Vinay D Jain
Bangalore
Summary
I’ve worn multiple hats in the startup journey from writing production code and launching apps to running pilots, hiring teams, shaping GTM, and pitching to investors. But I don’t want to write code forever. My story began in my Father’s saree business at age 12, continued with helping my brother set up a luxury fashion brand, and now extends to building tech products from scratch. Across all of it, I’ve built conviction through wins and setbacks. What excites me most today is being the operator who connects product, business, and people, channeling zero-to-one energy and founder-level ownership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, Product & Engineer
Hincle
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Building Hincle, a hyperlocal dating app for India focused on real-world, trust-first connections.
- Built & launched full-stack mobile app (React Native + Firebase) with Aadhaar eKYC, Google Maps and Firestore-based real-time chat.
- Conducted 150+ user interviews and ran pilots across 2 Bangalore localities, iterating based on retention and usage analytics.
- Leading across design reviews, branding, GTM, and investor conversations.
- Outcome: Gained firsthand experience in wearing every hat from product to pixels to pitch decks and realised my zone of genius lies in being the connective tissue across business, tech, & people.
Founding Engineer(Frontend)(React.js | React Native | Flutter | BLE )
Nexstem
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Deep tech company building Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) solutions.
- Owned multiple production apps, including a 1000 Hz real-time data streaming app.
- Built React Native & Electron apps for device setup, diagnostics, and research workflows.
- Led projects end-to-end across mobile and desktop often solo shipping full interfaces.
- Deep collaboration with neuroscience teams to understand user needs beyond the UI.
Founder
Cardss.club
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Explored digital card management platform for India. Paused due to regulatory shifts in digital identity frameworks.
Frontend Developer(Vue)
NetNet Fintech
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Built frontend for accounting & e-invoicing platform.
Frontend Developer(Wordpress)
Skimbox
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered responsive websites and CMS solutions for clients.
Education
B.COM -
Jain College
Skills
- Execution: 0 → 1 product builds MVP launches Fast iteration
- Product: UX-first mindset User interviews Roadmap shaping Cross-functional leadership
- Business & Ops: GTM strategy Growth hacks Vendor & partner management
- Tech Fluency: React Native Firebase BLE Flutter JavaScript/TypeScript
Timeline
Founder, Product & Engineer
Hincle
01.2025 - 09.2025
Founding Engineer(Frontend)(React.js | React Native | Flutter | BLE )
Nexstem
06.2022 - 01.2025
Founder
Cardss.club
01.2022 - 06.2022
Frontend Developer(Vue)
NetNet Fintech
05.2021 - 01.2022
Frontend Developer(Wordpress)
Skimbox
01.2020 - 04.2021
B.COM -
Jain College
ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY & GRIT
- Age 12 (2010): Began working in my father’s saree business, learning sales, customer engagement, and resilience.
- 2016–2018: Pursued Chartered Accountancy (CA). Didn’t complete, but gained grounding in finance, structure, and discipline.
- Nov 2023 – Present: Helped my brother set up Chirag Parmar Signatures, a bespoke luxury menswear brand. Handled vendor sourcing, pricing, branding, and customer experience.
- 2019 Onwards: Transitioned into technology and entrepreneurship, building and shipping products independently and with startups.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
- A Founder’s Office / Chief of Staff / Operator-type role where I can:
- Think across product, distribution, storytelling, and execution
- Work directly with founders on 0 → 1 ideas
- Be the person who “gets things done”