Yatin Naik

About Yatin Naik

Currently building the future of media at Hindustan Times, where I lead the Podcast & Digital Audio businesses. From India’s largest podcast network to a global content marketplace and an in-store music service — I\'ve taken three ventures from whiteboard to profitability in 3 years We’re redefining how stories are told, heard, and monetized—across radio, podcasts, and streaming platforms. It\'s all about real conversations, meaningful content, and brand love that doesn\'t feel like a sales pitch.Before this, I spent a good part of a decade at Intel, driving consumer channels and helping bring tech to the shelves of retailers (and homes of millions). Think channels, distribution, GTM, and enterprise sales.I’ve upskilled along the way—certified in Digital Business Strategy from Columbia Business School, New York and Design Thinking from IDEO. Hold an MBA from JBIMS, and an Electronics Engineering degree from Mumbai University. That means I speak both marketing and motherboard fluently.Off-duty, I’m often found hitting a golf ball (not always straight) or geeking out on innovation frameworks and management strategy.Let’s talk if you’re building something exciting at the intersection of content, commerce, or community: y••••••••@fever.fm

Experience

1. Business Head - Podcast & Digital Audio

   Fever Network (HT Media Group)

   Oct 2019 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   I currently oversee three businesses within HT Media\'s digital portfolio. My team has been instrumental in incubating and accelerating new products and solutions that have helped drive new revenue streams for the group. We successfully launched HTSmartcast - India\'s leading podcast networks with 250+ shows. The business has doubled in revenue every year for last 3 years. Additionally, I manage a unique content-to-commerce marketplace, Fabmarket and a leading instore radio service, Fabplay businesses have doubled topline revenue, and customer base year on year for the past 3 years.

Education

• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

  MBA, Marketing

• University of Mumbai

  BE, Electronic Engineering

• Columbia Business School

  AMP, Digital Business Leadership

Skills

• Team Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Operations
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Channel
• Product Marketing
• Channel Partners
• Business Development
• Trade Marketing
• Product Management
• Telecommunications
• Key Account Management
• Marketing
• Channel Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Strategy
• Retail
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Key Account Development
• Business Strategy
• Sales Management
• Pricing