Marketer

Growth, Marketing & Ecosystem Leadership | Web3 • Technology Platforms

Growth, marketing, and ecosystem leader with 15+ years of experience building adoption engines across technology platforms, Web3 ecosystems, and consumer brands. My work focuses on connecting developers, founders, enterprises, and creators through strategic partnerships, ecosystem programs, and go-to-market initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.

Key impact includes influencing $187M+ enterprise pipeline while leading ecosystem initiatives at XDC Network (https://xdc.org), generating 780+ qualified ecosystem leads, scaling 55,000+ global subscribers through Cryptopragmatist (https://cryptopragmatist.com), and building 400+ creator and ecosystem partnerships across Web3 infrastructure, DeFi, and blockchain communities.

Previously led growth and partnership initiatives across Web3 launchpad and infrastructure ecosystems including Momentum 6 (https://momentum6.com) and Genesis Shards (https://genesisshards.com), contributing to $1.5M+ project funding outcomes through ecosystem-led GTM initiatives.

Earlier in my career, led 400+ marketing activations and campaigns at Virtuous Retail – VR Bengaluru (https://vrbengaluru.com) and built commercial partnerships with global brands including Diageo (https://diageo.com), Pernod Ricard (https://pernod-ricard.com), United Breweries (https://unitedbreweries.com), and Bira 91 (https://bira91.com), driving revenue growth and large-scale consumer engagement.

Also host and produce a 64-episode Web3 podcast reaching 165K+ organic views, contributing to founder, developer, and ecosystem dialogue across emerging technology sectors.

Currently seeking Marketing Leadership, Growth Strategy, or Regional/Ecosystem Leadership roles within technology platforms, Web3 infrastructure, and emerging digital ecosystems.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $50,000

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: 🇮🇳 India

Residency: 🇮🇳 India


Experience

Ecosystem Manager – India
XDC Network
2025 - 2026
Responsibilities Driving ecosystem expansion and partnerships across developers, enterprises, and institutional stakeholders within the XDC blockchain network. Key Contributions • Influenced $187M+ enterprise pipeline through ecosystem partnerships and enterprise engagement • Generated 780+ qualified developers through regional ecosystem initiatives across 15 cities in India. • Built relationships with developers, founders, and ecosystem operators to accelerate blockchain adoption • Produced and hosted a 64-episode Web3 podcast generating 165K+ organic views
Senior Manager – Marketing, Events & Partnerships
Virtuous Retail (VR Bengaluru)
2018 - 2021
Responsibilities Led integrated marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships across one of India’s leading retail destinations. Key Contributions • Executed 400+ large-scale experiential activations and events driving customer engagement and footfall • Generated $200K+ event revenue through partnership-led marketing programs • Secured $55K ICC Cricket World Cup sponsorship through strategic brand collaboration • Delivered 100+ ATL and BTL marketing campaigns across retail and entertainment brands
Senior Growth & Partnerships Lead
Momentum 6 / Genesis Shards
2017 - 2024
Responsibilities Led ecosystem growth initiatives across Web3 launchpad and infrastructure ecosystems. Key Contributions • Executed GTM initiatives contributing to $1.5M+ project funding outcomes • Built and managed 400+ creator and ecosystem partnerships across Web3 communities • Scaled Cryptopragmatist ecosystem platform to 55,000+ global subscribers • Hosted Gencast podcast featuring Web3 founders and emerging projects • Developed partnerships across DeFi, token, and blockchain infrastructure ecosystems
Manager – Business Development
blueFROG Bengaluru
2013 - 2016
Responsibilities Led strategic partnerships and business development initiatives for a leading live music and cultural venue. Key Contributions • Delivered 40% revenue growth through strategic partnerships and sponsorship programs • Increased venue footfall by 60% through programming collaborations and marketing initiatives • Reduced operational costs by 70% through vendor optimization and negotiation • Built partnerships with Diageo, Pernod Ricard, UB Spirits, and Bira
Project Manager
NEED Higher Education Council
2011 - 2013
Responsibilities Led institutional fundraising and partnership development for a national higher education initiative. Key Contributions • Secured $1M+ institutional funding through strategic partnerships • Raised ₹8 Crore in seed capital for education initiatives • Established partnerships with academic institutions and industry stakeholders • Led operational setup and strategic planning for the education program

Skills

community-manager
content-marketing
copywriting
events-manager
growth-marketing
marketing-lead
social-media
marketing
english
hindi
kannada