Ajay Menon

About Ajay Menon

Proven track record in building tech focused companies with multinational operations, having worked in both start-ups and established global businesses. Fulfilled leadership roles as CEO and COO, driving cross functional, diverse teams. Extensive experience in Business Development, Customer Acquisition and Retention, Product Development, Operations, Investor Relations and Fund Raising. I am passionate about emerging technologies, that harness key consumer insights (quantitative and qualitative) to deliver beyond consumer expectations. I also have a deep interest in building innovative products and solutions to make people’s lives simpler, and thereby more meaningful and enriched. Specialties: Business Development and Partnerships, Strategic Initiatives, Sales and Account Management, Customer Acquisition and Retention, Product Management and Marketing, Operations (customer service, finance, human resources, production, procurement, vendor management, logistics).

Experience

1. Senior Practice Lead

   TechnoServe

   Sep 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   I lead TechnoServe’s Entrepreneurship Practice in India, where I design and scale programs that help entrepreneurs build sustainable and resilient businesses. One of the flagship initiatives I have built and continue to lead is a sustainability-focused accelerator program supported by the IKEA Foundation and Visa Foundation. Through this program, we are enabling over 350+ green startups to access finance, strengthen capabilities, and connect with markets.So far, the accelerator has helped unlock nearly $15M in equity, debt, and grant funding, driven a 61% increase in revenues, catalyzed 22% more jobs, and achieved a remarkable 56% participation of women-led enterprises across cohorts.As part of TechnoServe’s Senior Management Team, I also contribute to thought leadership, strategy, and international convenings, shaping conversations on entrepreneurship, climate, and inclusive growth.Globally, TechnoServe works across 30 countries in India, Africa, and Latin America, running nearly 50 projects that support micro, small, and medium enterprises in building resilient, regenerative, and inclusive economies. This work is made possible through partnerships with leading corporates, public institutions, and philanthropic funders committed to advancing sustainable solutions rooted in local realities.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management

  1992 — 1995

• Alliance Manchester Business School

  MBA, International Business, Strategy, Marketing

  1996 — 1998

• Kodaikanal International School

  International Baccalaureate

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Marketing Communications
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Online Advertising
• Team Management
• Strategic Alliances
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Retail Sales
• Product Launch
• Investor Relations
• B2b
• Relationship Management
• Mobile Devices
• Product Management
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Integrated Marketing
• Retail Marketing
• Marketing