Sharath Gudibande

About Sharath Gudibande

With over 18 years of hands-on marketing experience, I’ve led and executed impactful campaigns across hospitality, travel, co-living, and real estate sectors — collaborating with multinational brands, travel giants, and fast-scaling startups.From crafting offline experiences to scaling digital-first campaigns, I bring a 360° marketing lens to every project I take on. My journey began in traditional media and event marketing, and over the years, I’ve evolved into a performance-driven digital marketer and brand storyteller who thrives on connecting people to experiences, whether through immersive content, sharp targeting, or thoughtful strategy. Core ExpertiseStrategic Brand Building (ATL, BTL & Digital)Customer Experience Design across B2B and B2CMarketing Communications & Media RelationsPerformance Marketing (Google Ads, Meta, CRM, SEO/SEM)Campaign Planning, Copywriting & StorytellingWeb Design, Content Strategy, and Community EngagementCurrently, I’m part of Curated Living Solutions (a DivyaSree Group company), where I lead marketing for a portfolio of co-living and student housing brands. My work has helped scale brand visibility, increase lead generation by 30–40% MoM while reducing CAC by 30%, and build a trusted voice in the growing alternative housing space. In parallel, I’ve nurtured a personal voice as a storyteller, sharing thoughts on mental health, human connection, and branding. Outside of work, I’m an amateur photographer, a disc jockey, and a firm believer that good music and storytelling have the power to connect people just as deeply as a good campaign— Let’s connect if you’re:Building or scaling a brand in real estate, hospitality, or co-livingLooking for a marketing leader who understands both creativity and conversionsInterested in collaboration, consulting, or sparking ideas together s••••••••@gmail.com +91••••••••01

Experience

1. Digital Marketing Manager

   Curated Living Solutions (A DivyaSree Group Company)

   Jan 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As the Digital Marketing Manager, I lead the strategy, execution, and optimisation of digital campaigns that position \"Local Coliving\" & \"Ivy League House\" as a trusted brand in the co-living and workspace & student housing market. My role blends creative storytelling with data-driven performance marketing, ensuring both brand visibility and measurable business growth.Key Responsibilities & Achievements1. Designed and managed multi-channel marketing campaigns (search, social, display, email), achieving 30–40% MoM lead growth while reducing CAC by 30%.2. Drove website and SEO initiatives to enhance organic traffic and lead quality.3. Leveraged tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, SEO/SEM, and CRM automation to improve targeting, retargeting, and ROI.4. Partnered with sales, product, and operations to ensure consistent messaging and a unified customer journey.Key Highlight – Stanford Seed T-Studio 20251. Participated in Curated Living’s strategic growth exercise under Stanford Seed’s T-Studio program.2. Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to shape the company’s marketing roadmap.3. Presented the brand positioning and digital growth strategy to CXOs and Stanford Seed advisors, contributing to long-term business planning.

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  PGDM, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2014 — 2016

• Bangalore University

  B.com, Finance

  2004 — 2007

• Karnataka Pre University Education

  P.U.C, Science

  2001 — 2003

• Karnataka Secondary Education Examination

  S.S.L.C

  1999 — 2000