Dikshant Joshi

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DISC Type : Dc

Strategic Advisor at Multiple Companies

India

Overview

Dikshant Joshi is a seasoned AdTech leader and startup advisor, known for scaling AdPushup to a $58M ARR and contributing to its $70M acquisition. He now advises AI, AdTech, and SaaS companies on product strategy and scaling. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional professional, a great leader, and an out-of-the-box thinker.

Originally from the Himalayas, Dikshant is an avid traveler and trekker with a passion for exploring new cultures. His interests are diverse, ranging from a love for chess, road trips, and entrepreneurship to a taste for indie, classic rock, and metal music, with Metallica being an all-time favorite band.

He once built a real-time ad placement validator in just three weeks without a development team, pushing AI to its absolute limits.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Demanding

Fast But Wary

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI in AdTech
His current focus is on bridging the gap between AI technology and the real-world needs of publishers, often speaking on the topic at industry events.
Startup Scaling
He has a proven track record of scaling a startup to $58M ARR and now works as a strategic advisor helping other founders and companies grow.
Publisher Monetization
He has led numerous webinars and panels focused on helping web publishers optimize ad inventory, navigate Google policies, and maximize revenue.

Media Appearances

Dikshant has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Strategic Advisor at Multiple Companies
5-2024 - 11-2024
Strategic Advisor at AdPushup
1-2020 - 5-2024
Director of Publisher Development at AdPushup
1-2019 - 6-2020
Director of Product at AdPushup
5-2018 - 12-2018
Head of Inside Sales at AdPushup

Education

2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree from UPES
3-1999 - 4-2011
Education details unavailable from St. Edward's School, Shimla

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Insights For Selling To Dikshant

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dikshant is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dikshant

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dikshant move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Dikshant take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Dikshant

Personality Compatibility


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