Building world's first EdTech Platform for Machinists. We train engineers, machine tool operators, mechanics, and fresh college graduates into becoming world-class machinists. Currently our classes are available only in U.S. but we will soon be launching our offering in India, and through online classes across the world.

DropKaffe is a Venture Capital-backed Bangalore-based beverages company that currently operates two brands under the holding company: a) Goodness! (www.drinkgoodness.com) that manufactures and distributes preservative-free bottled dairy beverages b) Slay Coffee (https://slay.coffee) in a cloud kitchen model, that serves premium coffee and accompaniments, with plans to scale across the country in 2019. The Company currently closed an investment round of $4.9 million from Rebel Foods. https://www.techcircle.in/2019/10/15/rebel-foods-to-invest-4-9-mn-in-dropkaffe-food1. Formulated vision, mission, and strategic direction of the Company that successfully positioned DropKaffe as a differentiated competitor in the market2. Led the brand building of the Company using offline and social/digital hacks, turning DropKaffe into the most sought after coffee brand in Bangalore city.3. Raised funding rounds from seed funds and venture capital firm; provided monthly updates about the business to the board and investors.4. Reduced and streamlined overhead expenses, strengthened product gross margins, overhauled and improved operating processes and systems, set up smart supply chain of the products to the distribution channels to avoid stock outs while minimizing wastage.5. Instrumental in setting up the distribution network through Modern Trade channels, corporate canteens, online channels, and Education Institutions.6. Hired and trained operations and business development team members. Regularly conducted trainings and appraisals for the entire team.Deccan Herald:http://www.deccanherald.com/content/489030/an-appetite-apps.htmlBangalore Mirror:http://www.bangaloremirror.com/columns/you/Expresso-delivery-for-your-coffee-hit/articleshow/46478417.cms?

Edyoo Technologies is a family office-backed education commerce online marketplace that solves the needs of parents of school-going children to access all essential products such as uniforms and books, and also accessing finance and insurance for their school fees on one platform. I led multi-disciplinary teams including sales, technology, operations, partnerships and alliances, and accounts and finance. The Company reached INR 10 crores+ GMV in the first year and after a spectacular growth in a short period; the Company is in talks for an asset sale to a strategic player.

Focus on middle market transactions offering independent advice on Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Sponsor coverage, Debt raising, Leveraged Finance, and Public offerings. Sectors included Consumer, Business & IT services.

Led teams providing buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory services to strategic and financial buyers, with a focus on financial and business services companies, both domestic and international. Worked on several cross-border deals.

Conducted audit engagements for public and private clients in USA and Middle East in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS addressing risk management and accounting issues. One-Year stint with Kuwait's largest bank where I tested and identified controls deficiencies around the sanctioning of retail loan portfolio of $3 billion.