Rohith Bhat

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Founder and CEO at 99Games Online Private Limited

Karnataka, India

Overview

Rohith is a serial entrepreneur who founded Robosoft Technologies, Global Delight, and 99Games. He began his journey in 1996 with Apple Inc. as his first client, and later exited Robosoft in a $100m+ acquisition. He is a graduate of NMAM Institute of Technology and is now focused on growing 99Games.

He is passionate about developing the startup ecosystem in coastal Karnataka, a region he has branded the "Silicon Beach of India. " As the Founding President of TiE Mangaluru, he actively works to foster entrepreneurship through mentorship, networking, and creating local job opportunities, aiming to establish the region as a major tech hub.

Inspired by Japanese work culture during his early career there, he returned to India with a mission to contribute to its technological advancement.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Indian Startup Ecosystem
As founding president of TiE Mangaluru, he actively promotes entrepreneurship and aims to build a vibrant startup ecosystem in coastal Karnataka, the "Silicon Beach of India".
Mobile Gaming
He is the Founder and CEO of 99Games and strongly believes that the next major growth story in the B2C space in India will come from mobile gaming.
Building in Tier-II Cities
He successfully built three global companies from Udupi, a smaller city, and champions the idea that virtual businesses can be built from anywhere with the right talent.

Media Appearances

Rohith Bhat: inspirational entrepreneur. Featured in Robosoft Technologies

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Work History

11-2008
Founder and CEO at 99Games Online Private Limited
3-2008
Founder at Global Delight
5-1996 - 8-2022
Founder at Robosoft Technologies

Education

1988 - 1992
B. Tech from NMAM Institute of Technology
1986 - 1988
PUC from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College

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Exp : 29 Location : Karnataka, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and CEO at 99Games Online Private Limited
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Insights For Selling To Rohith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rohith is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rohith

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rohith move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Rohith take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Rohith

Personality Compatibility


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