Milap Shah

Commander
DISC Type : D

Treasurer at Stanford India Alumni Association

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Milap Shah is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of PrintStop and Mandaala, where he pioneers "MerchTech" solutions. With a Masters in Computer Science from Stanford University, he focuses on creating SaaS platforms to automate corporate printing and gifting. He is often described by colleagues as a great listener who provides fantastic, personalized service.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Milap is dedicated to community building, serving as the Treasurer for the Stanford Club of India (West) and as a Managing Committee Member for the Bombay Master Printers Association, where he drives digital initiatives. He has previously worked in Silicon Valley, New York, and Bengaluru.

Unique fact: Before focusing on B2B tech, Milap co-founded Drums Food International, the parent company of the popular consumer brand Epigamia, which launched Indias first Greek yogurt.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

Decisive

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

MerchTech Solutions
Leads the development of technology to automate and streamline corporate printing and gifting for SMEs and large enterprises.
Employee Onboarding
Focuses on solving "onboarding anxiety" for new hires at scale by creating seamless, automated, and positive first experiences.
AI in Printing
He recently hosted panel discussions on how AI is reshaping the printing and design landscape, believing it enhances rather than replaces human work.

Media Appearances

Milap has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Treasurer at Stanford India Alumni Association
1-2022
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Mandaala
10-2014 - 1-2025
MC Member at Bombay Master Printers' Association (BMPA)
1-2013 - 12-2013
Fellow (Mumbai 2013) at Startup Leadership Program
11-2007 - 12-2016
Co-Founder at Drums Food International

Education

2002 - 2004
MS from Stanford University
1998 - 2002
BS from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Milap

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Milap is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Milap move?

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

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Milap

Personality Compatibility


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