Aditya Adarsh
Growth Strategist | Scaling Impactful Startups | EdTech Leader
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Dynamic and impact-driven professional with expertise in founding, scaling, and leading mission-focused ventures. Proven track record in building high-growth businesses, excelling in product strategy, growth execution, operations, and team leadership. Adept at turning vision into action through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and user-first innovation. Recognized for driving results in fast-paced, evolving environments by combining agility with a long-term mindset. Passionate about solving real-world problems through scalable, tech-enabled solutions, especially in the intersection of education, finance, and social impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Founder & Director - Product, Strategy & Growth
The-Inversity
Bengaluru
04.2022 - Current
- Pioneered India’s First Financial Literacy Life Skill Program:
Designed and launched India’s first structured, research-backed financial literacy life skill curriculum, tailored for Gen Z, college students, and women. Developed the most comprehensive, engaging, and interactive content in the segment — blending storytelling, simulations, and real-life applications. - Product Leadership:
Headed the Design and development of India’s first gamified investment simulation platform for SIPs, FDs, and goal-based forecasting. - Strategic Growth:
Scaled user base from 500 to 300,000+ learners across Tier 1–3 cities through hybrid delivery models and digital platforms. Defined long-term growth roadmap to reach 10 million learners through B2C and B2B expansion. - Operations & Tech Enablement:
Built backend automation systems for enrollments, payment tracking, and user dashboards — achieving 70% reduction in manual effort and seamless scaling across formats. Led cross-functional remote teams and vendor networks across education, tech, and design. - Go-to-Market & Partnerships:
Forged tie-ups with 50+ institutions including schools, colleges, NGOs, and housing societies. Created contextual learning experiences that addressed regional and demographic needs, with measurable impact. - Marketing & Brand Building:
Drove organic growth via digital-first campaigns on LinkedIn and Instagram, using thought-leadership content, carousel storytelling, and community engagement to build credibility. Launched webinars, events, and gamified campaigns to drive retention and user delight. - Social + Scalable Impact:
Successfully built a mission-led yet monetizable brand that bridges financial knowledge gaps in India. Created accessible programs tailored for youth and women, and delivered via online, offline, and mobile-first channels.
Director - Sales
Corporate Gurukul
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted data analysis and market research to increase brand awareness.
- Identified underperforming marketing initiatives and sales strategies and implemented improvements.
- Built strong relationships with key clients (school, colleges and university) for sustained business growth and customer retention.
- Managed highly effective sales team and provided training and development.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts to ensure consistent growth in market share.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted campaigns, resulting in improved brand awareness and lead generation.
- Increased sales lead pipeline by 70% over a quarter.
- Developed annual sales budgets, closely monitoring progress towards targets throughout the fiscal year.
- Expanded into new markets like Middle East and ASEAN through diligent research on regional demographics, purchasing power, and competitors.
- Recruited top performing sales team members and trained with focus on meeting company goals.
- Implemented effective pipeline management strategies to increase conversion rates and overall deal value.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans and initiatives.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 200% in 1 financial year. (Include self contribution as well).
Regional Sales Manager
3rdFlix Visual Effects Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Handling South, West, Central & North India sales of Testing Platform, Experiential Learning Platform and Virtual Classroom Platform
- Engaged with Channel Partner in breaking into Decision Makers chamber for demonstration and early closure.
- Organize online and physical meeting and demonstration to top management, decision makers of CBSE & International individual schools and group of schools.
- Looking after sales of Practically(Student Digital Learning Platform) - mobile APP for North, West & South India.
- Looking after post sales services and implementations.
- Along with working on Individual capacity, also helping my sales team in closing deals and achieving their respective target in their territory.
- Acting as a Account Manager for all on-boarded clients.
- On-boarded multiple State Board, CBSE and International School to use Practically platform for transforming their digital education.
- Sold 500 Virtual Classroom Licenses in between June 2020 to January 2021.
- On-boarded almost 1000's of teacher/45 Schools to use Digital Learning platform.
- On-boarded 50000 students to use Digital Learning Platform, which will generate almost 60 million of Revenue.
Regional Sales Manager
Vinformax Dimensions Technology Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Handling North, West & East India sales of Digital Learning Platform Content and LMS for Government and Private Medical Colleges and Universities.
- Engaged with Channel Partner in breaking into Decision Makers chamber for demonstration of product.
