Raghav Kapoor

Experience

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  Avishkaar

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

  Founder’s Office International Business Development and Operations

  Worked closely with the CEO to identify potential VCs from Singapore, United Kingdom and Middle East and initiated conversations further helped bring investments.Established and nurtured relationships with Ambassadors and heads of trade & economic wings at Indian, European, Mexican, and Russian embassies, as well as with FICCI and CII. Additionally, identified and engaged with potential STEM distributors in the region, laying the foundation for the company's distribution network in the area.Pioneered the company's expansion into Russia by partnering with RUDN University to organize a successful IRC event and on boarded schools and STEM companies as customers and channel partners, while working closely with government officials for seamless execution.Partnered with BITS Pilani (Dubai) to organize a successful IRC event in Dubai, on boarded various schools as customers and distributors as channel partners, all from scratch with no prior presence in the region. Additionally, secured a free brand collaboration with a renowned UAE vlogger ie. MO vlogs.Negotiated and closed deals with top Chinese manufacturers for 500+ SMD components, batteries, motors, PCBs,etc establishing the company's complete supply chain from China, Slashing purchasing costs by 30% and handling import of 1.5Cr+ annually.Drastically improved quality, fit, and finish of our products by identifying and persuading the most prominent plastic and metal manufacturers in India who could meet our supply demands consistently and produce crucial components for our products.Worked closely with the R&D team to improve the overall quality and product line by conducting in-depth customer research on personas and Recognized and on boarded potential channel partners and distributors across the country. Show less

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  Bombay Coal Company

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2023

  Founder

  Launched a Premium coconut charcoal brand with a premium packaging to step into Sheesha(Hookah) market and create a country wide distribution channel to further launch & distribute products in the same category.Raised a seven-digit seed fund through a royalty-based investment from an angel investor.Perfected the product through on-the-ground research to identify market trends, customer personas, behavior, and demands, and launched charcoal with a premium packaging to appeal.Successfully expanded the company's presence to a pan-India scale, establishing a strong national footprint and reaching previously untapped markets. Also exported to Nepal ,Dubai and Germany. Cultivated relationships with a diverse client base, acquiring over 100,000 users nationwide within a time span of 2 years. Show less

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  My FirePod

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  Founder & Creator

  Launched a portable fireplace brand called ‘MyFirePod’ (www.myfirepod.com) Orchestrated the entire product development process in-house, from sketching and 3D design to silicone mould making, fire-proof material selection, testing, and final product development.Pioneered a unique market niche, positioning the product as a standout offering by partnering with Home decor stores, Luxury Gift Curators,Real Estate Builders, and etc. Formed strategic partnerships with hotels and restaurant chains, expanding market presence. Show less

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  DUDigital Global Ltd.

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Strategy, Plannning & Partnerships