Hey, I'm Rakesh Roushan 👋
Entrepreneur, Product Leader,
and AI Enthusiast
Building the Future ofAudio & Knowledge
With a proven track record across leading Indian startups and corporates, I have held strategic roles in product, marketing, and business growth.
AudioPod AI
Mission to provide seamless and accessible audio tools for all content creators
UnQuest AI
Building advanced knowledge management systems for the future
Key Traits
The core characteristics that drive my approach to building and scaling ventures
Versatile and pragmatic leader
Adapting strategies and approaches based on real-world constraints and opportunities
Strong focus on outcome delivery
Prioritizing measurable results and tangible impact in every initiative
Deep curiosity about technology and markets
Continuously exploring emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation
Committed to empowering others
Building tools and platforms that democratize access to advanced technologies
Core Expertise
The skills and knowledge areas that power my entrepreneurial journey
Startup Strategy & Product Development
Versatile and pragmatic leader with strong focus on outcome delivery across ventures
Sales and Distribution Management
Strategic sales planning and distribution network optimization for maximized market reach and revenue growth
Digital Marketing & Analytics
Data-driven growth strategies and brand leadership across major Indian startups
Leadership & Growth Hacking
Deep curiosity about technology and markets, committed to empowering others through innovation
Ready to Build the Next Big Thing?
I'm always looking for exciting opportunities to collaborate on innovative projects and scale impactful businesses. Let's create something that matters.
Work Experience
A timeline of my professional journey so far.
Building AudioPod AI, an unified AI audio workstation to create, edit and publish audio content directly from the browser without needing expensive software or gear. Like Canva for Audio, enabling creators to streamline their audio production process.
Deputy General Manager
Led Business Product for Paytm Soundbox service team. Managed product roadmap, features and go-to-market strategy.
Strategy & Growth
Led 0-1 intiatives for Ninjacart Fintech business. Built and scaled the embedded origination and collection stack.
Marketing Manager
Managed 500+ cr topline marketing intiatives for Airtel Karnataka. Led customer usage and retention initiatives.
Zonal Sales Manager
Managed 5+ cr topline sales operations across Semi-urban Hyderabad. Achieved consistent growth targets.
Management Associate
Ran product marketing campaigns for prepaid services in Southeast Asian markets.
Young Leader
Sales and Marketing stints across Rural and Urban Indian markets.
Summer Intern
Gained experience in startup ecosystem. Worked on business development and market research initiatives.
Blog & Writings
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Let's Build Together
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Business Inquiries
Connect via LinkedIn for collaborations
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India