Nasif NM

CEO

Kochi, Kerala, India11 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Head of Programs at Kerala Startup Mission driving innovation.
  • Global Shaper empowering young leaders for positive change.
  • IVLP Fellow fostering international collaboration in entrepreneurship.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Community Leader in the Startup Ecosystem with a focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Skills

Core Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunity BuildingEntrepreneur Support

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCommunication & PRCustomer ServiceEntrepreneurshipIndustry ConnectionsLeadershipManagementMarket ResearchMarketingResearch SkillsStart-upsStrategic PartnershipsTeam LeadershipTeam Management

About

Experienced startup ecosystem builder and community leader dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. As Head of Programs & Communications at Kerala Startup Mission, successfully developed startup initiatives, shaped innovation programs and established global partnerships. An alumnus of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Founding Curator of Global Shapers Kochi, an initiative of the World Economic Forum and a Fellow of Impact Pioneers’24 by the Swedish Institute. With an MBA in Marketing, specializes in business development, stakeholder management and public relations. Passionate about collaboration, actively engages with investors, diplomats, mentors and global partners to create meaningful impact.

Experience

Svenska institutet

Impact Pioneer'24

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Stockholm County, Sweden · On-site

  • Impact Pioneer'24 Awardee as part of a global cohort of 60 from 24 countries, committed to amplifying the impact of entrepreneurship worldwide by driving innovation and sustainable growth

U.s. department of state

IVLP Fellow

May 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · United States · On-site

  • The IVLP is a prestigious U.S. State Department exchange program that brings current and emerging foreign leaders to the U.S. to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.
  • Selected as the only participant from India for the IVLP on Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Established strong connections with U.S. policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs
  • Partnered with U.S. startups and academic institutions to exchange best practices and foster innovation

Startup20

Startup20 Taskforce Member

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · India · Hybrid

  • As a member of the Startup20 Taskforce, I attended various meetings to contribute to the development of reports aimed at uniting the global startup ecosystem. We focus on exchanging ideas, closing funding gaps, creating jobs, advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and promoting climate resilience to build a thriving and inclusive global startup community.

Founder institute

Program Lead

Apr 2021Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India

  • Founder Institute is the world’s top idea-stage accelerator, helping entrepreneurs build successful startups through training, mentorship, and a global network. With over 3500 companies launched and an 80% survival rate, the portfolio is valued at $20 billion.
  • Lead the accelerator program in the region
  • Build a network of mentors, investors and experts
  • Recruit and promote the program to new entrepreneurs

World economic forum

Global Shaper & Founding Curator

Oct 2020Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Kochi Hub

  • As the founding curator, I established and led the Kochi Hub, part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, aimed at empowering young leaders to create positive change.
  • Recruited and mentored young leaders
  • Built partnerships with local organizations and institutions
  • Led community projects focused on sustainability and inclusivity
  • Represented Kochi in international forums

Founders' network

Curator

Jun 2020Present · 5 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

  • Responsible for building and managing a community of startup founders, organizing events for networking and collaboration, connecting founders with mentors and resources and providing valuable content to support their growth.
  • Build and manage a community of startup founders
  • Organize events and workshops for networking and collaboration
  • Connect founders with mentors, investors and resources
  • Create a supportive space for founders at all stages

Startup grind

Chapter Director

May 2020Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Kerala

  • Startup Grind is the world’s largest community for startups, founders and innovators, connecting over 3.5 million people through events, conferences and programs.
  • Support startup ecosystem growth
  • Boost community engagement among entrepreneurs
  • Organize networking events to drive participation

Kerala startup mission

3 roles

Head of Programs & Communications

Promoted

Oct 2019Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Community Building | Strategic Partnerships | Stakeholder Management | Communication & PR
  • Leading programs and events that help grow Kerala’s startup ecosystem
  • Creating partnerships to open up opportunities for startups
  • Managing relationships with key stakeholders to improve collaboration
  • Crafting communication strategies to spread our mission and vision
  • Enhancing public relations to increase visibility and engagement
Community BuildingStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementCommunication & PR

Assistant Manager

Promoted

Jan 2018Sep 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Industry Connections | Community Building | Entrepreneur Support
  • Connecting with industries to support the startup ecosystem
  • Building strong communities that encourage growth
  • Forming partnerships to increase impact
Industry ConnectionsCommunity BuildingEntrepreneur Support

Technology Innovation Fellow

Apr 2017Dec 2017 · 8 mos

  • Part of a program by the Government of Kerala to promote innovation and startups
  • Supported the growth of new businesses and the startup community
  • Worked on projects that encourage entrepreneurship and create opportunities for innovators across Kerala

Hello tomorrow asia pacific

Curator

Feb 2019Present · 7 yrs 1 mo · India · Hybrid

  • Hello Tomorrow is a global nonprofit based in Paris, focused on advancing deeptech innovation and entrepreneurship. It hosts the Global Challenge, Global Summit, and accelerator programs to bring breakthroughs in sectors like healthcare, energy and aerospace from the lab to the market.
  • Build and manage the Hello Tomorrow community in Asia Pacific
  • Organize events to promote deeptech startups and innovation
  • Connect startups with investors, industry leaders and researchers
  • Promote the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge and Summit in the region

Techstars

Global Facilitator & Community Leader

Dec 2017Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · Kerala, India

  • As a Techstars Global Facilitator, I lead Startup Weekend, a three-day program held in cities worldwide where aspiring entrepreneurs experience startup life. It provides a hands-on environment to develop ideas, build teams, and launch startups in just 54 hours.

Jagriti yatra

Super 30 ERC Team

Nov 2016Feb 2017 · 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • Jagriti Yatra is an ambitious train journey of discovery and transformation that takes hundreds of India's highly motivated youth, especially those who are from small towns and villages of India, on a 15 day, 8000 km national odyssey to meet the role models - social and business entrepreneurs - of the country. The vision of Jagriti is 'building India through enterprise'.
  • Develop strategies to increase brand visibility
  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns
  • Collaborate with teams for consistent branding
  • Manage social media and ads
  • Build relationships with influencers and media

Imob technologies pvt ltd

Head of Growth

Sep 2014Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Kochi · On-site

  • Helped the company grow by reaching current customers and finding new ones through online and offline channels
  • Built and managed the sales and marketing team
  • Created a strategy to attract new customers
  • Worked with distributors to train teams for post-sales support
  • Gave sales presentations to potential clients

Startup village

Research Intern

Jul 2014Sep 2014 · 2 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India · On-site

  • Researched how startups in Kerala approach marketing
  • Worked in the Strategic Alliance department
  • Learned about the services offered by Startup Village
  • Carried out a questionnaire-based study on startup incubation

Tata global beverages

Summer Internship

Jun 2013Jul 2013 · 1 mo · Kochi, Kerala, India

  • Researched the tea industry and market trends
  • Reviewed Tata Global Beverages’ products to understand their market fit
  • Learned about the Quality Assurance processes to ensure product quality

Education

Swedish Institute

Impact Pioneer'24

Jul 2024Dec 2024

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

Summer School — People Centered Research

Jan 2018Jan 2018

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Management Development Program — Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Jan 2016Jan 2016

MES ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Marketing

Jan 2012Jan 2014

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