Pooja Vadiraja — CEO
Link to Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojavadiraja/details/projects/ With over 8 years of experience across SaaS, fintech, and technology, I act as a strategic force-multiplier, translating executive vision into measurable business outcomes. My professional DNA combines the analytical rigor of front-end M&A Advisory with the high-velocity agility of the CEO's Office. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex financial planning and ground-level execution, ensuring that strategic initiatives are not just planned, but operationalized for maximum impact. Areas of Proficiency: - Global GTM Strategy & Expansion: Coordinated high-impact market entry and expansion initiatives at Whatfix and Innovaccer, driving growth across North America, EMEA, and APAC through targeted regional playbooks. - Operational Excellence & Revenue Growth: Spearheaded the development of Annual Operating Plans (AOP), driving efficiency by aligning cross-functional resources with profitability targets to scale international operations sustainably. - Strategic Financial Acumen: Leveraged my investment banking background at Standard Chartered and HSBC to lead sell-side advisory and due diligence for the fintech and payments ecosystem, managing complex $1B+ transactions and $50M+ fundraising rounds. - Advanced Data-Driven Decision-Making: Beyond traditional dashboards and TAM analysis, I leverage Python and Machine Learning to derive actionable insights. Recently, I implemented an LLM-based churn analysis framework to extract strategic GTM signals from customer sentiment data. What Drives Me: I am passionate about navigating ambiguity and influencing cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems. I thrive in roles where I can serve as a strategic liaison—fostering high-trust relationships across Sales, Marketing, and Product to ensure seamless execution. My goal is to build the governance and "Rhythm of the Business" that allows innovation to scale into long-term shareholder value. Credentials: The foundation of my strategic expertise is built on a B.Tech in Computer Science from NITK Surathkal, an MBA in Finance from SPJIMR Mumbai, and CFA Level 3 certification.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in SaaS and Fintech with expertise in M&A and operational excellence.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 8 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Sales Strategy
- Business Operations
- Corporate Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions (m&a)
Career Highlights
- Expert in driving strategic GTM initiatives across global markets.
- Proven track record in managing $1B+ transactions in fintech.
- Strong analytical skills leveraging Python and Machine Learning.
Work Experience
CleverTap
Senior Manager - Strategy | CEO's Office (11 mos)
Whatfix
Manager - GTM Strategy and Operations (1 yr 5 mos)
Innovaccer
Manager - Strategy and Business Operations (1 yr)
Pi Beam Electric
Angel Investor (4 yrs 3 mos)
Renegade Insurance
Strategy and Operations (CEO's Office) (10 mos)
Biocon Biologics
Corporate Strategy (5 mos)
Standard Chartered Bank
Investment Banking Associate (1 yr 1 mo)
HSBC Global Banking and Markets
Investment Banking Analyst (1 yr)
Goldman Sachs
Equity Research Intern (2 mos)
Adobe
Member of Technical Staff (1 yr 3 mos)
Broadcom Limited
Intern (1 mo)
Education
PGDM(Equivalent to Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)) at SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
Immersion Program at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at National Institute of Technology Karnataka
