Shihas Kunju

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Achieved 3x revenue growth in 18 months.
  • Forged 10+ strategic university alliances.
  • Launched flagship certification programs with high enrollment.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in EdTech and Blockchain with a focus on growth and operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

P&l ManagementGo-to-market StrategyStrategic AlliancesBusiness DevelopmentOperations ManagementStrategic PlanningProduct Management

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainBusiness AnalysisBusiness ProcessCapability DevelopmentClient RelationsCollaborationCommunicationContent DevelopmentCorporate RelationsCross-Functional LeadershipCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer AcquisitionCustomer AnalysisCybersecurity

About

As a strategic business leader with 7+ years of executive experience, I specialize in driving growth, operations, and partnerships at the intersection of EdTech, Blockchain, and Emerging Technologies. I thrive in building and scaling data-driven, high-growth business ecosystems, combining startup agility with C-level strategy. My core expertise lies in owning the P&L, architecting Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies from concept to launch, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve revenue targets. Key Career Highlights: • P&L Ownership: Drove 3x revenue growth within 18 months, scaling a new EdTech venture from concept to full profitability. • Strategic Alliances: Architected and launched the CATALYST Academic Accelerator, forging 10+ strategic university alliances (incl. Nirma University). • Market Expansion: Penetrated new B2B and B2C markets, directing national-scale programs impacting over 5,000 learners. • Operational Excellence: Designed and implemented 20+ SOPs, measurably improving operational efficiency and team coordination. Areas of Expertise: • P&L Management • Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy • Strategic Alliances & Partnerships • Business Development & Revenue Acceleration • EdTech & E-Learning (LMS) • Blockchain & Emerging Technologies • Operations Management & Process Optimization (SOPs) • Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Building • Strategic Planning & Financial Forecasting I am passionate about building the future of education and technology. I am always open to connecting with fellow innovators and discussing opportunities in high-growth ventures.

Experience

8 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

3.0 verse

Chief Business & Alliance Officer - 3.0 University (A divison of 3.0 Verse Ltd.)

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Owned strategic planning, P&L, and operational execution for an emerging
  • technology-focused EdTech venture, driving all business growth and Go-to-Market
  • (GTM) outcomes.
  • Achieved 3x revenue growth within 18 months, scaling business operations from
  • concept to profitability through alliance-led expansion and structured GTM design.
  • Pioneered the CATALYST Academic Accelerator program, forging 10+ strategic
  • university alliances including Nirma University and Vidyalankar Institute of
  • Technology and 3+ Industry Training delivery partnerships establishing new B2B
  • revenue streams.
  • Launched and managed three flagship certification programs (Blockchain,
  • Cybersecurity, EC-Council's CEH), enrolling 100+ learners and creating a replicable,
  • high-margin delivery model.
  • Architected and implemented 20+ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reduscing
  • program deployment cycles and improving cross-team coordination efficiency.
  • Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives (LMS optimization, website revamp),
  • increasing lead-to-enrollment conversion by 20% and enhancing learner engagement.
  • Built and led a cross-functional team of 25+ professionals across operations,
  • marketing, and partnerships, establishing a culture of accountability and
  • performance.
P&L ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyStrategic AlliancesOperations ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

Indian blockchain institute

Team Lead

Apr 2018Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Directed strategic planning and execution across marketing, sales, content, and
  • training delivery.
  • Delivered large-scale training programs that mentored 1,000+ professionals and
  • enabled 300+ faculty members through AICTE-backed national blockchain capacity-
  • building initiatives.
  • Expanded market presence by driving outreach programs (seminars, workshops,
  • webinars) that engaged over 5,000 learners across India.
  • Established Pune's first Blockchain Centre of Excellence (COE) at MIT World Peace
  • University, strengthening long-term institutional partnerships.
  • Designed and launched specialized blockchain programs and self-paced learning
  • modules on NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime, enhancing upskilling pathways.
Strategic PlanningMarket AnalysisTraining DeliveryContent DevelopmentBusiness Development

Snapper blockchain technology & innovations

Associate Business Analyst

Oct 2017Apr 2018 · 6 mos · India

  • Collaborated with leadership and developement teams to build blockchain Proof of
  • Concepts (PoCs), including SnapCert and TraceChain, aligning technical innovation
  • with commercial goals.
  • Conducted market analyses across logistics and education verticals to identify
  • product-market fit.
  • Translated complex business requirements into product roadmaps, improving time-
  • to-market efficiency.
Market AnalysisProduct ManagementCollaboration

Education

Sinhgad Institute Of Management

Master of Computer Applications - MCA — Information Technology

Jan 2015Jan 2018

University of Mumbai

Bachelor's degree — Information Technology

Jan 2011Jan 2014

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