Karthik Sumbrudh
About Karthik Sumbrudh
Karthik Sumbrudh is a Business Development Manager for Drip Capital in South India, with extensive experience in tech startups, marketing research, and ed-tech. He actively participates in community activities, such as tree planting, and has a strong background in sales and relationship building.
Work at Drip
Karthik Sumbrudh serves as the Business Development Manager - South at Drip Capital since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and establishing relationships within the region. His responsibilities include identifying new market opportunities and enhancing customer engagement strategies. Karthik's experience in various sectors, including tech startups and marketing research, supports his efforts in this position.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Karthik has a diverse background in business development, having worked in several roles prior to his current position. He was a Business Development Executive at Unee Solutions, Inc. and Lead to Market from 2016 to 2017. He then joined BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.) as a Senior Business Development Associate in 2019, where he worked for six months. Additionally, he held a position as a Senior Business Development Associate at CareerLabs in partnership with BYJU'S for five months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Karthik holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, having studied Accounting at Vijaya College, Jayanagar. He also studied at St. Aloysius College in Mangalore. His educational background complements his expertise in communication, sales cycles, negotiation, deal closure, and conflict resolution, which are essential skills in his business development roles.
Community Engagement and Personal Interests
Karthik is actively engaged in community activities, particularly in environmental initiatives such as tree planting. He has a passion for building relationships and understanding people's motivations. In his leisure time, he enjoys exploring new places on motorcycles, reflecting his adventurous spirit.
Industry Experience
Karthik has accumulated experience across various industries, including tech startups, marketing research, and ed-tech. This diverse background enables him to adapt to different market dynamics and customer needs, enhancing his effectiveness in business development.