I’m Avnish Kumar Sharma, a brand and growth operator who enjoys taking ownership end-to-end—turning ambiguity into clear strategy, structured execution, and measurable outcomes. I’ve worked across accelerator programs and ecosystem initiatives, where I’ve owned program branding, outreach funnels, cohort communications, and on-ground execution, while also building performance marketing systems that improve efficiency and lead quality. I spend a lot of my time at the intersection of brand storytelling, partnerships, and results-driven marketing. From running Meta/LinkedIn/Google lead-generation campaigns to building CSR and corporate collaboration pipelines, I like moving fast, coordinating stakeholders, and closing the loop with strong reporting. My goal is always the same: reduce founder load by creating repeatable structures and delivering growth that founders can trust.…

Avnish Kumar Sharma

I’m Avnish Kumar Sharma, a brand and growth operator who enjoys taking ownership end-to-end—turning ambiguity into clear strategy, structured execution, and measurable outcomes. I’ve worked across accelerator programs and ecosystem initiatives, where I’ve owned program branding, outreach funnels, cohort communications, and on-ground execution, while also building performance marketing systems that improve efficiency and lead quality. I spend a lot of my time at the intersection of brand storytelling, partnerships, and results-driven marketing. From running Meta/LinkedIn/Google lead-generation campaigns to building CSR and corporate collaboration pipelines, I like moving fast, coordinating stakeholders, and closing the loop with strong reporting. My goal is always the same: reduce founder load by creating repeatable structures and delivering growth that founders can trust.…

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I’m Avnish Kumar Sharma, a brand and growth operator who enjoys taking ownership end-to-end—turning ambiguity into clear strategy, structured execution, and measurable outcomes. I’ve worked across accelerator programs and ecosystem initiatives, where I’ve owned program branding, outreach funnels, cohort communications, and on-ground execution, while also building performance marketing systems that improve efficiency and lead quality.

I spend a lot of my time at the intersection of brand storytelling, partnerships, and results-driven marketing. From running Meta/LinkedIn/Google lead-generation campaigns to building CSR and corporate collaboration pipelines, I like moving fast, coordinating stakeholders, and closing the loop with strong reporting. My goal is always the same: reduce founder load by creating repeatable structures and delivering growth that founders can trust.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced

Work Experience

Brand & Growth Manager at SACC - Startup Accelerator Chamber of Commerce, Panchkula
March 1, 2023 - Present
Owned end-to-end brand, growth, and ecosystem presence across digital platforms, accelerator programs, and on-ground events. Led 01 execution of accelerator and pre-accelerator programs—covering program ideation, positioning, outreach strategy, application funnels, cohort communication, session operations, and post-program reporting—supporting 50+ startups/founders across 10+ programs. Built CSR and corporate collaboration pipelines by engaging CSR heads and senior decision-makers, converting conversations into funded programs and long-term partnerships. Designed and executed performance-led campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, and Google, including a lead-generation campaign for GSEA EO Punjab Chapter that generated 240+ applications at ~80 CPL and improved cost-efficiency by 70–75% versus previous cycles; also ran followership/awareness campaigns that grew page audiences by 130% over 12 months. Managed full-funnel growth systems (landing pages, ad copy/creative direction, optimization
Brand & Growth Manager at SACC - Startup Accelerator Chamber of Commerce
March 1, 2023 - Present
Owned end-to-end brand, growth, and ecosystem presence across digital platforms, programs, and on-ground events. Led 01 accelerator/pre-accelerator execution covering program ideation, positioning, outreach strategy, application funnel, cohort communication, session operations, and post-program reporting, supporting 50+ startups/founders across 10+ programs. Built inbound CSR and corporate collaboration pipelines by engaging CSR heads and senior decision-makers to convert discussions into funded programs and long-term partnerships. Designed and executed performance-led campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, and Google; launched a lead-generation campaign for GSEA EO Punjab Chapter achieving 240+ applications at ~80/CPL and improving cost-efficiency by 70–75% vs prior cycles, besides growing page audiences by 130% over 12 months. Built full-funnel growth systems (awareness to conversion), including landing page strategy, ad copy/creative direction, and optimization loops. Managed digital infras
Social Media Marketing Lead at Netsmartz LLC, Mohali
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023
Owned end-to-end social media strategy and execution across multiple clients, building repeatable monthly content systems and growth playbooks. Led campaign planning, KPI definition, and performance tracking across organic and paid channels to drive sustained reach, engagement, and followership. Built content strategies through competitor benchmarking, audience gap analysis, and platform experimentation; executed using Photoshop, Canva, and Wondershare. Acted as a cross-functional bridge between clients, sales, designers, and developers, translating business goals into executable content and digital assets. Collaborated with development teams to build websites from scratch, aligning brand narrative with user journeys and product intent. Managed client communication, timelines, and delivery quality across parallel projects.
Social Media Marketing Lead at Netsmartz LLC
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023
Owned end-to-end social media strategy and execution across multiple clients and industries, building repeatable monthly content systems and growth playbooks. Led campaign planning, KPI definition, and performance tracking across organic and paid channels to drive sustained growth in reach, engagement, and followership. Built content strategies using competitor benchmarking, audience gap analysis, and platform experimentation. Served as a cross-functional bridge between clients, sales, designers, and developers to translate business goals into executable content and digital assets. Collaborated with development teams for website builds aligning brand narrative with user journeys and product intent, and managed client communication, timelines, and delivery quality across parallel projects.
Social Media Marketing Specialist at Netsmartz LLC, Mohali
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Designed platform-level strategies and sprint plans based on competitive research, audience mapping, and message architecture. Built daily content engines across text, visuals, and video to drive engagement and community growth. Set up and optimized brand presence across platforms for consistent voice and improved discoverability. Worked closely with sales, copywriting, and design teams to align campaigns with business objectives and maintain execution quality.
Social Media Marketing Specialist at Netsmartz LLC
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Designed platform-level strategies and sprint plans based on competitive research, audience mapping, and message architecture. Built daily content engines across text, visuals, and video to drive engagement and community growth. Set up and optimized brand presence across platforms to improve discoverability and maintain consistent voice. Coordinated with sales and internal teams (copywriting/design) to align campaigns with business objectives and sustain execution quality.
SEO Executive at Sebiz Infotech, Mohali
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Owned organic growth foundations for multiple brands, executing SEO strategies focused on long-term acquisition and ROI. Conducted keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization, and content recommendations to improve rankings, traffic quality, and conversion intent. Performed competitive SEO audits to identify gaps in content depth, site structure, and backlink profiles. Monitored CTR, bounce rate, redirects, and core SEO KPIs, translating insights into iterative optimization plans. Built early expertise in search-led growth that was later applied to broader brand and full-funnel performance systems.
SEO Executive at Sebiz Infotech
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Owned organic growth foundations for multiple brands by executing SEO strategies focused on long-term acquisition and ROI. Conducted keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization, and content recommendations to improve rankings, traffic quality, and conversion intent. Performed competitive SEO audits to identify gaps in content depth, site structure, and backlink profiles. Monitored CTR, bounce rate, redirects, and core SEO KPIs, translating insights into iterative optimization plans. Built early expertise in search-led growth that later fed into broader full-funnel brand and performance systems.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering) at Punjab Technical University (PTU)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at The Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Secondary Education (Class X) at Army School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering) at Punjab Technical University (PTU), Pathankot
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at The Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering) at Punjab Technical University (PTU), Pathankot
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at The Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Secondary Education (Class X) at Army School, Pathankot
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Government