Venkatesh Bhaskara
Senior Program Manager- Startups & Hyper Scalars @Cisco
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Manager- Startups & Hyper Scalars @Cisco
Managing startup engagement programs focused on AI, ML, IoT, data privacy, cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions, resulting in 40+ active partnerships.•Developing and implementing rolling partnership models to nurture viable technology collaborations and accelerate market penetration.•Collaborations with premium Venture Capital Firms, corporate & business accelerators (IIMB, IIMA, CII) and investment firms (ICICI Ventures, HDFC Capital) to identify high-potential startups.•Designed joints go-to-market strategies with 15+ startups, enabling revenue acceleration through technology integration.•Organizing quarterly business roundtables and investor spotlight sessions, engaging 200+ stakeholders per event.•Driving use case development initiatives that align startup innovations with enterprise technology requirements.•Executing market segmentation analysis to identify untapped opportunities in emerging technology sectors.•Leading cross-functional teams in negotiating partnership agreements and implementation roadmaps.
EDUCATION
GlobalNxt University
Certificate in Global Business Leadership
University of Hyderabad
Masters, Anthropology
SKILLS
ABOUT VENKATESH BHASKARA
Results-driven Program Leader with 20+ years of experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and growth, leveraging expertise in driving business transformation for Fortune 500 companies (IBM, HP, Cisco) and high-growth startups. Specializing in creating and executing go-to-market strategies that accelerate sales, expand market share, and establish sustainable, long-term business value. Recognized for translating complex technology solutions (AI/ML, IoT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity) into compelling go-to-market strategies that accelerate sales cycles and expand market share.
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