Imran Baig

Co-Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India15 yrs 9 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in startup acceleration and fundraising strategies.
  • Proven track record in product marketing and digital transformation.
  • Strong background in B2B SaaS and subscription-based business models.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and FinTech expert with a strong focus on startup growth and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyVenture CapitalSme IpoProduct MarketingMarketing StrategyDigital MarketingCorporate BrandingProduct InnovationMarket ResearchMarketing Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAgile ScrumAnalytical SkillsAngel InvestingAutism Spectrum DisordersB2B Marketing StrategyB2B SaaS MarketingBrand IdentityBrand TransformationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCampaign ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceConfluence

About

I help startups and medium-sized businesses build, launch, and scale. Whether you're an early-stage founder looking to validate an idea, secure funding, and build an MVP, or an SME aiming to optimize sales, branding, and digital presence, I provide the expertise to accelerate growth. With experience collaborating with startup founders and SME leadership teams, I take a structured approach—blending product strategy, UI/UX prototyping, marketing, technology, and funding to drive tangible results. How I Help: ✅ Startup Acceleration – Pitch decks, UI/UX prototyping, MVP development, product launch, and fundraising ✅ Growth & Branding – Digital marketing, SEO, search engine marketing, sales strategy, and brand positioning ✅ Technology Enablement – Website development, mobile app development, software development, application modernization ✅ Business Expansion – SME IPO guidance, revenue growth strategies, and market penetration Industries & Expertise: I have led the end-to-end development and launch of successful products in EdTech and HRTech. My consulting portfolio spans Enterprise Applications, Healthcare, IT Solutions, FinTech, Subscription & Revenue Management, eCommerce, and Shipping & Logistics. Services I Provide: 🎯 Business & Startup Consulting – Fundraising strategies, investor presentations, go-to-market strategy 🎨 Branding & Digital Marketing – SEO, search engine marketing, social media marketing, content marketing 📱 UI/UX Prototyping – Wireframes, interactive prototypes, user journey mapping, usability testing 💻 Software & App Development – Web development, mobile apps, SaaS solutions, application modernization 📊 SME IPO & Revenue Growth – Business structuring, financial planning, and go-public strategies ⚡ AI & Automation – AI/ML integration, process automation, and intelligent digital solutions Certifications & Training: 🏅 Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) 🏅 Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) Training 🏅 Certified Subscription Manager – Subscription Academy 🏅 Certified Expert in SaaS Analytics – Subscription Academy 🏅 Executive Leadership Program in Product Management – Pragmatic Leaders 🏅 Digital Transformation for Tech Leaders – LinkedIn 🏅 RPA AI & Cognitive Tech for Leaders – LinkedIn I combine strategy, execution, and hands-on support to help businesses move from vision to reality. If you're looking to build, scale, or optimize your business, let’s connect and explore how ThinkShift Consulting can empower your growth. 🚀 Let’s discuss how I can help!

Experience

Startuplanes

Venture Partner

Feb 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote · Remote

  • Over the years, I’ve helped startups validate ideas, create prototypes, build MVPs, secure funding, and scale efficiently.
  • As part of my role at StartupLanes, I’ll focus on:
  • ✅ SME IPO Consulting – Helping small & medium enterprises (SMEs) in India navigate the SME IPO process. From initial consultation to documentation, compliance, valuation, and a successful public listing, I’ll guide businesses in unlocking new growth opportunities.
  • ✅ Angel Investment Advisory – Assisting angel investors, venture capitalists, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in identifying, shortlisting, and investing in high-potential, scalable startups. My expertise in startup due diligence, investment analysis, and risk assessment ensures investors make informed, strategic decisions.
  • ✅ Startup Fundraising & Pitch Deck Development – Supporting founders and entrepreneurs in crafting compelling pitch decks, investor presentations, and fundraising strategies to attract seed funding, angel investments, and venture capital. From financial modeling to storytelling, I help startups stand out in a competitive funding landscape.
  • ✅ Business Growth & Market Expansion – Working with tech startups, SaaS companies, and digital-first businesses to develop go-to-market (GTM) strategies, revenue models, and customer acquisition plans. Whether it’s scaling user acquisition, optimizing conversion funnels, or refining pricing strategies, I help businesses drive sustainable growth.
  • 💡 If you’re an SME planning to go public, a startup seeking investors, or an angel investor looking for the next big opportunity, let’s connect! I’d love to discuss how we can work together to unlock growth, funding, and market expansion opportunities.
  • 📅 Book a Free 30-Min Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ibaig-1-sxmz/30min?month=2025-03
Venture CapitalEarly Stage InvestmentStart-up VenturesSeed CapitalSME IPOManagement Consulting+7

