Girish Akash

CEO

India10 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led NxtWave to secure placements for thousands of students.
  • Innovated brand marketing strategies for major companies.
  • Passionate advocate for youth employment in India.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in EdTech and Marketing, focused on talent acquisition and educational innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementLeadership

Other Skills

Business-to-Business (B2B)Marketing StrategyMarketingFood SafetyStrategic PlanningResearchBusiness StrategySalesSales & MarketingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficePowerPointPublic SpeakingMailChimp

About

My greatest aspiration is to combat India's unemployment challenge by equipping the nation's youth with the cutting-edge tech skills currently in high demand. I firmly believe that the stability of one individual's career has the power to uplift entire families, and this belief is reinforced daily by the success stories of NxtWave learners. Their journeys inspire me to relentlessly work toward understanding the core needs and roadblocks faced by our youth. My mission is to launch the careers of countless Indian graduates throughout the country. I take immense pride in my alma mater, IIT Kharagpur, which instilled in me a profound commitment to problem-solving and a relentless pursuit of innovation.  My previous experience involves collaborating closely with prominent Indian companies, especially early-stage and hyper-growth startups. During this time, I crafted innovative brand and growth marketing solutions for a variety of brands. I also delved into the world of Public Relations, securing successful publications in major media outlets across the country. Negotiation, leadership, and growth hacking have progressively become my core strengths, complementing my marketing expertise to drive innovation and achieve remarkable results in all my professional endeavors. I firmly adhere to the mantra 'Consistency is Key' and have always embraced opportunities that come my way.  I am fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and an unwavering commitment to rapid experimentation. My current sole focus is on guiding Indian students and companies of all sizes through the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition and education. Let's connect and explore the limitless potential at the intersection of education, technology, and talent acquisition. Together, we can redefine the future of learning and career placement.

Experience

Topin.tech

Growth & Partnerships

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · Remote

  • Helping Companies and Colleges create Seamless Assessments

Nxtwave

Business Head, B2B & Placements

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • As the Head of Placements, I've helped 1000s of NxtWave students secure placements in 2000+ leading companies so far. I’ve worked with hundreds of diverse organizations of all sizes in their quest to find the right talent, and this has given me a unique perspective on the current talent needs of the Indian tech industry.
  • Much more impact to create across the Tier 2,3,4 Cities and solve the unemployment problem in India.
LeadershipProduct ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Marketing Strategy

Proyuga advanced technologies ltd.

VP, Strategic Partnerships

Feb 2020Dec 2020 · 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Addressed major challenges in Brand Marketing for various well-known brands through iB Cricket.
  • iB Cricket's unique experiential marketing methods helped brands showcase their product features through the immersive gameplay iB Cricket provides.
  • Outlined and executed Fan Engagement campaigns
  • iB Cricket is the World's Most Immersive Virtual Reality Cricket.

Ib hubs

2 roles

Public Relations Chair

May 2017Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Project Intern

Apr 2016Jul 2016 · 3 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Project Intern at Make the World Wonderful Organisation under iB Hubs. Played a vital role in designing and delivering the perfect curriculum to the kids qualified under the Child Adoption Program.
  • Includes End-to-End research of the best curriculum on the international standard along with dropping in few insights from the existing challenges in the Education system in India.

Indian institute of technology, kharagpur

2 roles

General Secretary Sports and Games, Meghnad Saha Hall of Residence

Jul 2016Apr 2017 · 9 mos

  • Elected by all the borders of the hall to head a team of 7 secretaries for conducting various sports and games related activities.
  • Strategized and managed various events of sports with a budget of INR 2.55 Lakh as part of events, ensured effective management of logistics and finances of the events along with the proper practice of sportsperson.
  • During my tenure, Meghnad Saha Hall has won a GOLD in Inter Hall Athletics and SILVER in both Cricket and Hockey.
  • Worked on the proposal Basketball Court in the Hall and prepared an organized budget of INR 57,000.

Captain Choreography & Waterpolo

Jun 2016Apr 2017 · 10 mos

  • Ensured a position of 4th in Water Polo Inter Hall Tournament.
  • Choreography hasn't been something that the hall could be proud of. Not at all. During my tenure as the Choreography captain, I've solely brought the team together with talented youngsters, I've ensured proper practice of the team way ahead of the competition. I ensured a properly allocated budget which ensured our participation for the first time in three years. Our position in the competition was 6th on 12 teams but was fair for a first attempt. I set systems and ensured that the culture is properly taken forward.

Cybereye research labs & security solutions pvt. ltd.

Software Trainee

May 2015Jul 2015 · 2 mos

  • Worked on the basics of Android App Development &Web Development which involved JavaScript ,CSS3.Worked on the front end of an app, which involved a team of 7

Technology students'​ gymkhana, iit kharagpur

Secretary Athletics Sub Committee

Jun 2014Apr 2015 · 10 mos

  • I was instrumental in ensuring the regular practice and proper hospitality, along with giving the athletes a prescribed time table depending upon their capability for Weight Training, Swimming which resulted a Bronze Medal in the 50th Inter IIT Sports Meet (7th the year before).
  • Scheduled and Organized the First-Ever Freshers Tournament which showed active participation of 153 students.
  • Worked on the proposal of Synthetic Track for the Institute under PTI and managed an overall budget of INR 2.7 Lakh throughout the year.

National cadet corps

Cadet

Jul 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr · Kharagpur, India

  • Air Wing Cadet at IIT Kharagpur during the Sophomore Year. I hold a Cadet Certificate - B Level for my committed efforts in the tenure.
  • Attended Cadet Camps for an on-ground experience to challenges and ammunition handling.

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

Jan 2013Jan 2017

Sri Chaitanya College of Education

11th and 12th

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Dr. KKR's Goutham Concept School, Machilipatnam

10th

Jan 2009Jan 2011

NSM Public School - India

8th Standard

Jan 2006Jan 2009

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