Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Global supply chain for content creation and marketing. Human + AI approach for CMOs to 10x their content needs at 1/4th the time and cost.
• We built a kick-ass community of creative trailblazers that can redefine storytelling by blending creativity with the digital realm to present narratives that resonate. We believe stories are the heartbeat of the Universe, and at Allthingsvideo.ai, we're all about bringing those heartbeats to life. 🎶
• I'm all ears for collabs or just a good ol' chat about the magic of stories.🌟

Dec 2015 – Sep 2016 · 9 mos

• A unit operated by KGJ Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Hashtaag - Fueling Mobile Innovation
• Raised $1M
• 150+ member team
• $1.2M in Annual Revenue
• At Hashtaag, we built a gold-mine of expertise in technologies, processes and frameworks for Mobile and Cloud. Our streamlined processes helped us flawlessly engineer and deliver some of the most complicated design projects with relative ease. We had solutions across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Web and cross-platform. Hashtaag builds both products for individual clients and mobility solutions for enterprises.

Nov 2015 – Nov 2022 · 7 yrs · India

• Pioneers of IoT Enterprise Smart Locks in India
• Backed by Co-founders of Infosys, Zoho, Karnataka Govt.(KarSEMVEN) and other VCs.
• 80,000+ Locks deployed
• 284,710 Unique locations
• 6 Million+ Accesses
• Gone are the days of overpriced security systems. At Openapp, we believe that safety should be accessible to all. That's why our IoT smart locks are designed with affordability in mind, without compromising on quality. Our biggest use-cases are industrial verticals such as Telecom, Logistics, Warehousing, Shared infra, etc..
• Embracing the lifestyle of the modern generation, Openapp also embarked on a remarkable journey of D2C, introducing distinct categories of smart locks for the uber home owners of India that want to upgrade to a convenient way of access.
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• Get smart and savvy with Openapp – where style, technology, and peace of mind converge.

Jul 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, India

• Launched a creative Design and Tech agency with a team of specialists in UI/UX, Graphic Design and Digital Design.
• It was operated under the entity of Open App Techcommerce Pvt Ltd, to provide economic sustainability for the company while pursuing the larger ambition of building IoT products that make a difference.
• Industry experience from running a Design Agency in the past came to aid in Client Acquisition - from Home and Abroad. NMTIY has created creative collaterals and digital material for several Real Estate Developers, Software Companies, F&B Startups and Brands, Event Management Companies, Fashion Brands, Fin-tech startups and Individual Entrepreneurs.
• Insights into Client/ Customer thought pattern and expectations had provided ample direction to the design team, who were pushed to excel. NMTIY was a sought after name for brands that sought stellar Websites and Mobile Apps.
• Good Rapport with Clients ensured long lasting business relationships, and by extension good word of mouth advertising for NMTIY, which is essential for Design agencies to expand and flourish.
• The agency was later merged into the larger entity of KGJ software technologies Pvt Ltd, with all it's employees now being a part of Hashtaag (trade name of KGJ).
• I held a non-executive role uptil the tenure as per the terms of the deal in KGJ software technologies, assisting in matters of Design and Business when necessary.

Jun 2012 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• KREME Cupcakery was the very first stint at running an F&B brand that became synonymous with Great tasting cupcakes at value and pocket friendly prices.
• As a Proprietor, the comical take on the classic American cupcake made Cupcakery an overnight bakery sensation - popular among students and young crowds.
• Cupcakery was selling divinely tasting cupcakes in the canteens of 20+ well known Educational Institutions and Colleges alike - Christ University, Jyoti Nivas College, Mount Carmel College, Jain University, New Horizon Public School, to name some.
• Cupcakery has catered it's produce to several birthday parties, events, ceremonies and gatherings alike.
• The brand's hottest selling cupcake flavors 'Devil Made Me Do It' and 'Amore' by themselves have been each sold to 50,000+ customers.
• The brand also made it's presence felt across movie theaters in Bangalore. Multiplexes such as Gopalan Cinemas and INOX, along with many stand alone screens such as Urvashi had embraced the brand with open arms and helped in bringing smiles on many more cupcake lovers across town.
• The operational prowess of the team emaciated the brand from a small unit selling cupcakes to a mobile bakery on a Vespa that made it's way across the city of Bangalore, etching it's memory in the minds of many.
• Product oriented approach to the Business helped in building a stellar team of professionals from the industry with experience ranging from places such as The Leela group of Hotels, Barista Lavazza and Bierre club.
• Partnership with Ceaar's, the family run Business of the Nilgiris-1905 brand was forged in the second year.
• Valuable leadership skills were obtained by learning directly from Mr C.Ramachandran, the former M.D of Niligiris during the partnership tenure.
• Set up the standardization process for Cupcakery in collaboration with AB Mauri and Pillsbury to ensure quality control and uniformity of taste and composition of cakes baked in all batches.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 · 4 yrs

• As the Executive Secretary of Children's India, an NGO for children focused on bringing Entertainment and Value based education since 2005; some new advancements were made under my leadership.
• Lead the internal team in 2012, when the organization reached a new peak with participation from 43 countries, bringing 200+ movies. This feat remains to be one of the largest and unique by any private organization in the country.
• Created a high power core team consisting of individuals from backgrounds ranging from music to automobile engineering; all uniting together to organize the 8th Children's India Int'l Children's Film Festival 2013.
• Lead the team of 150+ Festival Volunteers for a period of 2 months for on ground operations giving them an opportunity to hone their skills in Marketing, Communications, Vendor Management, Hospitality, Logistics and pre/post-Festival Event Management.
• Introduced Outdoor Screening of Children's films at the Amphitheater at Orion Mall and various other prominent locations, during the 8th CIICFF, which attracted viewership of 1 Lac + in a period of 5 days.
• Forged new foreign institutional alliances, most notably with CIFEJ (International Center for Films for Children and Young People), an acclaimed depot for film festivals and filmmakers. In the 9th Children's India Int'l Children's Film Festival, the most acclaimed CIFEJ Prize was hosted in our film festival with a Special CIFEJ Jury member.
• Child Jury from Italy, China and India were present through the film festival to adjourn the Child Jury's Award in the 8th CIICFF.
• With a background in Journalism, I also served as a Chief Editor of the 8th CIICFF 2013's Festival Catalogue, which was circulated among distinguished film personalities, film based units and filmmakers.
• Passion for Inter Nation Unity shone through in the 8th CIICFF with a special section that focused on Korean Children's Films, curated by Seoul Children's Film Festival.
• www.childrensindia.com