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1. Ventured into a pesticides and bio-fertilizers business, that can be distributed through not only Agrishi distribution platform, but also through other digital and offline platforms 2. Developed and implemented a comprehensive sales and growth strategy, resulting in a pre-sales of c. US$ 65K and a catalogue comprising 4 insecticides and 1 bio-fertilizer for Kharif season 2023, this in a market where even industry leaders are struggling 3. Ran a process to identify, vet and negotiate with both packaging supplier and contract manufacturer to develop and produce our Kharif 2023 products 4. Overseeing all aspects of operations, including business and strategic planning, treasury and financial management, sales, brand building and marketing, human resources, logistics, and business development 5. Filed for, and obtained statutory, trade and fiscal approvals required to carry out agri-inputs business

1. Leading the executive team that developed, deployed and marketed a technology solution in a statutory complex agri-inputs market, closing the first year of operations at c. US$150k in revenues, beta build of the omnichannel platform, a network of 60+ retailers, multiple business and farmers meets, and industry leaders as vendors 2. Developed and implemented a comprehensive growth strategy, resulting in 3000% revenue increase and market and category expansion 3. Overseeing all aspects of operations, including business and strategic planning, treasury and financial management, sales, marketing, human resources, and business development 4. Negotiated non-dilutive fund raising for the company, including both vendor and customer finance and unsecured loans 5. Built and maintained key partnerships with industry leaders, resulting in a regional marketing partnership with a market leader in fertilizers space, which is normally considered as an entry barrier to the business, even for a single district Provided regular updates to the Board, demonstrating financial and operational performance, market and technology trends, and strategic insights Filed for, and obtained statutory, trade and fiscal approvals required to carry out agri-inputs business

CoCreate Ventures is a turnaround specialist fund, founded by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. It brings the collective skills to take over a struggling business, and get it ready for the next stage within 24-36 months. A small proof of concept fund was successfully launched in 2016, with remarkable success stories.

Advising European, Indian and Asian companies and Private Equity funds on corporate finance, M&A, structured credit, go-to-market strategy, business planning and business development, cross border build-ups, technology and expansion strategies.

IAMAI named me amongst 35 Digital Innovators in the country at India's First Digital Innovation Exhibition.Business Development: using consultative approach to educate merchants on the productProject Management and Product Development: analysing requirement & translating it into a design document and working with engineers to develop the productStrategy: including identification of product enhancements, approach to business development, and growth.Others: One of the 10 nominees for Nasscom's Appfame Awards

Part of the 2 member founding team of Carrefour India, which has since grown to over 100 employees and an operational store in Delhi.

One of the largest PE funds in Europe. Successful transactions included Elis (E 1.5Bn), Provimi (E 800Mn)..