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Growth Strategist & Operating Partner | Bridging Business Analytics with Behavioral Psychology | Scaling Founders through Systems & High-EQ Leadership

About

I solve business problems at the intersection of logical systems and human behaviour. With over a decade across operations, marketing, and strategic consulting, I’ve learned that scaling a business isn't just a mechanical challenge, it's a psychological one. I work with visionary founders who have built incredible momentum but find themselves hitting an "operational ceiling" where decision fatigue and scattered systems threaten their growth. I act as the bridge between high-level vision and executable reality. My approach is rooted in Analytical Rigour (data, workflows, and market research) but executed with High Emotional Intelligence. I don't just build processes; I design environments that reduce friction, eliminate founder burnout, and foster team autonomy. I partner with lean agencies, startup founders, and high-level consultants to provide: 1. Operational Architecture: Redesigning internal systems to ensure the business runs efficiently, with or without the founder in the room. 2. Behavioural Growth Strategy: Market analysis and brand positioning that leverages consumer psychology to drive premium engagement. 3. Strategic Ghostwriting: Translating complex expertise into a "Premium" LinkedIn presence that establishes thought leadership. 4. Scale-Ready Documentation: Building the "source of truth" for your business to ensure seamless team expansion. Currently, I am focused on collaborating with founders who are ready to move from operational chaos to strategic clarity. If you’re building fast and feeling the weight of the "in-between" stage, let’s connect. 📩 Inquiries: shilpisarkar.creator@gmail.com

Location

India

AI stack

claude

gemini

kimi

lovable

midjourney

openai

Work experience

Founder Operating Partner at Shilpi Sarkar, Feb 2024 - Jul 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos, India, I work with founders, agency owners, and coaches who are scaling fast but stretched thin across operations, content, and execution. I support them through workflow organisation, strategic research, founder LinkedIn branding and ghostwriting, agency content consistency, and career strategy consulting.

Marketing And Public Relations at Screetract Solutions, Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Led and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns for diverse clients, focusing on strategic brand building and creative content development. Managed client relationships to ensure alignment with business goals and delivered measurable growth in brand visibility and engagement. Coordinated cross-functional teams to plan and implement digital marketing strategies, social media campaigns, and public relations initiatives, ensuring timely project delivery and strong stakeholder satisfaction.

Marketing Specialist at Your Reputations Consulting, Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Delhi, India, Worked with client brands to develop marketing strategies, content, and chatbot communication flows. Contributed to business development through scriptwriting for pitch decks and chatbot integrations. Assisted in crafting digital brand identities and positioning strategies for clients across industries. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sales objectives with marketing output.

Operations Manager at Spookfish Innovations, Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Built and streamlined cross-functional operating systems across HR, finance, inventory, and project delivery for a fast-growing startup. Reduced operational friction by redesigning internal processes that improved accountability, efficiency, and team experience simultaneously. Worked directly alongside leadership to align people, systems, and resources with growth targets, translating business goals into executable operational structure.

Sr. Human Resource at ADVA Software Engineering GmbH, Sep 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore, Led HR operations and employee engagement for a mid-sized tech team. Partnered with department heads to align HR strategy with business goals. Designed and rolled out employee development programmes, streamlined HRIS processes, and conducted regular feedback sessions to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Played a key role in improving collaboration across global teams and boosting overall employee morale.

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources & Markerting, Reva University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, HR, West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata