Ryan Rego

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India5 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Founder of a successful consumer brand research newsletter.
Expert in category intelligence and brand strategy.
Recognized for significant cost savings in risk management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Consumer Brand Researcher with expertise in consulting and media.

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Skills

Core Skills

Consumer Brand ResearchConsultingSales StrategyRisk ManagementInvestment Analysis

Other Skills

Category IntelligenceBrand AuditsBrand Strategy and PositioningContent Strategy BlueprintContent CreationSocial Media MarketingSalesStrategic AlliancesPartnershipsInvestment BankingBusiness DevelopmentSocial MediaFinancial ServicesRetail BankingMotion Graphics

About

I study consumer brands through category breakdowns, retail observations, ingredient analysis and product experiments. I publish this research through The Quip Drip, a newsletter for operators interested in consumer brands and retail markets. I also work with brands on consulting projects related to category intelligence, positioning and product strategy. Subscribe to the newsletter or reach out if you’d like to collaborate.

Experience

The quip drip

Founder

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai · Remote

The Quip Drip analyzes consumer brands through on-ground research and category deep dives.
In the last 30 days, the platform has generated several million impressions across Instagram and LinkedIn, with multiple viral videos dissecting consumer brands and competitive strategy.
Beyond publishing, I work with select founders and teams on:
Category Intelligence
Brand Audits
Brand Strategy and Positioning
Content Strategy Blueprint
The focus is simple: understand the landscape, define the lane and communicate it clearly.

Category IntelligenceBrand AuditsBrand Strategy and PositioningContent Strategy BlueprintConsumer Brand ResearchConsulting

Icici bank

Manager

Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 0 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

I was here for a few months. There was a mismatch of expectations from both sides, and the role differed from what I had interviewed for. My manager was also on notice when I joined, which I wasn’t aware of, and the transition was rushed, affecting handover and support. As things progressed, I realised the work wasn’t aligning with what I wanted to do long-term. Overall, the work culture at ICICI was good, but the specific role wasn’t the right fit, so I decided to move on.

Prepaid payment instruments startup

Founding Team

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Founding team at an early-stage Prepaid Payment Instruments startup. Handled sales, strategic alliances, and partnerships. Wrapped up after the venture didn’t reach product-market fit.

SalesStrategic AlliancesPartnershipsSales Strategy

Kotak life

Senior Manager

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Worked in Risk Management for the claims function for almost 2 years.
Won 3 awards presented by Senior management for saving approx Rs. 8 crores for the company as well as for going over and above.
The role, especially in the last few months, taught me the importance of work–life balance. After working Monday to Sunday, 12 hours a day, it became clear something had to change. That’s when I decided to move on and build something of my own.

Risk Management

Distressed debt investment banking firm

Senior Associate

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Joined after MBA. Promoted from Associate to Senior Associate in 11 months. Chose to move on from the firm’s high-intensity environment. The role helped me understand the importance of sustainable and healthy work cultures.

Investment BankingInvestment Analysis

Oil and natural gas corporation limited (ongc)

Summer Intern

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 0 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Two-month internship. Worked on data collection, documentation, and day-to-day support tasks across the team. Completed a summer internship thesis analysing ONGC’s financials over the previous three years. Received a 27/30 evaluation score from my mentor.

Citizencredit co-operative bank limited

Probationary Junior Clerk

Jun 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Worked across two branches (Bandra and Santacruz) handling day-to-day banking operations, customer service, cash management, and back-office processes. Learned the fundamentals of retail banking and frontline customer handling. Left to pursue opportunities with better growth potential.