Nayani Nasa — Partnerships Manager

🚀 Driving Innovation and Collaboration at Microsoft 🚀 As a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience at the forefront of strategic alliances, partnerships and growth strategies, I am dedicated to propelling businesses and ideas to new heights. I currently steer the ship as a dynamic leader within Microsoft, spearheading startup business growth alliances that redefine industry paradigms. 🔗 Building Bridges, Forging Success 🔗 My robust global network of startup luminaries underscores my commitment to fostering meaningful connections and understanding the pulse of emerging enterprises. I thrive on deciphering their unique aspirations and challenges, paving the way for groundbreaking partnerships and mutual growth. 🌍 United by Purpose | Committed to Impact 🌍 At the core of my ethos lies a profound belief: technology is a conduit for positive change. My relentless pursuit of innovation is grounded in the power of collaboration and community. Together, we shape the future, aligned with Microsoft's visionary pursuits. 📚 M.Sc. in Environment and Sustainable Development | Advocate for Global Goals 📚 My academic prowess, exemplified by an M.Sc. from the prestigious University College London, fuels my commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond the boardroom, I channel this dedication into personal endeavors that drive tangible, positive transformations. Connect with me to explore how we can synergize our visions, reshape industries, and drive sustainable progress. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Sustainability expert with a focus on strategic partnerships and business development.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 15 yrs

Skills

Business Development
Strategic Alliances
Business Growth Strategies

Career Highlights

Over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships.
Expert in driving startup growth and innovation.
Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals.

Work Experience

Microsoft

Global Partner Solutions - Strategic Partnerships & Business Development - ISV & SaaS (2 yrs 7 mos)

Strategic Alliances Specialist (1 yr)

Program Director (3 yrs 11 mos)

SonderConnect

Strategic Advisor (3 yrs 11 mos)

Target

Lead - Target Accelerator Program (3 yrs 6 mos)

Invest India

Senior Investment Specialist (1 yr 3 mos)

YES BANK

Senior Manager (1 yr 3 mos)

Manager, Responsible Banking (1 yr 10 mos)

Confederation of Indian Industry

Executive (1 yr 6 mos)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Intern (3 mos)

Centre for Science and Environment

Reasearch Associate (5 mos)

Association for India's Development

Project Coordinator (1 yr 6 mos)

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) at UCL

B.E at University of Rajasthan

Master of Science (M.S.) at UCL

Nayani Nasa

Partnerships Manager

Gurugram, Haryana, India15 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships.
Expert in driving startup growth and innovation.
Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Sustainability expert with a focus on strategic partnerships and business development.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategic AlliancesBusiness Growth Strategies

Other Skills

AnalysisBusiness AnalysisCapacity BuildingClimate ChangeCommunity DevelopmentCorporate Social ResponsibilityData AnalysisDeal SourcingEnvironmental AwarenessGo-to-Market StrategyGovernmentGrowth HackingGrowth InitiativesGrowth StrategiesInternational Development

About

Experience

Microsoft

3 roles

Global Partner Solutions - Strategic Partnerships & Business Development - ISV & SaaS

Promoted

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Go-to-Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentStrategic AlliancesBusiness Growth Strategies

Strategic Alliances Specialist

Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr

Strategic Account GrowthRevenue & Profit GrowthGrowth HackingGrowth StrategiesStrategic AlliancesGrowth Initiatives+2

Program Director

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Sonderconnect

Strategic Advisor

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

SonderConnect is an organisation dedicated to discovering, empowering and promoting Women Founders globally. We support women entrepreneurs in business development through expert-led coaching and access to a network of investors, thought leaders and executives across various industries.
We have engaged with several women entrepreneurs all over India since 2016. Through Ignite, our biannual flagship program, SonderConnect identifies, nurtures and champions high potential women-led ventures with the goal of growing them to be multi-million dollar companies.

Target

Lead - Target Accelerator Program

Oct 2018 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Invest india

Senior Investment Specialist

Jul 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Yes bank

2 roles

Senior Manager

Apr 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

Manager, Responsible Banking

Jun 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

Currently working in the exciting domain of impact investments along with end to end management of various CSR projects focusing on diverse areas of community development such as
water security
sustainable livelihoods
skill development
Previously worked in management and research based roles for an industry association and the not for profit industry on issues related to business responsibility, sustainability reporting, environmental management, agricultural sustainability and food security.

Confederation of indian industry

Executive

Dec 2012 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Research and Innovation Team Member : Provided research support for Centre's latest publication: How India Innovates 2013.
Sustainability Risk Advisory : Certified as a Sustainability Performance Assessor in 2013 and assessed companies on their sustainability performance across the triple bottom line.
Assistant Project Manager : CII-ITC Sustainability Awards