Rajeev Kapur

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President and CEO at 1105 Media (B2B, B2C) - 3 Exits | Open To New Board Opportunities | YPO | Advisor | Private Equity | 2X Best Selling Author (New book: AI Made Simple | Keynote Speaker @ 1105 Media
Rajeev Kapur's Location
Irvine, California, United States, United States
About Rajeev Kapur

Propelling Growth and Profits through Innovative Go-to-Market Strategies and Leadership As a Global Business and Technology Leader and Chief Executive Officer, I reinvent and resuscitate business cultures, transforming stagnant sales into dynamic multimillion-dollar growth for small and middle-market companies. A true rainmaker and innovator, I am passionate about repairing broken market strategies, company cultures, and leadership stagnation to identify and capture new business opportunities. With work experience in over 20 countries, I build and develop powerhouse global teams, purposefully inspiring collaboration. Relentlessly strive for positive, healthy company culture, building on the core belief that a fully engaged workforce delivers high customer satisfaction and retention. Select Accomplishments: Increased Shareholder Value – Took a struggling 10-year-old company and grew revenue 1.5X for two consecutive years. Grew EBITDA over 20% three years in a row and increased Free Cash Flow by over 30%. Revenue Growth – Kicked off small to mid-sized business sector at Dell and grew it to $1.6B in five years. Awarded “Manager of the Year.” Go-To-Market Strategy – Restructured regional technology division from a $5M/quarter distributor-focused business to a $60M/quarter direct-to-consumer relationship business in less than two years. Innovation – Revamped product roadmap to double patents to 12 in 2012. Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Winner in 2012, 2013, and 2014. First mover in the Internet of Things market. Culture and Engagement – Recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best Places to Work in Orange County, CA.” Entrepreneurial Mindset – “Tech America CEO of the Year” finalist 2012; Orange County Business Journal “Entrepreneur of the Year” finalist, 2013. Successfully turned around three companies leading to two exits. Change Agent - Experienced in the B2B Media, Emerging Tech (AI, IoT), Enterprise Hardware, and SaaS industries. Managing over 55 brands. Transformed print-focused business to an Events, Digital, and Marketing Services solutions company with > 15% year-on-year EBITDA growth four years in a row. Certified - MIT AI for Business and Blue Ocean Strategy Master Class Certified; Advanced Business Valuation and Finance Harvard Business SchoolShareholder Value - Three successful exits over $60M; Generated over $100M in earnings since 2007Global Citizen - Built successful teams & business units in China, India, Switzerland, Singapore & the South Asia Market; Member of YPO since 2006.

