Tara Kapur — CEO
Tara Kapur is a multi award-winning marketer with extensive experience in the media and entertainment industry. She has worked for several high-profile companies, including Netflix, Vice Media, and currently at Duolingo. Tara began her career in journalism, working for leading media organizations in India such as The Times Group, ET NOW, and Bloomberg TV. After several years in the industry, she transitioned to marketing, bringing her storytelling skills and expertise to the field. Currently, Tara is working as the Market Head, Duolingo English Test in India, where she leads the company's efforts for it's English proficiency test in the region. In 2016, she co-founded Vitamin Stree, a digital platform that creates feminist content aimed at raising awareness and promoting gender equality. The platform has received critical acclaim and has won several awards for its innovative approach to storytelling. Tara has also worked for Netflix, where she oversaw the marketing for the streaming platform's series in India. Her work on shows like Money Heist, Stranger Things, Delhi Crime, Khakee and others, has helped Netflix establish itself as a major player in the Indian market. She has completed a Leadership & Management degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C).
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing Leader in Media and Entertainment.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 16 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Multi award-winning marketer in media and entertainment.
- Co-founded a successful feminist content platform.
- Led Netflix's marketing for major series in India.
Work Experience
Duolingo
India Market Lead, Duolingo English Test (1 yr 11 mos)
India Marketing Head, Duolingo English Test (1 yr 4 mos)
Netflix
Lead, Series Marketing (11 mos)
Films & Series Marketing Manager (11 mos)
Social Marketing Manager (1 yr 3 mos)
VICE Media
Senior Manager - Business Development and Partnerships, APAC (2 mos)
Manager - Syndication & Marketing Alliances (11 mos)
Vitamin Stree
Founding Member - Vitamin Stree (6 yrs 5 mos)
Kulfi Collective
Head - Marketing & Communications (2 yrs 8 mos)
Founding Member (3 yrs 8 mos)
Executive Producer & Business Development Head (1 yr)
Times Network
Marketing & Advertising Reporter for ET NOW (3 yrs 11 mos)
Senior Producer - Feature Shows (Brand Equity, Business of Cricket, Chequered Flag, Live It Tonight) (3 yrs 11 mos)
Bloomberg TV India
Producer (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Executive Degree at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours at Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
American Diploma at Woodstock School
Post Graduate Diploma at Asian College of Journalism