Raj Bhortake

About

With an MBA from London Business School and a Master's in Engineering Management from Duke University, this professional has a strong educational background. They have held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and General Manager at Ara Labs Inc., where they drove growth and operational efficiency. Prior to this, they were engaged in strategy and operations at Deloitte Consulting, leading a startup venture and managing strategic relationships at Plug and Play Tech Center. Their experience also includes contributing to corporate development and strategic planning at BuzzMyVideos and developing strategic sports partnerships at YouTube. As a co-founder and managing partner at ConceptCatapult, they played a key role in the company's growth and success. With a diverse skill set and a track record of driving growth and success in various organizations, this professional has a wealth of experience in leadership and strategic management.

Experience

• Chief Operating Officer · Ara Labs Inc.06-30-2021

  As the Chief Operating Officer, I oversee the overall operations and strategic direction of the company, driving growth and ensuring operational efficiency.

• General Manager, USA · Ara Labs Inc.06-30-2019 – 12-31-2021

  As the General Manager for the USA region, I led the local team, managed business operations, and contributed to the company's expansion and success in the US market.

• Director, Growth and Market Expansion · Ara Labs Inc.06-30-2018 – 06-30-2019

  As the Director of Growth and Market Expansion, I played a key role in driving the company's growth strategy and expanding its market presence.

• Strategy & Operations | Global Innovation | Corp Dev | Thought Leadership · Deloitte Consulting10-31-2016 – 12-31-2018

  Engaged in strategy and operations, global innovation, corporate development, and thought leadership initiatives at Deloitte Consulting, contributing to the firm's success and client impact.

• Chief Operating Officer - Bridge by Deloitte startup venture · Deloitte Consulting01-31-2015 – 01-31-2016

  Led the operational aspects of the Bridge by Deloitte startup venture, driving its growth and success in the market.

• Strategic Relationship Manager · Plug and Play Tech Center01-31-2015 – 01-31-2016

  Managed strategic relationships at Plug and Play Tech Center, contributing to the firm's partnerships and business development.

• Corporate Development and Strategic Planning · BuzzMyVideos02-28-2015 – 09-30-2015

  Contributed to corporate development and strategic planning at BuzzMyVideos, driving the company's growth and market positioning.

• Strategic Sports Partnerships Development · YouTube01-31-2014 – 01-31-2015

  Focused on developing strategic sports partnerships at YouTube, contributing to the platform's sports content and partnerships.

• Co-founder, Managing Partner · ConceptCatapult01-31-2011 – 01-31-2013

  Co-founded and managed ConceptCatapult, contributing to its growth and success as a managing partner.

• Advisor (Part-time) · Goals2Green01-31-2010 – 01-31-2013

  Provided part-time advisory support to Goals2Green, contributing to its strategic direction and initiatives.

Education

• London Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• Harvard Business SchoolHarvard Leadership Essentials Certification
• Duke UniversityMaster of Engineering Management, Engineering Management
• Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityBE, Computer Engineering

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