Pranjal Sharma

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Member, Global Expert Network at World Economic Forum

Delhi, India

Overview

Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor, and author focusing on technology, globalization, and the medias role in economic change. He is a regular speaker at global platforms like the World Economic Forum, drawing on his background from the University of Westminster and experience as a former head of Bloomberg TV India.

He is the author of "The Next New, " one of the first books to chronicle the global business and economic impact of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

Personality Overview

Fair-minded

Consensus Builder

Good Listener

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Fifth Industrial Revolution
Author of "The Next New: Navigating the Fifth Industrial Revolution, " he explores how technology, sustainability, and social impact are reshaping global business models.
Tech-led Transformation
His work consistently examines how emerging technologies like AI and automation are fundamentally changing industries and revenue models, particularly within the Indian economy.
Global Economic Shifts
Analyzes how the weaponization of trade, technology, and talent is reshaping the world order and impacting both legacy and growth economies.

Media Appearances

Evolution of the World Economic Forum | Pranjal Sharma. Featured in YouTube

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Pranjal Sharma - Agenda Contributor - The World Economic Forum. Featured in World Economic Forum

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Work History

3-2017
Member, Global Expert Network at World Economic Forum
12-2019
Advisory Board, PACI at World Economic Forum
Member, Global Agenda Council at World Economic Forum
3-2013
Speaker at The Outstanding Speakers' Bureau
1-2012
Contributor at Business Standard newspaper & Businessworld

Education

1995 - 1995
Mid-Career Certificate Course from University of Westminster
1990 - 1991
Post Graduate Diploma from Times Centre for Media Studies

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Exp : 18 Location : Delhi, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Member, Global Expert Network at World Economic Forum
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Insights For Selling To Pranjal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pranjal is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pranjal

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pranjal move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Pranjal take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Pranjal

Personality Compatibility


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