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title: "Raghav Sharma - Fractional CMO in Bengaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet Raghav Sharma, Co-founder @ Stuph Studio: AI -powered Marketing/Creative Agency | Fractional CMO @ Beyond The Sugar | Ex - Founder @ Whistl | Ex - ITC Yoga Bar, MTV India, Tata Realty based in Bengaluru. AI stack includes claude code, claude, and codex. Explore public work links including stup..."
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# Raghav Sharma on Tal

## Headline

Co\-founder @ Stuph Studio: AI \-powered Marketing/Creative Agency \| Fractional CMO @ Beyond The Sugar \| Ex \- Founder @ Whistl \| Ex \- ITC Yoga Bar, MTV India, Tata Realty

## About

I run a Marketing and Creative Agency \- Stuph Studio\. We make cool Stuph\! Checkout our work at : https://www\.stuph\.co/ We are a full\-service advertising agency, which offers big creative solutions that won't break the bank\. Our core belief is that great design and content should be accessible to everyone, which is why we work with everyone from early\-stage startups to some of the biggest corporates like Flipkart, ITC, Tanishq and HDFC\. We work on "Are you satisfied?" model \- we work till the time you and us are proud of the content we are putting out\. We count quick turnaround and great servicing as our strength\. What can we do for You? Brand Identity, Content Marketing, Social Media Content & Management, Performance Ads, Website Design, Brand Campaigns, Photography and Videography, and Written Content\. Please note : We do all the production work in\-house\. So, what do you say? Ready to get some Stuph done? Let's create something amazing together\!

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

claude code

claude

codex

elevenlabs

gemini

ChatGPT

## Work experience

Fractional CMO at Beyond The Sugar, Oct 2025 \- Present · 11 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, We’re building Beyond The Sugar \(BTS\) to eliminate refined sugar from Indian diets — one product at a time\. We launched India's First Super Sweetner with Zero Calories, Zero GI, Zero BS\. Tastes exactly like Sugar\. I am helping the talented team at BTS in their 0\-1 journey where I advise them on Growth, Branding, Marketing and NPD\. We crossed 25L\+ MRR in under 6 months\.

Co\-Founder at Stuph Studio, Apr 2023 \- Present · 3 y 5 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Built Bangalore’s premium Growth & Creative agency, levereging AI\. • Delivered ₹55 Cr\+ GMV across 50\+ brands • Led GTM, brand identity, brand architecture & positioning and launch campaigns for 12 new\-age brands • Managed ITC’s foray into health food with ITC Right shift\. Helped the revenue growth to ₹1\.5 Cr\. MRR • Made Titan’s first 100% AI generated Ad Film Campaign • Conceptualized & launched: Flipkart Reset \(refurbished phones brand\) Flipkart Affluencers \(creator\-led affiliate platform\) • Built and led a 12\-member cross\-functional team • Owned end\-to\-end operations: hiring, finance, sales, delivery, and ops • Integrated AI workflows & AI Agents \(ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Higgsfield\) automating 10–15% of creative output Projects executed: Brand Identity & Positioning, Content Marketing, Social Media, Performance Marketing, D2C Growth, Marketplace Growth, Integrated Marketing Campaigns, Influencer Campaigns, Ad Films, Packaging etc\. Some of the clients worked with : ITC Right Shift, Flipkart, HDFC SKY, Titan, Fastrack, Razorpay\. Boom Pizza, Mia by Tanishq, Great Indian Gin, Only Earth, Pensionbox, Humpy Farms \(Shark Tank S1\) etc\.

Founder at Whistl \- World's First Mental Health Gym, Apr 2023 \- Dec 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As the Founder of Whistl \- World's First Mental Health Gym, I wear more hats than a fashionable octopus\! Here are my responsibilities, and trust me, I do it all: Product Development: I am the mastermind behind creating the perfect workout routine for your mind\. I sculpt ideas, stretch possibilities, and flex my creativity muscles to develop an innovative and engaging mental fitness program\. Marketing Maestro: From brainstorming catchy slogans to creating eye\-catching graphics, I'm the one\-man marketing extravaganza\. I juggle social media campaigns, write quirky blog posts, and even dance around in a mascot suit to spread the word about Whistl\. Growth Guru: Scaling our Mental Health Gym is my personal challenge\. I strategize like a chess grandmaster, analyzing trends, crunching numbers, and plotting our expansion\. I turn dreams into reality faster than you can say "Namaste\." Sales Superstar: Need someone to sell the benefits of mental well\-being? That's me\! I charm potential corporates and users alike with my irresistible enthusiasm, persuasive powers, and a smile that could sell a yoga mat to a camel\. Research Extraordinaire: I dive deep into the sea of knowledge, studying the latest trends in mental health and wellness\. I devour scientific papers, meditate on statistics, and unearth hidden gems of wisdom that keep Whistl ahead of the game\. Finance Wizard: Crunching numbers is like a mental marathon to me\. I balance budgets, dance with spreadsheets, and make financial magic happen\. I'm the wizard who ensures that Whistl stays financially fit, just like our members\. Phew\! Being a Founder means I do it all, from product to marketing, growth to sales, research to finance\. It's a wild, wonderful, and occasionally wacky journey, but I'm committed to bringing warmth, personal connection, and emotional well\-being to every aspect of Whistl\.