- Organize meeting and demonstration to top management, decision makers and govt. officials of Medical colleges, Universities and state Governments for closure.
- Looking after sales of Medimagic (Student Digital Learning Platform) mobile APP for North, West & East India.
- Looking after post sales services and implementations.
- Engaged with 6 state governments for implementation of Digital Learning Platform inside government medical colleges.
- Closed 1 state government deal, valued 400 million (Indian Rupees).
- Self-initiated Contract with 6 Private Medical Institutions for implementation of Digital Learning Platform generating 21 million (Indian Rupees) revenue.
Sales Manager
ARK Infosolutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Handled Karnataka region for the sales of 3D Printer, UAV Drones and Center of Excellence for Technical colleges and Universities.
- Also handled sale of MindBox Creative Design Lab (ERP/LMS) for schools (from Grade 1 to Grade 10).
- Managed and coordinated for sales activities for the partners to generate revenue, create and execute business plans to meet sales goals.
- Worked with partners to develop sale proposals, quotations, and pricing.
- Managed sales pipeline forecast monthly sales and identify new business opportunities.
- Meeting with Senior Management, Directors, Principals & HOD's of technical institutions & schools for closure.
- Tied-up with 4 Institutions/ Universities for COE, generating revenue of 7 million (Indian Rupees).
- Implemented MindBox Creative Design Lab (ERP/LMS) 3 Schools.
Sr. Business Development Manager
TIME Education Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Drives Marketing and Business Development strategies for assigned center.
- Developed, monitored, and handled product wise marketing plans, ATL, BTL activities, Institutional and Centre sales function for the territory.
- Promoted test prep products and services in the target market to generate revenue.
- Ensured monthly and yearly revenue targets are met for the center.
- Managed and trained 15 members sales team.
- Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer services, adding new customers while maintaining premium service level with existing accounts.
- Turned loss making center into profit making center.
- Achieved 25% gain in revenue than assigned target, in 12 months.
- Awarded as best Manager, team, and center for the Bangalore region.
- Generated highest revenue for Karnataka region ever.
Business Development Manager
Digitechs Solutions Consulting Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru & Indore
01.2008 - 11.2015
- Developed business for company's prestigious Industrial Training at Campus programs at Engineering Colleges and universities of PAN India.
- Selling of FPGA & CPLD Boards to engineering colleges and universities PAN India.
- Engaged in development of new Franchises & new Customer Support Centers in PAN India.
- Presentation to Senior Management, Directors, Principals & HOD's of Colleges for closure.
- Role also included arranging & conducting Seminars & Workshops in colleges to bring awareness about product between students and teaching fraternity.
- Meeting, presentation to Senior Managements, Technical Head of SMEs, and OEMs for the tie-ups for Telecom Training programs developed by company.
- Meeting presentation and sales of various telecom training programs to RF Engineers, NOC Engineers, LTE Engineers etc. in various OEMs and Telecom service providers.
- Meeting & perform presentations to Corporate IT Executives, college lecturer's & Master's student in engineering colleges about the services delivered by company to facilitate new business.
- Engaged in Email Campaigning, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, ORM for the best reachability to new & potential client.
- It also included proper follow-up marketing materials and follow-up monthly calls to establish quick and better relationships.
- Monitored & managed 40 sales & marketing team members PAN India & facilitated marketing support to support center.
- Developed 10 franchises and 14 support centers in 26 cities.
- Achieved 30% Growth in Annual Revenue.
- Done tie-ups with almost 150 colleges and university in PAN India.
- Awarded as Best Employee of Year for 5 consecutively years.
- Got tip-ups with big players in market Ericsson, Samsung, Alcatel, Vodafone.
- Developed pools of around 1000 trainers.
- Developed, branded, and marketed company’s End to End portal www.easemytraining.com.
Education
Bachelor’s In Computer Applications - computer applications
EILLM University
05.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/10/85
Timeline
Founder & Director - Product, Strategy & Growth
The-Inversity
04.2022 - Current
Director - Sales
Corporate Gurukul
04.2021 - 03.2022
Regional Sales Manager
3rdFlix Visual Effects Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2021
Regional Sales Manager
Vinformax Dimensions Technology Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Manager
ARK Infosolutions Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 11.2019
Sr. Business Development Manager
TIME Education Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor’s In Computer Applications - computer applications
EILLM University
05.2008 - 12.2011
Business Development Manager
Digitechs Solutions Consulting Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 11.2015
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