Shahnawaz Khan

About Shahnawaz Khan

As a Junior Research Associate at Guidepoint Insights, I play a vital role in bridging the gap between research challenges and actionable insights. With a focus on the US Industrials sector, including construction, aerospace, automotive, engineering, mining, and more, I work alongside a team of former buy-side analysts to deliver precise, timely, and well-thought-out expert knowledge to tackle pressing research questions.At Guidepoint Insights, our mission is to help organizations navigate complex topics, uncover emerging trends, and reduce research times. Leveraging Guidepoint’s extensive expert network, I collaborate with analysts to identify the most qualified experts, schedule teleconferences, and facilitate live meetings and focus polls to deliver high-quality information in sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Energy, and Financials.My role requires me to manage the entire process—from understanding project needs to identifying and onboarding advisors, scheduling calls, and ensuring compliance. Using advanced tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Lusha, RocketReach, Apollo.io, and S&P CapIQ, I specialize in finding top-tier advisors and driving seamless collaboration with our Insights team.Before joining Guidepoint Insights, I honed my skills in SaaS sales and lead generation as an Inside Sales Manager at Eventcombo, where I managed a $2.3 million pipeline and achieved a 92% success rate in demo conversions for the US market. My career has been defined by my ability to deliver results, build meaningful relationships, and adapt to fast-paced, dynamic industries.

Experience

1. Junior Research Associate

   Guidepoint

   Mar 2024 — Present

   As part of the Guidepoint Insights team, I specialize in connecting organizations with the right experts to answer pressing questions and provide actionable insights, specifically within the US Industrials sector.Responsibilities- Collaborate with the Insights team, led by former buy-side analysts, to identify the best experts for teleconferences, live meetings, and focus polls- Conduct research on project requirements, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Apollo.io, Lusha and S&P CapIQ to find and onboard top-tier advisors- Manage multiple teleconferences monthly, ensuring compliance and delivering timely, high-quality insights on topics like aerospace, defense, automotive, engineering, mining, and more- Develop and maintain relationships with advisors, educating them about Guidepoint’s expert network services and ensuring seamless onboarding- Work with the Insights team to navigate emerging trends, reduce research times, and focus on critical topics for clients.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2019 — 2022

• University of Mumbai

  Diploma

  2016 — 2019