Sankalp Sharma

Founder

Surat, Gujarat, India1 yr 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Founded a global community of 5000+ members.
Produced podcasts with over 250K listens.
Secured media coverage in prominent outlets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Community Engagement and Media Production Specialist.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipCommunity BuildingEvent CurationPodcast ProductionProject ManagementBrand And Content Strategy

Other Skills

Event ManagementPublic SpeakingSocial Media ManagementContent CreationVideo EditingArt AppreciationCreative SupportVideo ProductionBrand StrategyContent StrategyPublic RelationsCurriculum DevelopmentFilm Appreciation

Experience

Ashoka university

2 roles

Special Projects Lead - Brand and Communications

Jun 2025 – Nov 2025 · 5 mos · On-site

1. Developed and executed Ashoka’s podcast strategy; produced India Unarchived, The Science of It, and The Energy Transition Dialogues, achieving 250K+ listens and laying the groundwork for 15+ new series across disciplines like digital health, research, literary translations, archeology, careers, mental health, climate change, tech and AI, amongst others.
2. Built a sustainable system for in-house and vendor-led video production; created end-to-end production guidelines and established a structured process for collaborating with student influencers.
3. Provided project management and creative support to increasing UG applications, ensuring cross-team alignment and timely execution of brand, video, SEO, ORM, and social media initiatives.

Podcast ProductionProject ManagementCreative SupportVideo Production

Project Lead for Ashoka's 10 Years Celebration

Jul 2024 – May 2025 · 10 mos · On-site

1. Led and supported brand and communication strategy across 35+ centres, offices, and departments for events, reports, social media, newsletters, and the website.
2. Revamped Ashoka’s YouTube strategy; launched new IPs (7 Questions With) and produced outreach videos that drove a 91% increase in visibility with 4.4M+ views, and supported cross-channel campaigns reaching 12M+ views.

Brand StrategyVideo ProductionSocial Media ManagementBrand and Content Strategy

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Assistant Creative Producer

Jun 2022 – Nov 2022 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

1. Assisted end-to-end production for 5+ top-ranked in-house and corporate podcasts like Books and Beyond, Brand Excavations and Rumors, coordinating different teams to ensure consistent quality and brand tonality.
2. Conceptualized 20+ original podcast ideas across diverse genres, including sports, horror, crime, travel, cinema, and culture.
3. Drove podcast listenership to 1.5 M+ through relevant promotional campaigns and optimized titles and descriptions for maximum reach.
4. Recruited and managed social media and editorial interns, providing support and guidance.

Podcast ProductionBrand StrategyContent StrategyBrand and Content Strategy

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Founder

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · India · Hybrid

1. Founded a purpose-driven, zero-investment venture that has evolved into a global community of 5000+ people across 15+ countries, professions and age groups.
2. Organized 500+ online and 60+ offline events across India - while innovating new IPs like Abstract Pop Trends, Workshops, Filmmaker Conversations, Quizzes, Pause Retreats, and Open Mics.
3. Built a dynamic social media presence of 73,000+ across Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp Community, with total views exceeding 28 million.
4. Trained 60+ individuals in event moderation, interviewing, social media management, and video editing; currently leading a 14-member team overseeing multiple community functions.
5. Hosted 80+ in-depth conversations with renowned artists including Rajat Kapoor, Anand Gandhi, and Shane Boris.
6. Secured media coverage in prominent outlets including The New Indian Express, Midday, Rajasthan Patrika, and What’s Hot Mumbai.
7. Partnered with 35+ independent films, including National Award-winning titles (Borderlands, Unreserved), collaborated with festivals (IFP, Yellowstone International) and cultural institutions such as the Embassies of Spain and Finland.
8. Sharpened expertise in business management, event curation, community engagement, social media, content creation, public speaking, interviewing, art criticism, design, and video editing.
9. Curated themed film screenings to raise funds and awareness for causes including suicide prevention, animal welfare, physical disabilities, and rehabilitation efforts in Manipur.