Kushagra Sharma — CEO
Founder - 505 Circle | Inspiration & Motivation Evangelist | Storyteller | Podcast Host | Author | Passionate Marketer & Digital Creator Making Wisdom Go Viral Passion & Purpose Kushagra Sharma (Kush) is a digital creator who believes in the fusion of Arts & Science, using storytelling, marketing, and technology to create a powerful vibration of positive change. Through 505 Circle, a media platform built on the ethos of "Inspire and Be Inspired", he amplifies thought leaders, creators, and changemakers from diverse backgrounds, bringing their journeys to the world. Author/Contributor – Co-authored The Growth Hacking Book 2 and currently working on a book focused on the Growth Mindset. Podcast Host – Engaging conversations that bridge knowledge, motivation, and real-world impact. Holistic Wellness & ESG Advocate – Championing sustainability, well-being, DEI, skill-building, and capacity planning to drive meaningful societal impact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Strategic, impact-driven leader blending marketing, tech, and sales expertise with a deep focus on people, purpose, and transformation. With a global, innovation-driven outlook, Kushagra carries 20+ years of experience in: ✅ Marketing Strategy & Growth Hacking ✅ Tech-Enabled Business Transformation ✅ SaaS & Digital Ecosystem Leadership ✅ Client Engagement & Account Management ✅ Revenue Growth & Profitability ✅ New Market Development & Global Expansion His strength lies in restructuring businesses, leading transformational change, and aligning business strategies, processes, and technology investments to drive sustained revenue growth and operational efficiency. A pragmatic, systemic thinker, Kushagra consistently builds empowered, success-driven teams and believes in the power of collaboration to drive extraordinary results. As a marketer, he lives by four core values: Passion | Creativity | Storytelling | Data-Driven Decision Making Let’s connect and collaborate to create impact, inspire change, and grow together!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS marketing leader with extensive experience in digital transformation and growth strategies.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 21 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Marketing Strategy
- Growth Hacking
- Customer Success
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Demand Generation
- Campaign Management
- Marketing Effectiveness
- Product Marketing
- Saas Offerings
- Requirements Management
- Portfolio Management
- Customer Management
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of experience in marketing and technology.
- Founder of 505 Circle, amplifying diverse changemakers.
- Co-author of The Growth Hacking Book 2.
Work Experience
Veeam Software
Director and Head of Marketing - India and SAARC (9 mos)
Head of Marketing - India & SAARC (3 yrs 6 mos)
Citrix
Head Of Marketing - India & SAARC (1 yr 3 mos)
VMware
Country Partner and Digital Marketing Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
Country Marketing Manager - India (2 yrs 9 mos)
Micro Focus
Country Marketing Manager - India (2 yrs)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Senior Marketing Program Manager (2 yrs 11 mos)
IBM
Market Segment Manager (5 yrs 5 mos)
Telelogic
Application Engineer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Microland Limited
Technical Lead (1 yr 4 mos)
Mphasis
Technical Support Executive (7 mos)
Education
UCLA Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives at UCLA Anderson School of Management
General Management Program for IT Executives at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Corporate Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelors in Engineering at Dayananda Sagar Institutions