Jun 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

• Tablon is one of the most reputed and consistent platforms where founders and investors meet. As co-host, I bring together angel investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs to exchange insights, build relationships, and unlock growth opportunities. The forum has become a trusted space for bridging capital with innovation across MENA and India.

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

• At SimplifiIQ, I lead a fast-growing AI automation company transforming financial services and enterprises in the GCC. We build intelligent systems that automate workflows, unlock real-time business insights, and empower leaders to scale without the inefficiencies of legacy processes. Our mission is to bridge the gap between enterprise-grade technology and startup agility, helping organisations scale responsibly.

Jul 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India · Hybrid

• CropRover is modernizing agriculture supply chains with AI-driven logistics and intelligent data systems. As a board member, I help guide product strategy and financial planning, ensuring that automation and predictive analytics remain central to its growth and impact.

Jul 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India · Hybrid

• Flovation enables MSMEs to modernize their operations by automating legacy machinery. By embedding sensors and AI-driven applications, it transforms traditional equipment into smart systems that deliver real-time insights, optimize workflows, and reduce supervision costs. As a board member, I guide strategy and technology integration to ensure businesses unlock productivity and scale through intelligent automation.

Aug 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · India

• At Headstart, I work with one of the world’s largest early-stage startup communities, strengthening founder–investor networks across India and the GCC. Have led Government partnerships, corporate programs and have been expanding the reach of the ecosystem and enabling entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, and global opportunities.

Jul 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 8 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

• Baari Labs is a venture studio dedicated to transforming bold ideas into impactful businesses. We support founders with strategy, product development, and capital, while embedding AI and automation into every solution. From agriculture tech to SaaS automation, we’ve launched ventures like CropRover and Flovation that are reimagining traditional industries with technology at their core.

Oct 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Capital One, founded in 1994, is one of the top 10 banks in USA and a Fortune 100 company. Founded on the principle of Information based strategy, Capital One has been pioneer in banking analytics and technology.
• Built customer loyalty program, leading a team of analysts, statisticians, tech and marketers.
• Developed and implemented AI-powered customer analytics to personalize marketing strategies.
• Utilized machine learning models and big data to automate customer engagement and retention.

Jan 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Developed digital tools to simplify card management for more than 20M+ customers, leading to a 3X increase in engagement. Applied design thinking to derive key digital journeys, used to build tech roadmap for our features.

Jul 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Led a cross continental team providing strategic analysis to improve operational performance, increase customer experience, and reduce cost across $200M operation with 400M+ customer touch points.

Feb 2010 – Jul 2013 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Worked across different projects with blend of business analysis, product innovation and call centre strategy & management.

Jun 2014 – Dec 2014 · 6 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• Orobind was an at-home fitness technology startup that connected people to trusted personal coaches. As Co-Founder & COO, I helped design operational processes, build customer management systems, and implement quality frameworks that supported scale. The venture was later acquired by Housejoy, becoming part of a larger digital health ecosystem.

Jul 2013 – Feb 2014 · 7 mos · Bangalore

• Joined Chai Point during its rapid growth phase, supporting the expansion from a handful of stores to a 100+ store chain across India. I created playbooks for new store launches, built KPI-driven reporting systems, and designed operational frameworks that improved store performance and provided investors with greater visibility into business health.