Aanchal Sood

Product Manager

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 10 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 15 years of experience in strategic design.
Expert in human-centered design and innovation.
Led successful initiatives across multiple industries.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Strategic Design and Innovation Expert with a focus on Healthcare, Automotive, and Education sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Design ResearchStrategic DesignBusiness DesignDesign ThinkingEducation

Other Skills

Business Plan CreationConcept DevelopmentDesign ManagementDesign and Innovation MethodologiesIllustratorInDesignInnovation WorkshopsInterior DesignProject ManagementService DesignStartup AccelerationStrategic Growth

About

I am a Strategic Design & Innovation Expert with over 15 years of experience in transforming businesses through human-centered design, design thinking, and venture building. I specialize in identifying market opportunities, crafting value-driven strategies, and delivering high-impact solutions. My work spans healthcare, automotive, agriculture and more, where I have successfully led design research, innovation workshops, and strategic growth initiatives. By blending creative vision with business strategy, I help organizations unlock new opportunities and stay ahead in an evolving market. Happy to connect and explore how strategic design can drive businesses forward!

Experience

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2 roles

Product Senior, Strategic Design

Promoted

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Strategic Designer

Jan 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

> Lead design research and innovation workshops across healthcare, automotive, and agriculture sectors, identifying critical market needs and driving strategic growth.
> Collaborate with diverse management teams to merge design thinking with traditional business processes, elevating innovation and operational efficiency.

Design ResearchInnovation WorkshopsStrategic GrowthStrategic Design

innovation mission punjab

2 roles

Head - Pollinator

Promoted

May 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Chandigarh, India

Led the Pollinator in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at educational institutions, bringing together over 25 startup incubators across Punjab under the PINE network to enhance ecosystem collaboration and quality delivery.

Volunteer

Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 · 3 mos · Chandigarh, India

As a founding member, crafted and executed the mission, vision, and strategic direction for a PPP with the state government, including the hiring of key team members.

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Senior Partner

Dec 2019 – Oct 2020 · 10 mos · Pune Area, India

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Business Designer

Dec 2018 – Sep 2019 · 9 mos · Chandigarh Area, India

> Worked with ISB leadership and the AIC CEO as a founding member to develop the incubator's strategic framework, integrating research insights and workshop findings.
> Led workshops with state government, startups, SMEs, and research institutions, evaluating the startup ecosystem and developing targeted programs for the region's youth.

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Strategic Designer

Apr 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

> Spearheaded key startup acceleration initiatives including the SAP-ISB Jumpstart Social Enterprise, Clean Energy Lab, and Envision Fintech Accelerator Program. Executed impactful accelerator programs by leveraging the expertise of ISB faculty, industry experts, and strategic partners, all enriched through decision-making workshops.
> Equipped early-stage startups with advanced design and innovation methodologies to solidify their problem-solution and product-market fit strategies.

Design and Innovation MethodologiesStartup AccelerationStrategic DesignBusiness Design

Indian school of business

Design Strategist

Jun 2015 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

> Crafted and delivered educational content across multiple workshops, including Design Thinking and Business Plan creation, focusing on practical skill applications.
> Successfully engaged with 1000 students to foster a problem-solving mindset, guiding the development of their tech ideas into prototypes and business plans, and preparing them to secure seed funding with effective go-to-market strategies.

Design ThinkingBusiness Plan CreationEducation