Ajay Palekar
About Ajay Palekar
Ajay Palekar is a Business Analytics Manager at RevOps Co-op, with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including mentorship positions and co-founding a startup. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Babson College and has lived in several major cities, considering London his home.
Work at Hofy
Ajay Palekar serves as the Business Analytics Manager at Hofy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive business decisions and improve operational efficiency. His experience in analytics and operations contributes to Hofy's strategic initiatives.
Current and Previous Roles
Ajay has a diverse professional background, currently holding multiple roles. He is a Mentor and Community Advisory Board Member at Operations Nation since 2020, where he supports operations leaders in tech startups. Prior to Hofy, he worked at Learn Amp as Operations Lead from 2021 to 2022 and at The Accelerator Network Ltd as a Mentor from 2020 to 2021. He also co-founded GiveLocally in 2020 and served as Chief Operating Officer at WorkClub during the same period.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Palekar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Babson College. He also studied Philosophy, International Relations, and Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as part of a General Course. His educational background supports his expertise in business analytics and operations management.
Background and Experience
Ajay has lived in several major cities including Seattle, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto, but considers London his home. His career includes significant roles in investment banking, having worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Rothschild and MHT MidSpan. He also gained experience as a Senior Analyst in the Leadership Development Program at Restaurant Brands International from 2017 to 2019.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Ajay actively mentors high-potential founders through The Accelerator Network, focusing on product design, validation, and fundraising. His role as a Community Advisory Board member at Operations Nation allows him to engage with operations leaders, fostering a collaborative environment for sharing insights and best practices.