Nihar R.

CEO

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India30 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

25 years of experience in diverse industries
Expert in scaling startups and driving digital transformation
Strong track record in strategic partnerships and fundraising

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned business leader with expertise in scaling startups across e-commerce, education, and fintech.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyDigital StrategyOperations ManagementProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDigital MarketingCustomer AcquisitionAccount Management

Other Skills

Business AnalysisBusiness PlanningChannel PartnersCompetitive AnalysisOnline Reputation ManagementCustomer RetentionCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness AcumenLeadershipKey Account ManagementPeople ManagementBranding StrategyMarketing StrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Executive Management

About

Am a seasoned business leader with 25 years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation across technology, e-commerce, education, real estate, and financial services. My journey spans founding and scaling startups, leading cross-functional teams, and managing P&L responsibilities in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments. I’ve had the privilege of: • Growing an e-commerce venture recognized by NASSCOM as a high-growth startup • Driving digital transformation in edtech, SaaS, and fintech sectors • Leading large-scale operations, product launches, and government partnerships across multiple states • Building strong strategic alliances and investor confidence through structured execution and transparency As a leader, I focus on scaling businesses sustainably, optimizing operations, and fostering high-performance cultures. My core strengths lie in turning vision into execution and ensuring measurable impact. 💡 Currently mentoring and helping startup to raise funds to grow to their next level, you can reach out to me incase you or your organisation have any such requirements.!!

Experience

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Managing Partner in Fund rasing Company

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India · Hybrid

Developed digital business strategies for a Leading Real Estate Co in Odisha to enhance property sales.
Lead generation efforts and managed online reputation and brand building on multiple digital platforms.
Help existing companies raise funds to scale up their business in both equity and debt mode.!!

Account ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyChannel PartnersCompetitive Analysis+7

Digital marketing

Strategic Business Consultant

Jun 2024 – Feb 2025 · 8 mos · Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India · Hybrid

Consulting Companies and Brands to scale up their Growth in their respective market segment. My key skills include Product Management, Designing Branding Strategy for both Online and Offline Promotions, Distribution Set-Up and planning Marketing strategy for large scale Real Estate companies.!!

Business StrategyOperations ManagementCustomer RetentionBusiness PlanningCompetitive AnalysisCustomer Acquisition+6

Infinity learn

Head Of Program Management

Aug 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Was involved in handling their pan India Scholarship program called SCORE to increase admission in their schools and Junior Collages. And also managed their all new Meta App all across different Schools and also managed their Content Management & Training

Cross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyOperations ManagementCustomer RetentionBusiness PlanningCustomer Acquisition+4

Emxcel

Vice President - Products

Mar 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Was handling the functional role of Chief Marketing Officer for B2B StartUp based out of Ahmadabad, the role Includes Product Management, New Customer Acquisition, Retention of Existing Ones and Digital Marketing Strategies.

Account ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness PlanningCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Business-to-Business (B2B)+5

Datawise

Vice President Marketing

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Hyderabad Area

Was into Business Strategic Management of dynamic web portals and mobile App for US and International markets. Big Ticket projects Acquisition and Executions in different Geographies all across country, primarily dealing with Government project and Gold and Jewellery Industry.

People ManagementOperations ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Team ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness Planning+5

Flashdeal ecommerce

Founder & CEO

Oct 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India

Was successfully running my startUp company dealing with Hyperlocal eCommerce similar to Jio mart, had also raised Seed capital but could take it forward due to lack has wind it up, it was in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, had reached a revenue of 1.5 L per month during peak month of Operation.

Business StrategyCustomer RetentionBusiness PlanningCompetitive AnalysisCustomer AcquisitionBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+2

Domain experts group

Asst Vice President

Nov 2014 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Was the Business consulting head for this outsourcing company for two years. Dealing with StartUp incubation, Web development and also Outsource jobs of Telecom and Banking Operations pan India.

Account ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness AnalysisCustomer RetentionBusiness PlanningCustomer Acquisition+3

3i infotech

General Manager Products

Jan 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Handling B2B product development based at Kolkata, multiple process spread across different geographical areas, was also handling Marketing and Business development for their Banking vertical for entire west based at Navi Mumbai for ICICI.

S tel pvt. ltd.

Senior Manager - Sales & Marketing

Jul 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Managing a independent vertical of Modern Trade and then end to end Product Development, Operations and Implementation based at Corporate office at Gurgaon for all four circles namely HP, Odisha, Bihar and North East.

Metlife

Area Agency Manager

Jan 2007 – Jun 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Managing the role of Area Manager for half of state and its satellite offices for both agency and banca business, driving a team of SM n RM to achieve monthly target regularly for the region on NOP and premium collected.

Bajaj allianz life

Branch Manager

Jan 2002 – Dec 2006 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Managing the role of Branch Manger for 15 SM and 2 Operation Executive, handling hub branch based at Dehra Dun for agency business, driving a team of Sales managers to achieve monthly target for Nop and premium collected.

Pfizer

District Sales Manager

Jan 1995 – Dec 2001 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Andhra Pradesh, India

Handling a team of MR in East-Godavari district based out of Vizag, driving them to achieve sales target for established brands and also establish new product sales and monitoring of assigned territory.