Vinesh Prakash
Business Strategy & Operations Leader, Business Development, Market Research & Analytics
Bengaluru,KA
Work Preference
Summary
Founder & Business Operations professional with experience across business strategy, market research, commercial analysis, business development, sales analytics, and digital publishing. Experienced in driving day-to-day business operations and strategic initiatives across Foster Magazine and Stratovia Digital, with a strong focus on business planning, market intelligence, performance analysis, process improvement, and growth initiatives. Skilled at analyzing market and business data, identifying opportunities, coordinating cross-functional activities, and translating insights into actionable business decisions. Brings a commercially focused, analytical, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented approach to Business Strategy, Business Operations, Business Development, Commercial, and Strategy & Growth roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales / Business Development
Industry Era
Bengaluru
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Researched market trends to identify promising accounts and support more focused business development efforts.
- Developed sales opportunities by presenting offerings clearly and tailoring discussions to client needs.
- Built prospect lists using competitive analysis to support outreach planning and account prioritization.
- Managed follow-up activities across the sales cycle to keep opportunities moving toward closure.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Research Analyst
Industry Era
Bengaluru
06.2017 - 06.2022
- • Conducted primary and secondary market research to assess customer needs, emerging segments, demand patterns, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Developed competitive intelligence reports comparing competitor positioning, pricing, messaging, market activity, and growth opportunities to support strategic planning.
• Analyzed sales data, campaign performance, and key business metrics to identify trends, performance gaps, and commercial opportunities.
• Gathered and interpreted qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and secondary research to generate actionable customer and market insights.
• Evaluated potential markets, products, and expansion opportunities, supporting go-to-market planning and business development decisions.
• Prepared research reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and data visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex datasets and research findings into practical business recommendations.
• Maintained research databases, organized information from multiple sources, and improved data collection, reporting, and internal workflows for timely and reliable analysis.
• Tracked KPIs and evaluated project and campaign effectiveness, recommending improvements to support business performance and optimization.
• Supported marketing strategy through customer insights, competitor research, campaign analysis, and development of targeted marketing materials and reports.
• Coordinated research projects from planning through execution, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, documentation, and delivery of insights.
• Mentored junior analysts and new hires on research methodologies, analytical practices, and reporting standards.
Founder & Business Operations
The Victory Magazine, Stratovia Digital, Foster
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2022 - Current
- • Founded and managed digital publishing ventures, overseeing business strategy, day-to-day operations, and organizational growth.
• Developed and implemented business strategies aligned with commercial objectives, market opportunities, and long-term growth.
• Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and business assessments to identify audience needs, industry trends, positioning opportunities, and potential growth areas.
• Led business development initiatives by evaluating partnership prospects, new markets, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Managed sales pipeline workflows, lead qualification, follow-ups, and stakeholder relationships to support business development and commercial growth.
• Coordinated cross-functional activities across sales, marketing, content, clients, and operations to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Streamlined operational workflows, publishing processes, and project coordination to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Led marketing and promotional initiatives to strengthen brand visibility, audience engagement, and market reach.
• Applied business and performance analysis to evaluate initiatives, refine strategies, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Managed budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and resource allocation to support financial stability and operational effectiveness.
• Built strategic relationships with clients, vendors, and industry stakeholders to enable collaboration and expand business opportunities.
• Supported team development through training, performance feedback, and coordination, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Sambhram Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, KA05-2017
Skills
Market research
Business strategy
Business analytics
Competitive analysis
Go-to-market strategy
Go-to-market strategy
Business development
Sales
Data analysis
Sales pipeline management
Business operations management
Sales forecasting
Partnership development
Quote
Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Founder & Business Operations
The Victory Magazine, Stratovia Digital, Foster
08.2022 - Current
Sales / Business Development
Industry Era
06.2019 - 06.2022
Research Analyst
Industry Era
06.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Sambhram Institute of Technology