Minal Watmode

Execution-driven startup professional with hands-on experience across Founder's Office, business operations, growth, sales, marketing, client coordination, and cross-functional execution in fast-paced environments. As part of the founding team at a1nut Taste the Joy, led and supported business-critical initiatives across product launches, go-to-market execution, vendor coordination, packaging readiness, sales enablement, promotional planning, and operational problem-solving in the FMCG space. Currently working in AI Sales & Marketing for an IT Outsourcing and IT Consulting company, managing B2B outreach, lead generation, requirement understanding, solution positioning, and stakeholder communication.

Brings a strong mix of startup ownership mindset, execution discipline, commercial curiosity, structured problem-solving, and adaptability, with prior experience in quality assurance and testing that strengthened attention to detail, process orientation, and analytical thinking. Comfortable working under ambiguity, handling multiple workstreams independently, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and using modern digital and AI tools to accelerate execution and improve productivity.

AI Sales & Marketing at Tripod Technologies (2024-09 – Present)

Drive sales and marketing initiatives for IT outsourcing and IT consulting services, supporting business development, lead generation, and client engagement across target industries.

• Drive sales and marketing initiatives for IT outsourcing and IT consulting services, supporting business development, lead generation, and client engagement across target industries.
• Identify and qualify potential business opportunities through prospect research, lead sourcing, outreach, and follow-up communication with decision-makers and business stakeholders.
• Support client acquisition efforts by understanding hiring, outsourcing, and project requirements, and aligning relevant IT staffing, outsourcing, and consulting solutions to business needs.
• Assist in pitching service offerings including IT outsourcing, IT consulting, and AI-enabled technology solutions, helping position the company's capabilities in a competitive market.
• Coordinate with prospects and internal teams to manage sales conversations, requirement gathering, proposal-stage discussions, and follow-up activities for smoother opportunity progression.
• Contribute to marketing and growth efforts through outreach execution, relationship nurturing, and pipeline support in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely communication, service alignment, and structured follow-ups across active business opportunities.
• Leverage digital and AI-assisted tools for market research, prospecting support, communication, and faster execution of sales and marketing workflows.

Founder | Business Operations, Growth & Strategic Execution at a1nut Taste the Joy (2024-03 – 2025-11)

Worked directly on business-critical initiatives across product launches, growth execution, sales coordination, and operational planning in a fast-moving FMCG startup.

• Worked directly on business-critical initiatives across product launches, growth execution, sales coordination, and operational planning in a fast-moving FMCG startup.
• Owned execution of cross-functional projects involving product packaging, vendor alignment, catalog readiness, promotional campaigns, and market coordination from planning to implementation.
• Supported revenue and expansion efforts through retailer/wholesaler engagement, lead follow-ups, channel coordination, and relationship management across distribution touchpoints.
• Assisted in shaping go-to-market execution by coordinating launch materials, promotional offers, and customer-facing brand assets to improve product visibility and sales readiness.
• Managed collaboration across internal and external stakeholders including packaging vendors, creative teams, operational partners, and service providers to ensure timely delivery of strategic priorities.
• Strengthened business processes by organizing GTIN/barcode workflows, product data, catalog structures, and operational documentation, enabling smoother execution and scale readiness.
• Contributed to founder-level decision support through market observations, execution insights, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic startup environment.
• Independently handled multiple priorities with a strong bias for action, demonstrating ownership, adaptability, and execution discipline across evolving business needs.
• Leveraged digital tools and AI-assisted workflows for research, content support, communication, and faster execution in a lean startup setup.
• Supported brand-building efforts through promotional planning, product presentation improvements, and execution of customer-focused growth initiatives for both online and offline channels.

Software Test Engineer at Insight India (2023-05 – 2023-12)

Executed manual testing and quality assurance activities for software applications to ensure functionality, usability, and defect-free delivery.

• Executed manual testing and quality assurance activities for software applications to ensure functionality, usability, and defect-free delivery.
• Prepared and executed test cases, test scenarios, and bug reports based on business requirements and project specifications.
• Identified, documented, and tracked defects while coordinating with development teams for timely issue resolution.
• Performed functional, regression, and system testing to validate application performance, business logic, and quality standards.
• Supported release readiness by ensuring proper testing coverage and maintaining detailed QA documentation.
• Collaborated with internal teams to improve issue tracking, quality processes, and overall product reliability.

Quality Analyst at Yatra.com (2022-07 – 2023-01)

Conducted quality analysis and testing of web-based applications to ensure smooth user experience, business flow accuracy, and system reliability.

• Conducted quality analysis and testing of web-based applications to ensure smooth user experience, business flow accuracy, and system reliability.
• Created and executed test cases and validation scenarios for application workflows and core functionalities.
• Reported bugs, tracked defects, and collaborated with technical teams to support timely fixes and continuous quality improvements.
• Performed functional and regression testing during different stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Maintained testing documentation, execution reports, and QA support processes for release readiness.
• Ensured consistency, accuracy, and quality standards across application updates and production releases.

Bachelors in Hotel Management & Catering Technologies – RTMNU (2015 – 2019)

Masters in Tourism & Hospitality Management – RTMNU (2020 – 2022)