Rishabh Dwivedi

Agribusiness entrepreneur and biotechnology professional with proven expertise in farm operations, sustainable agriculture, direct-to-consumer sales, and business development. Founder and CEO of Growpure Farms with hands-on experience in hydroponics, organic cultivation, and agribusiness consulting. Track record of building sustainable farming operations, implementing innovative agricultural practices, and driving business growth through strategic customer acquisition and team coordination.

Strong academic foundation in Nutritional Food Biotechnology combined with practical farm management experience.

Founder & CEO - Growpure Farms - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

(2022-01)

• Founded and developed Growpure Farms as a sustainable farming operation focused on supplying pesticide-free fresh vegetables directly to consumers.
• Manage end-to-end farm operations including cultivation planning, crop selection, production scheduling, customer service, sales coordination, financial reporting, and team management.
• Implemented sustainable farming practices that prioritise soil health, environmental conservation, and responsible resource utilisation.
• Generated business leads through strategic social media outreach and direct customer engagement, successfully converting prospects into repeat customers.
• Supervised daily farm activities, optimised resource allocation, and established systems for quality control and production improvement.
• Serve as agricultural consultant, providing specialised guidance on agribusiness practices, crop selection, and cultivation strategies for farms in Sikar (Rajasthan) and Lucknow.
• Possess hands-on expertise in hydroponics and terrace farm vegetable setup with approximately 2 years of direct operational experience.

Sales Engineer – Northern India - Sefar Filtration Pvt. Ltd. - Northern India

(2017-08 - 2019-08)

• Managed sales and marketing activities for advanced filtration products across healthcare, life sciences, appliances, and industrial sectors throughout Northern India.
• Conducted market research and identified high-potential business opportunities to support regional sales growth.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships with key accounts, including commercial coordination and payment follow-up.
• Represented the company at industry exhibitions and trade shows, expanding professional networks and brand visibility.

Relationship Executive - Lifecell India Pvt. Ltd.

(2016-05 - 2017-06)

• Managed sales and marketing activities for live cord cell banking services in the healthcare and wellness sector.
• Developed relationships with hospitals, medical practitioners, and healthcare professionals to support business development.
• Consistently worked toward sales targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction and professional account management.
• Prepared sales reports tracked performance metrics, and shared insights for continuous improvement.

M.Tech - Nutritional Food Biotechnology - SRM University, Chennai (2015-12)

B.Tech - Biotechnology - Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology & Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad (2013-12)