May 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Jan 2021 – Feb 2021 · 1 mo

• Toycathon 2021 is an inter-ministerial initiative organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell with support from the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Textiles, and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Currently, India’s toy market stands at around 1.5 Billion USD, which primarily is dominated by imported toys. Moreover, the majority of these toys do not represent Indian heritage, civilization, and value systems.

Mar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

• Mentors of Change Mentor India Network – One of the largest voluntary national Mentor networks with specialists, individuals from industry, and academia to support all the initiatives of the mission.
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to create and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of our country. AIM’s objective is to develop new programs and policies for fostering innovation in different sectors of the economy, provide platforms and collaboration opportunities for different stakeholders, and create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem of the country

Jun 2019 – Sep 2019 · 3 mos

Jun 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr

• Responsible for setting the strategic direction of classes, recruiting new fellows, and operating the program on a week-to-week basis. Mentoring and driving interactions with fellows, ensuring the quality of the programming, and serving as coaches for fellows as they plan their startup journey

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

• Startup Leadership Program:: The Startup Leadership Program is a highly selective, world-class training program for outstanding founders, leaders, and innovators who want to become top startup CEOs. SLP Fellows have founded nearly 2000 successful startups & raised more than $2.4B+ in funding.

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• At Labdox, my daily activities blend strategic decision-making and hands-on involvement in developing cutting-edge learning solutions. I am deeply involved in:
• Curriculum Innovation: Overseeing the development of materials in line with the latest technological advancements and tailored to instil practical skills.
• Strategic Partnerships: Cultivating relationships with global tech leaders and educational innovators to ensure our content and delivery methods remain at the forefront of educational excellence.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship: I foster a culture of innovation and openness by leading by example, encouraging our team to push boundaries and think outside the box. Regular mentorship sessions are a cornerstone, ensuring personal and professional growth aligns with our core values.
• Global Outreach and Expansion: We are expanding our reach to over 90 countries, ensuring that geographical boundaries do not limit access to quality education. Each strategy is crafted to resonate with diverse cultural and educational frameworks, making learning universally accessible and relevant.
• Community Engagement and Impact Initiatives: Guiding efforts to give back to the community through educational programs that drive social change, particularly in underserved regions. Each initiative is designed to impact lives beyond the classroom sustainably.
• Innovation Advocacy: Representing Labdox at global forums, continuously advocating for transforming traditional learning environments into dynamic, interactive platforms where practical skills meet theoretical knowledge.

Aug 2005 – Present · 20 yrs 10 mos

• Managed complete operations of running a successful business which included Business Marketing, Brand Building, Risk Assessment, Bidding & Negotiation, Back office Management, Front Office Management, After Sales Service, Customer Relationship Management.

Dec 2002 – Present · 23 yrs 6 mos · Ranchi Area, India

• Founder and prime mover of the start-up. Established a niche and innovative business house in Eastern India that brought diverse industrial sectors like Education, Healthcare, R&D, Agriculture,Industrial Automation closer to scientific innovations.
• Established a full range of consultancy service which included Strengthening of Infrastructure, Conceptualising, Designing and Fabrication of various applications,Budgeting, Fixing of Time frame to implement a project, Risk assessment and mitigation of issues ascertained, Disposition , Acquisition/Development, Operations/Maintenance, Implementation.
• Have been involved with the key tasks of
• > Strategy & Execution.
• > Growth Management & Business Development
• > Capitalization Strategies
• > Start-up and turnaround
• > Cost Analysis, Reduction & control
• > Product innovations based on requirements
• > Vendor sourcing & Partnerships
• >  Risk Management & Inventory Control
• > Transfer of technology to the end users
• > Resource management
• > Service Quality Improvement
• >  Work flow planning

Dec 2002 – Present · 23 yrs 6 mos · Ranchi Area, India