Aikum Bhatti Ruia

Founder

San Francisco, California, United States5 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Three-time founder with successful startups.
  • Hosted and produced a popular podcast.
  • Featured in major publications like Grazia and VICE.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a multidisciplinary artist with expertise in brand consulting and content marketing.

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Creative WritingNovel writingDesign ThinkingTypographyVisual CommunicationIllustratorPhotoshopFreelance writingPortrait PhotographyWeb DesignPhotographyCreative DirectionLogo DesignDrawingMarket Research

About

Author | Singer-Songwriter | Three-time founder | Mentored, hired & lead 2 small teams in 2020-2021 | ISDI Mumbai Fashion School Finalist Juror | Featured in Grazia, VICE, WomenEntrepreneurIndia | Hosted, edited & produced “The Entrepret Podcast” available on all leading platforms | Passionate writer | Brand Consultant | Styled A-list celebrities in 2018 (India) — I have 5+ years of experience in brand, content marketing & entrepreneurship. In 2020, I co-founded Entrepret: a content platform about the business of fashion and beauty (Yourstory for Fashion), and grew it to 10,000+ readership within 6 months. I also worked on 1 full season of The Entrepret Podcast, where I hosted, edited and published each episode with different thought leaders across the Indian eco-system (fashion & beauty). It is available on Spotify. I also co-founded Manifest a social media boutique agency that did $30K of revenue within 3 months. I self-published and built my passion project, The Avocado for 8 months. A blog that explored mental health, inclusivity, sexual wellness, fashion & self expression, art & design, tech & beauty. Open, Born A Crime and No Rules Rules are some titles that inspire me. In my free time, you’ll either find me fussing over a piece of sushi, with a book in my hand or playing my guitar.

Experience

5 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
8 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Hotel arka

2 roles

Founder & Creative Director

Jan 2026Present · 3 mos

Founder

Jun 2025Present · 10 mos

Aikum music

Artist

Jan 2026Present · 3 mos

A punjabi gal's guide to rock

Author

Nov 2022Jul 2023 · 8 mos

  • In stores and available online July 2025

Neeman's shoes

Brand Manager

Apr 2022Dec 2022 · 8 mos

  • CRM STRATEGY
  • Crafted sales strategy (copy, design, targeting, segmentation & execution) to increase open rates, CTR and conversion rates steadily over every sale period for E-mail & Whatsapp.
  • BRAND
  • Worked directly with the founder to create the voice and archetype of the brand.
  • Developed strong partnerships with brands like Climes.io and closed it.
  • Developed strong partnerships with leading sneaker brands (Mainstreet Marketplace) in India through personal contacts.
  • Conducted in-person interviews with over 50+ customers to understand deeper purchasing Behavior and over all sentiment towards the brand.
  • Lead on multiple partnership projects.
  • STORYTELLING
  • Identified opportunities for marketing programs and partnerships.
  • Designed & executed video and Instagram campaigns for brand recall, and brand resonance.
  • Wrote scripts and executed social media campaigns.
  • Worked directly with the content team to edit and help build the tone of the brand.
  • CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
  • Worked directly with the founder to improve over all customer satisfaction & experience.
  • Screened over 100+ calls, WhatsApp Messages, Social Media Messages.
  • Wrote an entirely new customer-experience manual.
  • Led a team of over 12 people and trained them for customer-facing role.

Purplle.com

Senior Executive: Content Marketing

Apr 2021Apr 2022 · 1 yr

  • Strategy —
  • Building strategies across CRM channels like Email, Push Notifications, Messaging, Newsletters & SMS campaigns.
  • Building Blog Marketing strategies basis Consumer Behaviour
  • Creating campaigns with category team basis bestselling and top rated products
  • Creating & Executing Targeted Customer Segment Communication Campaigns.
  • Creating & Executing Action Based Campaigns during and prior to Sale
  • A/B testing push copies & email templates.
  • Storytelling —
  • Ideating & Collaborating with Marketing & CRM teams to build on platform storytelling
  • Introducing a new brand voice to Purplle via more personalised emails, copywriting and content design.
  • Blog Marketing: Created & Ideated best methods to produce stellar content for the Purplle consumer.
  • Wrote Blogs for Purplle Magazine.
  • Created Video Content as part of the Purplle Beauty Squad

Isdi mumbai

Final Year Jury Panel

Apr 2021Apr 2021 · 0 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • I was invited by the dean of ISDI, Solange Suri to appear as a panelist for final year students.

