I co-founded a company that disrupted the $1.2M Indian Retail space in Tampa, FL. 27Mart is 'Americanized' the Indian Shopping experience by providing customers with amazing brands at affordable prices and a unique shopping experience. • Disrupted Tampa’s $1.2M Indian retail industry by discovering need for better customer service, product variety and lower prices. Executed market research, 30+ consumer interviews and competitor analysis of 4 major supermarkets.• Improved operational efficiency by 90% and reduced employee errors by 70% by diagnosing limited stock spacing issues and developing product value stream process from stock to sale. • Maintained 4000+ items inventory by managing 20+ distributors. Hired and trained 8 employees. • Increased sales by 75%, gained 1900+ customers and retained 85% of new customers by executing 3+ pricing and marketing strategies. • Lead the Strategy & Operations team to evaluate and improve operational processes. Gathered real time data to asses business success. Mapped out value processes and ensure operations are running smoothly. • Researched and implemented 3 cost effective software/hardware solutions to manage Point of Sale systems, 4000+ inventory items, employee management, and financial records.• Partnered with Yelp to increase brand visibility by hosting Yelp Elites Event for 30+ VIP reviewers. I created the event format, coordinated 6 team members and managed event from store tours to cooking demos. Check out our video below!

• Vetted 10+ newly disclosed inventions for their patentability and marketability. while producing written triages, assessment reports, and presentations to capture the essence of technology.• Utilized primary and secondary market research to assess readiness of technology and potential for market acceptance. Conducted phone/email interviews of 20+ experts and generated lists of potential licensees.• Attended group meetings and maintained records as feasible plus reported to the Director of Business Development on the critical progress of data executionSome of my highlights include the following:I researched the marketability and applications of flexible ceramics, invented by Dr. Russell Giordano from BU School of Medicine. Major milestones include:• Researched and analyzed 10+ possible applications of flexible ceramics in body armor and orthopedic implant industries by deploying secondary and primary research.• Discovered 4 uncommon advantages over other orthopedic implant materials in relation to science, quality and cost by compiling and reviewing figures of merit charts.• Devised 4 hip and knee implant testing recommendations in Europe and US by discussing cost-benefit analysis and applying ASTM/ISO regulations.• Integrated collected data and designed marketing presentations leading to a $50,000 funding award for the project. In addition, I researched potential technologies (invented by professors in the physical sciences) and created electronic scientific posters for display at the 5th annual Tech, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll (TDRR) that took place in July 2014. TDRR is a networking event designed to connect scientists and engineers with entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. The event showcases emerging technologies from Boston University’s research programs in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences, medical technology, new ventures, and student-based ventures.

Boston University's first and only student-run cooking show featuring innovative and affordable creative recipes for college students. • Being the Executive Producer, I regularly structured the show and its contents. • Creatively brainstormed for new ideas and segments.• Managed a group of 23 students who work on different aspects of the show ranging from production to public relations.• Managed its financial resources/budget and network through a wide variety of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. • Brought about frequent structural organization into the show for better regulation and flow of passion and work.• In addition, I trained 10 hosts and 12+ on-screen guests for interviews and demos. Major highlights & perks: • We were the only invited personnel from our university with special media access to the Annual Boston vs New York Food Truck Throwdown in May 2012. • We won the first annual College of Communications Bake Sale in January 2013 by raising the highest amount of money using our delicious home made cake pops. • We were the first ones to cover the glamorous opening of Mei Mei (a food truck that opened it's first brick and mortar) at Boston University's campus in November 2013. With special access interviews and first hand report of its delicious menu, Mei Mei quickly rose to popularity with our promotional help. • My other executive producers and I recently produced, managed and hosted The Hungry Terrier's (plus Boston University's) first ever cooking competition (similar to "Chopped" on Food Network) featuring three competing students and judges Jason Santos from Hell's Kitchen, BU Food & Anthropology Professor Merry White, and Dean of Students at Boston University, Kenneth Elmore. The prizes were huge, some competitors even landed summer internships during our grilled cheese auditions (a huge thanks to Roxy's Grilled Cheese Co-Founder James DiSabatino) and everyone had fun while filming + competing in the event.

• Established and managed the member development program for rising student entrepreneurs by creating profile/attendance databases in order to structure their interests and passions. I brought this about by collecting various metrics such as majors, year, interests and emails. This led to developing an incentive based attendance policy that resulted in increased member attendance & improved retention rate by 50%.• Together with the College of Engineering, School of Management & the School of Communication, I facilitated cross-university collaboration to increase ideation, activation and start up awareness. • Strategized and executed a reach-out plan for speakers, sponsors, mentors and members.• Collaborated with the Director of Finance to incorporate sponsorship into projects.• Assisted in focusing various projects such as start up ideas, mentorship events, networking/conference events and provide them with the resources to start their idea.• Raised $1,500 through the university allocations board for setup and facilitation of Start Up Weekend.

• Represented the College of Engineering at 20+ functions and events such as Open Houses, Prospective Students Tours, Career Fairs, and UROP Poster Competitions. • Gave 15+ tours and spoke with prospective students about the College as well as participate in Open House programs to welcome incoming students to the College.

• Audited market revenues for 10+ emerging medical device technologies by researching, analyzing, and extrapolating data from 10-K/20-F/annual reports, FDA records, and company sources.• Assisted 2 Senior Research Analysts in collecting medical information and market research for transdermal drugs.• Evaluated market revenue and medical information for 25+ transdermal drugs.• Networked with CEOs and start up founders to analyze their upcoming technologies and current market background.

• Researched on various restaurants in Boston and rated them based on their food, culture, and customer engagement. • Participated in monthly 'Dining Events' where we tasted the food in the restaurant and rated it by using the skills of food photography, food writing and subjective interpretations of the taste.• Categorized various restaurants in Boston according to cuisine and type.