Sreejesh S Nair

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

7+ years in innovation strategy and consulting.
Expert in managing startup ecosystems and venture capital relationships.
Proven track record in driving technological innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Innovation Strategy expert with strong ties to startup ecosystems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementInnovation ManagementVenture CapitalStartupsClient RelationsBusiness Development

Other Skills

AccelerationAcceleratorAccount ManagementAnalytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BenchmarkingBlockchainBudget ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness PlanningBusiness RequirementsBusiness StrategyBusiness WorkflowsCompetitive AnalysisConfluence

About

Experienced innovation strategist with a robust 7-year plus tenure facilitating synergies among startups, venture capitalists, and corporate entities. Proven track record of delivering impactful results in innovation consulting. Committed to driving growth and success through a blend of strategic thinking and creative prowess.

Experience

9 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Bajaj finserv

Business Architect - Innovation

Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Continuously researching, bench-marking & applying best-in-class technology solutions
Conducting POCs and assessment on emerging tech and new partners.
Create an investment pipeline for Strategic investments and initial Tech, Finance & Legal due diligence
Continuous scouting, evaluating & learning from India & Silicon Valley Tech ecosystem for relevant innovative & cost-effective solutions
Run BFL Innovation charter startup ecosystem as well as with BFL primary partners – Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle,AWS, Google & Adobe etc
Close connect & collaboration with primary partners HQ & Innovation centers in India & USA
Coordinate with primary tech partners & startups for forward looking R&D, prototyping and, EBCs etc
Set up a network of contacts with tech companies, Venture capitals, incubators, accelerators and startup hubs in India and abroad
Solutioning and price negotiation with partners
Responsible for creating Startup investment funnel for BFL through rigorous Financial, Technology due diligence
Executed startup days, Innovation days, exhibitions and tech events for BFL stakeholders
Conducted technology workshops and demos through Microsoft, Google, AWS and Startups for BFL IT team
Organized visits of BFL SMT visits to OEM, Primary partners, Startups and Innovative retail stores, Financial
Institution branches & Experience centers across US.
Assisting in drafting long rage innovation strategies for organization

Program ManagementTechnical SalesBenchmarkingPartner Relationship ManagementIT StrategyTechnological Innovation+15

Microsoft for startups

Program Manager- Startups - SEA & APAC

Nov 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Source and execute relationships with VCs, Accelerators and startup incubation programs that support deep tech startups
Develop internal and external relationships to establish a network of business decision makers that connect founders with resources to grow, thrive and scale their business
Develop a strong understanding of Deeptech founders’ needs, business models, and strategy; and relevant industry trends through research Applies understanding in execution of deal/plan.
Accountable for identifying growth opportunities, contributing to partnership strategy and providing thought partnership with stakeholders on execution plans
Supports partner governance and execution plans by working with internal and partner stakeholders across business and technical and operational teams. and supports measurement results by assessing progress against KPIs defined success metrics
Brand ambassador of Microsoft for Startups to attract reputable external partners and help them align with the mission across APAC & SEA new market

Time ManagementGroup LeadershipBenchmarkingBudget ManagementCompetitive AnalysisPlan Design+5

Awign

2 roles

Senior Manager- Client Engagement

Jul 2021 – Nov 2021 · 4 mos

Time ManagementGroup LeadershipBenchmarkingBudget ManagementCompetitive AnalysisPlan Design+2

Senior Program Manager- Client Engagement

Nov 2020 – Jul 2021 · 8 mos

Drive program and project deliverables, provide strategic direction,
escalation management, and deliver regular communications to
program stakeholders
Ensuring the realisation of the project objectives within agreed scope,
time, budget and with expected quality
Responsible for acting as an ambassador of the specific project and
secure appropriate communication/alignments to and involvement of
the different stakeholder
Responsible for identifying, monitoring and controlling risks within the
project scope, manage dependencies and interfaces

Account ManagementProgram ManagementSolutioningClient RelationsCompetitive AnalysisUpselling+2

Brinc

Associate Program Manager

Jun 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Cochin Area, India

Responsible for building the ecosystem by establishing and maintaining relationships with Venture Capital Firms, Corporates, Angel Investors, Govt Entities, Incubators & Accelerators, and Founders across the globe.
Planning, designing, tracking the program and proactively monitoring its progress
Work closely with Startups founder and understand their needs and connecting them to the experts from the ecosystem
Conducting social media campaigns and working closely with other ecosystem partners to ensure the visibility of the program PAN India
Connect, plan and execute programs with other ecosystem partners
Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the program, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other program and corporate, technical and specialist standards
Closely work with the VC firm and Angels and introduce portfolio startups as per their interest
Managing third party contributions to the program