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MAYANK MITTAL

MAYANK MITTAL

Delhi

Summary

Serial growth hacker and digital startup leader with 18+ years of experience scaling businesses from 0-to-1 and 1-to-100 across fintech, edtech, e-commerce, and hyperlocal verticals. Proven track record of achieving 300%+ growth through data-driven experimentation, viral marketing, and product-led growth strategies. Expert in digital transformation, user acquisition, and building scalable tech platforms that drive exponential business growth. Successfully scaled multiple startups from concept to market leadership, with deep expertise in growth analytics, conversion optimization, and building high-velocity growth engines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Growth Lead

ADVOCATE ASSIST AI - INNOVATIVE INNOVATIONS PVT LTD
09.2025 - Current
  • Founded India's first AI-powered legal-tech platform, building from concept to market-ready product with 15,000+ organic users through growth hacking strategies and viral marketing campaigns.
  • 0-to-1 Product Development: Built MVP in 60 days using lean startup methodology, achieving initial product-market fit through rapid iteration and user feedback loops
  • Organic Growth: Achieved 5,000+ organic app downloads through viral content marketing, SEO optimization, and referral programs before app store delisting
  • User Acquisition: Developed multi-channel acquisition strategy combining social media virality, content marketing, and community building
  • Platform Scaling: Architected scalable tech platform using Python Django and Flutter, designed for rapid feature deployment and user growth
  • Market Validation: Conducted extensive user interviews and A/B testing to validate product features and optimize user experience
  • Growth Analytics: Implemented comprehensive analytics framework tracking user behavior, conversion funnels, and retention metrics
  • Community Building: Built network of 30+ legal professionals and 3,500+ document templates through strategic partnerships and content creation

Head - Partnerships, Portfolio & Online Business

INDIFI TECHNOLOGIES
10.2021 - 09.2025
  • Led growth transformation for MSME fintech platform, scaling business volume by 650% through innovative growth hacking strategies and data-driven user acquisition across multiple channels.
  • User Acquisition Innovation: Reduced CAC from 5% to 2% through creative digital marketing beyond traditional Google/Facebook, discovering untapped user acquisition channels
  • Viral Growth Engine: Scaled online channel from ₹3 Cr/month to ₹30 Cr/month through growth hacking techniques including referral programs, content marketing, and conversion optimization
  • Partnership Growth: Grew partnership channel 10x (₹3-6 Cr to ₹30 Cr/month) through strategic relationship hacking and automated partner engagement systems
  • Distribution Innovation: Built nationwide DSA network scaling 5x (₹5 Cr to ₹25 Cr/month) through gamification, incentive optimization, and viral recruitment strategies
  • Growth Analytics: Implemented advanced analytics and attribution modeling to optimize marketing spend and identify high-converting user segments
  • Conversion Optimization: Achieved 650% volume growth while maintaining margins through systematic A/B testing and funnel optimization

Head - Consumer Product & Online Education

UNEXT / MANIPAL
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Conceptualized and launched India's largest online degree platform from 0-to-1, achieving ₹30 Cr revenue with 40% margins through viral marketing and growth hacking during COVID-19 pivot.
  • Growth Hacking Achievements:
  • 0-to-1 Launch: Conceptualized complete business from July 2019 to January 2020, executing market research, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategy
  • COVID Pivot: Rapidly transformed business model during pandemic, capturing 10x market opportunity through strategic repositioning
  • Viral Growth: Achieved 200K+ customer engagement and 12,000+ enrollments through content marketing, social media growth, and referral programs
  • Speed to Market: Delivered platform from concept to launch in 90 days, ensuring no market opportunity loss during critical transition
  • Platform Development: Built comprehensive digital ecosystem with marketing automation, lead nurturing, and conversion optimization
  • Growth Analytics: Implemented advanced analytics tracking entire customer journey from awareness to enrollment and retention
  • Market Leadership: Established platform as leading online education provider through superior user experience and viral marketing

