Dev Taneja

Commander
DISC Type : D

Founder & CEO at Unjob.ai

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview

Dev Taneja is the Founder and CEO of Unjob. ai, an AI-powered freelancer marketplace. Recognized in the Top 3% Under 25 by WTF and Headstarts Top 70 Indian Startups, he is a graduate of UPES and IIM Bangalore, focused on disrupting traditional work cultures.

Originally aspiring to be a pilot, a pivotal interview for the Indian Air Force changed his lifes direction. This experience instilled a strong belief in forging his own path, leading him to entrepreneurship. He is passionate about blending Indian culture with modern trends, as seen in his previous venture, Anime Devta.

Interesting fact: A phrase from an Air Commodore, "Life is too short to do what others want, do what you want! " became the catalyst for his entrepreneurial journey.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI for Freelancers
He founded Unjob. ai, an AI-powered marketplace designed to provide freelancers with instant gigs and eliminate the toxic "9-to-5" culture.
Startup Networking
He created "Unicorn in 2026, " a fast-growing startup community in India that hosts summits and networking events for founders, creators, and investors.
Fair Startup Culture
He publicly speaks out against the toxic "we're a family" culture in startups, advocating for fair pay and transparent work environments.

Media Appearances

Dev has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Founder & CEO at Unjob.ai
5-2025
Community host and creator at Unicorn In 2026
1-2024 - 7-2025
Creative Director at Devlok
4-2022 - 6-2025
Founder & CEO at Anime Devta
5-2024 - 8-2024
Fashion Influencer at Do Cup Coffee

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech from UPES
Strategic Management from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

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Exp : 2 Location : Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & CEO at Unjob.ai
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Insights For Selling To Dev

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dev is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dev

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dev move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dev take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Dev

Personality Compatibility


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