Rohit Anand

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Managing Director at Redstone Ventures

New Zealand

Overview

Rohit Anand is the Managing Director of Redstone Ventures, an investment and advisory firm focused on technology-led collaboration between New Zealand and global markets. With nearly 25 years of experience, he has scaled major tech multinationals in NZ, including Tata Consultancy Services and Tech Mahindra. People who have worked with him describe him as perceptive, tenacious, and driven.

Rohit is passionate about fostering international trade and innovation through values-aligned collaboration. He aims to bridge cultural and business gaps between New Zealand and the world, with a particular focus on the India-NZ relationship. He also has an interest in the socio-economic impact of sports, focusing on the transformation of communities.

His firm, Redstone Ventures, has a stated vision to become New Zealands single largest trading partner.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Upfront

Hard To Convince

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

NZ-India Relations
He actively participates in and moderates high-level discussions on enhancing collaboration, trade, and geo-political strategy between New Zealand and India.
Technology Collaboration
His career and current venture are centered on creating value by connecting New Zealand's technology and innovation ecosystem with global markets.
International Trade
Expresses a clear passion for international trade, with his firm's mission being to connect New Zealand businesses to the world and break down cultural barriers.

Media Appearances

Rohit has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Managing Director at Redstone Ventures
1-2021 - 2-2022
Director at Datacom
9-2017 - 12-2020
Country Manager at Tata Consultancy Services
8-2013 - 8-2017
Country Manager at Tech Mahindra
9-2009 - 6-2013
Country Manager - New Zealand/Regional Head Strategic Deals at Capgemini

Education

1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Regional Engineering College(NIT), Jalandhar
1995 - 1997
CBSE from Apeejay School

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Insights For Selling To Rohit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rohit is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rohit

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rohit move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Rohit take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Rohit

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