Ankit Kumar
I am a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, lean strategist, and product builder who thrives at the intersection of operations, technology, and design. With a passion for taking businesses from zero to one, I specialize in identifying market gaps and building scalable, user-centric solutions.
Startups I've Worked With
Partnered with early-stage founders and high-growth ventures to design 0-to-1 Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, architect outbound sales engines, and drive scalable early commercial traction.
Spearheaded early go-to-market strategy, candidate acquisition funnels, and high-conversion mentorship sales pipelines for CAT & MBA aspirants.
Architected outbound B2B sales pipelines, early merchant acquisition playbooks, and structured enterprise customer onboarding.
Formulated zero-to-one product positioning, commercial launch strategy, and early D2C consumer traction for customized 3D-engineered footwear.
Led B2B sales development, enterprise merchant partnerships, and early go-to-market execution for creator commerce and monetization tools.
Architected viral user acquisition growth loops, event host retention funnels, and organic community expansion across Bengaluru's social discovery scene.
Engineered high-ticket booking funnels, VIP member acquisition, and brand sponsorship partnerships for bespoke social retreats.
MaaMeal
May 2025 - Current · FoodTech Startup · BengaluruSubscription-based culinary platform delivering authentic regional Indian lunch and dinner meals with zero cash burn B2C marketing and automated cluster operations.
- Bootstrapped from 0 to 1 with lean initial capital
- Closed recurring B2B enterprise client partnerships for predictable revenue
- Automated cluster logistics across 6 kitchens, achieving zero food wastage
- Awarded Runner-Up at StartupLive validating unit economics and execution
Simplilearn
March 2024 - July 2025 · EdTech Scale-Up · BengaluruLed and scaled an 11-member inside sales team targeting high-ticket executive education programs in UI/UX and Data Science.
- Authored and deployed a repeatable consultative sales playbook
- Enhanced funnel predictability and conversion across inside sales reps
- Consistently exceeded high-ticket quarterly sales quotas
Camaro Buildwares
November 2022 - January 2024 · B2B & Retail · LucknowSpearheaded market expansion, multi-tiered retail distribution, and brand positioning across regional territories.
- Formulated comprehensive business development and channel sales strategies
- Strengthened multi-tier retail distributor partnerships and market presence
- Drove sustainable quarter-on-quarter commercial expansion
Square Yards
February 2022 - October 2022 · PropTech · NoidaManaged high-value property investment portfolios, transaction structuring, and financial advisory for institutional buyers.
- Deep quantitative real estate feasibility and asset yield analysis
- Trained sales executives to accelerate deal closing velocity
- Multi-crore transactional asset management and client advisory
BYJU'S
November 2020 - January 2022 · EdTech · LucknowExecuted consultative selling methodologies and client relationship management with top retention benchmarks.
- Deepened customer trust and family engagement on educational paths
- Achieved top-tier sales quotas with high client trust and support
- Built organic pipeline acceleration through customer referral loops
DCI Institute
August 2016 - October 2019 · Education Startup · LucknowBootstrapped premier IIT/JEE coaching institute from scratch with complete P&L, academic curriculum, and marketing oversight.
- Built curriculum, faculty hiring, and student admissions operations from 0
- Maintained 100% self-funded debt-free profitability
- Delivered top state-rank competitive exam candidates
I am a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, lean strategist, and product builder who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, commercial execution, and product design. With a passion for taking businesses from 0 to 1, I specialize in identifying unmet market opportunities, designing repeatable sales playbooks, and building scalable, customer-centric operations.
Currently, I am the Co-Founder and Strategy Head of MaaMeal, a high-growth subscription-based culinary service delivering authentic regional Indian lunch and dinner meals with zero-waste operational clusters. My venture building footprint also encompasses regional cloud kitchens—including The Bihar Story, Ahuna Pot & Fire, and Lucknowi Zayka—alongside hospitality asset platforms like GuestingHosting and VasaYield.
Deeply embedded within India's thriving startup ecosystem, I have been mentored through NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore and received entrepreneurship support from IIT Kanpur. I actively invest time in the innovation ecosystem—regularly visiting flagship startup summits, demo days, and founder-investor mixers across Bengaluru to discover disruptive ventures, collaborate on zero-to-one challenges, and pitch at showcases (including being recognized as a StartupLive finalist).
NSRCEL · IIM Bangalore
Mentored under India's premier startup incubator at IIM Bangalore, refining zero-to-one business model viability, customer discovery loops, and venture scalability.
IIT Kanpur Incubation
Received structured entrepreneurship support and backing from IIT Kanpur, leveraging institutional frameworks for lean execution and commercial validation.
Startup Showcases & Events
Regularly visiting and participating in premier startup summits, demo days, pitch showcases (StartupLive finalist), and community mixers across Bengaluru.
Have an opportunity, venture partnership, or growth brief that needs execution? Let's connect directly.
Ankit Kumar
Founder & Growth Leader · Bengaluru