Rajeev Kapur's Current Company Details
1105 Media

1105 Media

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President and CEO at 1105 Media (B2B, B2C) - 3 Exits | Open To New Board Opportunities | YPO | Advisor | Private Equity | 2X Best Selling Author (New book: AI Made Simple | Keynote Speaker
Rajeev Kapur Work Experience Details
  • 1105 Media
    President And Ceo
    1105 Media Nov 2014 - Present
    Woodland Hills, California, Us
    1105 Media, Inc. (Headquartered in Southern California) is the leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) events (over 200 in person and virtual) and marketing and media services focused on helping customers grow their business. 1105 meets the needs of a wide array of industries from enterprise computing to big data to security, safety and health. We have markedly improved the performance of a holding company with 58 brands, six businesses and four group presidents. Drove change that transformed a B2B business into a highly competitive player in the digital marketing and advertising space while effectively running operations driven by Events (41%), Digital Media (50%), Print Publishing (6%) and Software as a Service (SaaS) (3%). Changed the company by focusing on strategy, culture and leadership execution while serving as a Culture Warrior and developing an organization dedicated to optimizing performance, revenues and profitability. Launched profitable new companies, rebranded existing companies, and sold off a performing business unit at over market multiple expectations.Secured a patent for innovative predictive analytics technology (Prophyts.com). Built TDWI (TDWI.com) and Converge 360 into the leading educational and training company in the Data Analytics, Emerging Tech and Enterprise IT sectors. Other key growth brands include FCW.com, the leader in Government IT/Enterprise and Security Today, the #1 market share B2B brand in the physical security market. At 1105 we currently own over 50 brands. These brands include:- TDWI (Transforming Data With Intelligence). The leader in Big Data & Business Intelligence Education through online learning, trade shows and education conferences- Visual Studio Magazine- Virtualization Review- VS Live & Live 360 tradeshow & events- Federal Computer Week (FCW.com)- Security today- Prophyts.com - Machine Learning powered SaaS platform
  • Lumenova Ai
    Board Member
    Lumenova Ai May 2024 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Lumenova AI is a leader in the space of AI Governance helping companies to identify the right way to manage Governance and Privacy as AI continues to grow through its SaaS platform.
  • Gen Ai Advisors
    Chairperson Of The Board
    Gen Ai Advisors Apr 2023 - Present
    Gen AI Advisors is focused on advising CEOs and their teams on how to use Artificial Intelligence to drive revenue, and efficiencies, and build a culture of innovation. In addition, they provide custom AI development for those looking to build out their own AI solutions.
  • Sparktech Software
    Board Member
    Sparktech Software May 2014 - Present
    Marina Del Rey, California, Us
    Sparktech Software is a leader in developing Artificial Intelligence (ML and Generative AI), SaaS, and customized Big Data/Analytics solutions.
  • Sonic Emotion
    Ceo
    Sonic Emotion 2011 - Sep 2014
    Oberglatt, Zürich, Ch
    Turned around a struggling 10-year-old 3D sound technologies company. Revamped company from a hardware chip supplier to a software supplier of the company’s technology. Closed new product relationships with Onkyo, Toshiba, Radio Shack, and Samsung.Recognized by being a Tech America CEO of the year finalist in 2012 and an Orange County Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2013.
  • Greenwala, Inc.
    Co-Founder
    Greenwala, Inc. 2007 - 2011
    Co-founded one of the fastest growing social commerce portals to teach people how to live a greener lifestyle by combining community, content, and a patent-pending commerce solution. Clients included GE, Sylvania, Dell, and PETCO.
  • Insteon / Smarthome.Com
    President
    Insteon / Smarthome.Com 2004 - 2007
    Irvine, California, Us
    Recruited as VP Sales and Marketing (2004) by a former Dell Executive to launch two new businesses.Promoted to CMO and then to President.Reinvented direct-to-consumer home automation and technology company from a product/catalog-based business by rebranding Smarthome.com as SmartLabs (now known as INSTEON) with catalog products, web-based sales, and technology solutions. Led significant changes in marketing strategy and multiple new product launches.Managed two manufacturing plants in China. INSTEON is a market leading technology in the Internet of Things space competing with solutions from Zigbee and Z-Wave.
  • Dell, Inc.
    General Manager, South Asia And India
    Dell, Inc. 2002 - 2004
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    After turning around Taiwan and Singapore, was asked to lead all of South Asia including the launch of Dell India. Had full P&L responsibility for a multimillion-dollar computer systems business, including call centers. Led country managers in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Thailand, and all other Southeast Asia countries. Directed marketing (online and offline), sales, service, finance and support. .
  • Dell, Inc.
    Country Manager, Taiwan And Singapore
    Dell, Inc. 2002 - 2002
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Turned around financially challenged Singapore and Taiwan markets within 6 months. Recruited new country managers, retooled market strategy, sales teams and launched three new products in order to compete and win over the market. Full P&L responsibility.
  • Dell, Inc.
    Director, Sales And Marketing, China, Hong Kong
    Dell, Inc. 2000 - 2002
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Worked closely with Dell China President to reorganize Dell China’s large, medium and consumer market strategies. Led revenue and market share growth, aligning local market plans with Dell worldwide business objectives, while enhancing brand integrity and positioning within the country..
  • Dell, Inc.
    Western Regional Director, Medium Business
    Dell, Inc. 1997 - 2000
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Recruited and led 15 Account Executives and 38 Call Center personnel to grow the multimillion-dollar Western US Medium Business Division.
  • Dell, Inc.
    Sales Manager, Medium Business
    Dell, Inc. 1995 - 1997
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Dell Sales Manager of the Year for leading team to surpass all sales targets.
  • Dell, Inc.
    Marketing Manager, Small / Medium Business
    Dell, Inc. 1994 - 1995
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Developed the medium business segment sales and marketing model, and then duplicated it throughout Asia. In five years, it became the fastest growing and most profitable business-to-business segment. Tasked by Michael Dell to work with the team to launch Dell.com, one of the first e-commerce platforms on the internet.
  • Dell, Inc.
    Inside Sales Representative, Fortune 500 Team
    Dell, Inc. 1993 - 1993
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
  • Gateway 2000
    International Sales Manager
    Gateway 2000 1991 - 1993
    Irvine, Ca, Us
    Hired as 100% commission sales representative and promoted to international sales manager.

Rajeev Kapur Skills

Strategy Strategic Partnerships Business Development Entrepreneurship Leadership Start Ups E Commerce Business Strategy Management Marketing Crm Go To Market Strategy Product Marketing Sales New Business Development Mergers And Acquisitions Sales Management Consumer Electronics Solution Selling P&l Management Product Development Competitive Analysis Product Management Consulting Enterprise Software International Business Social Media Lead Generation Social Networking Seo Cross Functional Team Leadership Multi Channel Marketing Program Management International Sales Business Alliances Viral Marketing Software Web 2.0 Saas Clean Technology Executive Management Mergers Business Planning Channel Partners Product Launch Hardware Laptops Media Analysis Desktop Computers Odm

Rajeev Kapur Education Details

  • Usc Marshall School Of Business
    Usc Marshall School Of Business
    International Business And Strategy
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    International Management
  • Cal State Fullerton, College Of Business And Economics
    Cal State Fullerton, College Of Business And Economics
    International Business
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Artificial Intelligence: Implications For Business Strategy

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