Rijas Muhammed

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DISC Type : DC

Co-Founder at HireVeda

India

Overview

Rijas Muhammed is the Co-Founder of HireVeda and ExecEdge, an executive search firm focused on leadership hiring for Indias high-growth companies. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow, he has a background in strategy and consulting with firms like BYJUS and Deloitte. People describe him as a star performer, leader, and motivator.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Rijas has a long-standing interest in community development. During his university years, he was heavily involved in student leadership, serving as President of the Sports Club and the Environment & Social Club, for which he received awards for his contributions.

He is the creator of the proprietary PTN Model, a framework designed to help senior professionals navigate their career transitions effectively.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

Fast But Analytical

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  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

Leadership Hiring
As the co-founder of HireVeda, his primary focus is on building "India’s Leadership Hiring Engine" and connecting senior talent with fast-growing companies.
Senior Career Transitions
He created the 'PTN Model' and runs the 'ExecEdge' program specifically to guide senior-level professionals through strategic job searches and career changes.
Startup Scaling
His firm partners with India's fastest-growing companies and prominent VC firms, and he actively posts about hiring for roles intended to scale businesses to ₹1, 000 Cr+.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2021
Co-Founder at HireVeda
11-2019 - 9-2021
AVP Strategy at BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.)
6-2014 - 11-2019
Engagement Manager at Deloitte Consulting
4-2013 - 5-2013
Project Trainee at Tata Administrative Services (TAS)
6-2010 - 4-2012
Key Account Management for Puma and HMX Portfolio at Ashok Piramal Group

Education

2012 - 2014
PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
2006 - 2010
BFTech from National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

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Insights For Selling To Rijas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rijas is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rijas

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rijas move?

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

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Rijas

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