Ashok Agarwala

Consultant and Advisor - Startups & Growth Initiatives

About

Experienced entrepreneurial and corporate leader with passion to build, manage and grow businesses profitably to global scale and scope through innovation and new ventures. Science & tech savvy business, marketing, and technology executive able to lead development of business ecosystem and turn innovative ideas into market successes. Leadership Expertise: • General Management with strategic and growth leadership. • Startup development, investment, advisory and governance. • Strategic partnerships, JV, and M&A. • Building global businesses and expanding into new markets. • Developing and executing market-driven, customer-focused strategies and go-to-market plans. • Innovative product & technology development and life-cycle management. • Effective business processes and operational efficiency. • Talent and organizational development. Interest and knowledge of diverse markets and trends in emerging science & technology, advanced materials, AI, IoT, clean energy, climate-tech, mobility, healthcare, sustainability, and Industry 4.0, among others.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Start-ups, Management Consulting, P&L Management, Program Management, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies, E-commerce, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Ownership, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Change Management

Experience

Consultant and Advisor - Startups & Growth Initiatives

Independent

2019 - Present · 7 yrs

Advising, consulting, and mentoring disruptive technology startups, incubators, corporate venture groups, VC communities, and various university startup initiatives across US/NA and overseas (Asia and Europe).

Global Director

Henkel

2013 - 2018 · 5 yrs

Led new market development within the Henkel Adhesives Technologies business. Identified, developed, and executed new growth opportunities across global markets through emerging technologies, innovation, ecosystem partnerships, and new business models . Focus areas included Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Industry 4.0, IOT, Predictive & Prescriptive Services, Smart Materials, and others.

Partner

Twin Cities Angels II, LLC

2009 - 2014 · 5 yrs

Seed investment in high ROI potential early-stage ventures in hi-tech, info-tech, med-tech and green-tech sectors. Performed screening of investment proposals, business plan evaluation, due diligence and deal structure.

Management Consultant

Independent Consulting Company

2009 - 2013 · 4 yrs

CEO, Exprow LLC Partner, The ROIG Group Provided innovative business, marketing, product and technology management solutions including executable go-to-market, market expansion and product/portfolio optimization strategies for growth in consumer, commercial, industrial, B-to-B, B-to-C, retail, online, and tech sectors.

Director

Seagate Technology

2003 - 2008 · 5 yrs

Led P&L and product line management of various consumer and enterprise data storage lines of businesses delivering $250M in revenue. Grew business profitably and globally in video surveillance, digital home entertainment, industrial and automotive market segments through multiple channels serving OEMs, distributors and system integrators. Also, led strategic marketing and new business initiatives. Successfully matured concept and market validation of products and business models through final stages.