Rahul Sood

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DISC Type : DS

Head - AI Strategy, Product & Growth at RPSG Ventures Limited

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Overview

Rahul Sood is a business leader with 19 years of experience in AI, analytics, and growth strategy. A graduate of IIM Indore, he currently heads AI Strategy at RPSG Ventures, having previously held senior roles at BCG and founded the car-servicing startup, Pitcrew.

He is a passionate entrepreneur who left his corporate job to launch his own startup, driven by a go all-in mindset. He often shares stories from his journey, including the challenges and innovative solutions he implemented while scaling his own company and driving growth at Chaayos.

When he decided to quit his job to launch a startup, his employers at Absolutdata advised him against it and instead offered to become his first angel investors.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI Operating Models
He focuses on embedding AI into enterprise operating models, emphasizing that people and processes are 70% of a successful AI transformation, not just algorithms or tech.
Startup Founding
He co-founded Pitcrew, a car servicing platform, and often speaks about the entrepreneurial mindset required to build and scale a company from the ground up.
Innovative Marketing
He orchestrated a marketing campaign at Chaayos with a zero-rupee budget by creatively using unredeemed loyalty points sitting on the company's balance sheet.

Media Appearances

Rahul has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Head - AI Strategy, Product & Growth at RPSG Ventures Limited
8-2022 - 6-2024
VP, Head - Growth & Retention | CLM | Data Science at Chaayos
3-2021 - 8-2022
Analytics Expert - Head, TMT Analytics at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
10-2015 - 3-2021
Co Founder at Pitcrew Car Services - www.pitcrew.co.in
6-2013 - 12-2019
Head - Customer Analytics at Absolutdata Analytics

Education

2007 - 2009
MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Indore
2001 - 2005
B.E from Punjab Engineering College

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Exp : 12 Location : Gurgaon, Haryana, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Head - AI Strategy, Product & Growth at RPSG Ventures Limited

Interested in

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Cricket, Cricket

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Insights For Selling To Rahul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rahul is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rahul

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rahul move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Rahul take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Rahul

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