Atul Patel

Atul Patel

10 Years 3 Months Overall Experience
Growth-focused entrepreneur and angel investor with 10+ years of experience building startup ecosystems, scaling e-commerce ventures, and executing cross-border trade. Founded and scaled a B2C business to $1M+ sales in 12 months; built a 550+ member angel network enabling early-stage funding and closing key pre-Series A deals (e.g., Settlin, Liger Mobility). Drove $2M+ B2B revenue through strategic partnerships with Amazon, Pubmatic, and Netskope. Currently pursuing an MBA at IIM Indore while serving as Batch Treasurer.

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Education

Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Masters of Business Administration

2025-26

Aston University, UK
MSc. In International Business

2013-14

KIIT School of Law, KIIT University
B.B.A.LL.B (Intellectual Property Hons.)

2008-13

Accomplishment

Startup Deal Facilitator, 2023
Facilitated successful pre-Series A rounds for Settlin ($12.5M) and Liger Mobility ($10M).
Venture Ecosystem Contributor, 2023
Featured on CNBC-TV18 and Startuptalky for angel investing and startup mentorship contributions.
Amazon Performance Awardee, 2020 and 2021
Won Amazon’s “Sales ka Baadshah” for category-leading revenue growth two years in a row.
E-commerce Scale Champion, 2020
Achieved $1M+ in B2C sales within 12 months through Amazon India and D2C channels.

Certification

CSPO, Scrum Alliance
Prioritized backlogs and drove agile cycles

2025

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG
Applied the DMAIC methodology to enhance processes and reduce defects

2025

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Coursera
Mastered data analysis and visualisation using excel and SQL for informed decision making.

2025

Private Equity & Venture Capital – Bocconi
Completed online program by Università Bocconi on VC & PE fundamentals.

2023

Salesforce: Sales & CRM Overview
Trained in Salesforce CRM features, lead tracking, and pipeline optimization.

2022

Experience

Investomonk India Private Limited

1 Year 8 Months

Co-Founder

Aug' 23 - Mar' 25

  • Built and scaled an angel investor network of 550+ HNIs and professionals, driving early-stage funding and fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem.
  • Facilitated pre-Series A fundraising for high-growth startups like Settlin ($12.5M) and Liger Mobility ($10M), strengthening founder-investor pipelines.
  • Led strategic partnerships with accelerators, VCs, and incubators; organized pitch days, AMA sessions, and curated deal flow for investor engagement.
  • Featured on CNBC-TV18, Startuptalky, and other media outlets for contributions to India’s startup and angel investing landscape.
Techati India Private Limited

4 Years 4 Months

Director, Sales and Business Development

Apr' 19 - Aug' 23

  • Directed cross-border import operations of consumer electronics from the US, Singapore, and Hong Kong, managing end-to-end logistics, vendor coordination, customs clearance, and BIS compliance
  • Structured and executed supply chain strategy, reducing order-to-delivery cycle by 15% through optimized warehousing, freight partnerships, and inventory planning
  • Oversaw financial operations, including import duty payments, GST input tracking, monthly filings, and vendor settlements; ensured compliance with Indian tax laws and regulatory bodies
  • Scaled India operations for HYPER Products Inc., driving $2M+ in B2B sales through strategic partnerships with Amazon, Pubmatic, Netskope, and MPL Gaming
  • Led channel expansion and GTM planning for online and offline distribution, securing $110K+ in retail contracts with Apple and Croma through data-driven sales pitches
  • Managed 20+ client accounts and structured consultative sales cycles, resulting in 120% YoY revenue growth between 2021–2023 and $800K+ in FY23 annual revenue
  • Directed statutory accounting, GST reconciliation, TDS compliance, and MCA filings; built SOPs across functions and hired/trained cross-functional teams
  • Led the end-to-end product development and launch of Techati’s D2C platform (www.techati.com), overseeing Shopify build, payment gateway integration, shipping APIs, and SKU catalog setup
  • Owned the product roadmap, UX design, and go-to-market execution; implemented landing page optimization and analytics to drive user engagement and conversion improvements
M/s. Active Trade International

1 Years 9 Months

Founder

Jul' 17 - Apr' 19

  • Founded and scaled a B2C e-commerce business, achieving $1M+ in sales within 12 months by importing consumer electronics and leveraging Amazon advertising, D2C platforms, and online GTM strategies
  • Handled sourcing, operations, sales, compliance, and finance, building a lean and self-sufficient operation from the ground up
  • Spearheaded global procurement and inbound logistics, importing high-demand electronics into India and managing supplier relationships across the US, HK, and Singapore
  • Managed GST filings, bookkeeping, FX payments, vendor remittances, and internal audits as sole proprietor; ensured full statutory compliance and tax optimization
  • Led digital marketing and growth strategy across Amazon India and marketplaces; deployed $198K+ in Amazon ad spend to generate $1.3M+ in attributable revenue
  • Built and led a 7-member team, setting performance goals, designing incentive systems, and driving a culture of accountability and growth
  • Developed pricing, warehousing, and last-mile delivery strategy, achieving profitable unit economics in a price-sensitive market
  • Managed full P&L responsibility, including working capital, vendor terms, and payment cycles, to position business for hybrid B2B + B2C scale
Mediking Healthcare Private Limited

2 years 6 Months

Corporate Sales Manager

Dec' 14 - Jun' 17

  • Directed a 10-member team, surpassing revenue targets and generating $680K+ in annual sales
  • Spearheaded the sales cycle, from prospecting to lead qualification to deal negotiation and closed with 12 major hospitals and 15+ procurement managers