VP - National Sales Head Digital Lending

CLIX CAPITAL (GE CAPITAL)
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Pioneered fintech growth during market crisis, scaling business 12x from ₹5 Cr/month to ₹60 Cr/month through digital transformation and growth hacking in traditional NBFC environment.
  • Digital Transformation: Converted manual processes to automated systems, reducing approval time from 2 days to minutes through growth-focused technology innovation
  • Process Hacking: Reduced lending cycle from 11 days to 4 days through systematic process optimization and automation, creating competitive advantage
  • Partnership Growth: Built comprehensive fintech ecosystem through strategic partnerships, becoming preferred NBFC partner for major platforms
  • Market Timing: Leveraged market crisis as growth opportunity, achieving 12x growth when competitors were struggling
  • Technology Innovation: Implemented API integrations and LOS systems when industry was still manual, gaining first-mover advantage
  • Scaling Strategy: Built scalable infrastructure capable of handling 12x growth without proportional cost increase

General Manager - Head E-commerce

RELIANCE DIGITAL (RELIANCE RETAIL)
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Led omnichannel transformation for India's largest electronics retail chain, creating comprehensive e-commerce platform and driving digital adoption across 2000+ stores.
  • E-commerce Launch: Spearheaded end-to-end e-commerce platform creation, establishing digital presence for traditional retail giant
  • Omnichannel Strategy: Integrated online and offline experiences across 2000+ stores, creating seamless customer journey
  • Technology Leadership: Managed enterprise-scale technology implementation on SAP Hybris platform with full-stack development
  • Strategic Partnerships: Negotiated and executed partnership with major e-commerce platform for demand generation and growth
  • Digital Marketing: Established comprehensive digital marketing framework with pan-India and hyperlocal targeting strategies

VP - Head Category & Product Management

ZOPPER.COM
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Transformed hyperlocal startup from 4 orders/day to 2000+ orders/day, achieving $100M GMV run rate through innovative growth hacking and product-led growth strategies.
  • Explosive Growth: Scaled from 4 orders/day to 2000+ orders/day through systematic growth hacking and viral marketing strategies
  • Product Innovation: Pioneered industry-first part payment functionality, creating viral product features that drove user acquisition
  • User Engagement: Achieved 2.5M app installs with 4.3 rating through superior user experience and viral features
  • Conversion Optimization: Delivered 3.13% conversion rate (above industry average) with 20% repeat purchase rate through A/B testing
  • Category Expansion: Launched 40+ categories with 100K+ SKUs, creating comprehensive marketplace through strategic partnerships
  • Growth Analytics: Developed competitive intelligence system and price optimization engine for dynamic growth strategies
  • Viral Marketing: Created promotional engines and referral programs that drove organic growth and user acquisition

Category Manager - Electronics

AMAZON.IN
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • Among first 20 hires in Amazon India's foundational team, establishing electronics categories during critical growth phase and developing scalable processes for marketplace growth.
  • Foundational Growth: Selected as one of first 20 hires, contributing to building India's largest e-commerce marketplace from ground zero
  • Category Success: Launched 5 electronics categories generating 1.7M weekly views and 700K unique customers through strategic marketing
  • Conversion Innovation: Achieved 3% conversion rate through India-specific user experience optimization and localized product pages
  • Process Innovation: Developed scalable catalog SOPs and pricing frameworks that enabled rapid marketplace growth
  • Global Learning: Trained at Amazon Germany on large-scale marketplace operations, bringing growth insights to Indian market
  • Market Leadership: Established electronics as foundational category segment for Indian e-commerce growth

Key Account Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE INDIA
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Led cross-functional operations managing 250+ associates, delivering 70% increase in distribution coverage and 35% annual value growth through strategic market expansion.
  • Growth Achievements:
  • Distribution Growth: Achieved 70% increase in retail distribution coverage through strategic expansion and partnership development
  • Business Growth: Delivered 35% annual value growth through market expansion and operational optimization
  • Team Leadership: Managed 250+ cross-functional associates across Sales, Logistics, IT, HR, and Finance departments
  • Market Expansion: Established new distributor operations and expanded geographical coverage across target regions

Assistant Director Naval Design - Lieutenant

Indian Navy
01.2004 - 03.2009

• Contributed to the design and development of the P17A class stealth frigates, enhancing the Indian Navy's operational capabilities.
• Collaborated with IIT Kanpur on the conceptual design of innovative Wing-in-Ground Effect (WIG) craft.
• Engaged in high-pressure naval construction projects, ensuring compliance with stringent defense requirements.