Thinkshift consulting

Stealth Mode - Working on Multiple Projects Globally

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs · India | UAE · Hybrid

  • Working on some interesting concepts. I am getting there one step at a time!
Agile MethodologiesProduct ManagementProduct StrategyProduct LeadershipFinTechEntrepreneurship+5

Evergent technologies inc.

Global Marketing Director

Mar 2022Feb 2023 · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • At Evergent Technologies, I led global marketing efforts to drive brand growth, improve market positioning, and accelerate digital transformation. With a focus on B2B SaaS and subscription-based businesses, I developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns that enhanced customer engagement and market penetration.
  • 💡 Key Contributions:
  • ✅ Website Brand Refresh – Spearheaded a complete website transformation, enhancing UX, brand positioning, and conversion optimization.
  • ✅ Marketing Strategy & Planning – Developed and executed end-to-end marketing strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
  • ✅ Go-to-Market Strategy – Defined and launched GTM frameworks for new product rollouts, ensuring strong adoption and market penetration.
  • ✅ Product Marketing & Messaging – Led positioning, messaging, and storytelling for Evergent’s suite of products, driving differentiation in competitive markets.
  • ✅ Digital Asset Management – Created and optimized a structured digital content ecosystem to streamline marketing workflows and asset utilization.
  • ✅ Integrated Marketing Campaigns & Events – Designed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns, supported industry events and conferences, and aligned sales, content, and digital strategies to drive business growth.
  • ✅ Leveraged Competitive Intelligence & Analysis – Applied market research and competitor insights to refine messaging, positioning, and campaign strategies for maximum impact.
  • Through a data-driven approach, I helped refine Evergent’s global marketing strategy, enhance brand equity, and drive customer engagement, ultimately contributing to business growth.
  • Let’s connect to discuss product marketing, digital transformation, and growth strategies for SaaS businesses.
Subscription ManagementMarketing StrategyProduct ManagementSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Product MarketingGo-to-market Strategy+4

Techwave

Senior Manager Global Strategic Marketing

Jan 2020Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Techwave is a leading global digital transformation partner, providing cloud, AI, analytics, cybersecurity, managed services, and engineering solutions that empower enterprises to drive innovation and scalability.
  • At Techwave, I lead the development and execution of global marketing strategies across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. My role focuses on demand generation, brand positioning, and strategic marketing execution, ensuring impactful campaigns through integrated digital marketing campaigns, webinars, email marketing, and co-marketing initiatives.
  • I supported and nurtured key partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Veeam, IBM, and Google, collaborating on joint marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility and drive business growth. Additionally, I spearheaded a major brand transformation initiative, including a comprehensive website revamp, refreshed marketing collaterals, and an updated brand identity, ensuring Techwave’s positioning reflects its global capabilities in digital transformation and engineering services.
  • Beyond execution, I provided strategic advisory to Country Heads and Sales Leaders, helping align marketing efforts with regional business goals, pipeline growth, and market expansion strategies. Working closely with marketing managers and specialists, I champion a data-driven and customer-centric approach, leveraging account-based marketing (ABM), partner marketing, and integrated campaigns to maximize engagement and conversion.
  • ✅ Global Marketing Strategy & Execution
  • ✅ Enterprise B2B Marketing & Demand Generation
  • ✅ Integrated Digital Marketing Campaigns
  • ✅ Brand Refresh & Website Transformation
  • ✅ Cloud & Partner Marketing (AWS, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Veeam)
  • ✅ Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Thought Leadership
  • ✅ Sales Enablement & Advisory to Country/Sales Heads
  • ✅ Pipeline Growth & Lead Nurturing
Product ManagementProduct MarketingB2B SaaS MarketingB2B Marketing StrategyEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Demand Generation+8

