Akash Kumar

Chief Operating Officer at Instahyre

Akash Kumar has a diverse work experience starting in 2014. Akash first worked as a Marketing Intern at Go Untucked, where they handled marketing, business development, and operations tasks. Akash then interned as a Digital Marketing Intern at Viber, working as a brand ambassador. In 2014, they became the President of the Student Activity Council at ABV- Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior.

In 2015, Akash worked as a Business Development Manager at Salosa, now known as At Home Diva (Acquired by Quikr). Akash'sresponsibilities included acquiring clients, signing contracts with beauty professionals, and conducting promotional events.

Afterwards, they joined jaro education in 2016 as a Business Development Manager and gradually progressed to become a Business Development Manager - Group Leader. Akash'sroles included leading and motivating sales teams, analyzing sales statistics, ensuring customer satisfaction, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining client relationships.

In 2019, Akash joined Instahyre as a Senior Manager and subsequently became an Entrepreneur in Residence. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Operating Officer at Instahyre.

Akash Kumar completed their education as follows:

- From 2014 to 2016, they attended ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing.

- Prior to that, from 2011 to 2014, they obtained their Bachelor's degree in Technology (BTech) from the same institution, ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, specializing in Information Technology.

- From 2006 to 2010, they attended St. Xavier's College and completed their Matriculation degree, focusing on Mathematics and Computer Science.

- There is no information provided about their educational experience at The Wharton School.

In addition to their formal education, Akash Kumar has also obtained several certifications:

- Akash obtained a certification in Product Management from HelloPM in October 2022.

- In July 2022, they completed a certification course on Developing Your Emotional Intelligence from LinkedIn.

- In August 2020, they acquired a certification in Customer Success Management Fundamentals from LinkedIn.

- Also in August 2020, they obtained a certification in Improving Your Listening Skills from LinkedIn.

- In December 2017, they completed a certification program on Sales Prospecting from LinkedIn.

- In December 2014, they became a Viber Brand Ambassador through Letsintern.com.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    December, 2020 - present

  • Entrepreneur In Residence

    March, 2020

  • Senior Manager

    March, 2019