Abhishek Ghosh Dastidar
About Abhishek Ghosh Dastidar
Abhishek Ghosh Dastidar is a Growth Lead at Cashfree Payments, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in business development with experience at companies such as BYJU'S, Vedantu, and OYO.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Abhishek Ghosh Dastidar currently serves as the Growth Lead at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2022. His role focuses on driving growth initiatives within the organization, contributing to the company's objectives in the fintech sector. Prior to this position, he worked as a Business Development Consultant at Cashfree Payments for six months in 2021, where he engaged with clients to enhance business opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Abhishek Ghosh Dastidar completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, achieving a score of 9.2 in his Secondary School Examination (SSE) from 2002 to 2012. He later pursued his higher secondary education in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science, obtaining the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) from 2012 to 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Budge Budge Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2014 to 2018.
Professional Background
Abhishek has a diverse professional background in business development and growth strategies. He began his career at BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.) as a Business Development Associate in 2018, where he worked for three months before returning for an additional ten months later that year. He then transitioned to OYO as a Business Development Manager, where he played a significant role in expanding OYO Rooms by interacting with business partners across various locations. He also served as Team Lead for Business Development at Vedantu from 2019 to 2021.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Abhishek has contributed to significant market expansions for various organizations. At BYJU'S, he was instrumental in expanding the company's reach in Burdwan, Kolkata, Haldia, and Mumbai. His efforts at OYO involved direct engagement with business partners, facilitating growth across different geographical areas. Additionally, he participated in Y-Combinator's Summer 2017 batch, a notable startup accelerator program that supports early-stage companies.