May 2024 – Present · 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

Jan 2023 – Present · 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.

Apr 2021 – Present · 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

Oct 2020 – Present · 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

Jun 2020 – Present · 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

May 2020 – Present · 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

Oct 2019 – Present · 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

Jan 2018 – Sep 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

Apr 2017 – Dec 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

Feb 2019 – Present · 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

Dec 2017 – Present · 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.

Nov 2016 – Feb 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

Sep 2014 – Nov 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

Jul 2014 – Sep 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

Jun 2013 – Jul 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