Mukesh Dev

Mukesh Dev Email and Phone Number

Founder and CEO @ Banzan Studios
Kochi, KL, IN
Mukesh Dev's Location
Kochi, Kerala, India, India
Mukesh Dev's Contact Details

Mukesh Dev personal email

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About Mukesh Dev

Hello Connects,I am an eternally curious and insanely optimistic 4th-time startup founder with over 24 years of life spent across a variety of domains. Always eager & excited to wear multiple hats and quite awesome at it! At Banzan, created 'BaBlah'-'World's First Virtual Actor;' an iconic virtual character-based entertainment universe from India for the world. We are obsessed with the phenomenon called 'CINEMAA' and 'BaBlah' and his adventures are our tribute to this obsession. Aspiration to make Indian characters & content a global pop-culture phenomenon just how the Japanese & Korean pioneers have done. We do it through Games as a primary driving product, slowly creating a Transmedia around the character.Also, realizing just how big is the problem faced by the first time or indie creators in reaching out to their desired and deserving audiences, we started building 'SnackR'- An All in One Super App for Instant Games, Comics & Animation while enabling and empowering the core element in the loop- The Creator! Watch out for more...Would love to meet early-stage risk-taking investors who could back our effort with the whole belief that it's about time that India can and should play a pivotal role in Digital Content beyond the 'consumption'. Equally excited to meet possible co-founders/talent/experts/partners from other areas who could help us in accelerating the whole game to the next level.*No Investment Requests* please. Am not yet on that side of the table. :-) Hands-on Startup Experience: E-commerce, Ed/Skill-Tech, Mobile Gaming & Digital Entertainment/Content.Corporate- Telecom, BFSI.Academia- Teaching, Training, Placements, Corporate Relations, Entrepreneurship.

