Sai Sumanth

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About Sai Sumanth

I architect scalable systems—across business, education, and social impact.Whether it's scaling a regional P&L from zero to multi-crore profitability (GE Capital), co-founding an EdTech venture from seed funding through Series A to strategic acquisition (361 Degree Minds), training half a million people through AI-powered platforms (TNASDC, Ilayathalam, Chetna), or mobilizing ₹50+ crore in public-private partnerships—I bring the same playbook:AI + Behavioral Science + Partnership Capital = 0 → Scale**20 years across:** EdTech | BFSI | FMCG | Social Impact | CSR/ESG Leadership**Core expertise:** Digital transformation, AI-driven platforms, design, inclusive skilling, fundraising (Angel→Series A→Exit), P&L growth (30%+ YoY)**Four things I've built from Tamil Nadu's Apex Skill Development Centre (BFSI)** Helped TN Government found and scale from concept. ₹20Cr+ mobilized, youth trained, employed across 150+ companies. Built the team, partnerships, and systems from scratch.**2. 361 Degree Minds EdTech** Co-founded behavioral learning platform with users across India, Singapore, Middle East. Actively drove fundraising from Angel → Series A → strategic acquisition.**3. Ilayathalam AI Platform** India's first WhatsApp career bot for rural youth. placements. 500 daily job matches. Tamil + English. Scaled statewide in 12 months.**4. Chetna Inclusive Ed Platform** Designed Gujarat's first mobile-based teacher training for 21 disabilities. Trained educators in 45 days. Nominated for Presidential Award.**Before founding ventures:** Led P&L at GE Capital (awarded "Star Wars" for business excellence) and regional marketing at Nestlé ("Super Achiever Award").**Current focus:** Transitioning this 0→scale playbook to AI-driven platforms across regulatory technology (Reg-tech), fintech, and behavioral engagement. Open to fractional C-Suite or select Board/Advisory roles where technology meets compliance, governance, or human behavior change.Awarded "Most Impactful CSR Leader of the Year – 2024"Featured in: The Hindu | Times of India | Economic TimesIf you're building scalable platforms, Let's talk.