Hitesh Sachdev

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Head- Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments at ICICI Bank

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Hitesh Sachdev is a veteran banker with over two decades at ICICI Bank, where he leads the Startup Engagement, Innovation, and Investments team. He has extensive experience in fintech, private equity, and investment banking, and plays a pivotal role in mentoring founders and executing technology projects. People often describe him as analytical, inspiring, and a broadminded leader.

He is deeply integrated into Indias fintech and startup ecosystem, serving as a mentor for various platforms like TiE and ASCENT. He actively guides entrepreneurs on topics ranging from AI and blockchain to digital lending and SaaS. He is also a Director on the Board of the Indian Banks Digital Infrastructure Company (IBDIC).

Unique fact: Hitesh secured the 5th Rank in the National Merit List in his Company Secretary Intermediate Exam, showcasing his exceptional academic achievements early on.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Startup Mentorship
Actively mentors founders and startups through various platforms, guiding them on domains like payments, SaaS, digital lending, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
Fintech Innovation
Heads ICICI Bank's startup engagement and investment arm, focusing on collaborating with fintechs and executing cutting-edge technology projects for the bank.
Blockchain Infrastructure
Conceptualized and evangelized India's first blockchain-based banking consortium, the Indian Banks' Digital Infrastructure Company (IBDIC), where he serves as a Director.

Media Appearances

Startup Engagement & Investments, ICICI Bank. Featured in YouTube

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Blockchain – Impact on Banking: Hitesh Sachdev, ICICI Bank. Featured in YouTube

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Hitesh Sachdev, Head – Startup Engagement & Investments, ICICI Bank – Express Computer Video Interview. Featured in Express Computer

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Work History

6-2016
Head- Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments at ICICI Bank
6-2016
Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments at ICICI Bank
7-2012 - 6-2016
Principal at ICICI Bank
6-2008 - 6-2012
National Head - SME & AGRI Invesment Banking at ICICI Bank
3-2008 - 6-2008
National Head - Major Clients Group (SME) at ICICI Bank

Education

1996 - 1999
Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Laws - LLB from Saurashtra University, Rajkot
2001 - 2001
CWA Intermediate from Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India
2000 - 2001
Master of Commerce from Saurashtra University
1998 - 2000
Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

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Insights For Selling To Hitesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hitesh is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hitesh

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hitesh move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Hitesh take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Hitesh

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