Ravi Raghav

Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founded and led a successful laundry service start-up.
Recognized with multiple awards for innovation in laundry care.
Vice President of a national trade association in the laundry industry.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the laundry service and online gaming industries.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipBusiness ManagementBrand DevelopmentMarketing ManagementFinance ManagementOperations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningOnline Gaming

Other Skills

Online MarketingManagementDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingCustomer SuccessProgram PlanningCustomer AcquisitionOrganisational PlanningBrand DesignAdvertising StrategiesSEOSocial Media ManagementOperational ControlsFinancial TargetsProgram Development

About

Possible summary: For over seven years, I have been leading Laundrokart.com, a self-funded start-up that offers on-demand laundry services to diverse consumers in India. As the founder and chief executive, I oversee the executive direction of the business, including general and daily operations, customer success, brand development, and program planning. My vision and desire to create an organised laundry market and become one of the distinguished brands across India have driven me to leverage the internet and mobile applications, promote the brand using digital marketing and social media, and implement technology-driven strategies to deliver fast and efficient retail textile cleaning services. I have received multiple accolades and recognitions from prominent organisations, such as the CINET, The Economic Times, and Silicon India, for my innovation and excellence in the laundry care industry. I am also one of the founding members and vice president of Dry Cleaners and Launderers Association of India (DLAI), a national level non-profit trade association. My mission is to transform the approach of driving revenue and increasing brand visibility in the $76B worth laundry care industry in India.

Experience

19 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

10 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Laundrokart.com

Founder & Chief Executive

Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Cleverly uncover the potential of the laundry care in India by astutely promoting the brand using digital marketing, social media visibility, and ambitious advertising campaign. Utilise the internet and mobile applications to provide on-demand laundry services to diverse consumers. Provide the executive direction of the business encompassing general and daily operations, customer success, brand development, and program planning.
Key Accomplishments:
Established and launched a self-funded start-up business offering on-demand laundry services to both individual and corporate clients.
Received kudos and distinctions from prominent organisations such as the CINET, The Economic Times, and Silicon India.
Received the India Innovation Award for Laundry 2020, Economic Times – Business Excellence Award 2019, and Best Start-up of the Year 2017 for developing strategic business plans and using technology as the focus of brand positioning, advertising campaign, and market expansion.
Orchestrated the franchising program that opened business and investment opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Strengthened the business presence and profitability by collaborating closely with other developing businesses in India as the Founding Member and the current Vice President of "Dry Cleaners and Launderers Association of India"(DLAI).

Online MarketingManagementEntrepreneurshipBusiness ManagementDigital MarketingSocial Media Marketing+3

Realbridge e-marketing solutions

Board Member

Apr 2015 – Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Bangaon, West Bengal, India

Act as the key contributor to organisational planning, brand design and development, and operational governance. Identify innovative products and monitor market trends in media buying, marketing management, advertising strategies, SEO, and social media management.
Key Accomplishments:
Recognised for conceptualising and forecasting annual business plans and budgets to support business development and achieve ROI.
Served as the subject matter expert in terms of bringing additional knowledge and perspective to the organisation encompassing broad policies, objectives, vision, and mission.
Efficiently acquired sufficient resources for the organisation to finance strategic programs and project initiatives.
Exemplified astuteness in ensuring business continuity by advocating a culture of innovation and excellence to potential and existing clients.

Organisational PlanningBrand DesignMarketing ManagementAdvertising StrategiesSEOSocial Media Management+1

Gamevillage ltd

Director - Finance & Operations

May 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Malta

Served as the trusted partner of the CEO in formulating and implementing internal operational controls, financial targets, program development, project management, and expense monitoring.
Key Accomplishments:
Boosted the overall customer experience by developing innovative strategies to market SEO, email marketing, direct marketing, and advertising services to clients.
Streamlined both the financial and operational processes to maximise efficiency, productivity, and business goals.
Maintained financial stability and promoted revenue growth by establishing strong allegiance with the investors.

Operational ControlsFinancial TargetsProgram DevelopmentProject ManagementExpense MonitoringFinance Management+1

Avra media ltd

Managing Director

Jun 2009 – Dec 2015 · 6 yrs 6 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Founded and operated two of the most recognised bingo comparison websites in the UK: www.onlinebingolounge.co.uk and www.bingoespresso.com. Developed actionable plans and solutions for complex problems in an efficient and effective manner.
Key Accomplishments:
Contributed to the success of the business by providing hands-on direction to long-term business strategies, supervising sales forecasts, and close coordination with key stakeholders to achieve bottom-line results.
Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with investors and other veteran business leaders to learn, develop, and achieve strategies on customer success and retention.
Distinguished as the strategic advisor and resource for all aspects of online gaming operations, policies, and standards.

Business StrategiesSales ForecastsStakeholder CoordinationBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Rasr entertainment ltd

Founder & Managing Director

Jan 2008 – Dec 2015 · 7 yrs 11 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Demonstrated exemplary thought leadership in organising and promoting the online bingo entertainment business in the UK. Leveraged the brand value and online visibility by spearheading the management of key account portfolios including www.SparklingBingo.com, www.BingoMagix.co.uk, www.GoldenHatBingo.com (offload in 2011), www.BingoLegacy.com, www.SlotsMagix.com, and www.RapchicBingo.com.
Key Accomplishments:
Formulated and implemented long and short-term plans of the company, based on the established initiatives and strategies.
Attracted web traffic growth and increased revenue goals through the development of new brands and UI, implementation of appropriate systems, and compliance with regulatory policies and laws.
Managed and monitored operational expenses, forecasted budget, and potential risks of the company.

Brand ManagementOnline Gaming OperationsRegulatory ComplianceBusiness ManagementOnline Gaming