Thinkyral consulting llp

Founder

Apr 2015Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • I established ThinkYral primarily as a business consulting services company for Startups and SMBs. As an Entrepreneur and Business Consultant, I served several startups and SMBs across domains. Partial clients and scope of work are listed below.
  • Client Deliverables:
  • HRTech StartUp: Conceptualised, designed, and led product development. Built a community of technology professionals. Developed pricing models. Established a business advisory board and technical panel. Developed and streamlined delivery processes
  • Government of Andhra Pradesh: Designed and implemented technology skill development
  • programs for underprivileged youth across the state
  • Abdui Logistics: A shipping and logistics company based in Saudi Arabia. Conceptualized the key
  • messaging, identified target personas created UX design, and developed the website, website
  • content creation, creating target audience lists, and initiating global marketing campaigns to
  • generate MQLs and create partnership opportunities
  • MDOZZ: A retail and eCommerce company based in Bahrain. Conceptualized the business,
  • identified target personas, supported procurement of merchandise from the EU and India, set up the
  • retail store, designed and developed the eCommerce website, creating and uploading product
  • catalogs and running marketing campaigns in the region
  • Femcity Hospitals: A specialty hospital for women based in Hyderabad, India. Creation of the
  • brand, positioning, and key messaging. Identification of target personas, website development,
  • conceptualizing and executing campaigns to drive patients through digital and traditional marketing
  • Created investor pitch decks and business presentations for TekLink, RBiz, eLabs, SnelCharge, etc
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Product InnovationAgile MethodologiesProduct ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceAgile Project Management+14

Ibm smarter workforce

Market Offerings Manager - HRTech Product Suite

Apr 2012Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Vishakhapatnam Area, India

  • Responsibilities:
  • Conducting competitor research and creating market intelligence reports
  • Developing quarterly business reports to provide a holistic view to the global stakeholders
  • Supporting global events like webinars, podcasts, conferences, tradeshows, and symposiums
  • Managing the portfolio of product brochures, whitepapers, case studies, and other product-related material
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Agile MethodologiesProduct ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceMarket ResearchProduct Leadership+6

Deloitte u.s. india offices

Analyst - Aerospace & Defence and Automotive Sectors

Jan 2010Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Perform research on clients, industry sectors and competitors
  • Enterprise Content Management SPOC for Deloitte.com Automotive and A&D homepages
  • Support account marketing teams with marketing collaterals & client-facing material
  • ROI Analysis on various marketing campaigns & programs
  • Develop training material & process documentation
  • Constantly perform media monitoring to gain insights and trends related to various industry sectors
  • Key Skills associated with this role:
  • Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Media Monitoring, Account Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross Board Analysis, Client Chemistry, Marketing Collaterals, Webcast and Podcast Analysis, Enterprise Content Management, ROI Analysis, Aerospace & Defense Industry, Automotive Industry, Process Documentation
  • Tools Used: Hoovers, OneSource, Alacra, Thomson Reuters Street Events, BoardEx, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Vignette (Open Text)
  • Industry Domain: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Manufacturing
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Agile MethodologiesCompetitive IntelligenceContent MarketingMarketing ManagementMarketing+8

Ibm kenexa - business partner is now high performance profiling

Marketing Specialist

Jun 2008Jan 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India · On-site

Education

University of Wales

MBA Information Management

Feb 2007Jun 2008

MICA | The School of Ideas

Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing & Communications — Marketing

May 2021May 2022

International School of Engineering (INSOFE)

Post Graduate Program — Data Science & Engineering

Apr 2019Feb 2020

Andhra University

BCA — Computer Applications

Mar 2001Apr 2004

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