Ashish Mishra

Co-Founder

Delhi, Delhi, India8 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic partnerships and business growth.
  • Mentors startups, enhancing their business models.
  • Proven track record in P&L management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in EdTech and Startup ecosystems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStart-up VenturesUniversity LecturingDigital StrategyP&l ManagementStrategic PartnershipsGo-to-market StrategyBusiness StrategySales Management

Other Skills

International MarketingInternational SalesTeam ManagementBrand DevelopmentRevenue & Profit GrowthStrategic Planning for GrowthGrowth StrategiesBusiness PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipNew Business DevelopmentSales expansionMarketingDigital MarketingMarket ResearchResearch

About

Currently serving as Assistant Vice President of Strategy and Growth at University Living, contributing to the expansion of Uninist and Student Tenant across UK. Focused on P&L ownership, Sales expansion, GTM, and strategic partnerships, including collaborations with Apple, Uber, ApplyBoard, StudyPortals and global universities. With nearly a decade of experience, he also mentors early-stage startups under the Wadhwani Foundation and xto10x ventures by Favcy empowering entrepreneurs through tailored business guidance and funding access. Known for expertise in business strategy, marketing, and fostering impactful partnerships, he is committed to delivering innovation and measurable growth in dynamic industries.

Experience

8 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 1 mo
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Venturizer

Co-Founder

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · Noida · On-site

  • Building India's first Venture Capability Centre - A complete ecosystem for 0-1 Founders. Come build your dreams with us.
Start-up VenturesBusiness Development

1to10 accelerator by favcy

Chief Mentor

May 2025Mar 2026 · 10 mos · India · Remote

  • Mentoring startups in their 0-1 journey, focusing on Business Design, GTM strategies, and Business Planning.
  • Providing tailored guidance to help companies refine their business models and market entry strategies.

Wadhwani foundation

Startup Mentor

Sep 2024Jan 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi · Hybrid

  • Empowered early-stage startups through tailored mentorship, enhancing their business models and financial strategies.
  • Facilitated access to a vast network of funding agencies, resulting in increased investment opportunities for startups.
  • Conducted masterclasses and 1:1 consulting sessions, fostering peer-to-peer networking and collaboration among entrepreneurs.
Go-to-Market Strategy

University living

Assistant Vice President - Strategy and Growth

Jul 2024Feb 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos · Noida · On-site

  • Responsible for the complete P&L of Uninist, a JV between University Living and Londonist EMC. I am looking at Sales, Strategy, GTM, and expansion of a PBSA portfolio of 6 Mn GBP in 8 cities of the UK.
  • Heading Strategic Partnerships for business expansion at University Living. Responsible for 25 University Partnerships, 23 Brand Partnerships and 3 B2B Channel Partnerships generating 1.5+ Mn USD in Revenue via organic channels

Iim kashipur

Guest Lecturer

Dec 2023Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Kashipur, Uttarakhand, India · Remote

Digital StrategyUniversity LecturingInternational MarketingInternational Sales

Mind wars

Director of Business Development and Growth

Jul 2023Jun 2024 · 11 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Spearheading the Pan India P & L of India's largest co-curricular platform for the K-12 segment.
  • Mind Wars is an initiative of ZEE Entertainment Enterprise Limited and boasts presence from 2.5 Million students from 37000+ schools in India.
  • Apart from the native app, we work on turnkey engagement projects for Government Agencies, PSUs and Corporates to mark their presence among school students.
Team ManagementBusiness StrategyBrand DevelopmentRevenue & Profit GrowthStrategic Planning for GrowthGrowth Strategies+2

Unacademy

Associate Director Business Development and Growth

Jan 2023Jul 2023 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Set up and build the offline business in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
Team ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipP&L ManagementNew Business DevelopmentGrowth StrategiesSales Management+2

Myclassroom

Founding Member - BD and Growth

Oct 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Devised the Go To Market Strategy
  • Led the Launch and Expansion of Business and Operations in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana into a 100 Cr Revenue Business
  • Setup the processes for onboarding new partners and setting up the Roadmap for the next phase of growth
New Business DevelopmentSales ManagementBusiness PlanningBusiness Development

Mind wars

Business Development and Strategy Head

Dec 2018Apr 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi

  • Project Head for the World's largest knowledge acceleration program Mind Wars by ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited
  • Leading the BD and Product Development teams for Mind Wars
  • Onboarding of 6000+ Schools across 29 States and UTs of India in 17 Months
  • Leading a team of over 150 Business Development Executives, Associates and Managers across India
  • Responsible for strategic alliances with 11 State Government Bodies (SCERT, SSA, etc)
  • Heading the Company Strategy for new product development and future market expansions
New Business DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness Development

Oyo

Business Development Manager

Apr 2018Dec 2018 · 8 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

  • Started as the first Business Development Manager for OYO's Flagship segment (SWS/ OTH/ Edition O) brands for Gujarat Hub and built the segment from scratch
  • Increased OYO's inventory in Gujarat under Self Operated Business by 200% in 6 months
  • Setup Teams and launched new cities within the state, launched the first Edition O in Gujarat.
  • Awarded the Best BDM under Self Operated Business for 2 months out of 7 months
Business PlanningBusiness Development

Lava international limited

Young Leader - Management Trainee

Jun 2017Apr 2018 · 10 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Worked in the strategic Pilot Hub to formulate Pan India Strategies for Customer Service Division
  • Responsible for performance improvement in Service TAT
  • Managing COFO, COCO and FOFO Models of Service delivery PAN India
  • Undertook a number of process improvement initiatives to achieve Best in Industry Service NPS of 71% from 55%

Education

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — International Business

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal formerly WBUT

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science

Jan 2011Jan 2015

Army Public School Kolkata

High School — Science

Jan 2008Jan 2010

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