Mehakdeep Singh Shokar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

Expert in data analysis and machine learning for startups.
Strong background in strategic partnerships and business development.
Passionate about empowering the startup ecosystem in Punjab.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech specialist with a strong focus on business development and data analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategic GrowthData AnalysisMachine Learning

Other Skills

Strategic PartnershipsStartupsPresalesSales EngineeringPresentationsCisco Meraki Systems ManagerGo-to-Market StrategyData-driven Decision MakingCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadershipSQLCommunicationSales ManagementMarketing StrategyTableau

About

Passionate about Technology, Startups, and Community Building With a strong foundation in computer science and data science, I’ve had the privilege of blending technical expertise with business insights, particularly through my work as a Business Analyst at Cisco for Startups. During my time at Cisco, I collaborated with startups, analyzed data for growth, facilitated impactful tech integrations, and built key partnerships across investors, corporates, and industry bodies. Now, I’m setting my sights on a new journey: building my own venture and empowering Punjab’s startup ecosystem as a Program Associate with TiE Chandigarh. I’m dedicated to fostering a thriving community for entrepreneurs in Punjab, connecting innovators, and supporting the next generation of sustainable, high-impact businesses. 💼 Areas of Focus: Business Development, Strategic Growth, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and Startup Enabler. 📈 Mission: To drive innovation, support startups, and strengthen the startup ecosystem in Punjab and beyond. Let’s connect to explore ideas, partnerships, and innovation!

Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

7 mos

Current Experience

Scaler school of business

2 roles

President - Creators Incubators

Jan 2026 – Present · 5 mos · On-site

President - Entrepreneurship & VC Club

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos · On-site

Tie chandigarh

2 roles

Senior Business Development Manager

Apr 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos · On-site

Strategic PartnershipsStartupsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Growth

Program Associate

Sep 2024 – May 2025 · 8 mos · On-site

Strategic PartnershipsStartupsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Growth

Industry institute interaction cell (iiic)

4 roles

Advisory Committee

May 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Cross-functional Team LeadershipLeadership

Joint Research and Consultancy Student Wing head

Apr 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Cross-functional Team LeadershipLeadership

Event Management Head

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 11 mos

# Led a team of 50 + Volunteers

Cross-functional Team LeadershipLeadership

Event Management Volunteer

Sep 2022 – Jan 2023 · 4 mos

#Awarded as the best Volunteer
#Orchestrated and managed all industry connect events.

Cross-functional Team LeadershipLeadership

Cisco

Business Analyst - Cisco for Startups

Apr 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

> Utilizing machine learning to analyze sustainability tech startup data and funding histories of Indian startups, creating an interactive dashboard that informs decision-making, supports business growth, and identifying industry trends and opportunities.
> Working closely with stakeholders to integrate Cisco technologies into startup solutions across various verticals.
>Leading spotlight sessions with venture capitalists to facilitate startup scaling, fostering collaborative growth and market expansion for emerging businesses.
> Initiated a Fin-Tech focused thought leadership round table conference with TiE Mumbai, rightly positioning Cisco's offerings to unicorns & soonicorns.
>Actively represented "Cisco for Startups" at major industry events (TiE , Nasscom , Zinnov), showcasing Cisco’s technological advancements to a broad audience of startups and entrepreneurs.
> Managed strategic initiatives like "Green Dialogue" with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), demonstrating expertise in end-to-end process management and cross-functional team leadership.
> Interviewed 10+ innovative startup founders in sustainability technology, providing critical insights for Cisco’s sales strategy and supporting data-driven decision-making.

PresalesStrategic PartnershipsStartupsSales EngineeringPresentationsCisco Meraki Systems Manager+3