Dynamic Entrepreneur and Strategic Leader with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-vertical B2B ecosystems. Expert in FinTech, Corporate Gifting, and Digital Transformation, with a demonstrated ability to scale startups from inception to ₹130 Cr+ annual turnover. Highly skilled in forging strategic alliances with Tier-1 banks and international market expansion.
Scale & Revenue: Founded and scaled a multi-vertical B2B services firm; achieved ₹1–2 Cr monthly revenue within 2 months, reaching an annual turnover of ₹130 Cr in FY23.
Market Expansion: Established a global presence in 2023 by launching the second branch in Dubai.
Product Innovation: Led the transition toward an ERP-led ecosystem in 2024, integrating FinTech solutions with No-Cost EMI options to target young entrepreneurs.
Multi-Vertical Integration: Successfully operationalized five core business verticals:Corporate Gifting: Built an ecosystem of 150+ gift cards/merchandise; introduced prepaid/postpaid bank cards to maximize margins. FinTech & Payments: Scaled direct turnover to ₹100+ Cr (FY22) through Pay-In/Out, white-label gateways, BBPS, and RuPay solutions. Legal & Compliance: Expanded into white-label legal services and startup compliance partnerships. Web/App Development & Digital Marketing: Built in-house teams to deliver end-to-end digital transformation for clients.
Strategic Alliances: Established key partnerships with Zaggle, EbixCash, Zyro, NSDL, and major banking institutions including HDFC, ICICI, Kotak, and Yes Bank.
2022: Reached ₹100 Cr Direct Turnover; Expanded Cloud Kitchen footprint.
2023: Achieved ₹130 Cr Turnover; Launched Dubai operations; Expanded Food business to Pune, Kolkata, & Delhi.
2024: Launched first major campaign for B2B ERP Solutions targeting the startup demographic.
Business Development Manager
Flipkart
05.2017 - 09.2018
Network Management: Spearheaded the Pan-India reseller network for the gift card business, optimizing distribution channels and partner engagement.
Strategic Growth: Developed and executed comprehensive partnership and alliance strategies to drive sustainable revenue growth.
Product Innovation: Launched a pioneering program with NBFCs to disburse gift cards at No-Cost EMI as an alternative to traditional cash loans, enhancing value for end-users.
Business Development Executive
Indigo Airlines
09.2015 - 04.2017
Sales Execution: Successfully converted B2C and corporate leads into high-value holiday package bookings.
Revenue Growth: Accelerated revenue through targeted customer acquisition strategies and proactive relationship management.
Account Management: Maintained strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and long-term brand loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering
Sathyabama University
Chennai
04.2001 -
Skills
Business planning
Accomplishments
Entrepreneurial & Business Scaling Accomplishments
Rapid Revenue Acceleration: Successfully grew a startup from inception to a ₹130 Cr annual turnover by FY23, maintaining high-growth momentum from initial monthly revenues of ₹1–2 Cr to consistent figures of ₹30–40 Cr in monthly business.
Global Market Entry: Orchestrated the international expansion of Digi Upaay Solutions by launching a second corporate branch in Dubai in 2023, establishing a global footprint for B2B service delivery.
Multi-Vertical Operational Excellence: Scaled and managed five distinct business verticals—Corporate Gifting, Legal & Compliance, FinTech, Web/App Development, and Digital Marketing—utilizing both in-house teams and white-label solutions to provide end-to-end B2B services.
High-Volume FinTech Growth: Achieved a direct turnover milestone of ₹100+ Cr by FY22 through the strategic development and deployment of payment solutions, including white-label gateways, utility payments (BBPS) and NBFC
Strategic Partnerships & Product Innovation
Tier-1 Strategic Alliances: Forged high-impact partnerships with major Indian banking institutions (HDFC, ICICI, Kotak, Yes Bank) and industry leaders like Zaggle and EbixCash to integrate premium financial products into the company ecosystem .
B2B ERP Innovation: Led the roadmap for an ERP-led ecosystem in 2024, successfully launching a campaign targeting young entrepreneurs with No-Cost EMI service options to lower entry barriers for new businesses.
Gifting Ecosystem Development: Built a comprehensive corporate gifting infrastructure featuring 150+ gift card options and merchandise solutions, significantly improving customer stickiness through the introduction of prepaid/postpaid bank cards .
Operational Diversification (Food & Hospitality)
Regional Franchise Expansion: Successfully scaled a cloud kitchen venture from a single city in 2022 to a multi-city operation by 2023, encompassing Pune, Kolkata, and Delhi.
Corporate Leadership (Flipkart & Indigo)
Reseller Network Management: Optimized and managed a Pan-India reseller network for Flipkart's gift card business, driving substantial revenue growth through targeted alliance strategies .
High-Conversion Sales: Consistently closed high-value B2C and corporate leads for holiday packages at Indigo Airlines, contributing to sustained revenue growth through expert relationship management.