Yogesh Pawde — CEO
I'm a passionate and performance-driven operations leader with over 11 years of experience across high-growth startups, product-first companies, and entrepreneurial ventures. My journey has been shaped by building from the ground up, scaling operations, and enabling teams to succeed through strategic execution. Currently, I serve as SVP – Operations at Khatabook, where I lead end-to-end business operations and drive cross-functional alignment across product, support, and strategy. Over the years, I’ve grown through the ranks—from AVP → VP → SVP of Operations—reflecting both the trust earned and the impact delivered. One of my key focus areas has been building and scaling Khatabook’s lending operations, a fast-evolving vertical critical to the company's growth journey. Prior to this, I led Doctor Relations & Operations at DocsApp, playing a pivotal role in expanding the platform's healthcare delivery network. My entrepreneurial journey began in college with DealsKorner, a couponing marketplace I founded during my third year at IIT Bombay. Since then, I’ve built and scaled multiple ventures—including Cozilla, a property management startup that was later acquired by BuildTraders, where I went on to serve as CEO. Before my startup ventures, I was part of the core city operations team at Housing.com, managing activities across 10 cities, and later worked at Ample Wholesale in a core operational role. These early experiences laid a strong foundation in execution, operational design, and business development. I’m deeply passionate about creating impact through scalable solutions, building efficient systems, and mentoring high-performance teams. When I'm not solving business challenges, you’ll find me on the road—exploring new places, driving long distances, and soaking in the journey. Always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, operators, and entrepreneurs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned operations leader in the Fintech and SaaS industries.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 14 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Business Process Improvement
- Lending
- Business Process
- Team Leadership
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- Over 11 years of experience in operations leadership.
- Successfully scaled multiple startups and ventures.
- Expert in building efficient systems and mentoring teams.
Work Experience
Khatabook
Senior Vice President Operations (11 mos)
Vice President Operations (1 yr 11 mos)
AVP - Operations (3 yrs 7 mos)
DocsApp
Head - Doctor Relations & Operations (10 mos)
Unikorn Inc.
Head - India Operations (1 yr 3 mos)
BuildTraders
Director & CEO (11 mos)
Cozilla (Acquired by BuildTraders)
Co Founder & CEO (9 mos)
Ample Wholesale
Core Team Member (2 mos)
Housing.com
Assistant Manager Operations (1 yr 2 mos)
Essar
Trainee (2 mos)
Chemical Engineering Association (ChEA), IIT Bombay
General Secretary (11 mos)
Maintenance Councilor (1 yr)
Maintenance Secretary (1 yr)
AZeotropy
Overall Coordinator (11 mos)
DealsKorner
Founder & CEO (1 yr 7 mos)
Plancess Edu-Solutions
Marketing Head (2 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Intermediate at Yashwant Mahavidyalaya, Nanded
Matriculation at Mahtma Phule High School, Babanagar, Nanded