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Akhil M.

Bengaluru, India

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📌 Akhil Madav | Startup Growth Consultant & Business Expansion Expert | Research Expert 🚀 Sourcing expert | Business acceleration | Investor & corporate connections ✅ What I Offer on Upwork 🔍 Research-Led Market Entry With 9+ years of deep-dive research across sectors—natural & Ayurvedic products, biopharma startups, plant-based ventures (e.g., Rootico)—I deliver data-driven insights to help startups expand into India, Germany, and Southeast Asia. 🚀 Startup Growth & GTM Strategy I’ve designed and executed GTM programs, startup bootcamps, delegation missions, and events that connect startups with investors, corporates, and government partners to accelerate traction and growth. 🤝 Investor & Ecosystem Connections Tap into my strong network of VCs, accelerators, incubators, mentors, and large enterprise partners across India, Germany, and SEA to fuel your fundraising and partnerships. 🎯 Core Skills Market Research: Qualitative & quantitative (TAM/SAM/SOM, competitor analysis, user segmentation) GTM Planning: Strategy development and business advising Vendor & Partner Scouting: Sourced for B2B and D2C products Logistics & Export Research: Managed India‑to‑Poland shipments using DHL, Shiprocket, and Bluedart Project Management & Recruitment: Coordinated startup initiatives and team building Ecosystem Facilitation: Engaged incubators, mentors, VCs, and government bodies 💡 Select Research Highlights Conducted market positioning research for natural & Ayurvedic skincare, targeting Indian and European consumers Evaluated clinical pipelines, regulatory paths, and fundraising viability of biotech startups Developed GTM strategy for a plant-based food brand (Rootico), including segmentation and pricing Mapped and vetted packaging vendors in India—tin, fertilizer, and natural product packaging—including sourcing suppliers, negotiating MOQs, and shipping sample rounds 💼 Let’s Work Together! If you're looking for a research-driven growth expert who combines market intelligence, sourcing expertise, and ecosystem connectivity to accelerate your global expansion, drop me a DM or email—let’s discuss how we can work together!

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