Mukesh Dev's Current Company Details
Banzan Studios

Banzan Studios

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Founder and CEO
Kochi, KL, IN
Website:
banzan.co
Employees:
9
Mukesh Dev Work Experience Details
  • Banzan Studios
    Founder And Ceo
    Banzan Studios
    Kochi, Kl, In
  • Banzan Studios
    Founder & Ceo
    Banzan Studios May 2020 - Present
    Banzan Studios is an indie entertainment studio building a global IP/character driven TRANSMEDIA from India. We are creators of BaBlah® (inspired from the Indian Monks of the humorous kind), a first of its kind Virtual Character, who had been entertaining global mobile audiences since its origin in June 2020 through a One-of-a-Kind Facts based Daily Comic Strips & a bouquet of Casual & Hyper Casual games, available on multiple platforms. In a short span of 4 years, we have grown from an absolute 0 to over 200mn users and are on the path to a steady and sustainable growth in a hyper growing sector. Do check us out at https://www.banzan.co/
  • Saik - Society Of Avgc Institutions In Kerala
    Joint Secretary
    Saik - Society Of Avgc Institutions In Kerala Apr 2024 - Present
    Joined the Executive Committee of SAIK from April 2024 and looking forward to work towards making Kerala a powerhouse in the AVGC-XR domain.
  • Founder Institute
    Chapter Lead
    Founder Institute Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Founder Institute is the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and start-up launch programme. We provide early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs with the structure, training, mentor feedback, global network, and lifetime of support needed to start an enduring company. Many leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used our program to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more. The current portfolio has an estimated $20 Billion in funds, 80% graduate survival rate (after 5 years) and 3500+ companies launched.
  • Hapiens Digital
    Co-Founder
    Hapiens Digital Dec 2018 - May 2020
    At Hapiens, we were building a disruptive multi-genre Real Money Game (Trivia) that converged the elements of Education, Entertainment & Empowerment. Reached a Beta stage and then the pandemic spoiled the plans. For now, the idea shelved.
  • Thoughtskool
    Founder-Thinker
    Thoughtskool Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
    Kochi, Kerala, In
    'ThoughtSkool' was an unconventional 'Ed-Skill Tech' Start up that aimed to change the way Education and Learning & Development is conceptualized and delivered in this country, specifically in Higher (Professional) Education. We had designed platforms that could change the way the Corporate and Campuses connect and interact. 'ThoughtSkool' was an up-skilling venture, a Content creator and a Catalyst that aspired to be an authoritative brand of choice among the academia as well as industry where we wished to eradicate mediocrity in the eco-system and create fulfilling career-lives for all stakeholders. ‘ThoughtSkool’ was an idea that plugged-in gaps in our Formal Education systems and made the system work better for all stakeholders. It was a WIN-WIN proposition.Our goal was a future generation of happy, collaborative and productive work-force.After testing it physically on the ground, the idea was parked since we couldn't turn the tech part of it within the time that could have made it scalable.
  • Independent Consultant & Trainer
    Independant Consultant/Trainer-Mentor-Facilitator/Career Advisor
    Independent Consultant & Trainer Jul 2015 - Jan 2019
    Being a 'specialised' Generalist has its perks! :-)Have been involved with various domains, industries, verticals, institutions as an Independent Consultant (Education, Training and Start-Ups), Freelance Training assignments (Students, Professionals and Corporate) and undertaken Workshops on Higher Education Management across the country (Institute Leadership as the participants). Mentoring people and Start-ups on careers, strategy, marketing, product development, people management among many other activities. Part of the Startup Ecosystem on both sides of the table.
  • Www.Supernative.In
    Co-Founder-Director
    Www.Supernative.In May 2016 - Apr 2018
    'Supernative' was our small attempt to do things that will impact the community, the business and the learning in our everyday life. This was a Social E-commerce that brought GI tagged, handcrafted, original and native Indian products directly from the makers to your homes through www.supernative.inWe launched www.supernative.in in June 2016 and we shut down 2 years later. :-(Namaste!
  • Thebulbhub.Com
    Founder & Chief Bulb-Head
    Thebulbhub.Com Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
    This was a crazy ambitious idea that got stuck at 'development' stage. Still relevant and still interested. Might pivot to something better. Parked for a better time.
  • Ifmr Graduate School Of Business - Krea University
    Manager- Career Services
    Ifmr Graduate School Of Business - Krea University Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
    Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, In
    Part of the Corporate Relations Team, based at Sri City campus.
  • Thiagarajar School Of Management, Madurai
    Assistant Professor/ Head-Placements & Corporate Relations
    Thiagarajar School Of Management, Madurai Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
    Chaired the Placements & Corporate Relations for the school. The season started off with a series of record breaks and the journey culminated successfully (although I was not part of the final leg of the story). It was a great experience working with arguably one of the oldest B-School in the country and in one of the earliest cities of the South too.Did also engage students in Marketing Management classes and I hope they had fun. I surely had!
  • Kct Business School
    Associate Professor-Marketing & Manager-Corporate Relations
    Kct Business School Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
    Teacher- engaged and entertained students in Brand Management, Services Marketing, Sales Management, Retail Management and Business Communication. Trainer- Part-time/need based trainer in the area of soft-skills, communication.Corporate Relations- the man behind campus placements, explorer for consulting and corporate training assignments and practically any association between the corporate and the institute.Entrepreneurship Lead- Lead member of the forum created for ideating, incubating, debating, creating and mentoring the spirit of entrepreneurship among the B-School graduates.
  • Dcsmat
    Assistant Professor & Manager-Corporate Relations
    Dcsmat Mar 2010 - Jul 2012
    Idukki, Kerala, In
    DCSMAT group of Institutions are one among the better known and intellectually and technically advanced Business Schools in Kerala.Was attached to the Marketing area and my specializations lies in the area of Brand Management, Product and Services Marketing. In addition, I also took the basic course of "Business Communication" for the first year students. Among other roles, I was also the Placement In charge for the group of Institutions for nearly two and half seasons!
  • Sngist
    Sr. Lecturer
    Sngist Jul 2009 - Feb 2010
    First Academic stint. Taught Management core papers and electives.
  • Icici Lombard
    Manager-Key Accounts
    Icici Lombard Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
    Mumbai , Maharashtra, In
    Based at Cochin location, handled four different verticals over the period covering almost all the retail GI products.
  • Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd
    Manager- Ba Acquisitions & Relationships
    Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd Oct 2007 - Jul 2008
    Was handling the entire Business Associate acquisitions for the state of Kerala. Along with it, was managing and mentoring more than 12 existing BA's for their business development and expansion.
  • Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited(Hdfc Bank)
    Marketing Manager
    Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited(Hdfc Bank) Apr 2006 - Oct 2007
    Was the incharge for FES( Foreign Exchange Services) for two locations in Kerala; Cochin & Thrissur. Handled all the business development for Retail, Wholesale and Money Transfer product and network expansion.
  • Uae Exchange
    Branch/Department Head
    Uae Exchange Aug 2004 - Mar 2006
    Abu Dhabi, Ae
    Branch Head at New Delhi.Later, moved to the administrative office of the company and was heading their Corporate Communication wing.
  • Escotel Mobile Communications Ltd
    Crm
    Escotel Mobile Communications Ltd 2000 - 2002
    Customer Service, at Front Desk & at Call-Centre

Mukesh Dev Skills

Business Development Marketing Retail Team Management Mis Training Performance Management Business Strategy Business Analysis Customer Service Sales Management Crm Teamwork Human Resources Entrepreneurship Brand Management Corporate Communications Sales Management Leadership Team Leadership Time Management Business Planning Research Strategy Microsoft Office Mentoring Recruiting Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Team Building Marketing Strategy Public Speaking Market Research Microsoft Word Start Ups Strategic Planning Consulting Vendor Management Customer Relationship Management Marketing Management

Mukesh Dev Education Details

  • The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India
    The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India
    Cs
  • Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore
    Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Cochin University Of Science And Technology
    Cochin University Of Science And Technology
    Management (Marketing Major)
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
    Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
    Commerce
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya
    Kendriya Vidyalaya
    Aissce

Frequently Asked Questions about Mukesh Dev

What company does Mukesh Dev work for?

Mukesh Dev works for Banzan Studios

What is Mukesh Dev's role at the current company?

Mukesh Dev's current role is Founder and CEO.

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Mukesh Dev's email address is devmukesh@in.com

What schools did Mukesh Dev attend?

Mukesh Dev attended The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India, Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore, Cochin University Of Science And Technology, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Kendriya Vidyalaya.

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Mukesh Dev has interest in Social Services, Economic Empowerment, Civil Rights And Social Action, Education, Environment, Arts And Culture.

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Mukesh Dev has skills like Business Development, Marketing, Retail, Team Management, Mis, Training, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Sales, Management.

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