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Arjun Sarode

Arjun Sarode

Hyderabad

Summary

TOTAL EXPERIENCE: 16 Years. Results-driven Chief Operating Officer driving performance improvements and leading strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

IMAGE CENTER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY STPI
08.2022 - Current
  • Increased program impact, brand awareness, and operational efficiency to achieve 40% faster turnaround in program delivery
  • Achieved 200% increase in program applications through targeted marketing initiatives
  • Secured valuable partnerships that reduced startup costs by 30%.

IMAGE Policy Lead (Additional Charge)

Government Of Telangana
10.2022 - Current
  • Championed AVGC & Media & Entertainment for the government, fostering industry collaboration
  • Led key initiatives like India Joy festival, Rs
  • 1000 Cr IMAGE Tower project & stakeholder engagement
  • Represented Telangana globally (MIPCOM, FICCI Frames)
  • Authored white papers & implemented policy enhancements for esports & "Gaming for Good".

Founder | Business Management Consultant

ILIPSIS DIGITAL CONSULTING
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Led fundraising strategies and secured investor connections for startups, resulting in $1M pre-series investment for gaming startups.
  • Drove successful market entry for multiple international ventures through comprehensive market access consulting (marketing, BD, operations).

Business Development Director - India & SEA

DENTSU, INC; Agency: SVG Media
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Secured 50+ new media partnerships generating $150k monthly (25% new revenue).
  • Transformed 30+ ad-hoc partnerships through API integrations, resulting in 30% net revenue growth for business unit.
  • Led 17-person cross-functional team to exceed client KPIs.

Business Development Director

APPCOACH
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed diverse, cross-functional team across 3 locations (India, China, Indonesia)
  • Launched India office, built new team, and generated $250k quarterly revenue
  • Secured Tier 1 media partnerships for INSEA markets.

Product Owner & Manager Media Partnerships

AFFINITY GLOBAL ADVERTISING
03.2011 - 10.2015
    • Identified $1M revenue potential product gap, led development to $10M GMV
    • Defined product requirements with clients and communicated vision to stakeholders
    • Presented product at conferences, securing $2M in new business.

Education

MBA - Finance

INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Hyderabad, India
12.2020
  • Recipient of Dean's List, Ranked 10% in Class
  • Recipient of ISB Brand Ambassador Award
  • International Immersion, National University of Singapore, 2021 to 2021

M. Tech - Information Technology

DEVI AHILYA UNIVERSITY, Indore, India
06.2008
  • Graduation with Distinction
  • 8.03/10 CGPA
  • Software Development Internship: Galaxy Weblinks Ltd, Completed 2007

Skills

  • Team Building & Performance Management
  • Market & Competitive Analysis
  • Project Management Methodologies (eg, Agile)
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Change Management Expertise
  • Process Optimization Specialist
  • Continuous Improvement Champion

Volunteer Experience

INDIA GAME DEVELOPER CONFERENCE, Hyderabad, India, Organizing Lead: Investor and Publisher Connect, 2018, 2021, Facilitated $5M+ investments for Indian game studios by building 400-strong dev community & fostering VC connections., Orchestrated large-scale Investor-Publisher network events with 100+ investors & 65+ publishers, facilitating international deals., Secured INR 1 Crore sponsorships to fuel community growth & empower the Indian gaming industry.

Timeline

IMAGE Policy Lead (Additional Charge) - Government Of Telangana
10.2022 - Current
Chief Operating Officer - IMAGE CENTER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY STPI
08.2022 - Current
Founder | Business Management Consultant - ILIPSIS DIGITAL CONSULTING
07.2018 - 07.2022
Business Development Director - India & SEA - DENTSU, INC; Agency: SVG Media
01.2018 - 07.2018
Business Development Director - APPCOACH
07.2016 - 12.2017
Product Owner & Manager Media Partnerships - AFFINITY GLOBAL ADVERTISING
03.2011 - 10.2015
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - MBA, Finance
DEVI AHILYA UNIVERSITY - M. Tech, Information Technology

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