Prasad Sawant — Co-Founder
I believe the most sustainable growth comes from a powerful community engine combined with smart, strategic relationships. My journey at LetsUpgrade - from joining as the 5th team member to serving as Co-founder - was a 5-year masterclass in scaling from zero. I had the incredible opportunity to scale a community from a handful of students into a vibrant ecosystem of over 1.8 Million learners. What I bring to the table: 🔹 Community & Ecosystem Scale: I’ve scaled organic engines that drive 60,000+ new enrollments monthly - all while cutting lead costs by 60%. I’ve fostered a developer brand that resonates through high-value content and a YouTube channel of 210K+ subscribers. 🔹 Agentic AI & Technical Advocacy: I don't just talk about the future; I build for it. From leading the Agent Architect Tour to organizing national hackathons, I help developers bridge the gap between complex AI agents and real-world orchestration. 🔹 Strategic Partnerships & Revenue: I’ve forged alliances with 30+ developer communities and built high-value corporate training programs for industry leaders like NPCI, DGV, and Bosch, which drove over INR 15M in revenue. 🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership: I’ve jumped from Curriculum Design and Sales to Operations and Strategy. I serve as the "connective tissue" between technical product teams and business growth objectives. My Core Focus: - Building high-impact Developer Relations (DevRel) strategies. - Architecting Agentic AI ecosystems. - Driving Ecosystem Partnerships that move the needle. I am a speaker, a builder, and a "misfit" who thrives at the intersection of tech and people. Whether it’s mentoring 100+ teams at a Google Cloud Hackathon, teaching Python as a Section Leader for Stanford's Code in Place, or orchestrating the next big AI mission - I’m driven by solving problems and connecting builders. Let’s connect if you’re building the future of AI or looking to scale a developer ecosystem.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Community and AI Strategy Expert with a focus on Developer Relations and Ecosystem Growth.
Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 6 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Developer Relations
- Community Building
- Strategic Partnerships
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Software Development
- Analytical Skills
Career Highlights
- Scaled community to 1.8 million learners
- Forged 30+ strategic partnerships
- Drove INR 15M in corporate training revenue
Work Experience
Self-employed
Devrel & AI Consultant (2 mos)
Stanford Online
Section Leader (2 mos)
LetsUpgrade
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Business Consultant (1 mo)
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Software Development (Full Stack) at International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Karamveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi
HSC at Changu Kana Thakur Higher Secondary Vidyalaya, New Panvel
SSC at Bal Bharati Public School, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai