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At CEO (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 CEO’ operating in the Marketing Automation space. If you think a CEO’ 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.
Kalpit Jain
Group CEO of Netcore Cloud
After finishing his B.E. in Production from Mumbai University, Kalpit chose the then burgeoning IT field – a decision that eventually led him to join netCORE Solutions. netCORE was a startup, and in those days of early 1998, the company was still undergoing inception. He started working as a Software Programmer before moving on to hold various positions in netCORE. He also contributed to the company’s stellar growth from a startup to a modern Indian leader in Digital Communication & Marketing space. Success was moderate in the beginning. However, when Kalpit and other core members at netCORE devised the Emergic MailServ, it rapidly went on to become one of netCORE’s most successful products. He also propelled his team to the innovation of Emergic Clean Mail – an extremely unique cloud-based mail filtering service in those days. Kalpit also became a key contributor in shaping Pre-Sales, Client Servicing, Technology, Operations and Product Development functions, eventually leading Business Development during mid-2003 In 2003-4, personal and professional life reached equilibrium as he graduated to the position of Sales/ Business Head and also got married. For the next six years, Kalpit led re-inventions in Product Development and Operations and was also instrumental in the expansion of Mumbai-based netCORE to five other offices in India. With numerous innovations in the various products of netCORE, Kalpit Jain is most noted for architecting netCORE’s email flagship products Emergic MassMail (EMM), Emergic Archiving and Emergic CleanMail. He has also creating a viable Email-to-sms platform and was instrumental in netCORE’s email server being used as a service in over 2000 corporate clients. He’s been the mainstay behind netCORE becoming the largest email marketing platform in India, with nearly 2 billion emails delivered per month. Since 2011, Kalpit handles Technology and Operations of all netCORE’s divisions as the Chief Operating Officer. Kalpit Jain envisions building a completely integrated campaign management platform for Email, SMS and Voice. He also plans to take EMM to other countries, and is aiming at innovations in digital communication that will revolutionize the interaction between enterprises and consumers. Kalpit is renowned for giving his co-employees the flexibility to innovate and learn from their own decisions. He is also known for retaining and managing some of the most important people in netCORE’s journey – a decision which has no doubt fueled the company’s exponential growth. He encourages his colleagues to learn from failure and considers it a part and parcel of every great innovation. He’s acclaimed for his sincerity and simplicity. Kalpit likes playing outdoor sports with his children and taking his family to nature trips. He claims the Gir Forest in Gujarat to be his favorite travel destination, and loves any cuisine that is non-spicy, especially South Indian food.
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About Netcore Cloud: Netcore helps B2C brands create amazing digital experiences with a range of products that help in acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Abithab Bhaskar
CEO – International Markets of Netcore Cloud
Abithab K Bhaskar is a Start-Up Specialist, Strategist and Change Agent with two decades of rich experience including global exposure in Middle East, Africa, SEA and Europe. As the SVP – Global Enterprise Sales at netCORE Solutions, Abithab is responsible for managing Global Enterprise Business comprising of IT products and Digital Solutions. His interest lies in development and implementation of strategic initiatives, generation of new business and revenue enhancement through operational and leadership strength, strategic negotiation while cultivating new relationships with key decision makers in the industry. Associated with netCORE Solutions for almost 13 years, Abithab held various roles and responsibilities. In the current role, instrumental in strategizing processes to expand global footprint with indirect presence in over 20 countries and direct presence in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and UAE. Prior to netCORE Solutions, Abithab was with MicroWord Technologies Inc for 5 years, Headed sales & marketing for security solution business across Western India and Asia Pacific with complete responsibility of business alliances & channel development. Abithab was instrumental in launching the company as a leading security solution provider in world markets. Abithab has a Majors in Strategic Management from Indian Institute of Management (IIM),Lucknow. In his spare time, Abithab loves to travel, run marathon, swim and play Golf.
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About Netcore Cloud: Netcore helps B2C brands create amazing digital experiences with a range of products that help in acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Avlesh Singh
CEO & Co-Founder of WebEngage
Avlesh Singh is Advisor at Instamojo.
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About WebEngage: Most loved user retention platform for consumer businesses. CDP, Analytics, Campaign Management & Personalization – all in one dashboard!
Pranay Jain
Co-Founder and CEO of Enterprise Bot
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About Enterprise Bot: We provide powerful AI-powered Virtual Agents to automate and enhance customer experience for large Enterprises
Ankur Borwankar
Founder & CEO of Dictum Media
An author, lawyer, and entrepreneur from India, Ankur Borwankar is the Founder & CEO of Dictum Media, and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Indus Dictum, the critically acclaimed news publication for thought leaders. He is a public speaker and communications strategist.
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About Dictum Media, Indus Dictum: Branding Strategy, Marketing, Design & Publishing
Sandeep Kuriakose
Chief Executive Officer & Founder of BPRISE
➤ Bringing over 12 years of experience in Sales, Distribution and Marketing with premiere Indian and International institutions. ➤ 9 years of experience in the Middle East & African space having traveled across countries developing high volume business. ➤ A Regional experience that spans: ➥ India ➥ Japan ➥ Middle East, based out of the United Arab Emirates ➥ Africa – Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda ➤ Experience across roles: ➥ Team Management ➥ Marketing ➥ Advertising ➥ Distribution Management ➥ Direct Sales ➤ Tech Geek ➤ Advertiser ➤ Marketer ➤ Banker
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About BPRISE: BPRISE is an advertising and marketing technology firm that brings brands and retailers closer to their customers, both online & offline.
