Anand Balaji

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India25 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of experience in technology marketing and business development.
Co-founder of Xflow, simplifying cross-border payments.
Led Stripe's successful launch and growth in India.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and E-commerce expert with extensive experience in business development and product management.

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Marketing StrategyStrategic PlanningCustomer ExperienceSoftware Product ManagementMentoringMarketing OperationsProduct DevelopmentPricing StrategyProblem SolvingHiring EmployeesTrainingE-commercePre-salesAccount ManagementManagement

About

I have over 25 years of experience in technology marketing, sales, business development and product management. I love building and scaling businesses in India. I am currently the co-founder of Xflow, a company that aims to simplify cross-border payments for businesses. Before Xflow, I led the launch and growth of Stripe in India, where I worked closely with local customers, start-up communities, and digital ecosystems to provide a best-in-class payment solution. Prior to that, I headed mobile business development at Amazon India, where I drove customer acquisition through OEM and operator partnerships for the retail, music and video businesses. Prior to that, I was part of the team that launched amazon.in. Before Amazon, I spent a couple of years in Microsoft leading the GTM strategy for the Windows business in India. I started my career as a developer in Hughes Software Systems and subsequently built the India team of Evolving Systems Inc. I hold an MBA from the Wharton School and an engineering degree from NIT Trichy. I am passionate about solving complex problems, creating value for customers, and building teams.

Experience

25 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Xflow

Co-Founder

Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Building Xflow!
Come join us if you are excited about building a company from the ground up, working with incredible people and doing the best work of our lives.

Stripe

India Lead

Apr 2016 – Apr 2021 · 5 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

Bringing Stripe to India
Making sure Stripe's product is consistent with needs of local customers
Building Stripe awareness among the start-up communities, and across digital ecosystems
Providing a best-in class support experience to Stripe customers

Amazon

2 roles

Head of Business Development - Amazon Mobile, India

Promoted

Nov 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Lead business development for all of Amazon's mobile businesses in India.
Work closely with OEMs and Operators to acquire mobile customers for all of Amazon's businesses in India

Sr. Product Manager

Jul 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Manage the customer experience on Amazon

Microsoft

3 roles

Marketing Manager

Dec 2010 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

Corporate sponsor for the all-up Windows business in India with special focus on long-term consumer marketing

Product Manager

Jul 2010 – Nov 2010 · 4 mos

Drive Marketing Operations around
1. New Offers
2. Product Activation & Key Management
3. Worldwide Pricing Operations

Product Manager Intern

May 2009 – Aug 2009 · 3 mos

As a member of the Windows 7 launch team, I was responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the Windows 7 operating system launch across all channels and languages. Specifically, I managed the complete RTM process from planning to execution. In addition, I was responsible for operationalizing the pricing strategy across all markets worldwide.

Wharton business technology conference

Co-Chair

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr

Led thinking and execution of Wharton Business Technology Conference 2010 with special focus on content and marketing

Evolving systems

2 roles

Solution Architect

Promoted

May 2006 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

I used to manage and drive key aspects of the sales process for one of the company's flagship products primarily across the Asian market. I was also part of the product management team that helped plan the product roadmap, provide necessary inputs to the marketing team and supervise the product development effort.