Pratik G.
Startup Mentor & Business Consultant
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 10 monthsPune, India
Startup Mentor & Business Consultant
Multiple Startups
- Offer expert advice on business strategy, helping start-ups define their vision, goals, and roadmaps for growth and sustainability.
- Assist start-ups in refining their business models, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and aligned with market demands.
- Support start-ups in preparing for funding rounds, helping with pitch decks, investor communications, and identifying potential investors.
- Guide start-ups in streamlining operations, improving processes, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Advise on market entry strategies, customer acquisition, and scaling plans, ensuring businesses gain a competitive edge in their industry.
Dec 2022 - Present
2 years 11 monthsPune, India
Sr. Manager - Product
Bajaj Finserv
- Joined as the first team member to work on a groundbreaking product in the personal finance market, contributing to its conceptualization and early-stage development.
- Advocated for the development of critical features in the initial stages to proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
- Identified resource needs, developed on-site work schedules, and ensured timely project completion by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Led customer satisfaction efforts by gathering detailed use cases and requirements through site visits, virtual meetings, and advisory board sessions. Managed pre-production and production deployments to ensure seamless delivery.
- Provided leadership, mentorship, and training to new employees, ensuring their alignment with company goals and processes. Led project scope development and collaborated with IT to implement technology-based solutions aligned with business needs.
Jul 2017 - Dec 2022
5 years 6 monthsPune, India
Project Manager
FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
- Ensured consistent prioritization and effective application of workflow techniques across all projects to streamline execution.
- Developed work breakdown structures, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies while managing risks and issues, taking corrective actions as needed.
- Defined clear targets and objectives for the team, monitored timelines, and proactively flagged potential issues for resolution. Managed multiple projects with 5-7 team members each.
- Integrated and managed reporting requirements for multiple stakeholders, providing ongoing project status updates to management and executives.
- Analyzed current PMO practices, identified opportunities for improvement, and implemented effective change management strategies. Led demand forecasting, resource availability tracking, and quarterly capacity planning.
- Provided strategic support to the CTO by managing key meetings, facilitating communication between teams, and ensuring alignment with executive priorities.
May 2017 - Aug 2017
4 monthsPune, India
Presales Consultant
FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
- Led the end-to-end product development, sales, and marketing activities for the ROCKETBEES brand.
- Managed the entire sales process from lead generation to client onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions and relationship building.
- Developed and implemented strategies for online marketing, managing the company’s online presence and responding to customer inquiries.
- Formulated and executed strategic plans to achieve business objectives, including sales targets and company representation at various forums.
- Coordinated across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and achievement of organizational goals.
May 2016 - Apr 2017
1 yearPune, India
Regional Business Development Manager (West)
HubMatrix Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Oversaw the complete business development for the West region, driving growth and market penetration.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance market presence and achieve business goals.
- Led marketing initiatives and sales efforts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving sales growth.
- Focused on achieving regional sales targets by executing effective strategies and overseeing business expansion activities.
Dec 2015 - May 2016
6 monthsPune, India
Inside Sales Officer
Jombay
- Managed pre-sales activities for Jombay’s product line, including psychometric assessments, 360-degree tools, and virtual assessment centers.
- Supported the sales team by providing in-depth product knowledge and solutions for the 360-degree tool, helping drive client interest and engagement.
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
6 monthsNashik, India
Strategy Manager
IRL Enterprises
- Led market research and development efforts for the “Skill India” project with IRL Enterprises.
- Worked closely with Maharashtra State Skill Development Ministry officials to conduct market analysis for the execution of various skill development programs.
- Served as Development Manager for the “Skill India” and “Digital India” projects, overseeing strategic planning and implementation.
- Contributed to IRL Enterprises' strong presence in corporate training and helped establish the GBFS program in collaboration with NASSCOM for graduates and post-graduates.
Summary
I help founders, CXOs, and growth-stage startups translate vision into execution — through clear strategy, process optimization, and product-led growth.
Over the last decade, I’ve worked across Product Strategy, Business Consulting, and Growth — driving transformation for both corporates and startups.
As Sr. Manager – Product at Bajaj Finserv Ltd., I led multiple initiatives in product innovation, customer acquisition, and portfolio growth. Before that, I spent 5+ years at FirstCry.com, leading large-scale tech-enabled projects across operations, customer experience, and digital transformation.
Today, I work as an Independent Consultant and Startup Advisor, helping early to mid-stage companies with:
- Business Strategy & Go-To-Market Planning
- Product Launch & Scale-up Strategy
- Operations & Process Optimization
- Performance Improvement & Growth Roadmaps
I take up short-term consulting, fractional leadership, and advisory mandates — working closely with founders to define structure, clarity, and measurable outcomes.
If you’re building something new or scaling fast and need strategic guidance without long-term overhead, let’s talk. Open for Freelance, Fractional, Advisory Projects.
Languages
English
AdvancedHindi
AdvancedMarathi
AdvancedEducation
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Executive MBA, Marketing · Mumbai, India
Certifications & licenses
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Digital Transformation
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