Kaajal Thukral

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Sr. Manager - Talent Acquisition at Dream11

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Kaajal Thukral is a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Dream11, specializing in scaling tech and AI/ML teams across India and the US. She has 15+ years of experience in building predictable, high-quality hiring engines.

She is passionate about sports technology, as evidenced by her work at Dream11, Indias leading sports tech company. She also enjoys exploring new hiring methodologies and optimizing recruitment processes.

People often call her meticulous and professional, highlighting her organized approach and promptness in talent acquisition.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Tech Talent Acquisition
With over 15 years of experience, Kaajal focuses on building and scaling tech hiring engines, including specialized roles in Backend, Frontend, and AI/ML.
AI/ML Hiring
A key highlight of her journey was setting up Dream11's US Research Lab at Columbia University, specifically hiring senior researchers in Causal Inference and Reinforcement Learning.
Recruitment Operations
Kaajal's expertise includes leading ATS migrations, redesigning hiring workflows, and launching high-impact referral programs to achieve predictable hiring outcomes.

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Work History

7-2025
Sr. Manager - Talent Acquisition at Dream11
11-2019 - 7-2025
Manager - Talent Acquisition at Dream11
9-2014 - 11-2019
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sutra Services Pvt. Ltd.
12-2011 - 9-2014
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sutra Services Pvt. Ltd.
1-2011 - 11-2011
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sutra Services Pvt. Ltd.

Education

2006 - 2007
BA from Mithibai College
2000 - 2002
SSC from Bombay Cambridge School

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Insights For Selling To Kaajal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kaajal is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kaajal

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kaajal move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Kaajal take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Kaajal

Personality Compatibility


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