Brand & Growth Lead at Yoga Bar \(Sprout Life Foods\), Jul 2021 \- Jul 2023 · 2 y, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I lead the Brand, Content, D2C and CX team, consisting of 12 direct reportees\. As the first Marketing hire, I have built the team from the scratch\. My responsibilities start right from the New Product Development to Product Launch to delivering P&L for the product along with the Sales Team\. \. Key Highlights: A\) New Product Development • Managed End\-to\-end New Product Development and Launch for 100\+ New Products • Managed Yogabar's entry into 8 new product categories • Set up the Licensing Deal with Marvel for packaging innovartion B\) P&L Delivery • ARR growth from Rs\. 50 Cr\. To Rs\. 150 cr\. In 18 months\. Managed & Delivered P&L for all categories • Scaled Ecom channels to Rs\. 3 Cr\.\+ MRR • Scaled Qcom channels to Rs\. 1 Cr\. \+ MRR C\) Brand Campaigns Conceptualized & Executed all Brand & Performance Campaigns for Yogabar in past 15 Months D\) PR • Activated PR to push Brand & Founder Stories to support fundraise • Got features on all top Business Media, Startup Media, A&M Media and National Dailys E\) International Markets • Led the launch of Yogabar in Maldives F\) Social Media & Influencers • Activated PR to push Brand & Founder Stories to support fundraise • Got features on all top Business Media, Startup Media, A&M Media and National Dailys G\) Trade & E\-Commerce Marketing • Planned & Executed national level Retail activations & in\-store visibility elements • Worked with the E\-Comm team to create monthly strategy, marketing plan to deliver sales target H\) Customer Experience • Directly handle the CX team and managed escalations • Built the Customer Loyalty Program

Branded Content Lead at Viacom 18 Media Private Limited \(Formerly Mtv Network India P Limited, Apr 2019 \- Jul 2021 · 2 y 3 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, My key responsibilities include ideating Branded Content & Content Marketing solutions for partner brands while leveraging the entire Viacom 18 network\. My primary focus has been on MTV and hence have conceptualized & executed branded content solutions for multiple Youth Brands in last 2 years\. Digital Activations & Social Media Campaigns form a big part of my work portfolio, apart from TV shows\. I have also done On\-Ground Activations/Events for our partner brands\. I create & pitch the solutions to the partner brands and if the project goes through, I also oversee the production of content as well as execution of Marketing campaigns to promote the content\. Key Highlights: A\) Conceptualized, Pitched & successfully Executed the following Branded Content IPs \- \- Philips Haircare Presents Style in 60 \(MTV\) \- Sterling Reserve Comedy Project \(Comedy Central\) \- Linkedin Get A Job S7 \(MTV\) \- Hyundai Presents MTV Soundtrippin S4 \(MTV\) \- Lakme Academy Presents MTV Winged \(MTV\) B\) Managed Marketing Campaigns for all the above Content IPs on: \- Digital \(Google Network\) \- Social Media \(IG, FB, Twitter & YT\) \- TV \(MTV, MTV Beats, Vh1, Comedy Central & Colors Infinity\) C\) Pitched & Executed Music Videos for Partner Brands \- Breezer Vivid Shuffle Rap Anthem Feat\. Varun Dhawan \- Unacademy "Let's crack it" Anthem feat\. EPR & Shloka D\) Conceptualized Brand Integrations & Handled Sponsor Commitments on MTV Shows \- MTV Hustle \(Brands Managed \- JBL, Breezer, Phillips Men Grooming, Hike\) \- MTV Roadies \(Brands Managed \- Oppo, Castrol, Manforce, Java Bikes, Denver Deos\) E\) Managed On\-Ground Activation for Mercedes \- Handled Artists & the Concert in Mercedes Luxe Drive F\) Oversaw Content tie\-up with Myntra to produce influencer content for Myntra Studio G\) Conceptualized & Pitched 100\+ Solutions to brands from across categories \- Beauty, Fashion, FMCG, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Alco\-Bev, Auto etc\.

Deputy Manager \- Marketing at Tata Housing Development Company Limited, May 2017 \- Apr 2019 · 1 y 11 mo, Mumbai, Worked as Brand Manager for Tata Housing projects in Gurgaon, selling ₹300 Cr\.\+ worth inventory\. Part of the core team that planned and executed two national campaigns in FY 2017–18\. May 2017 to April 2019 • Owned P&L for the luxury housing projects Tata Primanti and Tata Myst • Created annual marketing plans and budgets • Developed integrated marketing campaigns \(Print, Radio, OOH, Digital\) • Planned and executed first\-of\-its\-kind print & OOH innovations in real estate • Planned lead generation campaigns on Google, Facebook & ad networks • Developed sales collateral \(Brochures, Site Branding etc\.\) • Organized BTL activations including HNIs events

## Education

PGDM\-C, Strategic Marketing and Communications, MICA \| The School of Ideas

Bachelor of Engineering \(B\.E\.\), Telecommunications Engineering, Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

## Public links

- stuph\.co: https://www\.stuph\.co/

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