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Zainab G

@zainabg

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Senior partnerships and business development leader focused on education and global collaborations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leading partnerships or business development at an education/edtech organisation where I can scale collaborations, drive enrollment, and improve outcomes through strategic outreach and cross-functional coordination.

I am a senior partnerships and business development leader with extensive experience building collaborations across education, edtech and career-discovery platforms. I have led outreach, negotiated MOUs, and driven student and client acquisition for organisations operating globally.

At Inspirit AI I lead partnerships across India and South Asia, coordinating onboarding, program clarifications and enrollment activities that connect students, parents and schools with AI education opportunities. My work emphasizes pipeline management, conversion tracking and cross-team coordination to ensure a seamless student experience.

Previously I built and managed corporate and school partnerships for Clever Harvey, EduPeer and earlier founded Cinch Education, where I acquired 100+ clients and led the launch of a recruitment portal. My background spans sales, marketing, compliance, partner communications and product-integration initiatives.

I bring strong stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication from international cabin-crew experience, and a practical, results-oriented approach to partnership strategy. I look for roles where I can scale partnerships, improve enrollment outcomes, and help education programs reach more students worldwide.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Partnerships Manager

Current

Inspirit AI

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Lead outreach and partner acquisition with global education counselors, schools, and study-abroad companies, drafting MOUs and coordinating onboarding to drive student enrollments and track pipeline conversions.

Partnerships Business Development MOU'S Outreach Enrollment management CRM Cross Functional Collaboration

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Callido Learning Pvt Ltd.

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)

Sourced and finalized industry partners for Clever Harvey programs, managed MOUs and compliance, and maintained partner relationships through communications and deliveries to ensure active collaborations.

Partnerships Sales Outreach Relationship Management & Compliance Communication Account Management Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager Business Development

EduPeer

Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Led business development and school partnerships, acted as primary contact for international schools, and co-developed marketing campaigns and advertising to support undergraduate counseling and growth.

Business Development Partnership Management Marketing Strategy Campaign Management Advertising Counseling

Sales and Marketing Executive

IBeGeek, IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd

Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)

Co-developed and executed B2C and B2B sales strategies, planned outreach events and activations, and liaised with consulates, universities, and schools to support abroad-education services.

Sales Strategy B2B Sales B2C Marketing Event Planning Outreach University Relations Market Research Program Development

Founder

Cinch Education

Jun 2014 - Oct 2018 (4 years 4 months)

Founded an education recruitment consultancy, acquired 100+ clients and built a 100k+ candidate database, managed client relationships and recruitment for senior roles, and led development of an education jobs portal.

entrepreneurship Client Acquisition Recruitment Product Development Team Leadership Vendor Management Website Launch HR Policies

Executive Assistant

Sequoia Capital India

Jul 2013 - Jun 2014 (11 months)

Managed schedules, travel, and research for VP & Principal, coordinated events, and produced reports to support venture capital operations and executive workflow.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Research Reporting Event Coordination Administrative Support

International Cabin Crew

Etihad Airways

Nov 2007 - Nov 2012 (5 years)

Ensured passenger safety and comfort on international flights, communicated effectively with diverse passengers, and recognized for managing challenging onboard situations.

Customer Service Safety Procedures Conflict Resolution Cross Cultural Communication Emergency Response Teamwork In Flight Service

Class Coordinator

Karan Gupta Consulting

May 2006 - Oct 2007 (1 year 5 months)

Guided students in SAT, GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL preparation, counseled on US university options, and managed administrative and back-end class operations.

Test Preparation Administrative Management Communication Scheduling Student Records