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Rahul Jain

Google Cloud | AI + Deep Tech startup partnerships (India/APAC) | Seed–Series B | Helping founders with GTM + cloud scale | Angel via SPVs | Health Enthusiast

Bengaluru

13+ years of work experience

Google
Jan 20268 mosPresent

Google
Feb 20233 yrs 1 moFeb 2026

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
May 202210 mosFeb 2023

Bengaluru

Directed a high-impact team of 5 to forge and manage partnerships with 100+ Micro VCs, 150+ accelerators/incubators, universities, co-working spaces, and B2B startup organizations—unlocking a vast ecosystem for collaborative growth engaging 1000+ startups in a short period of time. Orchestrated AWS India's Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy for the Web3 vertical, spearheading a dynamic 4-city roadshow that engaged 600+ Web3 startups and accelerated market penetration. Orchestrated AWS India's GTM strategy for the Web3 vertical, spearheading a dynamic 4-city roadshow that engaged 600+ Web3 startups and accelerated market penetration.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
May 20211 yr 1 moMay 2022

Singapore

Spearheaded APAC developer marketing strategy, launching a flagship regional program that on-boarded 80,000+ net new developers while re-engaging 200,000 lapsed ones through targeted digital nurture campaigns—driving unprecedented ecosystem growth.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Apr 20201 yr 5 mosAug 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Drove AWS India's startup marketing strategy as a core Startup Leadership Team member, skyrocketing business to $150M ARR through hyper-targeted, vertical-specific campaigns across Fintech, Gametech, Healthtech, Agritech, and beyond—delivering explosive growth and market dominance.
CSS Corp
Jul 20161 yr 7 mosJan 2018

Bengaluru Area, India

- Architected and led a high-performance marketing engine (7 direct reports + agency partners) responsible for a $100M pipeline target. By revamping the inbound strategy, I delivered a 50% increase in lead volume ($20M ARR pipeline), including the acquisition of a single $3.6M enterprise deal, while pioneering an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) framework for high-value accounts. - Scaled brand influence through a sophisticated multi-format content engine—producing AI-driven animations, whitepapers, and video testimonials—that boosted asset downloads by 150%. I solidified market authority by securing high-profile Forbes mentions and executing exclusive CXO roundtables in the US, directly contributing $4M to the sales pipeline through elite-level networking and thought leadership.
Dec 20141 yr 8 mosJul 2016

Hyderabad Area, India

- Directed the strategic planning and execution of comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives for Gallop Solutions (Cigniti), specifically targeting the North American landscape. This involved transforming raw market data into high-level intelligence to refine service offerings, optimize profitability, and align marketing budgets with long-term corporate growth objectives. - Orchestrated a robust partnership and influence network, managing relationships with over 30+ strategic tool vendors and top-tier industry analysts including Gartner, Forrester, and Nelson Hall. By leveraging joint-marketing initiatives (Roadshows, Webinars, and Meetups), I established a self-sustaining lead generation engine and solidified the organization’s position as a global thought leader. - Spearheaded an integrated digital marketing architecture—encompassing SEO/SEM, PPC, and advanced Google Analytics—to drive measurable demand generation. This was complemented by a sophisticated Account-Based Marketing (ABM) framework and full-lifecycle content strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across all digital touchpoints and providing C-suite leadership with data-driven insights for critical decision-making.
Supr iLabs LLP
Jun 20113 yrs 6 mosNov 2014

Hyderabad Area, India

suprmrkt.in (Comparison and Grocery delivery platform) suprgym.com (Gym aggregation platform with concept of 1 day pass)

Education

Great Lakes Institute of Management

MBA, Marketing and Finance

Great Lakes Institute of Management

20091 yr2010
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

20014 yrs2005

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Headline

Google Cloud | AI + Deep Tech startup partnerships (India/APAC) | Seed–Series B | Helping founders with GTM + cloud scale | Angel via SPVs | Health Enthusiast

