Ashok Gupta

About Ashok Gupta

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Experience

1. Partner - Director Client Relations

   Sharp & Stellar

   Mar 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   I play a dual role of business growth catalyst and client relations leader, driving fundraising advisory, IPO readiness, and pan-India expansion. My focus is on enabling startups, SMEs, and corporates to access capital markets with confidence while strengthening client trust and market positioning.Key Contributions & Achievements:Pan-India Growth: Orchestrated the expansion of Sharp & Stellar across India by setting up operations in Mumbai & Pune, with a roadmap for entry into other strategic hubs.Fundraising & IPO Advisory: Partnered with promoters, CFOs & CXOs to guide fundraising strategies (equity & debt), valuation, and IPO readiness, ensuring regulatory compliance and market preparedness.Client Relationship Management: Cultivated high-level relationships with promoters, family offices & institutional investors, driving a 15% increase in satisfaction and 20% repeat business growth.Cross-Functional Leadership: Built and managed client relations, sales, and advisory teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across legal, financial & strategic functions.Branding & Marketing: Designed and executed branding and outreach initiatives, positioning Sharp & Stellar as a trusted capital advisory and IPO consulting partner.Team Building & Performance: Recruited and mentored a 5-member high-performing team, achieving a 30% uplift in client engagement and measurable improvements in retention.

Education

• SIES College of Management Studies - India

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

• University of Mumbai

  Graduate, Commerce

  2008 — 2009

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

• Monad University

  Master's degree, Business/Commerce, General