Pranav Bagai

Evaluator
DISC Type : scd

Director at Utopian Print by Rakesh Press

Goa, India

Overview

Pranav Bagai is the Founder and CEO of Poker Sports League (PSL), which he has scaled into the worlds largest poker league. He successfully grew viewership to over 23 million, achieved profitability in six seasons, and is dedicated to establishing poker as a premier mind sport in India.

Pranav has deep roots in a family printing business, Rakesh Press, established in 1950. He also channels his professional success toward philanthropy, having organized the Virtual Poker League where all winnings were donated to charities focused on causes like child education.

He grew the Poker Sports League to profitability in just six seasons, a milestone that takes most sports leagues over a decade to achieve.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

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

Topics They Care About

Indian Poker Ecosystem
He frequently speaks on growing poker in India, navigating regulations, and his ambition to make the country a global "Poker Superhouse".
Sports League Growth
He focuses on key growth metrics, having scaled PSL's viewership from 1. 95 million to over 23 million and achieving cash-flow positivity in just six seasons.
Live Content Production
He takes pride in the flawless execution of live streaming and content for major poker tournaments, viewing it as a key part of the fan experience.

Media Appearances

Pranav Bagai, Founder & CEO, Poker Sports League – Instagram Reel. Featured in Instagram

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We didn’t just create a league – we built an ecosystem – Pranav Bagai, Founder & CEO, Poker Sports League. Featured in Facebook

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Poker Sports League's Pranav Bagai on PSL's Evolution & Ad Spend Growth. Featured in Marketing Mind (Beehiiv Newsletter)

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Work History

2020 - 2025
Director at Utopian Print by Rakesh Press
12-2016
Founder and CEO at Mind Sports League Pvt Ltd
12-2016
Founder and CEO at Poker Sports League
9-2009 - 9-2014
CEO at The Shark - Everything Poker (India)
9-2004 - 9-2017
Managing Partner at Rakesh Press

Education

2000 - 2004
Education details unavailable from University of Virginia

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Exp : 19 Location : Goa, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Director at Utopian Print by Rakesh Press
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Insights For Selling To Pranav

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pranav is

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

  • 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 Pranav move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Pranav 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 Pranav

Personality Compatibility


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