Gaurav Soni — CEO
Visionary leader with two decades of GTM leadership experience in AI, SaaS, Fintech, and Enterprise Tech, driving global expansion, revenue growth, and high-impact exits. As Co-Founder at Fincent, I am transforming financial automation, leveraging AI to streamline back-office operations and unlock efficiency for businesses. Previously, as VP Sales - APAC & MEA at ContractPodAi, I led revenue strategy and market expansion for AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) and copilot solutions. I have been instrumental in scaling companies from inception to tens of millions in USD revenue, securing multiple funding rounds, and engineering successful exits. I operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and innovation, with a sharp focus on driving growth, optimizing profitability, and building high-performance teams. A proven change agent, I bring deep expertise in P&L management, direct & channel sales, OEM partnerships, and enterprise technology adoption across APAC, EMEA, and NA. Key Strengths & Specialties: ✔ GTM Strategy & Revenue Acceleration – Scaling businesses through targeted market entry, sales optimization, and strategic growth levers. ✔ High-Growth Leadership – Building, mentoring, and leading global teams to drive exponential revenue growth. ✔ Strategic Partnerships & Alliances – Forging win-win collaborations with investors, partners, and key stakeholders. ✔ P&L & Commercial Excellence – Managing end-to-end financial performance to maximize returns. ✔ Fintech, AI & SaaS Scale-Up Expertise – Navigating complex market landscapes to drive technology adoption and business transformation. A firm believer in collaborative leadership, decisive execution, and customer-centric growth, I am passionate about scaling businesses, optimizing revenue engines, and unlocking new market opportunities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on GTM strategy and revenue growth.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 18 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Gtm Strategy
- Ai
- Revenue Strategy
- Market Expansion
Career Highlights
- Visionary leader with 20 years of GTM experience.
- Expert in scaling businesses through strategic partnerships.
- Proven track record of driving exponential revenue growth.
Work Experience
Fincent
Co-Founder and CEO (7 mos)
Co-Founder & CRO (7 mos)
ContractPodAi
Vice President Sales - APAC & MEA (2 yrs 2 mos)
SaaS startups
GTM advisor, Angel investor (3 yrs 9 mos)
Demandbase
Head Sales and Marketing - APAC and Global SMB (4 mos)
Head Sales and Marketing - APAC & GRT (5 yrs 11 mos)
InsideView, A Demandbase Company
Head Sales & Marketing - APAC & GRT (3 yrs 5 mos)
Head Sales & Marketing - APAC (1 yr 2 mos)
Head Sales - APAC (2 yrs 7 mos)
Avention
Sales Manager - India, Middle East & Africa (4 yrs 5 mos)
Sales manager - India (1 yr 2 mos)
LexisNexis
Sales Manager - India (9 mos)
Sales Manager - South India (10 mos)
Dun & Bradstreet
Strategic Account Planner (4 mos)
Strategic Account Executive (1 yr 2 mos)
Kurt Salmon Associates Technopak
Management Trainee (11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at ICFAI Business School
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Commerce College Jaipur
Twelfth at MPS