Ankit Gaur

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in business leadership.
Expert in building and scaling businesses in the startup ecosystem.
Strong focus on fostering high-performance teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech and E-commerce with a strong focus on business development.

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About

A business leader with over two decades of experience including over a decade in the startup ecosystem, I led the Online Merchant and Payment Gateway business at PhonePe, a leading digital payments platform in India. Currently taking a short break after 8.5 years at PhonePe. Spending time with the family, exploring ideas and engaging with the startup and Fintech ecosystem through mentoring, advising and conversations. I have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results through my expertise in business development and strategy as well as team management. My passion for innovation and deep understanding of the landscape have enabled me to drive strategic partnerships and collaborations with merchants of all sizes. My core expertise lies in building and scaling businesses, developing new revenue streams, and fostering strong partnerships. My leadership style is focused on building high-performance teams that are driven by a shared vision and purpose. I strongly believe in cultivating a culture of trust, respect, and inclusivity that enables individuals to thrive and contribute to their full potential. I am curious about social psychology and its application in modern businesses.

Experience

21 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

Tie

Charter Member

Nov 2025 – Present · 5 mos

Phonepe

4 roles

Head - Payment Gateway and Online Merchants

Apr 2023 – Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Head - Online, InApp Categories & Switch BD

Mar 2020 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Head - Online Business

Aug 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

Head - Strategic Distribution Partnerships

Nov 2017 – Aug 2018 · 9 mos

Little internet private limited

Chief Business Officer

Feb 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Little App is one of India’s largest hyper-local deals marketplace backed by investors such as Paytm, SAIF Partners, GIC and Tiger Global. The travel vertical is changing the very way that people approach hotel reservations.
Started the vertical and built it into India’s largest last-minute only hotels deal platform. Have successfully closed partnerships with companies such as Ola and Musafir and have added new revenue streams through allied businesses.
My role now extended to development of new businesses within the Little brand.

Tarnea technology solutions

Founding Team Member

Apr 2012 – Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Tarnea is a technology company based in Bangalore working for the global markets. It is developing innovative technology products and solutions aimed at offering enterprise mobile computing solutions working on a cloud based infrastructure. The company’s products have been selected for showcase at one of the topmost technology forums in the world. The company has been the subject of a recent case study by IIM Bangalore.
Developed new business opportunities for Tarnea and along with the other founding team members provided leadership and strategic vision. Built Tarnea into a platform handling over 1 million transactions worth over Rs. 1 Billion.

Barclays wealth

Assistant Vice President

Dec 2008 – Dec 2011 · 3 yrs

As a Private Banker with Barclays Wealth, I have specialized in the relationship management of high net worth clients and affluent business owners. I have helped my clients achieve higher rates of return on their investments, minimize debt and reach life and business goals.

Kotak mahindra bank

Associate Vice President

Jun 2004 – Dec 2008 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Part of the early team at Kotak Wealth Management. Acquired, managed and retained a book of high net worth clients while expanding on business opportunities.
Developed long term investment strategies correlating to overall goals and weighing susceptibility to risk to achieve this growth.