Executive Summary
He is uniquely skilled in creating simple, compelling, and differentiating value propositions that stick, developing brand strategy that fosters emotional connections, and executing demand generation campaigns that scale. His hands-on approach makes him equally comfortable working with startups, equity-funded scale-ups, pre-IPO companies, and large global enterprises.
Currently, Vivek serves as an Executive Advisor to C-suite leaders at disruptive scale-ups like Repos Energy, a Board Member at the Business School – Clemson University, and a Leadership Instructor at the SAP Academy for Engineering. He is also the Founder of the Institute for Purpose-Driven Leadership and the Co-Founder of TheAuthentic.Al.
A four-time contributor to Harvard Business Review (HBR), Vivek is also the co-author of two business books and the holder of 13 technology patents. He is a globally recognized speaker and thought leader on marketing, strategy, employee development, and leadership, with his work cited in major media outlets.
A four-time contributor to Harvard Business Review (HBR), Vivek is also the co-author of two business books and the holder of 13 technology patents. He is a globally recognized speaker and thought leader on marketing, strategy, employee development, and leadership, with his work cited in major media outlets.
Currently, Vivek serves as an Executive Advisor to C-suite leaders at disruptive scale-ups like Repos Energy, a Board Member at the Business School – Clemson University, and a Leadership Instructor at the SAP Academy for Engineering. He is also the Founder of the Institute for Purpose-Driven Leadership and the Co-Founder of TheAuthentic.Al.
Skills
Specialized in brand strategy, storytelling, product marketing, GTM execution, demand generation, sales enablement, customer experience, and executive communications.
Al Expertise
Co-Founder of TheAuthentic. Al, focused on applying Al and human expertise to B2B sales and marketing.
Results
Achieved double-digit revenue growth, 4x demand generation, accelerated pipeline, and multimillion-dollar brand equity gains.
Work Ethic
Adaptable to startups, equity-funded, and global enterprises. Thrives in ambiguity, tight budgets, and competitive sales with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
FEATURED VIDEOS
Point of view on Business, Technology & Culture
July 28, 2021
HBR ARTICLES & CASE STUDIES
Seeing around Corners
A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and an Author, Vivek helps stimulate fresh thinking that enables leaders to reshape the status quo, teams to deliver their best work, and brands to successfully win in dynamic markets.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Insights & Ideas
Advisory & Pro Bono Contributions
- Lead Protagonist – MBA and Executive Education Case Study in Marketing
Strategy, Harvard Business School - Founder – Institute for Purpose Driven Leadership – Leadership Coaching at
SAP Academy - Advisory Board – Erwin Center for Brand Communications, Clemson University,
USA - Advisory Board – Brand and Marketing, WEBIT, Bulgaria
- Advisory Council Member – Harvard Business Review
- Social and Executive sabbaticals driving youth empowerment and entrepreneurship – Bogota, Colombia and Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Speaker on Leadership and Marketing – NYU, University of Texas, Thunderbird University, Clemson University
- Executive Advisor – GTM Strategy and Marketing, Repos Energy and various Startups/Scale-ups (India and USA)
SAP: Branding in the digital age
PURPOSE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
PURPOSE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
Discover and connect with the true leader inside you
By partnering with Vivek, individuals, teams, and brands can develop into authentic, purpose-driven leaders by tapping into their inner selves to understand their true identity, transforming their life and origin stories into a unique source of power, and overcoming self-imposed limitations that hinder growth.
FEATURED TALKS
Breaking it down
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Discover and connect with the
true leader inside you
Performance Enhancement
Perfect Plant
Performance Enhancement
Perfect Plant
- FEATURED BOOKS -
Performance Enhancement
Perfect Plant