Hiran Kumar
@hirankumar
Dynamic business leader with expertise in growth and operations management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in driving growth and operational excellence across various sectors. As the Head of Business & HR at AppsForBharat, I successfully scaled two business verticals to achieve $10 million in annual recurring revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. My strategic initiatives improved customer acquisition costs and significantly increased user engagement, demonstrating my ability to blend data-driven decision-making with innovative product strategies.
Prior to my role at AppsForBharat, I co-founded and led WinUS Games and PikoBox, where I honed my skills in product development and marketing, achieving substantial user growth and operational milestones. My tenure at Flipkart as a Business Analyst further solidified my expertise in optimizing supply chains and enhancing operational performance. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about mentoring teams to achieve their full potential while driving organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Business & HR
AppsForBharat
Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Led monetisation efforts and scaled operations across 14+ cities, achieving $10 Million ARR. Improved user engagement and retention through innovative strategies and built a team of 50+ while establishing HR functions.
Co-Founder & CEO
WinUS Games
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)
Co-founded a real-money gaming platform, growing the user base to 25,000 and achieving $50,000 in monthly revenue through innovative marketing and product strategies.
Co-Founder & CEO
PikoBox
Nov 2019 - Oct 2020 (11 months)
Led the development of IoT-based smart vending machines, signing deals with over 50 workspaces and scaling operations significantly.
Head of Subscription
Rapido
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)
Launched subscription products, increasing the subscriber base to 87,000 and enhancing retention through gamified models.
Business Analyst
Flipkart
Jul 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 6 months)
Optimized supply chain and transport operations, significantly improving delivery metrics and reducing operational costs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Bachelor of Technology, Engineering
2011 - 2015
Head of Sponsorship for Student Cultural Fest, negotiated sponsorship deals with companies including eBay. Led a team of 21 members and 200 volunteers that executed the fest with a budget of $120,000.
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