Ambika Balasubramaniam โ Business Development Executive
Experienced Business Leader | Proven Track Record in Go-To-Market Strategies, Partnership Development, and Project Management | Passionate about Innovation With over 7 years of strategic leadership experience, I've excelled in shaping winning Go-To-Market strategies and fostering impactful partnerships to drive business growth. I've had the privilege of spearheading the CEO's Office at Graphy (SaaS LMS), NextLevel (Job-tech), and Unstream (Live Streaming) - products by Unacademy, where I've consistently delivered results. My accomplishments include: ๐ Pioneering new customer acquisition channels that drove substantial traction. ๐ค Forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to fuel growth and success. ๐ Managing end-to-end programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering on time, every time. ๐ Analyzing and presenting critical business metrics and program reports to top-tier leadership. Before my journey with Graphy, I was a core team member at Thinkerbell Labs (as seen on Shark Tank), where we embarked on a mission to empower visually impaired students through self-learning solutions. As part of the Business Development team, I made a significant impact by: ๐ Forging partnerships with key Government entities (District Administrators, Dept. of Social Justice & Empowerment, DoE, SSA) to facilitate access to Annie Smart Classes in schools across India. ๐ Collaborating with B2B stakeholders, including private institutions and CSR organizations, to expand our reach and make literacy accessible to students. My academic background in electrical and electronics engineering, coupled with a Master of Science degree from the University at Buffalo, has equipped me with a strong technical foundation. Prior to my leadership roles, I served as a network engineer at Quadgen Wireless, further honing my expertise in technology. I am deeply passionate about creating innovative products and solutions. My extensive experience spans diverse industries, including EdTech (SaaS), Job-tech, Live-streaming, and Assistive-tech. I'm excited to connect with recruiters/hiring teams and explore new opportunities to leverage my expertise in driving strategic growth and innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech expert with strong business development and strategic partnership skills.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 9 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Customer Acquisition
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Sales & Marketing
- Network Engineering
Career Highlights
- Proven track record in Go-To-Market strategies.
- Expert in partnership development and project management.
- Passionate about innovation in diverse industries.
Work Experience
Meta
Enterprise Sales Specialist (2 yrs 4 mos)
NextLevel
Senior Program Manager, CEO's Office (4 mos)
Graphy Inc.
Senior Program Manager, CEO's Office (1 yr 6 mos)
Senior Manager - Sales Strategy and Program Management (8 mos)
Category Manager - B2B (4 mos)
Category Manager (3 mos)
Thinkerbell Labs
Head Of Business Development (6 mos)
Business Development Associate (1 yr 7 mos)
Quadgen Wireless Solutions Inc.
Network Engineer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Bizongo
Online Marketing and content strategy Intern (1 mo)
Education
Master of Science (MS) at University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Osmania University
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