Experience

Practical Action Consulting

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader - DRRM Private Sector Innovation Challenge by USAID's Tayar Nepal Project

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

  Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal



Kathmandu College of Management

• Nepal
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visiting Lecturer - Entrepreneurship and Startup Business

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Lalitpur District, Nepal



WiseAdmit

• Canada
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal



The Panache Center

• Nepal
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Corporate Trainer

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

  Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal



Chatterbox Nepal

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Public Speaking Trainer

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  Nepal - Led highly interactive public speaking sessions in a supportive classroom environment for children under 18 years of age. - Implemented and evaluated weekly class activities and modules in coordination with the assistant trainer

• Strategic Business Consultant

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  Nepal - Work closely with upper management to help make key strategic decisions. - Organize and execute assigned business fundamentals (HR, logistics, promotional campaigns) to meet the company objectives - Analyze a current business’s goals and direction and ensure that practices align with company objectives - Monitor market trends to adjust to changing conditions that affect the goals. - Analyze and interpret scenario to unearth weaknesses and problems, and comprehend the causes.



ascend - ace startup center

• Nepal
• Strategic Management Services

• Program Lead

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal - Planned, designed and executed the initial business plan of the center based on a sustainable business model and stated objectives of the incubator and continual development of the strategy for the center. - Led in the implementation of the center including the appointment and management of a small implementation team. - Oversight in the day-to-day development of the center in terms of physical space, marketing collaterals, website, and other operations. - Developed a tailor-made… Show more - Planned, designed and executed the initial business plan of the center based on a sustainable business model and stated objectives of the incubator and continual development of the strategy for the center. - Led in the implementation of the center including the appointment and management of a small implementation team. - Oversight in the day-to-day development of the center in terms of physical space, marketing collaterals, website, and other operations. - Developed a tailor-made curriculum and operational calendar for the center in coordination with relevant stakeholders. - Identify, shortlist and confirm competent and professional coaches and mentors for the incubation center in coordination with the team. - Established of good incubation practices and culture including the processes for selecting companies; growing companies; networking and graduating companies. - Built and managed strategic stakeholder relationships with media, ecosystem actors, Ace Institute of Management stakeholders and the students. - Worked with the Management Committee and the Advisory Board to meet the strategic objectives as defined in the beginning for timely completion of the project. Show less



Techstars

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Community Leader - Nepal

  • Nov 2017 - Aug 2020

  Nepal - Successfully organized 3 Startup Weekend program in the city with 180 participants and an outcome of 32 viable business ideas. - Act as a link between startups and stakeholders in the Asia Pacific Region to initiate inter-nation collaborations



Startup Grind

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Kathmandu Chapter Director

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  Nepal Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. It is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. SG host monthly events in 250 cities and 100 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind is a connected online and offline network of vibrant startup communities to help fuel innovation, economic growth and… Show more Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. It is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. SG host monthly events in 250 cities and 100 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind is a connected online and offline network of vibrant startup communities to help fuel innovation, economic growth and prosperity at the local level. While Startup Grind was founded in Palo Alto, California, the extended network of Startup Grind chapters are located around the world. Show less



SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Pakistan
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Representative - Startup Task Force Committee

  • Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

  Nepal - One of the 10 members of a visionary Startup Taskforce Committee involved in formulating a startup policy to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the SAARC region. - Delineated the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Nepal in the first SAARC-CCI Startup Vision Summit held in India. - Initiated and facilitated the first ever multilateral bootcamp of 25 startups from Nepal, Bhutan and India.



Nepal Entrepreneurs’ Hub

• Nepal
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jun 2017 - May 2019

  Nepal - Oversaw the overall operations of the non-profit organization with successful accomplishment of over 23 programs with major focus on grassroots startups led by youth, women and rural residents. - Led 2 major inter-regional initiatives in association with UT Austin and SAARC-CCI kick-starting cross-border activities to induce entrepreneurial developments in the South Asian region. - Member of an ambitious Agribusiness Bootcamp in partnership with The World Bank, Government of Nepal… Show more - Oversaw the overall operations of the non-profit organization with successful accomplishment of over 23 programs with major focus on grassroots startups led by youth, women and rural residents. - Led 2 major inter-regional initiatives in association with UT Austin and SAARC-CCI kick-starting cross-border activities to induce entrepreneurial developments in the South Asian region. - Member of an ambitious Agribusiness Bootcamp in partnership with The World Bank, Government of Nepal, catering 641 agriculture entrepreneurs all over the country. - Steered the mapping of key stakeholders in Nepalese startup ecosystem while designing strategies to build relationship with key stakeholders. Show less



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Country Leader for Nepal - South Asia Connect @ Nexus Startup Hub | IC2 Institute

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  New Delhi Area, India - Selected as one of the 2 leaders from Nepal from a competitive pool for the South Asia Connect Program at Nexus Startup Hub in India. - Interviewed and shortlisted 8 startups from Nepal among 64 startups for a rigorous incubation program in Delhi with startups from 5 South Asian Countries. - Mentored the 40 selected startups and facilitated partnerships between them from Nepal-Sri Lanka and Bhutan. The South Asia Connect (SAC) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State to… Show more - Selected as one of the 2 leaders from Nepal from a competitive pool for the South Asia Connect Program at Nexus Startup Hub in India. - Interviewed and shortlisted 8 startups from Nepal among 64 startups for a rigorous incubation program in Delhi with startups from 5 South Asian Countries. - Mentored the 40 selected startups and facilitated partnerships between them from Nepal-Sri Lanka and Bhutan. The South Asia Connect (SAC) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State to promote regional cooperation in the Indian sub-continent by supporting entrepreneurial ventures in five countries of South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka. Show less



Kathmandu College of Management

• Nepal
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Lead - KCM Business Incubation Center

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Nepal - Founded the incubation center with the objective to promote the environment of entrepreneurship. - Planned, designed and implemented the infrastructure, curriculum and daily operations of the center. - Established linkages and partnerships with academicians, professionals and corporations to create holistic learning environment for the incubatees. - Provided guidance and consultation to incubatees focusing on business modeling and marketing.

• Corporate Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Lalitpur, Nepal - Supervised institutional communications and branding: created marketing collateral, print and digital. - Developed new products and services to strengthen institutional brand equity. - Coordinated with various agencies, clients and partners to ensure smooth and synergistic relationship

• Assistant Acadmemic Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  lalitpur - Managed the bridge among academic coordinator, faculty members and final year students in regards to proper and timely completion of task and duties in the campus. - Supervised 104 students as a guide for their final year thesis. - Published “Learning Assurance Manual” in coordination with the faculty members with an objective to provide students with a practical and easily accessible information regarding university level study.

• Managing Editor

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Gwarko, Lalitpur - Undertook the publication of the first issue of “New Perspective: Journal of Business and Economics’- annual journal at Center of Research Excellence, Kathmandu College of Management. - Edited and formatted articles for the journal in coordination with the chief editor, authors, reviewers and publisher.



Yeti Airlines

• Airlines and Aviation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Tilganga, Kathmandu • Coordinated membership, processed data and researched for new potential partners. • Coordinated with company’s advertising agency for various promotional tools and similar related works. • Prepared new proposals and contracts as well as reviewed old ones for new deals, promotions as well as partnerships.



Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA)

• Nepal
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

  Teku, Kathmandu



Tewa

• Intern

  • 2011 - 2011