Sandesh Shetty

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founding Member at What is Project K?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Sandesh is a co-founder of BeGenio Tech, an EdTech startup focused on game-based learning. With over 20 years of experience in growth strategies, he has a history of building ventures from the ground up, including the AI-based platform Explico. Colleagues describe him as proactive, hardworking, and result-oriented.

He is a passionate supporter of the startup ecosystem, actively investing in and mentoring other founders. Sandesh is currently authoring a book and his work and professional life span across Dubai, Mumbai, London, and Melbourne. He often discusses topics like founder wellbeing and the realities of entrepreneurship.

His companys game, "Race To Infinity, " has been cited by university professors for its positive impact on reducing mathematical anxiety.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

Output-Driven

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Game-based Learning
He is the co-founder of BeGenio Tech, which uses immersive gaming to assess skills and has been shown to reduce mathematical anxiety in students.
EdTech Innovation
He has co-founded multiple EdTech startups, including BeGenio and Explico, with a focus on disrupting traditional online learning through AI and immersive experiences.
Startup Mentorship
Actively invests in and supports other early-stage founders, as demonstrated by his backing of the startup EXPERIMIND LABS.

Media Appearances

Sandesh has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Founding Member at What is Project K?
11-2023
Co-Founder & COO at BeGenio Tech
9-2024
Board Member & Shareholder at EXPERIMIND LABS PVT LTD
6-2019 - 11-2023
Co-Founder at Explico Pte Ltd
6-2019 - 7-2023
Co-Founder & COO at Explico Pte Ltd

Education

1997 - 2000
Bachelor from University of Mumbai
1983 - 1995
Education details unavailable from SES

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Exp : 7 Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founding Member at What is Project K?
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Insights For Selling To Sandesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sandesh 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 Sandesh

  • 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 Sandesh move?

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

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

You And Sandesh

Personality Compatibility


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