Arijit Sarmah

Team Leader at CIIE. CO
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(386) 825-5501
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, IN
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  • Hindi Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Dhiraj Sharma

Arijit comes across with excellent Strategic perspective. His ability to think through the problem followed by listening skills help him come with appreciable approach or solution. He is very passionate about the start-up ecosystem and it was a pleasure knowing and working with him

Shashi Gupta

Arijit brings great experience of driving startup programs complimented with excellent client management skills. He would definitely add value to roles which require program and client management !!

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Credentials

  • Leadership
    Precept Advisory Ltd
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • CIIE. CO
    • India
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team Leader
      • May 2022 - Present

      Leading a 1 million USD World Bank funded accelerator called Assam Agribusiness Growth Lab. Accelerated 54 Agribusinesses between 2021-2023 with scaleup by at least 20%. More than 40 new products were introduced and more than 15 new technologies were adopted by the Startups.

    • Senior Manager
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Heading Regional Management of programs in Eastern India. Curating investible startups from the region for investment. Managing CIIE.COs portfolio of startups. And, in charge of Ecosystem Development and Partnerships.

  • KPMG India
    • India
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Manager
      • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

      Sectoral Specialist for the Vibrant Gujarat campaign of Government of Gujarat. Business Consultant to Enhancing Mobility in Entrepreneurial Mode (Project of Government of Meghalaya). Sectoral Specialist for the Vibrant Gujarat campaign of Government of Gujarat. Business Consultant to Enhancing Mobility in Entrepreneurial Mode (Project of Government of Meghalaya).

  • AASHRAY - PROMOTION OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISES FOUNDATION
    • India
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • CEO
      • Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

      A Technology Social Business Incubator where I transformed the program to an entirely virtual operating model. Key differentiating deliveries included sustainability of the Incubator through Donor Projects, CSR funding and Government Grants for Incubatee Startups. A Technology Social Business Incubator where I transformed the program to an entirely virtual operating model. Key differentiating deliveries included sustainability of the Incubator through Donor Projects, CSR funding and Government Grants for Incubatee Startups.

  • Oxys Consulting & Services
    • Facilities Services
    • Founder
      • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

      A Startup that began as an IoT solutions led Facility Management Services provider. It had to pivot to a PM Consultancy. Currently it's a dormant entity. A Startup that began as an IoT solutions led Facility Management Services provider. It had to pivot to a PM Consultancy. Currently it's a dormant entity.

  • CrAdLE - Centre for Advancing and Launching Enterprises
    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Incubation Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

      Founding manager of the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) program for Tech Startups. In-charge of Business Development of its programs (Accelerator, Virtual Incubation etc.). Key co-creator of Gujarat Government’s Startup Vision Document. Scouted for Startups and conducted screening of technology based business ideas. Carried out structuring of policy and processes on incubating startup businesses. Created promotional campaigns, Startup events etc. Was Faculty for International Incubation Training Program sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, India. Show less

  • Tata Consultancy Services
    • India
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Executive
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

      In charge of Learning & Development infrastructure and facilities at TCS Learning Centre. Managed implementation of due diligence processes on new projects. Developed several processes and documented critical technical and non-technical processes. Successfully achieved recertification under Triple ISO audit at Gujarat in the year 2015.

    • Executive
      • Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

      Achieved ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification for Guwahati Center (external audit). Successfully managed statutory labour law compliances, BCP(Business Continuity Plan), Risk. Managed contracts, purchases etc.

  • Indian Chamber of Commerce
    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Director
      • Feb 2008 - Sep 2009

      Tracked Government Industrial Policy, Trade & Industry analysis on Industries of Northeast India. Sectoral advisor in government consultancy for priority industries of Northeast India. Organizer of North East Business Summit, and an UK Trade and Investment Conclave. In charge of Media relations and Event management. Developed project proposals and raised funds on promotional events & campaigns. Tracked Government Industrial Policy, Trade & Industry analysis on Industries of Northeast India. Sectoral advisor in government consultancy for priority industries of Northeast India. Organizer of North East Business Summit, and an UK Trade and Investment Conclave. In charge of Media relations and Event management. Developed project proposals and raised funds on promotional events & campaigns.

  • Indian Tea Association
    • India
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Secretary
      • Jun 2006 - Feb 2008

      Represented member tea estates on Government public policy targets (Health, Law & Order etc.). Zonal Tea Industry representation and liaison with District Civil and Police Administration. Conducted Public Policy research on Government schemes/initiatives relevant to Tea Industry. Liaison with Tea Board, Govt. of India (zonal office). Negotiated with Labour & Staff Unions on industrial and related disputes. Represented member tea estates on Government public policy targets (Health, Law & Order etc.). Zonal Tea Industry representation and liaison with District Civil and Police Administration. Conducted Public Policy research on Government schemes/initiatives relevant to Tea Industry. Liaison with Tea Board, Govt. of India (zonal office). Negotiated with Labour & Staff Unions on industrial and related disputes.

  • Standard Chartered Bank
    • United Kingdom
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Management Trainee
      • Feb 2006 - Jun 2006

      Retail Banking personal financial consultant. Retail Banking personal financial consultant.

Education

  • Fergusson College
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics
    1997 - 2000
  • Gauhati University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing
    2003 - 2005

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