Vishnu Menon

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Head of Strategy & IR + Biz Finance at udaan.com

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Vishnu Menon is a Senior Vice President at udaan, leading Corporate Strategy, Business Finance, and Investor Relations as part of the executive team. His expertise in growth strategy was honed at Bain & Co. and as the founder & CEO of the VC-funded travel tech company, Wandertrails. He is an IIM Calcutta graduate.

Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper, Vishnu has a keen interest in pioneering new concepts, exemplified by his entrepreneurial ventures in the travel sector. He has been a speaker at prominent platforms, including the India Economic Summit and TiECon, discussing his expertise in scaling businesses.

Unique fact: With his startup Wandertrails, he introduced the concept of "Experiential Stays, " a term now widely used across the travel industry.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Results Focused

Strategic Planner

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

B2B eCommerce Strategy
As a senior leader at udaan, India's largest B2B e-commerce platform, he is focused on driving profitable growth and achieving public market readiness.
Corporate Development
His role encompasses corporate strategy, M&A diligence, and investor relations, building on his previous experience as a management consultant at Bain & Co.
Experiential Travel
He founded Wandertrails, a travel-tech venture that redefined experiential travel in India by curating unique stays and local activities, showing a deep passion for the sector.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2024
Head of Strategy & IR + Biz Finance at udaan.com
3-2020 - 12-2023
Head - Strategy and Investor Relations at udaan.com
1-2016 - 3-2020
Co-founder & CEO at Wandertrails Services Pvt Ltd
6-2011 - 12-2015
Team Leader at Bain & Company
11-2009 - 12-2010
Recruitment Coordinator at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Education

2009 - 2011
PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
2005 - 2009
B Tech from University of Kerala

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Insights For Selling To Vishnu

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vishnu 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 Vishnu

  • 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 Vishnu move?

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

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

You And Vishnu

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