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Work History
Education
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Kashiff Ibrahim

Entrepreneur In Residence (Growth & Partnerships)
Bengaluru

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
8
years of professional experience
5
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

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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,
02.2018 - 10.2019
Process Engineer - CATERPILLAR
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Engineer, Automotive Design - TATA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2016 - 01.2017
Nettur Technical Training Foundation - Diploma in Tool & Die Making,
03.2013 - 04.2016
Kashiff IbrahimEntrepreneur In Residence (Growth & Partnerships)