The avocado

Founder & Editor

Mar 2021Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • conversations that matter ☀️🥑
  • mental health | inclusivity | sexual wellness | fashion & self expression | art & design | tech | beauty

Entreprêt

Editor & Co-Founder

Jul 2020Mar 2021 · 8 mos · India

  • Responsibilities as CEO —
  • Brainstormed & Ideated the brainchild "ENTREPRET"- Entrepreneur + Pret (ready to wear in French)
  • Conducted Market Research, Focus Groups for Entrepret.
  • Build the design & brand book from scratch.
  • Built Brand identity from scratch.
  • Created the archetype for the brand Entrepret.
  • Created & Executed Social Media Plans & Strategy
  • Website Design from Scratch
  • Built Content Calendars w co-founders.
  • Hired & Led a team of 7
  • Managed All Budgets as CEO
  • Led all influencer partnerships
  • Business Development —
  • Created, edited, interviewed & produced a PODCASTS WITH 1 season.
  • Successfully published 100+ articles with 10+ authors in 8 months
  • Generated a viewership of 10,000+ in 8 months.
  • Led all entrepreneur and industry leader outreach for interviews.
  • Led all interview processes, hiring for writers.
  • Created and led the creative editorial process that defined "Entrepret"
  • Features & Awards—
  • Awarded Women Leaders of the Year 2020: Women Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Featured in PR agencies and online portals

Manifest inc

Brand Manager & Co-Founder

May 2020Oct 2020 · 5 mos · Chandigarh, India

  • Responsibilities as co-founder —
  • Successfully started a boutique social media agency amidst the Pandemic.
  • Generated revenue of $30k in the first 6 months.
  • On-boarded 6 clients from across India in the first 3 months.
  • Handled 4+ brands across Fashion, Politics, Influencer Marketing and Psychology industries.
  • 1/2 Responsible for building all brand books.
  • 1/2 Responsible for Logo design, Brand Design & Visual Identity
  • Building Brand Positioning for each brand.
  • Building Brand Narratives for each brand.
  • Building Content Strategy (Social Media, long form & short form) for each brand.
  • 1/2 responsible for Influencer outreach.
  • 1/2 responsible for brand collaborations & outreach.
  • 1/2 responsible for Business Development.

I love fashion retail

Senior Strategist: Content Marketing

Jun 2019Jun 2020 · 1 yr · Chandigarh Area, India

  • Develop innovative content strategies for clients basis their overall brand strategy and goals
  • Ensure monthly content calendars, detailing strategy for clients, as well as internal briefs for the SEO team
  • Collaborate with our internal teams to manage the planning, creation, and delivery of original content
  • Create specifications (guidelines for the tone, style and voice) and appropriate content for the brand’s designated audience
  • Manage editorial calendar to ensure timely publication
  • Understand what’s working and what isn’t and optimise accordingly

Edelman india

Internship

Dec 2018Mar 2019 · 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Media Monitoring/Media Analysis: monitor media publications, review TV/Radio news programmes and prepare media analysis reports for clients.
  • Event Management/Logistics: Co-ordination with the teams on at least 1 - 2 client events and participate on-site at client events.
  • Client Servicing Support/Draft Letters & Media Materials: Prepare Reports Work on multiple retainer client businesses across the Practice.
  • Research for Client Industry Information: Assist consultants with research requests across all business units. Online conversations audit.
  • New Business Proposal Participation: Brainstorms and, the preparation of at least 1 new business pitch proposal.
  • Digital Community Management, Social Media Reporting, Creative Brainstorm, Content Creation and copywriting

Valliyan

Content Strategy and Development

Aug 2018Nov 2018 · 3 mos

  • Conducting market research, tracking and compiling industry trends in India
  • Conducting analysis of key business drivers, trends and performance indicators.
  • Regularly present analyses and reports on relevant operating and financial metrics in an easy-to-understand format
  • Compiling thoughtful post-mortem analyses to determine areas for optimization and improvement.

Hina's atelier - india

Social Media Marketing Manager

Sep 2016Feb 2017 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Hinas's Atelier, Pune. (2017). (Fashion Designer)
  • Business Development,Styling and Social Media Marketing
  • 1/2 members responsible for photoshoots, creative direction & social media marketing
  • Curated new Instagram strategy to increase engagement with target audience using tags and captions
  • Created brand specific strategy for additional revenue streams, focusing on events and merchandise sale

Rickshaw communication & design

Intern

Sep 2016Oct 2016 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Advertising & Research Intern
  • Conducted market research for upcoming projects
  • Created deck for client pitches and streamlined the client on boarding process for future projects
  • Strategised and executed audio ad campaigns

Education

Polimoda

Masters — Business of Fashion

Jan 2017Jan 2018

UCLA Extension

Creative Writing

Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)

Bachelor of Media Studies — Advertising

Apr 2014Mar 2017

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