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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.

- Qualified CFA and FRM

- 10+ years of experience in preparing DPRs, pitch decks/IMs, financial projections, valuations

- Successfully raised INR 800+ crores in private equity/debt funding for corporates pan-India

- Mentored 150+ start-ups globally across 50+ sectors

- Research, consulting, and advisory for globally listed companies

With 35 years of experience, I have driven business growth, operational excellence, and value chain optimization across hi-tech beverage (Coca-Cola System), food, and luxury product manufacturing industries ($5M–$1B turnover). My expertise spans strategic leadership, process optimization, and business transformation in continuous process industries.

A results-driven leader, I have a proven track record of streamlining operations, boosting productivity, and driving EBITDA growth through innovative business strategies. I excel in building high-performance teams, executing revenue-driven initiatives, and enhancing customer and shareholder confidence while implementing Lean Enterprise disciplines.

Having worked across USA, Canada, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India, I bring a global perspective to business operations, ensuring sustainable profitability and long-term growth. My mission is to drive strategic transformation and operational efficiency, helping organizations achieve their business objectives in competitive markets.

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.

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.

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.