Narayan Mani
About Narayan Mani
Narayan Mani serves as the Global Head of Brand to User Messaging Sales at SendBird, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in business development and operations, with previous roles at companies such as Wipro, Infosys BPO, and Hudooku.com.
Work at Sendbird
Narayan Mani serves as the Global Head of Brand to User Messaging Sales at SendBird, a leading chat API provider for mobile apps and websites. He has held this position since 2018, contributing significantly to the company's growth in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure, he achieved the President's Club Global #1 Performer status in 2021 and secured the #2 position in 2022. He played a pivotal role in SendBird's Series C funding round, which raised a total of $220 million, and has been instrumental in developing in-app communication solutions utilized by over 5,000 applications, including major platforms such as DoorDash, PayPal, and Reddit.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his role at SendBird, Narayan Mani held various positions in the tech and consulting sectors. He worked at Layer as the Director of Strategic Accounts for eight months in 2018. Before that, he served as Head of Operations and Business Development at Wipro from 2006 to 2013. His earlier career includes a position at Infosys BPO focusing on capital markets for one year and a three-year tenure as Lead Consultant at The Renoir Group. Additionally, he was the CEO and Co-Founder of Hudooku.com from 2013 to 2015 and worked as Head of Business Development at Mokriya from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Narayan Mani has pursued education in programming and technology through Udacity, where he completed the Intro to Programming NanoDegree in 2016. His studies included HTML/CSS and Python, as well as iOS development. This educational background complements his extensive experience in sales, business development, and operations across various tech companies.
Career Milestones
Throughout his career, Narayan Mani has achieved notable milestones. He joined SendBird during its Series A funding stage and has been a key contributor to its expansion to over 350 employees. His performance at SendBird has been recognized with top rankings in the President's Club, reflecting his impact on the company's sales success. His previous roles have also provided him with a solid foundation in analytics and business strategy, further enhancing his contributions to the organizations he has been part of.