At COO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Maharashtra based COO’ operating in the Internet space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Saurabh Agnihotri
Chief Operating Officer of RentoMojo
Saurabh Agnihotri is working as Chief Operating Officer at RentoMojo.
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About RentoMojo: RentoMojo is an online rental platform that provides furniture, appliances and electronics (mobiles, laptops) on a monthly rental basis.
Ashish Saksena
COO- Cinemas of BookMyShow
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About BookMyShow: BookMyShow is an Indian online ticketing service for cinemas, theaters, and sports.
Chintan Raikar
Co-Founder and COO of Miko
Chintan Raikar is the Co-Founder and COO of Miko.
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About Miko: Miko is an advanced robotics startup developing an artificial intelligence-based companion robot to educate and entertain children.
Sandeep Singh
Chief Operating Officer of SingleInterface
Sandeep Singh is the vice president of marketing at Bira 91.
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About Bira 91, SingleInterface: SingleInterface provides SaaS solution for multi-location enterprises to build a digital presence of their physical business locations.
Ashish Bedekar
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of picoNETS
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishrbedekar A highly creative, well connected, and awards-winning MBA leader with 20+ years in Biz-Dev., Startup and developer ecosystems and partner relationships in IoT,Mobile, Telco, IT, channels, steeped in a wide technology expertise across India/APAC. Start-up advisor, mentor at an Indo-Canadian accelerator/incubator- Zonestartups India, (http://india.zonestartups.com/about/advisors) UNIQUE SKILLS ➢ Markets: A deep understanding of how to leverage market knowledge in emerging economies for rapidly expanding geo-markets, and how to penetrate the ecosystems to catalyse growth. ➢ Customers: Translate intuitively gleaned customers’ needs (B2B, B2C) into solutions that quickly get traction to preempt competition and to quicken growth. Develop relationship-based customer loyalty. ➢ Technology: Broad knowledge of diverse technologies with a deep understanding of the mobile and the start-up ecosystem, and how it’s spread across developing geos is driving commerce and ecosystems. ➢ Ecosystems: ID strategic alliance and partner relationships that can leverage strength for aggressive market penetration and nurture these ecosystems for a competitive advantage. ID win-win strategies. ➢ Results: Prepare comprehensive plans and socialise them for stakeholder buy-in. Communicate openly and seek support. Deliver the exceptional, not merely the expected. Recognise and reward star players. Specialities: * Business Dev (B2B,B2C) *Startups, ecosystem and programs, Developer relations Partnership and alliances (inc.. Mobile advertising) *Wearables(IOT) *Mobile/Telecommunications/Technology *Location based services *Apps/Mobile value added services (Consumer /Enterprise) *Mobile data/ internet *IT distribution/ channel management *New product development *Product marketing *Rural/BOP services
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About MediaTek, picoNETS: Deep Edge Caching and CDN (Content Delivery Network).
Abhijith Shetty
Co-Founder and COO of VivoCarat
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About VivoCarat: VivoCarat is a Online jewellery marketplace
Pradeep Shetty
COO – Digital Media & Entertainment of UFO Moviez
Pradeep Shetty is the COO of Digital Media and Entertainment at UFO Moviez.
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About UFO Moviez: UFO Moviez is a digital cinema distribution network that provides digital cinema solution for movie producers, distributors, and exhibitors.
Arijit Palbag
Chief Operating Officer of Farmguru
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About Farmguru: Farmguru is India’s largest online agri group.
Franklin Manickam
Chief Operating Officer of India Parenting
Franklin Manickam is the Chief Operating Officer at India Parenting.
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About India Parenting: IndiaParenting.com was one of the early movers on India’s Internet scene.
Sanjeev Punwani
Co-founder & COO of CBREX
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About CBREX: CBREX is a technology platform that helps recruitment firms across countries collaborate and earn.
Gaurav Gandhi
COO of Viacom18 Digital Ventures
Gaurav Is the Chief Operating Officer of Viacom18 Digital Ventures – a division set-up to drive the consumer facing digital initiatives for the company. He has recently launched VOOT (Vaicom18’s Over-The-Top Video platform) – which in a very short time has become one of frontrunners in the Indian online video space. Gaurav is also responsible for the overall digital strategy for the company including licensing and partnerships in this space. Prior to this role, Gaurav was the Group Chief Operating officer of IndiaCast Media Distribution – a strategic joint venture between TV18 and Viacom18 created to monetize all channel & content assets across media, platforms and geographies. At IndiaCast, his mandate was to maximize both revenues and reach for content and services from the group – across both the domestic and overseas markets. He used to oversee the entire domestic distribution of Viacom18 and TV18 channels. In addition he was responsible for building out the entire International business for the group (including Ad-sales, Distribution & Licensing) and expanding the footprint of the channels/content to 135 countries around the globe. Gaurav joined the group in March 2010 as Viacom 18’s Chief Commercial Officer & Head of International Business. In Jan, 2011 he took over as the COO of Sun18 and in May, 2012 he moved to IndiaCast. In August this year he moved into his current role at Viacom18. An alumnus of NMIMS, Gaurav started his career in advertising with Madison Media handling the Coca-Cola India business. In his next role at Turner International, he handled the research and planning portfolio for all Turner India brands. He then moved to STAR India, where he handled & lead various portfolios – the last being Head of Commercial & Business Planning for the network. He then moved on to set up NDTV Imagine – as a founder member & shareholder – where he was responsible for various business & corporate functions as the Executive Vice President – Business Operations. Gaurav has a unique distinction of having operationally managed virtually every aspect of the media & entertainment business over his 18-year career and has an in-depth understanding of both traditional & digital media.
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About Viacom18 Digital Ventures: Viacom18 Digital Ventures is a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc.
Dipti Singla
COO & Co-Founder of BLUBOX.in
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About BLUBOX.in: To Help SME Brands/Labels opening new online sales channels and providing End2End Solution with the help of technology and data analytics
Amit Singh
COO of YUPS
Amit Singh is the COO at YUPS Tech Solutions. He is also the Co-Founder at Zerek Technologies.
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About YUPS: YUPS is a technology-driven company.
Vishal Lakkabathini
Co-Founder & COO of SkyCandle
Vishal Lakkabathini is a Co-Founder at SkyCandle.
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About SkyCandle: Online retailer and home decor brand
Jinesh Kawa
Co-Founder, COO of Albert learning
The COO of Albert Learning, Jinesh is Application Trainer and a Functional expert who likes to generate a lot of ideas and share knowledge for a better world.
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About Albert Learning: Albert Learning is an online language learning platform. They provide 30 minute language lessons with teachers online.
Ajay Chavan
Co=Founder and COO of TeenAtHeart
Ajay Chavan is the Co-Founder and COO at TeenAtHeart. He is also technology enthusiast, passionate writer, photographer, foodie, internet gypsy.
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About TeenAtHeart: India’s First Teenager Lifestyle Platform
Bhakti Shetty
Chief Operating Officer and Founder of Nexgeno
Bhakti Shetty is the Chief Operating Officer of Nexgeno.
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About Nexgeno: The Global Social Network for “Learning & Business” For Millennial Generation
Kunal Sachanandani
Co-Founder & COO of HelloDhobi
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About HelloDhobi: HelloDhobi is an on-demand door-to-door laundry, ironing and dry cleaning service.
Sanket Dhorje
COO of ripein
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About ripein: RIPEIN is developed as a single network where social and business interactions could be handled in the same environment.