Rahul Jain

About Rahul Jain

As a senior consulting executive with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in guiding organizations through complex digital and business transformations. My expertise spans strategy, technology innovation, and operational excellence across Smart Infrastructure, Utilities, and Technology sectors.I have advised Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public sector organizations on leveraging emerging technologies—IoT, AI, Cloud, and SaaS—to drive business growth, improve efficiency, and create competitive differentiation. My consulting background includes leading high-stakes digital transformation initiatives, designing go-to-market strategies, and orchestrating large-scale technology implementations that deliver tangible value.Throughout my career, I have successfully led multi-million-dollar consulting engagements, built high-impact teams, and developed long-term strategic partnerships. My ability to blend technical depth with business acumen enables me to work seamlessly with C-suite executives, investors, and operational teams to deliver innovative, results-driven solutions.Consulting Expertise• Digital & Business Transformation Strategy• Growth Acceleration & Market Expansion• Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence• Revenue & Profitability Optimization• Go-To-Market & Commercialization StrategiesIndustry Focus• Smart Infrastructure: Buildings & Campuses, Smart Cities, Industrial IoT• Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Construction, TransportationTechnology & Innovation• AI, Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics• Cloud, SaaS & Enterprise Applications• IoT, Smart Grid & CybersecurityI am passionate about helping organizations navigate disruption, unlock new opportunities, and achieve sustained business success. Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Smart City Works Venture Studio

   Oct 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   At Smart City Works Venture Studio, a division of Rocket Wagon Venture Studio, I leverage my extensive consulting expertise to guide technology startups from the minimum viable product stage to commercialization. My role encompasses business development, strategic advisory, solution design, and fostering high-impact partnerships to drive startup success—whether through Series A funding or acquisition- Lead the evaluation and selection of high-potential technology startups, conducting due diligence and assessing business viability to ensure strategic alignment with the Venture Studio’s objectives- Provide hands-on consulting to startup leaders, shaping their growth strategy, refining go-to-market approaches, and developing scalable business models that accelerate commercialization- Spearhead business development efforts by identifying market opportunities, forging industry partnerships, and positioning startups for competitive success- Actively mentor founders and executive teams, offering insights on product-market fit, revenue generation, and investment readiness- Cultivate strategic relationships with venture capital firms, angel investors, and corporate partners—including Siemens, Parsons Corporation, AECOM, Honeywell, Schneider, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, NTT DOCOMO, and Cox—to support fundraising and long-term business growth.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  MBA

• Augusta University

  Bachelor Degree, Computer Science

• Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET)

  Bachelor of Science, Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

• Auburn University

  Master Degree, Software Engineering

Skills

• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Networking
• Consulting
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Integration
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Vmware
• IT Strategy
• IT Service Management
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Outsourcing
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Architecture
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture