Vikas SN

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Senior Assistant Editor at moneycontrol.com

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Vikas SN is a seasoned tech journalist with over 14 years of experience, currently serving as a Senior Assistant Editor at Moneycontrol. A Bachelor of Engineering graduate from U. V. C. E. , he specializes in analyzing Big Tech, gaming, and streaming companies. Colleagues have described him as being observant and reliable.

Outside of his reporting, Vikas is an avid follower of the media and entertainment landscape. He has a keen interest in major companies like The Walt Disney Company and is a self-described Hindi movie buff. His social media activity often highlights developments on streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube.

Unique fact: Early in his career, Vikas co-founded a consumer technology publication called TechKnots.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Price-Sensitive

Not Easily Convinced

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Big Tech Analysis
He regularly writes and analyzes the product and business developments of major technology companies, including a recent deep dive into Google's AI strategy.
Streaming Media Business
His work focuses on music and video streaming firms. He has shown interest in Netflix's content and YouTube's acquisition of global streaming rights for the Oscars.
Online Gaming Industry
Covers the gaming sector and has recently written about significant regulatory changes impacting the Real Money Gaming (RMG) industry in India.

Media Appearances

India's AI strategy should be application‑led over frontier model development, says Economic Survey 2026. Featured in Moneycontrol

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Vikas SN – Author Profile on Moneycontrol. Featured in Moneycontrol

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Vikas SN – Videos on Moneycontrol. Featured in Moneycontrol

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Work History

11-2023
Senior Assistant Editor at moneycontrol.com
9-2021 - 11-2023
Assistant Editor at moneycontrol.com
1-2017 - 8-2021
Assistant Editor-Digital Content at ETtech
2-2015 - 8-2021
Journalist at The Economic Times
11-2013 - 1-2015
Associate Editor at MediaNama

Education

2004 - 2008
B.E. from U.V.C.E
2002 - 2004
PUC from KLE College

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Exp : 17 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Junior Designation : Senior Assistant Editor at moneycontrol.com
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Insights For Selling To Vikas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vikas is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vikas

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vikas move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Vikas take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Vikas

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