Kashiff Ibrahim

Summary

A Dedicated professional with over 5 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, specializing in digital transformation and brand development. Having worked with 30+ startups, I bring a strong venture-building background, offering end-to-end support in growth and partnerships. Seeking the role of Accelerators and Incubators Engagement Manager at Google Cloud, where I aim to leverage my expertise to foster innovation and drive success in the startup community.

Overview

8

years of professional experience

5

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Entrepreneur in Residence

IDEA01 STUDIO

Bengaluru

06.2023 - Current

Co-founded IDEA01 STUDIO, delivering brand & tech solutions to early-stage startups. Engaged with 10 startups in the first 3 months, enhancing their brand and MVP development.
Relationship Management - Expert in managing relationships with cross-functional teams and diverse clientele in the U.S. and India, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.
Marketing and Revenue Growth - Boosted company revenue by 30% in the first quarter through innovative sales & marketing strategies, including networking events.
Strategic Direction - Steered product & service development with a focus on client satisfaction, achieving a 95% client retention rate through continuous feedback and improvements.
Collaboration and Productization - Fostered team collaboration and led productization initiatives using AI Micro SAAS services, resulting better customer onboarding & experience.
Cost Savings - Implemented AI solutions for cost savings, achieving a 15% reduction in resource expenses.
Accelerator and Incubator Engagement (Studio Initiative) - Mentored and supported portfolio companies of accelerators and incubators, driving their brand and MVP development and contributing to their growth.
Business Development - Optimized business development strategies based on company targets and market data, leading to a healthy sales pipeline.

Head of Growth

JerryData (Part-Time)

Remote

12.2023 - Current

Co-founded Jerrydata, an AI-driven analytics platform, as a side project with a team of AI enthusiasts.
Growth Roadmap and GTM - Developed a growth roadmap for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and executed Phase 1 Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy.
Brand Positioning and Strategy - Led brand positioning and strategy efforts, ensuring alignment with target audience needs.
Sales Funnel Development - Designed and implemented sales funnels to optimize customer acquisition and conversion rates.
User Interview Scaling - Scaled user interviews to gather insights and feedback, informing product development and market positioning.

Growth Lead, Early Stage Startups

FAVCY VENTURE BUILDERS

New Delhi

01.2021 - 01.2023

Led a growth team catering to idea-stage startup's ecosystem, driving end-to-end support in sectors like EV, EdTech, SaaS, and FinTech.
Product Positioning and Marketing - Collaborated across teams to position and promote initial product versions, aiding over 20+ startups in attracting their first 100 customers.
Go-to-Market Strategies - Developed and implemented go-to-market strategies for Venture Builder's portfolio startups, enhancing market entry and growth.
Founder Coordination and Strategy Development - Coordinated with founders to ensure accountability, streamline communication, and define OKRs, resulting in 3x revenue and user growth.
Community-Driven Growth - Integrated a community-driven growth model, increasing the organic user base by 60% and fostering sustained engagement.
ROI Value Propositions - Expertise in creating compelling growth and ROI value propositions, effectively communicating the value of solutions to stakeholders.
Performance Cultivation and Budget Management - Fostered a culture of high performance through customized training, managed a $20,000 USD ad budget, and maintained vendor relationships.
Partnership Events and Startup Support - Conducted partnership events for strategic growth, including hackathon and webinars, and supported founders in idea validation and go-to-market.

Co-Founder, Ecommerce Marketplace

GREATERKART

Bengaluru

01.2019 - 01.2021

Assisted FMCG, product sellers, and farmers in selling their goods through community led programs
Collaborated with over 20 nutritionists and doctors to establish a network focused on promoting awareness about healthy lifestyles and clean eating as a marketing campaign and affiliate opportunity
Orchestrated the entire journey from conceptualizing the idea to seamless execution, encompassing coordination, marketing, operations, and optimizing customer experiences
Led a successful Healthy Lifestyle Conference with 1000+ attendees, boosting sales and wellness awareness
Oversaw 17 impactful marketing campaigns by conducting thorough research and analysis which resulted in reduced CAC from 700 INR to 95 INR
Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
Demonstrated resourcefulness by creatively navigating constraints and making the most of available infrastructure.

Process Engineer

CATERPILLAR

Hosur

01.2018 - 01.2019

Orchestrated seamless day-to-day coordination, planning, and implementation of projects involving multiple teams
Responsible for maintaining and organizing engine manufacturers' process documents and project files
Monitored and revised timelines for three distinct engine manufacturing projects, ensuring adherence to project schedules and delivery milestones
Managed 5+ vendors for procurement of engineering supplies.

Assistant Engineer, Automotive Design

TATA TECHNOLOGIES

Pune

01.2016 - 01.2017

Assisting Design Managers for Automobile Analysis Projects for early-stage product development
Developed functional prototypes for products, components, and mechanisms using VisVSA
Successfully executed a 3-month Design Analysis project, achieving completion in 2.5 months
Developed & Managed Quality Documentation for automobile design projects
Coordinating with cross-functional teams for project advancements.

Education

Bachelors of Vocational Degree in Product Design -

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru

02.2018 - 10.2019

Diploma in Tool & Die Making -

Nettur Technical Training Foundation, Bengaluru

03.2013 - 04.2016

Skills

Partnership Development

Stakeholder Management

Marketing Program Management

Campaign Planning

Brand Management

Vendor Relations

Sales Funnel Management

New Business Development

Entrepreneurship

Strategic Thinking

Design thinking

Customer Acquisition

Program coordination

Accomplishments

Founders Crest Award 2021,(Best employee of the year) Favcy Venture Builders
Best Team of 2021 - Growth Team, Favcy Venture Builders (lead)

Timeline

Head of Growth - JerryData (Part-Time)

12.2023 - Current

Entrepreneur in Residence - IDEA01 STUDIO

06.2023 - Current

Growth Lead, Early Stage Startups - FAVCY VENTURE BUILDERS

01.2021 - 01.2023

Co-Founder, Ecommerce Marketplace - GREATERKART

01.2019 - 01.2021

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences - Bachelors of Vocational Degree in Product Design,