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Dhruv Soni

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Head of Telco & Media Strategy – APAC at Indra
📍 Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

Dhruv is a TMT strategy consultant with over 10 years of experience helping leaders in Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East navigate digital disruption. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Bangalore, he focuses on creating efficient digital infrastructure to drive growth.

He is deeply involved in the startup ecosystem as an investor and growth advisor, particularly for D2C brands. Dhruv is passionate about mentoring early-stage founders and fostering high-ownership cultures within new ventures, often sharing his learnings on the topic.

Unique fact: Dhruv appeared on the TV show Shark Tank India to pitch for Falhari, a D2C fresh fruit brand he co-founded and advises.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Telco & Media Strategy – APAC
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
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TMT Disruption
His career focuses on helping TMT leaders move from legacy systems to modern, efficient digital infrastructure, using AI and network audits to boost revenue and cut costs.
Startup Mentorship
Actively engages with and advises early-stage founders in the Indian and Southeast Asian tech scene, sharing insights on growth and company culture.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Head of Telco & Media Strategy – APAC
Indra
4-2021 - 7-2025
Growth Consultant - Live Commerce & D2C
KD Ventures
5-2015 - 12-2021
Senior Consultant (Telco & Media)
Arthur D. Little
12-2018 - 12-2020
Investor and Growth Advisor (Shark Tank India Finalist)
Falhari - a Fruitful Habit
4-2014 - 5-2014
Summer Associate
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Education
BTech
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Master's Degree
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
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