About

From a wide-eyed tech geek who bootstrapped my first startup in the chaotic thrill of India's ecosystem, I've become the vital bridge connecting visionary founders, savvy VCs, and eager consumers—crafting stories that don't just captivate but convert into real business wins. Picture this: I've worn every hat, from igniting early traction in my own venture to scaling partnerships at Fortune 500 giants like Google Cloud and AWS, where I rallied cross-functional teams to conquer branding, B2B sales, product marketing, and business development challenges that would daunt most. Today, I blend that entrepreneurial fire with deep GTM expertise and tech savvy, fueling startups' growth through strategic alliances and unforgettable narratives. Whether it's turning complex AI innovations into consumer magnets or forging VC deals that propel the next unicorns, I thrive at the intersection of technology, hustle, and impact—always chasing the next big story that changes the game. #startups #AI #venturecapital #businessdevelopment #GTM

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

APAC Lead, Startups/AI and Scale VC partnerships @ Google Cloud at Google, Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos

Startups/AI and VC partnerships, India @ Google Cloud at Google, Feb 2023 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Head of Early Stage Startup Ecosystem - VC Business Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS), May 2022 - Feb 2023 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Directed a high-impact team of 5 to forge and manage partnerships with 100+ Micro VCs, 150+ accelerators/incubators, universities, co-working spaces, and B2B startup organizations—unlocking a vast ecosystem for collaborative growth engaging 1000+ startups in a short period of time. Orchestrated AWS India's Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy for the Web3 vertical, spearheading a dynamic 4-city roadshow that engaged 600+ Web3 startups and accelerated market penetration. Orchestrated AWS India's GTM strategy for the Web3 vertical, spearheading a dynamic 4-city roadshow that engaged 600+ Web3 startups and accelerated market penetration.

Head of Developer Programs, APAC & Japan at Amazon Web Services (AWS), May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Singapore, Spearheaded APAC developer marketing strategy, launching a flagship regional program that on-boarded 80,000+ net new developers while re-engaging 200,000 lapsed ones through targeted digital nurture campaigns—driving unprecedented ecosystem growth.

Head of Marketing, AWS Startups, India at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apr 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Drove AWS India's startup marketing strategy as a core Startup Leadership Team member, skyrocketing business to $150M ARR through hyper-targeted, vertical-specific campaigns across Fintech, Gametech, Healthtech, Agritech, and beyond—delivering explosive growth and market dominance.

Head of Digital Marketing & Demand Generation (Associate Director) at CSS Corp, Jul 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, - Architected and led a high-performance marketing engine (7 direct reports + agency partners) responsible for a $100M pipeline target. By revamping the inbound strategy, I delivered a 50% increase in lead volume ($20M ARR pipeline), including the acquisition of a single $3.6M enterprise deal, while pioneering an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) framework for high-value accounts. - Scaled brand influence through a sophisticated multi-format content engine—producing AI-driven animations, whitepapers, and video testimonials—that boosted asset downloads by 150%. I solidified market authority by securing high-profile Forbes mentions and executing exclusive CXO roundtables in the US, directly contributing $4M to the sales pipeline through elite-level networking and thought leadership.

Strategic Marketing Manager at Cigniti Technologies (now Coforge), Dec 2014 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos, Hyderabad Area, India, - Directed the strategic planning and execution of comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives for Gallop Solutions (Cigniti), specifically targeting the North American landscape. This involved transforming raw market data into high-level intelligence to refine service offerings, optimize profitability, and align marketing budgets with long-term corporate growth objectives. - Orchestrated a robust partnership and influence network, managing relationships with over 30+ strategic tool vendors and top-tier industry analysts including Gartner, Forrester, and Nelson Hall. By leveraging joint-marketing initiatives (Roadshows, Webinars, and Meetups), I established a self-sustaining lead generation engine and solidified the organization’s position as a global thought leader. - Spearheaded an integrated digital marketing architecture—encompassing SEO/SEM, PPC, and advanced Google Analytics—to drive measurable demand generation. This was complemented by a sophisticated Account-Based Marketing (ABM) framework and full-lifecycle content strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across all digital touchpoints and providing C-suite leadership with data-driven insights for critical decision-making.

Co-Founder at Supr iLabs LLP, Jun 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Hyderabad Area, India, suprmrkt.in (Comparison and Grocery delivery platform) suprgym.com (Gym aggregation platform with concept of 1 day pass)

Education

MBA, Marketing and Finance, Great Lakes Institute of Management

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Information Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University