Gitesh Sakharkar

Co-Founder

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

Founded and scaled VehiBuddy to operational profitability.
Expertise in product development and go-to-market strategy.
Strong leadership in building and managing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS entrepreneur with expertise in product management and AI-enabled solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementEntrepreneurship

Other Skills

LeadershipSalesTeam ManagementFull-Stack EngineeringSoftware EngineeringData AnalyticsDevOpsAmazon Web Services (AWS)TableauMicrosoft Power BIComputer NetworkingITILFront-End DevelopmentBack-End Web DevelopmentCompetitive Programming

About

With a passion for transforming good ideas into fast-moving startups, I founded VehiBuddy—a CCaaS (Car Care as a Service) platform—where I led product, growth, and operations from inception to launch. My journey as a founder taught me the value of rapid execution, strategic problem-solving, and continuous learning. Now, I’m channeling my experience into the world of AI, helping startups accelerate their growth and leverage cutting-edge technologies for real-world impact. My expertise spans product development, team building, and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on scalable solutions. I’m always exploring the intersection of technology, psychology, and business, and thrive in environments where ideas turn into action. If you’re building something innovative or need a co-founder’s perspective on demand, let’s connect!

Experience

8 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Stealth startup

Building AI Enabled Products

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

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Vehibuddy

Founder & CEO

Dec 2017 – Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Nagpur, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Team Size: 30+ | Operating in 3 Cities | Franchise & Self-Owned Model
Year 1 – Ideation & Launch
Identified market gap in on-demand vehicle care and launched VehiBuddy from scratch.
Developed MVP and handled all operations, customer service, and early marketing.
Created brand identity and initial digital presence (website + social media).
Built standard operating procedures and served 100+ initial customers.
Year 2 – Team Building & Early Growth
Hired and trained the first 10-member team across ops, marketing, and support.
Introduced monthly subscription model, achieving 1,000+ paying users.
Partnered with residential complexes to acquire and retain customers.
Launched a basic mobile booking platform to streamline orders.
Year 3 – Expansion & Service Diversification
Expanded to 2 new cities via franchise and self-owned models.
Grew team to 20+ members and onboarded 5 franchise partners.
Added new services like detailing, sanitization, and emergency assist.
Increased monthly revenue 3x YoY and built a franchise operations manual.
Year 4 – Tech Automation & Fundraising
Rebuilt app with payment gateway, CRM, and customer feedback loop.
Automated task allocation and workforce management systems.
Signed B2B deals with fleet owners and scaled to 10,000+ recurring users.
Year 5 – Scaling, Brand Building & Leadership
Hired leadership team: Tech Head, Sales Manager, Franchise Ops Head.
Strengthened brand with national-level marketing.
Achieved profitability in core cities and positioned VehiBuddy as a leading brand.
Key Achievements
Built VehiBuddy from 0 to 30+ team members across 3 major cities.
Developed a successful hybrid model (franchise + owned).
Achieved operational profitability.
90%+ monthly customer retention