaaS - EmergingTech)
• 3. Sanfe (D2C FemTech)
• 4. Zavya (D2C Silver Jewelry)
• 5. Bodhi (B2C)
• 6. Spyne (B2B GenAI) - Series A+ (Round led by Accel)
• 7. Metadome (B2B AR/VR/XR) - Series A (Round led by Chiratae)
• 8. Ottonomy (B2B L4 Autonomous Delivery Robotics) - Pre Series A (USA)

Dec 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs

Oct 2020 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Jul 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Jul 2020 – Jul 2022 · 2 yrs · India

• I am serving as a mentor to 2 national incubator program heads as part of AIM-iCREST program.
• Niti Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched AIM-iCREST- an incubator capabilities enhancement program for an ecosystem which will be focused on creating high performing startups.
• The step has been taken to encourage and enable the holistic progress in the incubator ecosystem across India making it the first kind of initiative for advancing innovation at scale in the country.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

• Monet Work (Web3)
• BosonQ Psi (B2B - Quantum SaaS)
• Slang Labs (B2B Voice Tech)
• Plus (FinTech - B2C)
• Karnival (B2B PoS suite)
• Sanfe (D2C)
• Kutumb (B2C)
• Kashware (B2B)
• Glass Cryptolabs (Retail / E-Comm Tech B2B)
• Kakcho (B2C Vernacular)
• Ontrack (B2C bike rental)
• And many others

Oct 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · India

• Lowe’s Innovation Labs is the innovation hub for FORTUNE 31 retailer Lowe’s Companies, Inc., with locations in Kirkland, Wash., Mooresville, N.C., and Bangalore, India.
• I lead the Lowe's Innovation Labs in India with the mandate to strategise and build the Labs from scratch and make it the best Corporate Innovation Program for startups and business stakeholders by driving value to make that future real for Lowe’s customers and associates.
• As the Head of Labs in India, I lead three functions:
• a. Ecosystem/ Partnerships
• b. Product Management/ Development
• b. Creative Technologies: Internal R&D
• We also launched Construct by Lowe's Innovation Labs on 17th June in Bangalore. This is the first Indian cohort of its signature, stage-agnostic startup engagement program. Eight startups from across India, representing a diverse range of interests including merchandising, AI-driven trend forecasting, automated content generation, talent acquisition, hyper real AI and sustainable, next-gen home construction technology

Sep 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• I co-lead Innovation at AB InBev GCC
• Created Innovation Brewery, the Open Innovation platform AbInBev from scratch and executed 7 PoCs, some of which have scaled and deployed in production for consumers.

Mar 2018 – Aug 2018 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Lead Manager for Program + Partnerships (New Ventures and Accelerators) - Part of Corporate Innovation & Strategy team at Target
• Interested Startups + Partners can reach me at abhay.tandon@target.com
• More info on the Accelerator program at: https://india.target.com/accelerator/

Oct 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Part of Corporate Innovation & Strategy team at Target
• Senior Program Manager at Target Accelerator Program.
• Manage the Partnerships for Target Accelerator program.
• Lead the Consumer IoT efforts for the Innovation Team as part of Target Accelerator India program.
• Interested Startups + Partners can reach me at abhay.tandon@target.com
• More info on the Accelerator program at: https://india.target.com/accelerator/
• More info on our experience store for ConsumerIoT products at: https://targetopenhouse.com/

Sep 2017 – Apr 2018 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

May 2016 – Oct 2016 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Dec 2015 – May 2016 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Feb 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos · India

• Have been mentoring startups across areas such as GTM, Product Roadmapping etc. since 2016 now across various private and government organizations like:
• 1. NASSCOM DeepTech Club
• 2. NASSCOM Centre of Excellence for IoT and AI
• 3. NUMA
• 4. Bhive
• 5. Plugin Alliance
• 6. Yes Bank
• 7. IB Hubs
• etc.

Jul 2015 – Dec 2015 · 5 mos

• Scaale Sales is an international firm specialized in helping companies to go international.
• Scaale Sales has offices and teams in India, China, USA, UK and Spain. (www.scaalesales.com)
• As a Business Unit Leader (India Offices), I am responsible towards:
• Sales and Business Development
• Strategic Alliances
• Event Management (Global Mixer, series of monthly events in India, China, USA, UK and Spain to help companies go international and boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem).
• Team Management and Recruitment
• Operations
• For anything related to Scaale Sales, please feel free to reach out to me on my mail: abhay.tandon@scaale.com

Nov 2014 – Jul 2015 · 8 mos

• As a Growth Solution Manager at Scaale Inc. (a Venture Resource Group), I play the position of a “Quarterback” in the group. I work with growth companies (SMBs and bigger) by:
• Providing consultative solutions through multiple products and services, helping them to get ready to launch, to raise funds, to grow and to exit.
• Assess and screen companies/ ventures looking for a fund-raise (Investment Ask - Series A) through interaction with various CEOs before introducing them to CBA (Cross Border Angels), our International Investment Network with global investors from San Francisco, London, Barcelona, Dalian and Mumbai etc. We work through the provision of ‘Smart Capital’ with focus on Internet, Mobile Apps, Online Marketplaces, Robotics, AI, Clean-tech, Biotech and Education.
• Responsible for providing solutions through the 3 divisions of the Group: Capital, Sales and Talent.
• About Scaale (www.scaale.com):
• Scaale is a Venture Resource Group dedicated to implement solutions for startups, SMB’s, Corporations and Governments through innovation, sales, capital and talent. Headquartered in San Francisco, Scaale Group comprises of 7 companies and a team of 300+ employees spread over 17 countries. Scaale is currently working for 100+ clients.
• With our local offices and ecosystems Scaale Group has a unique real time knowledge of how to enter new markets, the cost of doing business everywhere in the world and what new opportunities are emerging in different industries in other markets. With today complex global context, Scaale can connect the dots and apply the right strategy for every company to grow.

