Purple Pay 💜

Co-Founder

Antler

Entrepreneur In Residence

Varthana

Strategy Manager

LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation 

LGT Impact Fellow

Teach For India

National Development Manager

KPMG

Management Consultant

CRISIL Limited

Consultant

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Project Trainee

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Vocational Trainee

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I was born and brought up in a small city in India where I first hand witnessed disparity between different classes of society. 

In the first few years of my professional career, I tried to bridge those disparities by using the power of finance in catalyzing urban reform. I worked with Governments and Multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to set up financial institutions committed to developing smart infrastructure in Africa and Southeast Asia.

A firm believer in capital for social good and equitable education for every child, I later helped raise funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a global nonprofit. My passion for creating social change drove me towards setting up two non-profit organizations that work towards empowering the underprivileged community. 

In 2019, I was selected as a part of the LGT fellowship cohort- a group of ten changemakers working around the globe to help create social change. In late 2020, I got sold on the promise of decentralization and spent the next year or so building multiple web3 products and communities. The products I've built have won grants from foundations of all major blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and others). I work closely with SuperteamDAO and Makerdock in helping grow the web3 ecosystem.

My vision for the next decade is to build at the frontier of technology and create protocols and structures to take web3 mainstream.

When I am not talking about web3 or sustainable social impact, I am talking about football, rock music, or my cross-country travels. 

Interested in knowing more, ping me on twitter @saxenasaheb and we’ll set up some time to chat.

Saumya Saxena

Sqilco

Currently in Early Stage (zero to one journey)

Chief Executive Officer | Founding Team

Startups

Angel Investor

Building DOT

Founder - (On hold)

AccioJob

- Problem Solver wearing multiple Hats around Product & Strategy
- Working closely with the Co-founders and solving key product, organizational, Product and Tech-curriculum level challenges.
- Working with cross-functional partners, prioritising high-impact activities, and keeping complex projects moving forward.
- Evaluating and improving current processes, creating QC, metrics and KRAs
- Always on top of things and having a go-getter attitude.

Founder’s Office | Chief of Staff

Project Hero

- Leveraged data-driven insights to design and execute high-priority product-driven programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams of product engineers, growth specialists, and operations professionals to develop and implement strategic product strategies aimed at market penetration and growth.
- Led multiple initiatives to ensure exceptional product-market fit, working closely with CEO, COO, CTO, VPs and stakeholders across various functions within the organization to align goals and deliver impactful solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and business analysis, harnessing data to assess the feasibility and business impact of potential product ideas. Provided valuable insights that informed decision-making and facilitated the successful conversion of ideas into actionable projects, resulting in the acquisition of over 400K+ users (workers) on the product through a series of strategic experiments.
-Streamlined and optimized product processes, leveraging expertise in operations management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in ground team execution
- Deeply engaged with understanding customer needs, competitive offerings, and emerging trends, providing strategic guidance on best practices and driving innovation within the organization.
- Established robust quality control processes, ensuring seamless execution and maintaining high standards for product delivery.
- Managed and inspired a team of 20 dynamic individuals + Product Owner for the In-house Product (Admin-Panel)
- Delivered data-driven recommendations and insights to leadership, leveraging comprehensive analysis and technical acumen to inform strategic decision-making. Effectively communicated the strategic narrative for the product operations business..

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Build and launched the Product Processes in 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝-𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 (currently in its 0-1 phase)

Founding Team Member | Product & Strategy | Core Team

Board Infinity

- Worked with multiple stakeholders and functions within the organization to deliver an exceptional user experience and innovation
- Managed the end-to-end PnL associated with Full Learning Path Courses and  Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of the programs, which resulted in a 55% increase in student satisfaction and a 45% increase in student retention rates
- Managed a portfolio of 5 educational programs, with an average budget of $100K total programs, delivering them on time and within budget, resulting in a 90% satisfaction rating from program participants.
- Managed the growth, conducted deep-dive analysis, and shared recommendations on current business, future opportunities, and action plans based on data.
- Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of a Discussion Form product 
- Started Learner Success Community : Organized 30+ Hackathons/ Competitions, 200+ Guest Sessions & Workshops for the Learners 
- Build and Maintained the 2000 Learners + Alumni’s Community

