Anuj Arora
About Anuj Arora
Anuj Arora serves as the Vice President of Solutions & Strategy at Ada, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in management consulting and has held various roles at Ada, contributing significantly to the company's growth and valuation.
Work at Ada
Anuj Arora has held multiple positions at Ada since joining the company. He started as a Solutions Consultant in 2019, where he worked for eight months. He then progressed to Team Lead, Solutions Consulting for four months in 2020, followed by Director, Solutions Consulting for eleven months. In 2021, he became Senior Director, Solutions & Services, a role he held until 2022. Currently, he serves as Vice President, Solutions & Strategy, a position he has occupied since 2022. Throughout his tenure, he has built and led various organizations within Ada, including pre-sales, solutions architecture, engineering, partnerships, business development, and professional services.
Education and Expertise
Anuj Arora studied at Queen's University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics. He furthered his education at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, obtaining a Certificate in Business. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in solutions strategy and business development, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Background
Before joining Ada, Anuj Arora worked at Accenture as a Management Consultant from 2017 to 2019 in Canada. He also gained experience as a Consultant at FreshSight Queen's Consulting (FSQ) from 2015 to 2017. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on consulting and strategic roles, leading to his significant contributions at Ada.
Achievements
Anuj Arora played a key role in achieving Ada's $1.2 billion valuation by significantly contributing to revenue growth and fundraising efforts. He was the first pre-sales hire at Ada and advanced to become the Head of Solutions, Partnerships, and Business Development. His leadership in building and managing multiple organizations within the company has been instrumental in its growth and success.
Mentorship at Techstars
In addition to his role at Ada, Anuj Arora has been serving as a Mentor at Techstars since 2024. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he provides guidance and support to startups, leveraging his extensive experience in solutions strategy and business development.