Feb 2014 – Nov 2014 · 9 mos

• Global Solution Manager at Scaale Inc. (a Venture Resource Group) - Capital Division (Cross Border Angels, Scaale Capital and Scaale Exit).
• Assess and screen companies/ ventures through interaction with various CEOs before introducing them to CBA (Cross Border Angels), our International Investment Network.
• Provide consultative solutions through multiple financial products and services, helping Start-ups and SMEs to get ready to launch, to raise funds, to grow and to exit.
• Handle Sales and Business Development Operations for primarily UK and have done the same across multiple markets (United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Israel).
• Scaale Companies - Capital Division:
• Cross Border Angels: an exclusive international business angel network, which specializes in investing in international companies.
• Scaale Exits: specialized in global exits. Our investment bankers work closely with clients to draft the right strategy and implement it all the way till the end.
• Scaale Capital: specialized in financial services to help companies to create the best strategies to raise funds, exit and evaluate their company and future.

Aug 2013 – Dec 2013 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• People10 is an IT based Product Development services company specializing in Agile practices and Lean processes (Web, Mobile, Cloud and Business Analytics).
• Clients Base Handled: USA, Australia, Europe and India
• Role: Business Development and Agile Consulting:
• Business Development and Strategic Alliances:
• 1. Responsible for Sales - IT Agile services and Cloud based solutions in US and Europe
• 2. Responsible for handling complete Sales cycle for both Inbound as well as Outbound Sales.
• 3. Responsible for strategic alliances and partnerships across US, UK and Australia.
• 4. Generated leads, identified prospects, prepared and gave presentations to prospects (CXOs) - Enterprises, SMBs and start-ups.
• 5. Catered to various industries including but not limited to Edu-Tech, Healthcare, e-Commerce, High-Tech, Finance etc.
• Achievements:
• 1. Have struck Strategic Partnerships within UK and South African markets within first 2 months of joining, driving the global expansion plans.

Sep 2012 – Mar 2013 · 6 mos · Paris Area, France

• Business Development and Channel Management:
• 1. Responsible for Direct and Channel Sales of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Product in US, UK and India
• 2. Generated leads, identified prospects, prepared and gave presentations as part of Pre Sales Consulting to CXOs and other Decision makers.
• 3. Lead the Partner Recruitment and Management Programs in US, UK and India (LinkedIn, Databases etc).
• Achievements:
• 1. Involved in various phases of the Sales Cycle for 30+ Prospective Clients with 50%+ successful closures.
• 2. Created a template for Agile Scrum IT Management Methodology, reducing the build time by about 80% and was appreciated by the Business Development Director for the same.
• 3. Supported the channel partners continuously, leading to about 25-30% increase in their revenues and received multiple Appreciation Mails by the Channel Partners for the effort.

Apr 2012 – Jun 2012 · 2 mos · Lille Area, France

• Created Online Marketing Strategies and Company Based Presentations
• Responsible for Recruitment of fresh talent and interns for various functions through various sources liked LinkedIn, Facebook, B-School Campus Portals etc.
• Provided inputs on Quality and facial features.

Aug 2008 – May 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore, India and Hyderabad, India

• Major Clients: BMW (Germany), United Health Group (USA) and Microsoft (USA and Singapore)
• Key Result Areas –Technical ( IT ):
• 1) Module Leader for multiple modules (10-15 members reporting).
• 2) Work Area: Front end and Back end systems in Data warehousing & Business Intelligence Unit and Communication & High Technology Group.
• 3) International client liaison for timelines, updates and all key decisions.
• Key Result Areas – Human Resources:
• 1) Operational HR Management: Compliance guidelines, Goal Settings, absenteeism and labor turnover
• 2) Recruitment (Talent Search): Planned and acquired HR requirements for my team from varied pools and maintained the internal talent pool and pipeline.
• 3) Training and Development: Mentor - Plan, implement and monitor the trainings of about 100-120 new joiners.
• 4) Employee Engagement and New Employee Integration
• Awards/ Achievements:
• 1) Multiple client appreciations for timely Project Deliveries and contribution to Business Operations.
• 2) Appreciation Letter from Project Head India (Healthcare Vertical) – Towards Value Creation.
• 3) Recognized as a ‘People Developer’ for 2 consecutive years (2009 and 2010).

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

• Interacted with prospective candidates, scrutinized CVs and scheduled interviews.
• Made and gave Client presentations, did market research, collected requirements/ Job descriptions.
• Managed the database, talent mapping and assisted in the screening process