Program Manager

Analyzed data and conducted research to optimize educational programs and initiatives, while also driving business growth. During my tenure, I achieved the following results:

- Developed and implemented data-driven strategies to increase user acquisition, resulting in a 20% increase in registered users within six months.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for business growth, resulting in the expansion of our customer base to new geographical regions and demographics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product development and marketing, to create targeted campaigns and promotions, resulting in a 30% increase in customer engagement and a 15% increase in sales.
- Handled BI Star Student Community (PAN India) [ 100+ Campus Ambassadors associated with more than 70+ Colleges ]
- Growth Strategies with 105% increased traffic from just 15% on the Open Community Product

Program & Growth Analyst 

Microsoft

MLSA - Developers Community

~ Learn more about the latest technologies and particularly Microsoft technologies.
~ Host tech events, workshops and hackathons.
~ Build and grow a community of students on-campus and online.

Microsoft Student Partner

MSP India Summit 2020

SecOnset

SecOnset is a free E-Learning Platform as well as Blog for those(school & college students) who want to start their adventurous career journey in Cybersecurity field.

As a Platform it provides :
- Resources (Write-ups, Tutorials and ebooks etc.) for free to start the journey in Cybersecurity

A lot more to come! for more info: https://www.seconset.in

Growth and Strategy Advisor (Startup)

Vanisco

Vanisco is an organization established in 2019 only with the aim of bringing every business online and  to let them reach  a better and huge audience. It helps you provide the best solutions for your organization in terms of web hosting and domain registration. Our motto is not to make our wealth from you, but to help each other to establish themselves in this fast-growing industry. Even what we are charging is not considered for the services we are providing you. Vanisco has started with an aim and your contribution will help us to achieve it. 

Vision and Strategy of Product: (Support build & deployment of analytical solutions (models, hypothesis, analyses & scenarios)

Product & Strategy (Start-up)

CT University

Esteemed Panelist at Virtual Global Conclave on “Multi-Disciplinary Innovations, Skills, Engineering and Technologies to Catalyze Industry Revolution 4.0” (MDISET-2020)”

Esteemed Panelist at Virtual Global Conclave on MDISET-2020

Once upon a time, in the bustling world of startups, there lived a dynamic individual named Gurtej Singh. With a passion for innovation and a heart dedicated to serving users, Gurtej embarked on a journey filled with challenges, learning, and growth

🌟 Where It All Began: Picture a young Gurtej, fresh out of college with a degree in Computer Science and a head full of dreams. His journey started with small steps—representing his college at national-level competitions like the Smart India Hackathon. where his passion for problem-solving and innovation took flight. This pivotal moment propelled him into the world of opportunities, leading him to crack the coveted Product Analytics Internship at WittyFeed, where he honed his skills and expanded his horizons.

These experiences laid the groundwork for what was to come.

🚀 From Vision to Reality: Collaborating with the an esteemed Const-Tech startup founded by IIT Roorkee Alumni, Gurtej played a pivotal role in the creation of Project Hero—a web-app based product that soared to new heights (onboarded 4L+ users in 6 months of War-footing experiments) , raising an impressive $3.2 million in seed funding from prominent investors. As a key member of the cross-functional team, Gurtej spearheaded the implementation of high-priority programs, working closely with the CEO and COO in the Founder's Office role.

🏆 Inspiring Others: But Gurtej's journey wasn't just about personal success—it was about lifting others along the way. As a speaker, judge, and mentor in over 50+ events, he shares his knowledge, experiences, and insights, nurturing a vibrant community of developers and innovators across PAN India.

🌱 Planting Seeds of Innovation: In his role as Ex-Founder's Office at Acciojob, an esteemed EdTech startup founded by IIT Delhi alumni, Gurtej became a problem-solver wearing multiple hats, with a laser focus on product and strategy. His journey was not just about personal achievements but about planting seeds of innovation and fostering growth in the startup ecosystem.

Through the highs and lows, challenges from these roles have helped prepare and teach him to be a great leader. He is ready to roadmap different programs, engage with stakeholders, empathize with customers, and collaborate with different teams to create amazing products and plans that lead to business growth !!

Connect with Gurtej Singh at:
📧 gurtejsinghmrt8@gmail.com 

Portfolio Link: http://gurtejsingh.strikingly.com/

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