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I am a Marketing and Communication professional with over three decades of experience in leadership positions. I have successfully launched and grown brands and scaled businesses. Presently, I am a consultant specializing in Marketing, Branding, and Digital Marketing, and I'm a mentor to startups.

Startups and new ventures excite me, and I enjoy working with young, passionate entrepreneurs. My expertise includes mentoring, guiding, and coaching.

Services Offered: Educational Services, Incubation for Startups and SMEs, International Educationalist, Trainer and Speaker, Career Counseling, Business Consulting, Training and Development, B2B Marketing.

With over 20 years of diverse experience across industries including Internet, Sports, Food, Fashion, Entertainment, Politics, and Automotive, I have built a successful career in Marketing, Brand Management, and Strategy. My journey has been enriched by delivering more than 100 keynotes and master classes at leading institutions, sharing insights and best practices that have influenced many aspiring professionals.

Recognized for my contributions to the Indian economy, I am now focused on revolutionizing the employment sector. I am dedicated to developing a model that empowers individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency and upward mobility. By leveraging my expertise in brand strategy and marketing, I aim to create opportunities that foster economic growth and social impact, ultimately helping to build a more equitable future for all.

Born and raised in Mumbai, I pursued my MBA in Finance in the US, which set the foundation for a successful career at BlackRock. Over seven years in New York and the UK, I led key projects that honed my expertise in financial management and strategic planning. A decade ago, I took the entrepreneurial leap and launched a last-mile delivery startup, which has since scaled to over 500 cities across India. Throughout this journey, I successfully navigated four funding rounds, providing lucrative exits for my investors while retaining minority equity in the company.

In my startup, I've embraced diverse roles, overseeing functions ranging from Finance and Sales to Technology. This hands-on experience has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, allowing me to drive growth and innovation. As I continue to expand my venture, I'm passionate about leveraging my skills and insights to make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

I launched my first successful venture at 19, generating ₹21 lakhs in 2004. With 25+ years of experience across startups, BPO, IT, SaaS, and retail/e-commerce, I have specialized in B2B businesses, driving exponential revenue growth. Over 16 years in Revenue Operations and Sales, I’ve consistently averaged ₹10.93 Cr annually, contributing to over ₹1000 Cr in new business revenues.

I thrive on tackling challenges and pushing boundaries, always seeking innovative ways to disrupt norms, enhance revenue streams, and drive sustainable growth. From student startups to large-scale B2B sales initiatives, I’ve helped businesses scale through creative problem-solving and strategic execution.

I’m no guru—just a passionate mentor and problem-solver, committed to helping individuals and businesses succeed with real-world insights and hands-on experience.

Akshay Kumar is founder of ForeTeach. He is a TEDx Speaker, Young Entrepreneur of the year 2022 and an Expert at IID. He has given lectures on entrepreneurship and technology in institutes like IIM-Ranchi, IGDTUW Delhi, SRM Sonepath, Amity University Noida, etc.

Akshay has dedicated his life into creating a strong and sustainable start-up ecosystem. He is an expert in early stage entrepreneurship and can help start-ups and founders solve problems faced by early stage start-ups. 

He is good at strategizing and has devised multiple strategies to solve day to day problems faced by an entrepreneur. If you are someone who is looking to learn how to execute things and how to optimize your learning then Akshay is your go to person.

You can check out his recommendation section on LinkedIn to learn what other start-up founders say about him.

With 15+ years in the tech industry, Ajay Rungta is a seasoned professional with a proven track record. As the founding engineer at Practo, he played a pivotal role in its growth and success over 11 years.

Currently, as a solopreneur, Ajay wears multiple hats—startup advisor, mentor, angel investor, and super connector. He actively collaborates with founders, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and support throughout their startup journey. His expertise extends to incubators & accelerators, where he contributes through anchor mentoring, pitch reviews, cohort evaluations, grant juries, and masterclasses.

I am a seasoned professional with over 18 years of leadership and operational experience, dedicated to mentoring startups and guiding them through their next growth phases. My passion lies in helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges, streamline operations, and build sustainable businesses. Whether working closely with founders at an accelerator in Goa or providing strategic feedback through a US-based incubator, I thrive on fostering innovation and supporting business success.

My expertise spans process optimization, team performance enhancement, and operational efficiency, ensuring that businesses operate at peak productivity. I specialize in setting strategic objectives, collaborating with senior leadership, and integrating people, processes, and technology to drive measurable results.

Throughout my career, I have worked with Build3, Enigmasoft, 91Springboard, Wizcraft International, SHRM, and MeasureOne, steadily progressing from data analysis and MIS to managing teams, streamlining processes, and shaping business strategy. My journey has been defined by adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to helping businesses scale efficiently and sustainably.

In an AI-driven world, your unique story is your greatest asset. As an entrepreneur and educator, I specialize in helping professionals and organizations enhance their communication. While AI can assist in writing and thinking, I believe that authentic storytelling remains a deeply human endeavor.

My journey has enabled me to bridge the gap between technology and personal narratives, leveraging AI tools to support the storytelling process while ensuring each story remains compelling, authentic, and impactful. Passionate about empowering individuals and businesses, I help them craft narratives that resonate and inspire.

At Ambula, I am at the forefront of the HealthTech revolution, integrating the Unified Health Interface to enhance healthcare access. With a strategic focus on project planning and problem-solving, I specialize in the seamless delivery of innovative health solutions. Over the past 1.5 years, I have developed expertise in new business development within HealthTech, driving impactful change.

As the Founder of NinthSem, I have been pioneering skill-based digital learning in India for over four years, bridging the gap between engineering students and Core industries. This dual leadership role reflects my commitment to empowering professionals and improving patient outcomes, leveraging technology for education and healthcare advancement.

Passionate about transformative tech-driven solutions, I am dedicated to creating impactful EdTech & HealthTech platforms for a better future.