Sajesh K Nair

SAJESH NAIR K Bengaluru, India -- 3X ENTREPRENEUR | PRODUCT & INNOVATION SKILLS Product Management & Strategy Entrepreneurship & Innovation Launching Scalable Products ABOUT ME Entrepreneurial and strategic leader with a strong track record of building innovative, user-centric products in mobility and immersive tech. Experienced in scaling startups, streamlining operations, and leading crossfunctional teams. Skilled in digital transformation, product innovation, and creating solutions that drive real-world impact. Proven success in EV financing platforms, AR/VR learning tools, and scalable tech ecosystems. Tech & Project Delivery Customer & Market Focus Immersive Technologies SOCIAL LINKS WORK EXPERIENCE HEAD OF DELIVERY | O C T 2 0 2 4 - P R E S E N T P R I M E R S I O N T E C H N O L O G I E S P LT D , B E N G A L U R U • Led the setup and adoption of BITS Pilani - Hyderabad's first XR Lab. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saj esh-product-leader-entreprene… • Conceptualised and launched an immersive AR/VR/XR learning lab. • Built 10+ interactive XR modules for core engineering subjects. • Achieved 75%+ engagement; modules now integrated into curriculum. Medium: https://medium.com/me/storie s/public PRODUCT HEAD & FOUNDING MEMBER | M AY 2 0 2 1 - O C T 2 0 2 4 O H M M O B I L I T Y, B E N G A LU R U • Led product strategy and execution in the EV space, delivering IoT-driven financing and daily repayment solutions for auto drivers. E D U C AT I O N P G C E R T I F I C AT E I N PRODUCT MANAGEMENT K E L LO G G E X E C U T I V E E D U C AT I O N , NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY • Spearheaded product innovation and engagement strategies for scalable market penetration. • Built the Ohm Daily App, reducing defaults by 30% and enabling 2K auto drivers to pay daily EMIs seamlessly. • Built & Scaled Ohm Rental, a SAAS platform, to ₹4 Cr GMV within 18 months. • Launched Ohm Fin Stack, leveraging IoT for real-time EV asset monitoring and improved financing efficiency. CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF PRODUCT | M AY 2 0 1 9 - M AY 2 0 2 1 2023 • GPA: 97.32% AWARDS LUCIXR, BENGALURU • Drove vision and built a SaaS XR platform for VR training and AR catalogs, transforming B2B sales and workforce training. • Transformed Flipkart’s training process, achieving 92% shop floor readiness and a 22% increase in packing efficiency. CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF DELIVERY | F E B 2 0 1 6 - M AY 2 0 1 9 ENTREPRENEUR OF P L A S T I C W A T E R L A B S ( P ) LT D , B E N G A L U R U THE YEAR 2010 BY BRITISH COUNCIL - • Led development of AR/VR services, driving innovation in education and entertainment through gamified learning and immersive experiences. I N D I A N S TA G E . I N SOCIAL IMPACT I N I T I AT I V E S • Designed AR games for global brands like Disney and Mattel, and interactive learning modules for classrooms. CO-FOUNDER | N O V 2 0 0 9 - J A N 2 0 1 6 I N D I A N S TA G E . I N , B E N G A LU R U WA L M A R T V R I D D H I DEC 2021 Led Walmart Vriddhi app delivery, empowering 10,000+ MSMEs with digital tools for growth through Walmart's CSR initiative. I S H A N YA F O U N D AT I O N AUG 2019 Developed a VR proof of concept to help Autistic children acclimate to salon environments before their first visit. • Built and scaled the platform to handle 18,000+ ticketed events, connecting 12 lakh+ users to artists. • Curated and managed the TOI Theatre Festival for 5 years, establishing a significant cultural landmark. • Developed a last-mile delivery network spanning 6,000 pin codes, pioneering Cash on Delivery for event tickets in the industry. • Secured funding from Blume Ventures, Gaurav Vaz, and Rajan Anandan, culminating in a successful acquisition by Explara in 2015. B U S I N E S S A N A LY S T | A U G 2 0 0 7 - N O V 2 0 0 9 JAMCRACKER, BENGALURU • Played a key role in launching Ireland's first telecom SaaS offering, transforming market entry and product deployment. S R . B U S I N E S S A N A LY S T | A U G 2 0 0 6 - J U L 2 0 0 7 REUTERS, BENGALURU E D U C AT I O N A L G A M E F O R V I S U A L LY CHALLENGED CHILDREN S R . B U S I N E S S A N A LY S T | J U N 2 0 0 4 - J U L 2 0 0 6 S R I T, B E N G A LU R U GOVT .OF DENMARK NOV 2017 Created an educational game using iPad accessibility features to teach quadratic equations to visually challenged children. PROJECT LEAD | A P R 2 0 0 1 - M A R 2 0 0 4 J A R D I N E M O T O R G R O U P, B E N G A LU R U SYSTEM OFFICER | A P R 1 9 9 9 - M A R 2 0 0 1 C O N C O R D E M OTO R S [ TATA G R O U P ] , B E N G A LU R U CLIENTS PRODUCT SUCCESS STORIES F L I P K A R T , V O LV O , B I T S P I L A N I , D I S N E Y, M E T T L , B YJ U ' S , FORBES MARSHALL, ELICA, STERLITE, ECOFLEX, MAGIC C R AT E , OX F O R D UNIVERSITY PRESS, MANIPAL ACADEMY OVERCOMING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES IN MOBILITY Challenge: Auto drivers were facing difficulty in making monthly EMI payments, leading to a 30% default rate. Action: Launched a digital payment app powered by IoT, allowing auto drivers to pay daily EMIs via UPI, simplifying their financial management. Result: Reduced EMI defaults by 30% and contributed to greater financial inclusion, positively impacting over 2000 auto drivers. RETHINKING WORKFORCE TRAINING WITH IMMERSIVE TOOLS LANGUAGES English Challenge: Traditional workforce training for Flipkart was taking five days, with only 67% of employees ready for the shop floor. Action: Implemented AR/VR-based training modules to create an interactive learning environment that drastically reduced training time. Result: Training time was reduced to 45 minutes with 92% of trainees being shop floorready, significantly boosting efficiency and productivity. Hindi Malayalam Kannada Tamil Telugu E X PA N D I N G E V E N T T I C K E T I N G B E YO N D M OV I ES A N D C R I C K E T Challenge: Traditional ticketing platforms were limited to movies and cricket, with costinefficient cash-on-delivery mechanisms. Action: Indianstage.in, focused on live entertainment, developed a costeffective cash-ondelivery system, reaching 6,000+ pin codes. Result: Managed 18,000+ ticketed events, connected 1.2 million fans to artists, and led to a successful acquisition by Explara after securing funding from prominent investors