Experience

Startup Times

• India
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor In Chief

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Delhi, India



Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editorial Contributor

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Delhi, India



Forbes India

• India
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2022

  New Delhi Area, India At Forbes India, Manu writes on numerous areas including automobiles, aviation, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, economy and policy among many others. He also moderates many of Forbes India's events including the Forbes India One CEO Club, Forbes India CXO dialogues, and hosts Capital Ideas, a weekly podcast on the most riveting success stories from the business world. He has previously worked with Quartz, The Economic Times and Business Standard in Mumbai and New Delhi, where he… Show more At Forbes India, Manu writes on numerous areas including automobiles, aviation, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, economy and policy among many others. He also moderates many of Forbes India's events including the Forbes India One CEO Club, Forbes India CXO dialogues, and hosts Capital Ideas, a weekly podcast on the most riveting success stories from the business world. He has previously worked with Quartz, The Economic Times and Business Standard in Mumbai and New Delhi, where he covered public policy and business. In his current role as a writer for Forbes, Manu focuses on economics, business, policy and long-form features. Widely reported on the technology sector across India. Extensive reporting, interviews and special features on the every changing information technology services industry. Currently covering politics, policies and other developmental issue of Indian Business. Show less



YourStory Media

• India
• Technology, Information and Media
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2022

  Gurgaon, India As an Editor of Yourstory Delhi, I handle the entire site and moderate Startup Stories, Business news updates across Delhi. As an Editor of Yourstory Tamil, I handle the entire site and moderate Startup Stories, Business news updates across Tamil Nadu. Skills: Team Management · Copywriting · Digital Media · Content Strategy · Online Journalism Part of Curriculum and Syllabus Designing for the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Broadcast and Digital Journalism Coordinated Internships… Show more As an Editor of Yourstory Delhi, I handle the entire site and moderate Startup Stories, Business news updates across Delhi. As an Editor of Yourstory Tamil, I handle the entire site and moderate Startup Stories, Business news updates across Tamil Nadu. Skills: Team Management · Copywriting · Digital Media · Content Strategy · Online Journalism Part of Curriculum and Syllabus Designing for the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Broadcast and Digital Journalism Coordinated Internships and Placement for Journalism courses and Conducted Journalism Workshops and Seminars in coordination with NDTV, Delhi Produced Corporate film for the Company, part of the Marketing and Promotional Team. Show less



Quantum American Technologies

• Senior Manager

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  San Francisco Bay Area



Entrepreneur Media

• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Recruitment Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

  Delhi, India My responsibilities included editing, guiding junior members of the team, anchoring stories, organizing copy flow as well as giving inputs for graphics, pictures and story ideas. I handled the work flow, ensuring that reporters send their stories on time. I took part in a leadership training programme organized by Entrepreneur. I rewrite copies produced by the technology and emerging business verticals as well as bureaus in South India (Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi). Between January 2013 and… Show more My responsibilities included editing, guiding junior members of the team, anchoring stories, organizing copy flow as well as giving inputs for graphics, pictures and story ideas. I handled the work flow, ensuring that reporters send their stories on time. I took part in a leadership training programme organized by Entrepreneur. I rewrite copies produced by the technology and emerging business verticals as well as bureaus in South India (Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi). Between January 2013 and July 2013 I took on additional role of acting chief of bureau in Chennai. I have written several articles, including an opinion piece in the Editorial pages. I help bring out the "Power of Ideas" page every Friday. I mentor reporters who work in the south and closely monitor their development. Show less



NDTV

• India
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • May 2008 - Jul 2009

  Delhi, India Experienced Correspondent with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. Skilled in Feature Writing, Journalism, Creative Writing, Writing, and Online Journalism. Strong media and communication professional with a Post Graduate Diploma focused in New Media from Asian College of Journalism. With curiosity at the core of my personality, I try to make sense of the world by writing about pretty much everything. As a part of my job, I write about the Indian startup ecosystem and… Show more Experienced Correspondent with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. Skilled in Feature Writing, Journalism, Creative Writing, Writing, and Online Journalism. Strong media and communication professional with a Post Graduate Diploma focused in New Media from Asian College of Journalism. With curiosity at the core of my personality, I try to make sense of the world by writing about pretty much everything. As a part of my job, I write about the Indian startup ecosystem and the influencers economy but on my personal blog (the link to which is attached) I write about anything and everything that makes me wonder. Still learning and still trying to get better, every damn day. Show less