Experience

Learnerbly

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  London, United Kingdom Learnerbly is the workplace learning marketplace; empowering employees to access curated content from 250+ of the best L&D providers including books, podcasts, e-learning, coaches, conferences + more. With 95%+ employee activation rates and 40-60% monthly engagement (3X+ industry average) across 100+ clients incl King.com, Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, IDEO, HelloFresh, Bazaarvoice & many more. Learnerbly creates impactful learning cultures for the modern hybrid organization. We are… Show more Learnerbly is the workplace learning marketplace; empowering employees to access curated content from 250+ of the best L&D providers including books, podcasts, e-learning, coaches, conferences + more. With 95%+ employee activation rates and 40-60% monthly engagement (3X+ industry average) across 100+ clients incl King.com, Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, IDEO, HelloFresh, Bazaarvoice & many more. Learnerbly creates impactful learning cultures for the modern hybrid organization. We are supported by a world-class Advisory Board including Jeff Ryan (CPO of McAfee, former CPO of Zynga), Shelby Wolpa (former VP People Ops at InVision), Stephan Thoma (former Global Head of Learning at Google); Renaud Visage (Co-Founder & CTO of Eventbrite) and Peter Collingridge (former VP Product at Safari Books Online) Show less



Edtech Founders Club

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Remote Edtech Founders Club is the community of top edtech founders to share best practice, build lasting relationships and accelerate impact.



Forbes

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributor

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  I'm a contributor to Forbes writing on issues such as the Future of Work; Entrepreneurship and Leadership. You can see my work here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rajeebdey/



Unreasonable

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unreasonable Fellow

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Unreasonable is an organization, investment fund, and private global network dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs positioned to bend history in the right direction. Unreasonable's mission is to drive resources into and break down barriers for select companies leveraging profit to solve the seemingly intractable social and environmental challenges of our time.



World Economic Forum

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Young Global Leader

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Youngest YGL globally amongst 2012 honourees (aged 26). The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique, multistakeholder community of more than 700 exceptional young leaders who share a commitment to shaping the global future. Young Global Leaders represent the future of leadership, coming from all regions of the world and representing business, government, civil society, arts & culture, academia and media, as well as social entrepreneurs.

• Global Agenda Council on Migration

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2017

  One of 15 experts invited to join the Global Agenda Council on Migration. I took a lead on spearheading a project called "Mobile Minds" looking at the role of remote working as an alternative to physical migration in unlocking opportunities and supporting economic growth. The World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils is the world’s foremost interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to promoting innovative thinking on critical global issues, regions and industries, and… Show more One of 15 experts invited to join the Global Agenda Council on Migration. I took a lead on spearheading a project called "Mobile Minds" looking at the role of remote working as an alternative to physical migration in unlocking opportunities and supporting economic growth. The World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils is the world’s foremost interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to promoting innovative thinking on critical global issues, regions and industries, and incubating projects, campaigns and events for the public good. The Network convenes the most relevant and knowledgeable thought leaders from academia, government, business and civil society to challenge conventional thinking, develop new insights and create innovative solutions for key global challenges. In a global environment marked by short-term orientation and siloed thinking, the Network fosters interdisciplinary and long-range thinking on the prevailing challenges on the global agenda.



Future Planet Capital

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2022

  London, United Kingdom Future Planet Capital is the world's foremost global innovation investment platform. Through a unique series of partnerships with top-tier universities in Asia, Europe and the U.S., the firm possesses an unrivalled level of access to technology and life science firms spin-outs from academic institutions and the "clusters of innovation" that surround them. Our mission is not simply to deliver excellent returns but to create a lasting impact: by connecting the world's largest investors… Show more Future Planet Capital is the world's foremost global innovation investment platform. Through a unique series of partnerships with top-tier universities in Asia, Europe and the U.S., the firm possesses an unrivalled level of access to technology and life science firms spin-outs from academic institutions and the "clusters of innovation" that surround them. Our mission is not simply to deliver excellent returns but to create a lasting impact: by connecting the world's largest investors with its best minds, we believe we can address the greatest challenges that humanity faces today across Climate Change, Education, Health, Security and Sustainable Growth. The Future Planet Fund has been designed in close conjunction with sophisticated investors in order to provide multi-stage access to start-ups, spin-outs and growing companies, at a scale large enough to suit major sovereign wealth funds and similar institutions. Show less



