Rakesh Kumar Rao
Managing Consultant and Startup Mentor at iStart Rajasthan (Start Up Mission GoR Under DoIT&C)with Grant Thornton India LLP.
- Role
- Project Management Consultant at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
- Location
- Jaipur, RJ, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh Kumar Rao
I am a Managing consultant at Grant Thornton Bharat and a startup mentor with iStart…
Experience
Project Management Consultant
May 2021 — Present · Jaipur, IN
Current Project :\"iStart Rajasthan\" of \"DoIT & C,GoR\"Profile : Managing Consultant and Mentor Strategic Planning and Execution•Program Development: Develop and refine strategies for the iStart program to ensure it aligns with the overall vision and objectives of fostering a robust startup ecosystem in the state. •Implementation Oversight: Oversee the execution of program initiatives, ensuring that all activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.Stakeholder Management•Engagement: with various stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector partners, educational institutions, and industry experts to build strong relationships and collaboration.•Advisory: to startups, providing strategic guidance and support to help them navigate challenges and scale their businesses.•Networking: Facilitate networking opportunities for startups with potential investors, mentors, and partners.•Incubation and Acceleration: Design and manage incubation and acceleration programs to support early-stage startups in their growth journey.•Mentorship: Develop a network of mentors and advisors who can provide expertise and guidance to startups.•Workshops and Training: Organize workshops, training sessions, and events to equip startups with the necessary skills and knowledge.Resource Management•Funding Facilitation: Assist startups in accessing funding opportunities, including grants, seed funding, and venture capital.•Infrastructure: Ensure that startups have access to necessary infrastructure, such as co-working spaces, labs, and technology resources.Policy Advocacy and Ecosystem Development•Policy Recommendations: Work with government bodies to advocate for policies and regulations that support the startup ecosystem.•Ecosystem Development: Drive initiatives that enhance the overall startup ecosystem, including community-building activities, collaborations, and partnerships.•Impact Assessment and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders
Education
Stani Memorial College
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biotechnology
2004 — 2007
MIT School of Business Pune
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and International Business
2007 — 2009
University of Rajasthan
Master's degree, Business/Commerce, General
AVM Jaipur
10+2, PCB
2002 — 2003
Skills
- Sales Management
- Sales
- Crm
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Direct Sales
- Market Research
- Team Management
- Marketing
- Product Marketing
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Sales Operations
- Market Planning
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Strategy
- Mis
- Key Account Management
- Marketing Research
- Lead Generation
- Competitive Analysis
- Management
- Team Building
- Business Strategy
- Training
- New Business Development
- Business Planning
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