Vaibhav Vardhan

Evaluator
DISC Type : csd

Co-founder & CEO at Inc42 Media

Delhi, India

Overview

Vaibhav Agarwal is the Co-founder and CEO of Inc42 Media, where he leads sales, fundraising, and overall strategy. A graduate of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, he began his career as a journalist, building a deep expertise in Indias technology and startup landscape before launching his own venture.

Outside of his primary role, Vaibhav is passionate about fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs through initiatives like the FounderX program. During college, he was actively involved in campus life, serving as a co-convener for the cultural department, highlighting his early interest in community building and organization.

He started his career writing articles on diverse topics such as culture, music, and travel before focusing on the tech industry.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Indian Startups
As the co-founder of Inc42, his work is dedicated to obsessively profiling and breaking news about the Indian startup ecosystem.
Founder Mentorship
He is actively involved in guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through initiatives like the FounderX program, which he promotes frequently.
Digital Media
His career transitioned from journalism to founding a leading digital media platform, showing a deep interest in new-age media and content.

Media Appearances

Vaibhav has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2014
Co-founder & CEO at Inc42 Media
7-2013 - 10-2013
Senior Correspondent at NextBigWhat
7-2012 - 6-2013
Industry Analyst at Iamwire
7-2012 - 6-2013
Coordinator at Internet Retail Expo
12-2010 - 5-2012
Writer at Dailyjag.com

Education

2008 - 2012
B.tech from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
2008 - 2012
Bachelors from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology(I.P univ.)

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Exp : 14 Location : Delhi, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-founder & CEO at Inc42 Media
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Insights For Selling To Vaibhav

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vaibhav is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vaibhav

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vaibhav move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Vaibhav take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Vaibhav

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