Dola Samanta — Business Development Executive
I believe every brand and every founder has a story worth telling. The magic lies in telling it with honesty, clarity, and impact. For over two decades, I’ve been immersed in the energy of high-growth startups, global corporations, & purpose-led initiatives, working alongside founders, VCs, and leadership teams to bring their vision to life. My work has spanned building brands from the ground up, leading campaigns that move communities, and creating platforms where ideas spark and connections grow. I’m a people-first leader, curious, collaborative, & deeply invested in building meaningful ecosystems. I thrive on bringing people together, turning conversations into action, and shaping environments where innovation can flourish and grow. Whether it’s crafting a founder’s voice, shaping brand identity, or designing experiences that connect stakeholders meaningfully, I bring energy, empathy, and strategic clarity to every engagement. Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of media, impact, and institutional ecosystems, engaging with government bodies, multilateral stakeholders, and diverse industry leaders. I’ve built platforms, scaled content ecosystems, led award-winning initiatives, and produced original business storytelling formats that humanise impact and drive relevance. I operate as a strategic partner across narrative, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement. I see communication as a leadership function and culture as a narrative we shape every day. Whether it’s amplifying a founder’s vision, aligning stakeholders, or creating momentum for a mission, I believe the right narrative can unlock influence and lasting impact. I collaborate on a limited number of strategic mandates, including: Narrative & Brand Positioning -Crafting founder and organisational narratives that build clarity, credibility, and differentiation Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement -Designing communication frameworks that align leadership, engage stakeholders, and strengthen institutional relationships CSR, Foundations & Impact Communication -Partnering with CSR teams, foundations, and impact-led organisations to shape credible narratives, articulate purpose, and build meaningful engagement with communities, partners, and stakeholders Platform & Ecosystem Building -Creating and scaling platforms, communities, & convenings that bring together founders, investors, and decision-makers Advisory & Special Projects -Partnering with leadership teams on high-impact initiatives requiring strategic thinking, narrative clarity, & execution support
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic communications expert in the impact and media industries.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 15 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Brand Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Communications
- Public Relations
- Content Development
- Internal Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Event Management
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of experience in brand storytelling.
- Expert in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven track record in building impactful narratives.
Work Experience
Independent Consultant
Brand Marketing Consultant (1 yr 5 mos)
Arkam Ventures
Marketing Communications Lead (1 yr 5 mos)
Darwinbox
Brand & Communications (1 yr 4 mos)
Rang De
VP Communications (1 yr 3 mos)
GIZ
Communications Expert, WEE (11 mos)
YourStory Media
Lead YSTV (3 yrs 5 mos)
Essar
Head e-view ( internal communication channel ) (1 yr 5 mos)
ICICI Bank
Internal Communication Specialist (7 mos)
CNBC-TV18
Senior Producer (4 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS at Manipal Institute of Communications
at Christ college
