Siddharth Deshmukh

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Founder & Managing Partner | Sports & Tech | Commerce | Management | Development | Sustainability at Arimaya Ventures

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Siddharth Deshmukh is a seasoned sports management professional with over 20 years of experience blending technology and sports to drive commercial growth. He focuses on creating sustainable business models for leagues, brands, and federations. Holding a PhD and described as passionate and inspiring, he is the Founder of Arimaya Ventures and CEO of Rising Pune FC.

Driven by a mission to make India a "Sporting Nation, " Siddharth left a career in IT to dedicate himself to the sports ecosystem. This passion extends to founding a grassroots football club for over 500 children and developing future leaders through his "Sports-as-a-Lifestyle" philosophy. He is also a podcast host, mentor, and avid scuba diver.

Interesting fact: Siddharth formerly managed the brand for legendary Indian cricket captain, MS Dhoni.

Personality Overview

Informal

Values Relationships

Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Sports Commercialization
His career is focused on creating sustainable revenue streams and turning sports entities into powerful, profitable brands.
Grassroots Football
He founded Rising Pune FC, a successful youth football club, to provide competitive opportunities and foster talent from a young age.
Sports Technology
Actively advises and partners with SportsTech firms on fan engagement, digital transformation, and creating smart connected arenas.

Media Appearances

Siddharth has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2014
Founder & Managing Partner | Sports & Tech | Commerce | Management | Development | Sustainability at Arimaya Ventures
4-2020
Sports-as-a-Lifestyle Practitioner | Leadership Coach at Sportsy
5-2019
Founder and CEO at Rising Pune FC
8-2016
Sports Industry Mentor - founding member of MBA Sports Management at Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS)
5-2022
Member at Sportscom Industry Confederation

Education

2001 - 2002
PGD from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
7-2024 - 5-2027
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Chitkara University

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Exp : 11 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Managing Partner | Sports & Tech | Commerce | Management | Development | Sustainability at Arimaya Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Siddharth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Siddharth is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Siddharth

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Siddharth move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Siddharth take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Siddharth

Personality Compatibility


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