Mar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

• The future of Supply Chain is evolving rapidly, with the advent of IoT, Robotics, AI/ML and Cognitive Science. FutureChain is a collaborative platform designed to bring industry experts, thought leaders, and analysts to map how this space is evolving, impacting business, and delivering transformational value to the enterprise.

Nov 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 4 mos · Greater Chennai Area

• After working in the background with the executive team for over 3 years, I am delighted to join this exciting company to help expand into global markets. As Digital pervades business and life, Hetrogenous is strongly positioned as an IoT platform: hardware, software, workflow, analytics.
• We'll be launching at the TowerXchange Singapore Dec 12-13, and would be delighted to meet with you.

Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Sapient Fund is a seed stage venture fund that works with entrepreneurs and startups in Cyber Security, Data-driven Decision Science, AI/ML areas.
• We also help make introductions to other larger funds for Series A consideration (across any domain).

Sep 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 6 mos · Pleasanton, CA

• Zafra is the first ever marketplace to help bring the mom-and-pop organic and natural personal care manufacturers to the digital age. We give back a percentage of every sale to a local community cause, and make the marketplace completely free to merchants. Please join us in buying organic and natural from local merchants and help them grow. Currently, we are offering free shipping for purchases above $30.

Dec 2004 – Present · 21 yrs 3 mos

• As the CEO of Purplepatch Services, I help deliver highly effective, economical marketing communications solutions for the Silicon Valley companies, and the technology industry in the U.S.
• We help clients create high-quality tools including branding, web presence, content, case studies, whitepapers, product demos, e-commerce engines, advertising, and press material.
• Delivering this from our global studios, we achieve rapid turnaround, highly flexible products, and immensely relevant solutions for our clients.

May 2002 – Nov 2004 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• I was the managing editor for this leading business and technology company that focused on Asian Indians in the U.S.
• I helped rejuvenate the offshore model of publishing for the company
• The magazine has grown to become the most powerful brand for U.S. corporations seeking information about doing business with India.

Nov 2000 – May 2001 · 6 mos

• I headed a new division in product design for Wordmaker, while also supporting the branding and mar-com business of the company.
• Won an award for the ST Engg Annual Report design in 2001.

Nov 1999 – Oct 2000 · 11 mos

• Worked as an Art Director and Copy writer for this boutique branding and design agency in Dubai, UAE
• Handled brands including Wella, Al Ain Dairies, Etisalat, National Bank of Dubai

Oct 1998 – Nov 1999 · 1 yr 1 mo

• I led the below-the-line creative division for McCann's Dubai agency, working for clients including Gillette, Acer, Motorola, and BMW.

Aug 1997 – Oct 1998 · 1 yr 2 mos

• I led this one-store furniture retailer to become a leading multi-store brand for the middle east. We were a wonderful team of hungry folks who wore many hats, and truly collaborated in building up the chain, the inventory, the marketing, and driving sales.

Sep 1993 – Aug 1997 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• I cut my teeth in advertising and marketing, working for Contract in Chennai.

Jan 1993 – Jan 1993 · 0 mo

• Product design and retail space planning