Krishna Chaitanya Kamisetty
Startup Research | Angel Investor
Hyderabad
Summary
Passionate about startups with 6 years of research experience on startups in various sectors. Proven ability to identify and assess opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and provide insights backed with data. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Active angel investor with five investments in E-commerce, Auto, Logistics, and HRTech.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior AVP
Tracxn
Bengaluru
12.2016 - Current
- Head of the secondary research team responsible for curating information on startups operating in various sectors including E-commerce, Food, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, IT, etc.
- Built in-depth understanding of upcoming technologies such as Web 3.0, Metaverse, etc. and tracked companies in those markets
- Identified interesting trending themes across various sectors such as Ecommerce Rollups, Novel Foods, BNPL, etc. by analysing the sectors based on funding, business model, etc.
- Published comprehensive market reports for over 20+ Unicorn companies covering details such as Product offering, distribution model, competitor landscape, insights from founder interviews, etc.
- Handpicked Soonicorn (good chances of becoming Unicorns) companies across various sectors by analysing signals such as growth metrics, technology used, funding, etc.
- Worked with clients (VCs, PEs, Corporates) to create custom reports (geo-specific, investment trends, etc.) and assisted them with making an informed decision
- Analysed and classified multiple industries into different sectors and sub sectors - Emerging Technologies into AR, VR, Blockchain, Robotics, etc.
- Internal Consultant for leadership-defined projects that drive growth and improvements in existing processes
Management Consultant
Deloitte
Mumbai
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Performed commercial due diligence on companies to assist clients (Private Equity) make an investment
- Analysed revenues, costs, expenses of operating assets, understood other company information and developed detailed reports
- Performed market assessment of industry potential, financial health, and carried out sensitivity analysis
- Formulated market entry strategy, analysed economic feasibility and prepared implementation roadmaps
- Developed comprehensive financial models in spreadsheets for diverse projects
- Performed Business Process Re-engineering; designed MIS templates and created process flow diagrams for the new processes designed
- Reviewed quarterly budget performance reports, ensuring departments operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reported discrepancies
Research Intern
Marmore MENA
Chennai
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Part of the Investment Bank division; researched and developed Market Intelligence reports on Luxury Retail sector in GCC
- Researched trends and published articles on Trends in tourism and school fees in GCC
- Prepared company analysis report on Saudi Telecom Company
- Created database for metrics in Oil and Gas sector for MENA countries
Education
MBA - Finance, Operations
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
Bhubaneswar 06.2013 - 03.2015
B.E. - ECE
Osmania University
Hyderabad 06.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
Stakeholder Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Promoted thrice during the 6 year tenure at Tracxn
- Managed a team of 35 analysts in Tracxn
- Drove performance of team by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere
- Implemented new processes to streamline workflow within team, improving 2 hours of additional productivity per employee per day
- Received highest appraisal rating in performance reviews every year at Deloitte
Academic Achievements
- Published a Working Research Paper on "Long Run performance of firms post Rights and FPO issues in India" in National Stock Exchange (NSE)
- Consistently ranked among top 10 in the MBA class of XIMB
- Graduated with Distinction in Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Secured 168th rank out of 220,000 aspirants in Engg. entrance of AP; College Topper for the same
- Achieved 7th rank state wide in first year Intermediate (11th Standard) public examinations
Timeline
Senior AVP
Tracxn
12.2016 - Current
Management Consultant
Deloitte
05.2015 - 12.2016
Research Intern
Marmore MENA
04.2014 - 05.2014
MBA - Finance, Operations
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
06.2013 - 03.2015
B.E. - ECE
Osmania University
06.2006 - 04.2010
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