Enternships

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Feb 2005 - Jan 2019

  Enternships is the portal for internships, work placements and jobs in leading start-ups and dynamic businesses. Having started as a simple listing site for Oxford University students whilst studying there it was officially launched more widely in November 2009 and has helped over 7000 startups and SMEs to find top talent. We have also created innovative talent solutions for clients such as Havas, Santander Bank and Telefonica (being the talent partner for Europe for Wayra - Telefonica's… Show more Enternships is the portal for internships, work placements and jobs in leading start-ups and dynamic businesses. Having started as a simple listing site for Oxford University students whilst studying there it was officially launched more widely in November 2009 and has helped over 7000 startups and SMEs to find top talent. We have also created innovative talent solutions for clients such as Havas, Santander Bank and Telefonica (being the talent partner for Europe for Wayra - Telefonica's accelerator.) Show less



UnLtd

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • May 2008 - Jun 2018

  UnLtd has a £100m endowment; the proceeds of this are used to support social entrepreneurs in the UK - people with vision, drive, commitment and passion who want to change the world for the better. We do this by providing a complete package of funding and support to help individuals make their ideas a reality. I served on the Board in numerous roles over 10 years, most recently as part of the Strategy & Development Committee



StartUp Britain

• Fundraising

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2014

  London, United Kingdom StartUp Britain is the national campaign to inspire, celebrate and accelerate entrepreneurship in Britain run by and for entrepreneurs and supported by HM Government. It was launched in March 2011 by PM David Cameron, Chancellor George Osborne and Secretary of State Vince Cable and aims to help more people to start and grow a business in Britain.



StudentVoice UK

• Education Administration Programs

• Founder

  • Nov 2003 - Sep 2013

  The first national organisation working to give school students aged 11-19 a voice in their education formerly known as the English Secondary Students' Association (ESSA)



UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member of the Sub-Saharan Africa Taskforce

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Following a visit with Prime Minister David Cameron to South Africa and Nigeria, I was invited to sit on the UK government's Sub-Saharan Africa Taskforce (chaired by Lord Green). My particular area of interest is in looking at ways startups/SMEs can boost trade with the African continent.



Startup Leadership Program

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Fellow (London 2012)

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  London, England, United Kingdom



Channel 4

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Advisory Board

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

  Provide input into Channel 4's Education programming/commissioning process.



UK India Business Council

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

• Advisory Board Member

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2012

  Advisory Board Member for the UKIBC's Next Generation India initiative



Carnegie UK Trust

• Commissioner for the CUKT Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2010

  The goals of the Inquiry are to: Explore the possible future threats & opportunities for the development of a healthy civil society, looking out to 2025. Identify how policy & practice can be enhanced to strengthen civil society. Enhance the ability of civil society associations to prepare for the future.



PEER Venture Partners

• Partner (Hereward Peer Venture Partners)

  • Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  Scoping & advising on the development of an early stage VC fund - Hereward Peer Venture Partners (sister fund to the US Peer Venture Partners fund) as part of UK Trade & Investment's Global Entrepreneurs Programme.



Oxford Entrepreneurs

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Special Relations

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Advise the society on maintaining its national profile; inviting high profile entrepreneurs and engaging with sponsors.



Peter Jones London (Private Office)

• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2007

  Worked at Peter Jones Investments - the company which manages Peter Jones' (Dragon's Den) portfolio of investments in start-ups; assessed new business ideas and supported the team in working with existing portfolio companies.



The Boston Consulting Group

• India
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Working in the Energy (Power & Gas) sector, looking at ways of improving the client's B2B strategy.

• President

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

  President of the largest free student society at Oxford.


Bank of England
• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee
• Foreign Exchange Division (Markets)

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
• Monetary & Financial Statistics Division

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2005

  Research & Development team within MFSD