Education

PGDM -

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
01.2011

International Business Diploma - undefined

Toulouse Business School
01.2010

Post Graduate Diploma - Naval Construction

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
01.2007

B.Tech - Naval Architecture

Cochin University of Science & Technology
01.2005

Skills

  • Growth Analytics: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Conversion Tracking, Attribution Modeling, Cohort Analysis
  • Marketing & Tools: SEO/SEM, Social Media APIs, Email Marketing, WhatsApp Business, SMS Marketing, Content Management
  • Leadership: Agile Development, Lean Startup, Team Scaling, Cross-functional Management, Strategic Planning, Rapid Execution
  • Growth Stack: Python Django, Flutter, WordPress, Marketing Automation, Analytics Platforms, A/B Testing Tools
  • Revenue development
  • Business planning
  • Trends analysis
  • Partnership building
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer acquisition

Accomplishments

  • Growth Scaling: Consistently achieved 300%+ growth across multiple startups and digital platforms
  • 0-to-1 Leadership: Successfully launched 5+ products from concept to market leadership, including India's first AI legal-tech platform
  • User Acquisition: Scaled user bases from zero to millions through viral marketing, content strategies, and organic growth techniques
  • Conversion Optimization: Achieved industry-leading conversion rates through systematic A/B testing and funnel optimization
  • Digital Transformation: Led end-to-end digital transformation initiatives resulting in 90% process efficiency improvements
  • Market Leadership: Established market-leading positions in online education, hyperlocal commerce, and fintech lending
  • Team Building: Built and scaled high-performing teams of 300+ professionals across diverse startup environments
  • Product Innovation: Launched 50+ digital products and features, achieving viral adoption and sustained user engagement

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Growth Hacking: User Acquisition | Viral Marketing | Conversion Optimization | A/B Testing | Growth Analytics | Retention Strategies
  • Digital Marketing: Performance Marketing | SEO/SEM | Social Media Growth | Content Marketing | Marketing Automation | Funnel Optimization
  • Product Growth: Product-Led Growth | User Experience | Platform Development | API Integration | Data Analytics | Growth Metrics
  • Startup Leadership: 0-to-1 Strategy | Market Validation | Team Building | Rapid Scaling | Agile Development | Lean Startup Methodology

Timeline

Founder & Growth Lead

ADVOCATE ASSIST AI - INNOVATIVE INNOVATIONS PVT LTD
09.2025 - Current

Head - Partnerships, Portfolio & Online Business

INDIFI TECHNOLOGIES
10.2021 - 09.2025

Head - Consumer Product & Online Education

UNEXT / MANIPAL
07.2019 - 10.2021

VP - National Sales Head Digital Lending

CLIX CAPITAL (GE CAPITAL)
09.2018 - 07.2019

General Manager - Head E-commerce

RELIANCE DIGITAL (RELIANCE RETAIL)
05.2017 - 09.2018

VP - Head Category & Product Management

ZOPPER.COM
06.2015 - 01.2017

Category Manager - Electronics

AMAZON.IN
08.2012 - 05.2015

Key Account Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE INDIA
06.2011 - 07.2012

Assistant Director Naval Design - Lieutenant

Indian Navy
01.2004 - 03.2009

International Business Diploma - undefined

Toulouse Business School

Post Graduate Diploma - Naval Construction

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

B.Tech - Naval Architecture

Cochin University of Science & Technology

PGDM -

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
MAYANK MITTAL