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Ajay Perke

@ajayperke1

Program Manager and co-founder building high-impact startup talent and learning ecosystems through multi-stakeholder innovation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead end-to-end, multi-stakeholder programs that scale quickly—building talent/learning ecosystems through strategic partnerships, clear operating models, and measurable impact across startups and corporates.

I’m a Program Manager with 7+ years orchestrating multi-stakeholder innovation initiatives across startup ecosystems, corporate partnerships, and talent development. I specialize in end-to-end program delivery— from ecosystem mapping and stakeholder communication to cross-functional coordination and operational frameworks—so initiatives move from strategy to measurable outcomes.

At ownpath, I designed and scaled cohort-based learning programs (2 to 12 annual cohorts, 6X growth), generated $300K+ revenue impact through systematic program management, and built a talent marketplace platform connecting 3,000+ candidates with startup opportunities. I also established 50+ corporate partnerships, redesigned stakeholder onboarding to reduce time-to-engagement by 62%, and improved engagement by 40% through structured follow-ups and relationship nurturing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Manager, Founders Office

Ownpath

May 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Served as strategic partner across product strategy, market positioning, and ecosystem partnerships, scaling cohort-based learning from 2 to 12 annual cohorts (6X) and generating $300K revenue impact. Built a talent marketplace connecting 3,000+ candidates to startup opportunities, established 50+ corporate partnerships, and redesigned onboarding to cut time-to-engagement by 62% while improving co

Program Management Curriculum Development Ecosystem Mapping Talent Marketplaces Strategic Planning

Co-Founder & Ops Lead

Trainopaedia

May 2020 - May 2022 (2 years)

Co-founded Trainopaedia delivering customized training programs for corporates, educational institutions, and individual learners. Built operating frameworks and QA processes, delivered 15+ programs, scaled to 400+ participants, and strengthened outcomes through HR stakeholder alignment and communications to 1,200+ subscribers.

Program Operations Quality Assurance Stakeholder Management Client Relationship Management Reporting Systems

Training & Ops Team Manager

Amazon

Sep 2015 - May 2019 (3 years 8 months)

Led performance optimization for a team of 20+ associates in high-volume operations, implementing 4 process improvements that reduced error rates by 30% and improved efficiency metrics. Designed onboarding and simulation-based training for 2,000+ employees, reducing ramp-up time by 15%, and earned top global performance rankings with highest delivery ratings from 3,800+ participants.

Operations Management Team Leadership Process Improvement Employee Onboarding Simulation Based Training Performance Analytics

Communication Training Head

AstronEra

Led a grant-backed tribal education initiative funded by the International Astronomical Union with £5,000 budget, delivering communication and storytelling training for first-generation learners in remote regions.

Volunteer Program Delivery Education Outreach Community Engagement Workshop Facilitation Youth Development