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Faiyaz Rizvi

@faiyazrizvi

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Brand & ecosystem strategist who builds trust through narrative-led growth.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles where I can lead brand-led capital strategies, design ecosystem partnerships, and use narrative and AI-augmented insight to drive investor trust, cross-functional alignment, and measurable growth within mission-driven, collaborative organizations.

I am a multidimensional strategist with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of narrative, capital, and ecosystem design, known for converting complexity into clarity through human-centered storytelling and repeatable frameworks.

I advise enterprises and investors on brand-led capital strategy and go-to-market messaging, having worked with Fortune 500s and growth-stage clients to craft positioning that earns investor trust and strategic clarity.

I have led integrated communication strategies, launched verticals (SME Capital Solutions), co-created large pro-bono urban-regeneration pilots, and pioneered AI-augmented research workflows that cut insight cycle time by 60%.

I am practiced in cross-functional orchestration, stakeholder engagement, community-led experience design, and investor/institutional dialogue—serving as a trusted advisor to CXOs, founders, and family offices through a narrative-first lens.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Global Business Director

22LIGHT

Nov 2018 - Jul 2025 (6 years 8 months)

Advised Fortune 500 and growth-stage clients on brand-led capital strategy, crafting narratives and GTM messaging that improved investor engagement and secured inbound mandates from major global investors. Launched SME Capital Solutions and pioneered AI-augmented research workflows, cutting insight cycle time by 60%.

Brand Strategy Capital Strategies GTM Strategy Stakeholder Engagement AI Research Strategic Partnerships

Senior Community Manager

Barclays

Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Designed and delivered community experiences and events that connected 50+ ventures with VCs and corporates, proposed Barclays' first EIR framework, and secured event partnerships to drive engagement and trust. Curated 15+ high-impact events and managed end-to-end operations and stakeholder relations.

Community Management Curated Events Partnership Development Stakeholder Management Program Design Operations Budget Management Strategic Communications

Community Manager

Regus

Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Managed premium business centre operations and client experience for 100–120 daily visitors, leading facility management, vendor coordination, tenant relations, and community events to boost occupancy and satisfaction. Produced client-facing reports for operational optimization.

Client Experience Facility Management Vendor Management Event Management Tenant Relations Operations Reporting Compliance

Billing Executive

Grip Technologies

Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 (9 months)

Managed end-to-end billing and invoicing processes, improving billing system efficiency and payment accuracy while handling reconciliations and financial variance resolutions to support business confidence.

Billing Invoicing Reconciliations Financial Reporting Process Improvement Compliance Dashboarding

Administrative Manager

Classic Broadband Network

May 2011 - Feb 2014 (2 years 9 months)

Led office operations including vendor contract management, procurement logistics, inventory control, and staff coordination to ensure seamless support for a fast-paced corporate environment.

Office Management Vendor Management Procurement Inventory Control client support

Technical Support Associate

Mphasis

Jun 2010 - Mar 2011 (9 months)

Provided advanced technical support for enterprise clients, resolving complex issues for high-stakes accounts and documenting technical requirements to maintain service continuity and client satisfaction.

Technical Support Client Communication Documentation SLA Management Troubleshooting Stakeholder Management