Smarthveer Sidana

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Founder & CEO at HireQuotient

United States

Overview

Smarthveer Sidana is the Founder and CEO of HireQuotient, an AI-powered HR technology firm. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and Boston Consulting Group, he leverages his background in engineering and management consulting to innovate in the hiring space. He has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2024) and as an Entrepreneur 35U35 (2022).

He is a passionate advocate for democratizing mentorship and mental health support for students, having founded the non-profit vCoach Academy and served as a global co-lead for mental health initiatives at the IIT Delhi alumni association. He frequently writes columns on education and mental health for publications like The Hindu.

His work in mental health received personal appreciation from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama.

Personality Overview

Confident

Risk-Accepting

Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

AI in Hiring
As the founder of HireQuotient, his core focus is on using AI to solve hiring challenges, a topic he frequently writes and speaks about for Forbes.
Mental Health Advocacy
He co-led mental health initiatives for the IIT Delhi alumni association and founded a non-profit, vCoach Academy, to provide psychological support to students.
Holistic Mentorship
He founded vCoach Academy to combine career guidance with mental wellness and has published articles on creating holistic mentorship models for students.

Media Appearances

Leaders Speak | Smarthveer Sidana, HireQuotient. Featured in YouTube

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Smarthveer Sidana | CEO & Co‑founder - HireQuotient. Featured in Forbes

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HireQuotient's Founder & CEO Smarthveer Sidana named Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024. Featured in Economic Times (HRSEA)

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Work History

12-2021
Founder & CEO at HireQuotient
7-2021 - 7-2022
Co-Oped Global Executive Committee Member, IITDAA at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
5-2020 - 1-2023
Columnist | Education, Mental Health and Mentorship at The Hindu
8-2019 - 5-2021
Management Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
8-2019 - 8-2020
STEP Alumni, NTU-University Scholars Program at Temasek Foundation International

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.E) from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Research Associate from Imperial College London

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Insights For Selling To Smarthveer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Smarthveer is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Smarthveer

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Smarthveer move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Smarthveer take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Smarthveer

Personality Compatibility


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