Pranav Shetty

Head of Finance & Entrepreneur

Bengaluru, IN.

About

Results-driven finance leader and seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in strategic financial management, operational streamlining, and business development across diverse industries including realty, construction, creative agencies, and investment distribution. Adept at leveraging financial insights to advise management, optimize processes, and drive growth, while also possessing a strong entrepreneurial spirit in founding and scaling multiple ventures.

Work

Fractal Experience

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Head of Finance

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Summary

Led financial operations and strategic advisory for a realty development company, ensuring fiscal health and informed decision-making.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive financial records and accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Provided critical financial and operational insights to management, directly influencing firm direction and strategic initiatives.

Oversaw all budgeting and payroll functions, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely compensation.

Administered project-specific finances, maintaining fiscal control over development initiatives.

Cultivated and managed investor relations, fostering strong partnerships and securing financial backing.

CBRC

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Head of Finance

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Summary

Directed financial strategy and operational oversight for a turnkey construction company, enhancing financial control and stakeholder engagement.

Highlights

Maintained meticulous financial books, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and compliant.

Offered strategic financial and business advisory to leadership, impacting key decisions and growth trajectories.

Managed all aspects of quotations and invoicing, streamlining billing cycles and revenue collection.

Supervised budgeting and payroll operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and employee satisfaction.

Oversaw client payment processes, improving cash flow and reducing outstanding receivables.

Cultivated strong investor relationships, contributing to sustained financial support and confidence.

Margosa Capital

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Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Summary

Founded and led Margosa Capital, specializing in the distribution of structured investment products and traditional client onboarding.

Highlights

Spearheaded the establishment and growth of a firm focused on distributing structured investment products, including Mutual Funds, PMS, and AIF.

Developed and implemented traditional distribution strategies, successfully acquiring and onboarding a diverse clientele.

Managed all aspects of business development, operations, and client relationship management for the investment firm.

Orchestrated strategic planning for future expansion, positioning the firm for significant growth in the market.

NeoKitsch

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Head of Finance

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Summary

Managed finance and oversaw operations for a creative branding agency, contributing to both financial stability and strategic client engagement.

Highlights

Managed detailed financial records and accounting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

Provided strategic financial and business insights to guide firm direction and optimize resource allocation.

Administered quotations, budgets, and invoices, streamlining financial workflows and client billing.

Led operational initiatives, including scouting and onboarding potential clients, enhancing business development efforts.

Managed client relationships and gathered requirements, ensuring project alignment with client expectations.

Contributed to web design and development, including prototyping, wireframing, and building websites for the agency and clients.

Initiated and developed comprehensive brand strategies for clients, enhancing service offerings and client value.

Nirlojyo

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Co-Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Summary

Co-founded Nirlojyo, a sustainable fashion label, overseeing initial business development and operational setup.

Highlights

Co-founded and launched a sustainable fashion label, establishing its initial market presence and brand identity.

Managed early-stage business development, including product conceptualization and market research.

Oversaw operational setup, contributing to the foundational processes of the fashion brand.

Paryayavachi Creative

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Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Summary

Founded Paryayavachi Creative, a branding agency focused on developing unique visual identities for clients.

Highlights

Established and led a branding agency dedicated to crafting distinctive visual identities for diverse clients.

Developed and implemented creative strategies to align visual branding with client products and services.

Gained valuable experience in startup management, including strategic planning and operational execution.

Certificates

Notion Essentials Badge

Notion

Intro To Programming

Kaggle

Series V 'A' - Mutual Fund Distributor

NISM - National Institute of Securities Markets

Series XV - Research Analyst

NISM - National Institute of Securities Markets

Series VIII - Equity Derivatives

NISM - National Institute of Securities Markets

Series X 'A' - Investment Advisor

NISM - National Institute of Securities Markets

Skills

Financial Management

Bookkeeping, Financial Advisory, Budgeting, Payroll, Project Finance, Investor Relations, Quotations, Invoicing, Client Payments.

Operations Management

Operational Streamlining, Vendor Management, Client Onboarding, Client Interaction, Business Development.

Entrepreneurship

Startup Founding, Business Strategy, Product Distribution, Market Research, Brand Development, Strategic Planning.

Web Development & Design

Prototyping, Wireframing, Website Building, Figma, Framer, Typeform.

Investment Products

Mutual Funds, PMS (Portfolio Management Services), AIF (Alternative Investment Funds), Equity Derivatives, Research Analysis, Investment Advisory.

Software & Tools

Notion, Kaggle, Figma, Framer, Typeform.

Project Management

Project Delivery, Team Leadership.

Branding & Marketing

Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Campaign Management.

Projects

(Stealth) Architecture + Construction

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Summary

An ongoing ideation-phase project focused on redefining the home-building experience, with potential for a new startup.

(Stealth) Realty

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Summary

An ongoing ideation-phase project in the realty category, with a target milestone in early 2025.

Website [Phase One] at Trikona Design Studio

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Summary

Designed and developed a website for Trikona Design Studio, collaborating closely with partners on design and implementation.

unsafe.

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Summary

A dormant campaign project aimed at bringing reforms in student safety in educational institutions.

Temund

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Summary

A personal experimental project focused on arranging numbers within a hexagonal frame.

Nineteen Island

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Summary

A personal project developed as a curated online channel to store and organize preferred content.