Ajay Gopalan
About Ajay Gopalan
Ajay Gopalan is the Technology Partnerships Program Manager at Kissflow, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in sales and marketing roles across various companies, including Freshworks and Hippo Video, and holds a BTech in Mechatronics from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy.
Work at Kissflow
Ajay Gopalan currently serves as the Technology Partnerships Program Manager in the CEO's office at Kissflow, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he collaborates closely with the CEO and the Google team to develop joint business plans and go-to-market strategies. His responsibilities include building strategic partnerships and enhancing the enterprise sales strategy, particularly focusing on the North American region.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Ajay worked at Kissflow as a Senior Account Executive for eight months in 2022. He has also held various positions at Hippo Video, including Account Executive for Mid Market and Small/Medium Businesses, and Sales Development Representative. His experience extends to Freshworks as a Market Research Executive and SaaS Insider as a Community Manager. Additionally, he gained early experience as a Project Intern at Ninjacart and as a Digital Marketing Analyst at Zoho Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Gopalan earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. He is currently pursuing higher secondary education at Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School, focusing on Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science. His educational background supports his expertise in technology partnerships and digital transformation.
Achievements in Strategic Partnerships
Ajay has successfully built the Google/Kissflow co-sell motion from scratch, which is a key component of the enterprise sales strategy in the North American market. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration and strategic planning in achieving business objectives.
Interests and Personal Insights
Ajay expresses a strong belief in hard work and dedication, which he applies to his professional endeavors at Kissflow. He has a keen interest in discussing entrepreneurship, often engaging in conversations over coffee. This reflects his commitment to continuous learning and networking within the industry.