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Kiran Tripathi

Kiran Tripathi

CEO's Office, Scale-up Specialist
Bangalore
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Summary

A dedicated professional with over five years of experience specializing in building startups from the ground up as a core team member.

Deeply passionate about causes such as Rural poverty, the Environment, and Women's rights. Since her school days, she has been drawn to science-driven solutions that can address environmental problems on a large scale. She recognizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to scaling a solution and is well-versed in systemic thinking and design thinking frameworks for grassroots-level impact. She has scaled up three social impact startups, where she worked as a core team member alongside CEOs, contributing to 360-degree execution within the organizations.

A collaborative team player, a staunch advocate for self-learning and continual personal growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Distinct Horizon Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
10.2022 - 11.2023

· Formulated strategic partnerships with government bodies.

· Successfully executed CSR projects in collaboration with prestigious entities such as Nestle and Bayer Foundation, attesting to the organization's commitment to socially responsible initiatives.

· Implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across the organization, ensuring organizational alignment and clear focus on strategic objectives

· Negotiated and finalized agreements crucial to business expansion, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.

· Secured an impressive array of 11 prestigious grants and awards,significantly enhancing the organization's reputation.

· Managed seamless communication between diverse teams including sales, operations, marketing, and management.

· Developed strategic partnerships with stakeholders across the supply chain.

· Represented the organization in various cohorts, accelerators, and events on behalf of the CEO.

VP of Research and Growth, Scaleup Strategist

PureScan AI Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Conducted in-depth market research across the Agri-supply chain, focusing on consumer goods and prevailing food quality assessment practices.
  • Collaborated closely with the tech team, providing key insights for product development.
  • Orchestrated product trials throughout the supply chain.
  • Established strategic partnerships for co-developing products and data collection.
  • Engineered frameworks for organizational growth mapping and people alignment.
  • Led the market penetration strategy by defining the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and creating clear distinctions from competitors

Business Development and Corporate Communication

Distinct Horizon Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
04.2020 - 09.2023
  • Crafted pivotal proposals for government, CSR, and corporate partnerships, showcasing adept negotiation and collaboration skills.
  • Oversaw comprehensive management of all email communications, ensuring effective and timely correspondence.
  • Successfully pooled grant applications totaling 1.4 crore, demonstrating a strong track record in securing financial support.
  • Administrative representative for the organization in prestigious cohorts like The Land Accelerator 2021 (South Asia) and Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, providing insightful exposure to the success of startups.
  • Developed compelling presentations to facilitate strategic partnerships and meticulously coordinated inter-departmental meetings.
  • Proactively onboarded and managed various consulting teams from esteemed institutions such as NUS, orchestrating market research and strategy initiatives.

Internship - Digital Marketing & Grant Application

Distinct Horizon Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2019 - 07.2023
  • Established and led a team of interns to elevate the company's online presence across various platforms, spanning from website enhancement to strategically managing key social media handles.
  • Implemented meticulous tracking sheets and streamlined processes to ensure efficient execution.
  • Spearheaded content creation initiatives and fostered a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team

Business Expansion Lead

Dharaksha Ecosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Conducted market analysis and research, leveraging international pro-bono consulting teams to study customer and competitor segments. Positioned our product based on its Unique Selling Propositions (USPs).
  • Secured grants to facilitate strategic business expansion initiatives.
  • Established key partnerships under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy by the government, strategically forming alliances with penalized organizations such as Dabur and Havells.
  • On- boarded International teams from esteemed Institutes for consulting and research


Founding Team

Zen Life
Bengaluru, Karnataka
07.2019 - 03.2020

A startup dedicated to revitalizing agricultural practices by conscientiously designing plots informed by an understanding of soil composition, climate conditions, and market demands. Our team includes design architects specializing in Permaculture, Miyawaki, and syntropic farming, alongside committed on-ground volunteers. Together, we were focussing on studying various plots in and around Karnataka villages, conducting workshops, and providing training sessions for farmers.

  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

Education

Triple Honors in Botany, Chemistry, Biotechnology -

Christ (DEEMED TO BE) University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
03.2019 - 03.2022

Skills

    Business Development

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Accomplishments

    Awards and Recognitions

    Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2021:

  • Awards conferred by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
  • Also presented by Smt. Usha Sharma, Secretary (Youth Affairs), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, and Ms. Deirdre Boyd, UN Resident Coordinator in India.
  • UNV India’s Youth Lead 2021
  • Top 10 Young Talents of Asia:

  • Recognized by Monsta Asia.
  • Most Inspiring Candidate:

  • Accredited as the most inspiring candidate (out of 100 panelists) by the Jury of Monsta Asia.
  • UN Panelist on "Sustainable Lifestyle":

  • Invited as a panelist on UNCTAD's discussion on "Sustainable Lifestyle."
  • Podcast Recording with Leaderonomics:

  • Recorded a podcast with Leaderonomics, a cause-driven leadership firm.

Certification

Economics

Work Availability

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Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer - Distinct Horizon Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 11.2023
VP of Research and Growth, Scaleup Strategist - PureScan AI Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 10.2023
Business Expansion Lead - Dharaksha Ecosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 01.2021
Business Development and Corporate Communication - Distinct Horizon Pvt. Ltd.
04.2020 - 09.2023
Founding Team - Zen Life
07.2019 - 03.2020
Internship - Digital Marketing & Grant Application - Distinct Horizon Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 07.2023
Christ (DEEMED TO BE) University - Triple Honors in Botany, Chemistry, Biotechnology,
03.2019 - 03.2022
Kiran TripathiCEO's Office, Scale-up Specialist