Arvind Jain
Startup Evangelist
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
I bring a strong background in product management, having successfully led multiple projects through their entire lifecycle - from ideation and design to development and launch.
Innovative entrepreneur with strong track record in launching and scaling successful ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, and financial management, with focus on driving growth and operational efficiency. Known for fostering collaborative environments, adapting to changing market conditions, and delivering measurable results. Highly reliable and adept at aligning team efforts with organizational goals to achieve significant impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Calling Station
01.2018 - 01.2024
- I co-founded Calling Station, a pioneering poker start-up. We introduced the 'Instant Withdrawal' feature, which revolutionized the gaming industry in India, where withdrawals were typically processed only once every 24 hours. This innovation helped us scale the business with an initial investment of just ₹20 lakh, ultimately leading to its successful acquisition by OneVerse Technologies in 2024.
Co-Founder
Utter.ai
01.2019 - 01.2023
- I co-founded Utter.ai, a sports analytics platform, which we had to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic due to financial constraints. Despite this, I gained valuable insights into product development and the importance of agility in challenging times.
Founder
Theory of Elections
01.2016 - 01.2018
- I founded Theory of Elections, a start-up that created a platform to help political candidates manage their campaigns from end-to-end. We worked with several candidates, including those from the Indian National Congress, during the Karnataka Elections. Unfortunately, we had to discontinue the project due to payment-related challenges with the candidates & political party.
Product & Project Manager
Brighter India Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2015
- A political startup working with the Indian National Congress, I served as the product & project manager. I led various initiatives, including:
- Managing an online membership drive, overseeing 3 crore members across India.
- Developing an internal elections app for the Indian Youth Congress & the National Students Union of India (NSUI).
- Building 'Khidkee', a social networking platform for Congress.
- Streamlining processes among stakeholders within the organization.
- Some of these products continue to be in use.
Co-Founder
LetsHead.to
01.2007 - 01.2009
- I co-founded LetsHead.to, an innovative start-up offering customized meals through an online platform. Customers could purchase meals from partner restaurants at discounted prices. After making a payment online, they received a unique code via SMS (at a time when smartphones were not widespread). This code was verified at the restaurant, enabling the customer to enjoy the meal.
Education
Bachelor Or Engineering - Industrial Engineering
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru 04.2001 -
Skills
Product development & project Management
Timeline
Co-Founder
Utter.ai
01.2019 - 01.2023
Co-Founder
Calling Station
01.2018 - 01.2024
Founder
Theory of Elections
01.2016 - 01.2018
Product & Project Manager
Brighter India Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2015
Co-Founder
LetsHead.to
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor Or Engineering - Industrial Engineering
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
04.2001 -