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Leading New Initiatives and Strategic Partnerships at Hopr, Ex-Founder of KarryNow

About

Strategic partnerships and business‑development leader with 15+ years of experience spanning ride‑hailing, logistics and mobility start‑ups. At Rapido I led supply‑side initiatives and forged national‑level MOUs with the National Skill Development Corporation and the Central Labour Ministry, opening doors for 10 million+ gig workers. These collaborations, along with partnerships with analytics companies and state governments, enabled initiatives such as Bike Pink (10K women captains) and rural onboarding through 6 lakh+ CSC digital centres. As the founder and CEO of KarryNow, a rural delivery service, I raised ₹65 lakh in investment and grew the business to 50X turnover despite significant personal setbacks in the first 2 Years. The venture was recognized among India’s top social‑impact start‑ups and incubated at NSRCEL, reflecting my ability to drive sustainable growth in challenging environments. I have a track record of building revenue‑generating alliances. At AutoBrix, I established service centres within tech parks, convinced JK Tyres to co‑invest and led partnerships with Flipkart and Amazon, resulting in more than 50 alliances and a 5× revenue increase. At Quick Ride I helped 200+ corporate clients launch carpool‑awareness programmes and brokered alliances with IOCL, HPCL and BPCL. These experiences honed my ability to negotiate across public and private sectors and deliver measurable growth. I thrive on building purpose‑driven partnerships, fostering cross‑functional collaboration and driving innovation. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who can bridge strategy, execution and social impact to unlock new opportunities.

Location

Bangalore Urban

AI stack

claude

openai

perplexity

Work experience

Strategic initiatives and corporate Partnerships at Hopr, Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Managing end-to-end partnerships, overseeing the entire process from initiation to execution. • Collaboratig with private and government entities to promote carpooling initiatives. • Developed awareness programs within TwchParks and corporates to encourage sustainable commuting practices. • Enhanced strategic partnerships that align with Hopr's mission to foster eco-friendly transportation solutions.

Supply - New initiatives and Strategic Partnerships at Rapido, Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Spearheaded innovative projects aimed at creating sustainable employment in rural and marginalized communities across India. • Established strategic partnerships with Central and State Govt, NGOs and CSR organizations to empower women, disabled individuals, and transgender persons. • Led a dedicated team to implement social impact initiatives that align with Rapido's mission of connecting urban and rural ecosystems. • Leveraged a vast network of over 1.3 crore captains and 10 crore customers to enhance operational reach and promote social equity.

Fellow - Hyderabad 2022 at Startup Leadership Program, May 2022 - Dec 2022 · 8 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Participated in a community-driven peer-to-peer learning program focused on entrepreneurship. • Collaborated with fellow startup entrepreneurs to share insights and best practices. • Engaged in discussions and workshops to enhance leadership skills within the startup ecosystem.

Founder and CEO at KarryNow, Apr 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos, India, • Founded and led KarryNow, a startup focused on last-mile delivery and marketplace solutions for rural India. • Developed strategic partnerships with local towns to enhance accessibility for village markets. • Championed initiatives to connect rural communities with essential goods and services, embodying the vision of Gandhi ji.

Head strategic Alliances and B2B, AVP at AutoBrix, Dec 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, • Spearheaded strategic partnerships at AutoBrix, transitioning from a waterless car wash to a comprehensive doorstep auto services platform. • Successfully negotiated deals with tech parks to establish car wash and service centers focused on sustainability. • Collaborated with tyre companies for equipment sponsorships, enhancing service offerings. • Drove demand generation initiatives with e-commerce and spare parts companies, managing end-to-end partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Technology, VR Siddhartha Engg College