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Sanjay Sarda

IIT Kharagpur · IIM Ahmedabad alumnus with 32+ years of experience in enterprise leadership, business strategy, and building startup ecosystems across local and global markets, including India and USA.

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Sanjay Sarda
Sanjay Sarda
Sanjay Sarda

Leadership, Innovation &
Lasting Impact

An accomplished business leader with extensive experience across diverse industries — including Seeds and Fertilizers, FMCG, Technology Services, Railways, and Startup ecosystems.

Over three decades of experience across enterprise leadership, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and consulting have shaped a career spanning local and global markets, with senior leadership roles at Monsanto, P&G, GE, TCS, IBM, CSX Corporation and Ernst & Young.

As Co-Founder & Director of Growth Sense Group, the journey continues through the startup ecosystem — with 2,000+ ventures evaluated and investments in 94+ high-potential Startups, supporting founders from idea validation and strategic direction to growth and capital.

Career Journey
Growth91
Growth91
Co-Founder
Apr 2022 – Present Now
Growth Sense
Growth Sense Group
Director
Mar 2021 – Present Now
Invidata Private Limited
Invidata Private Limited
Co-Founder & Director
2021 – Present Now
Infinity Beam IOT
Co-Founder & Director
Jan 2019 – Nov 2022
Suyog Telematics Limited
Suyog Telematics Limited
Independent Director
2019 – 2024
TazaBhav
Managing Director
Dec 2012 – Mar 2021
Krishidhan Seeds
Krishidhan Seeds
VP → Exec. VP
Jun 2010 – Oct 2012
Somnath Group of Industries,
Akola Pulses Distribution Network Ltd
Managing Partner / Managing Director
2000 – 2009
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young
Manager – Oracle Apps
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 · USA
CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation
Consultant – ERP & Oracle
Jan 1998 – Dec 1998 · USA
IBM
IBM Global Services
Consultant – AS400
Sep 1997 – Dec 1997 · USA
TCS
Tata Consultancy Service, India
Consultant - TCS
Feb 1994 – Aug 1996
Giving Back to Society

Social Contribution

What I Do

Professional Activities

Co-Founder & Director

Leading Growth Sense Group — a registered startup ecosystem that mentors, invests in, and accelerates startups from idea to growth capital.

Independent Director

Served as Independent Director at Suyog Telematics Limited, one of India's fastest-growing passive telecom infrastructure companies.

Virtual CEO & Strategic Advisor

Offering virtual CEO services and strategic advisory to SMEs, bringing corporate-grade strategy and execution to growing businesses.

Companies & Ventures

A vibrant ecosystem of companies built to solve real challenges for startups, investors, and businesses.

Growth Sense
Growth Sense
Growth91
Growth91
INVIdata
INVIdata
Growth Metaverse
Growth Metaverse
Growth Circle Creatives
Growth Circle Creatives
Growth Associates
Growth Associates
Published Book
One Minute Wisdom
Available on Amazon & Flipkart

Wisdom that fits in a minute.

One Minute Wisdom is a collection of brief reflections drawn from over three decades of experience across entrepreneurship, leadership, and advisory roles in India and the USA.

Rooted in real situations and everyday observations, it captures practical perspectives on leadership, decision-making, relationships, and life—shared simply and without prescription.

Creative Thinking

Innovative Contributions

Ideas that go beyond the boardroom — practical innovations across everyday products and public infrastructure.

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Ergonomic Nail Cutter

Redesigned nail cutter for enhanced grip, precision, and user comfort.

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02

Refrigerator Innovation

A conceptual improvement to household refrigerator design for energy and usability gains.

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03

Toothbrush Design

An innovative approach to oral hygiene product design targeting better reach and effectiveness.

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04

Railway Platform

Structural and functional improvement concept for safer and more accessible railway platforms.

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05

Railway Lockers

Enhanced locker security and accessibility system for Indian railway passengers.

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06

India Corruption Index

A stock-market-style dynamic ranking system for government officers — proposed to myGov in 2018.

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Media Coverage

Thought leadership, cover stories, interviews, and news features across India's leading publications.

Credentials

Certifications

IICA

Certified Corporate Director

IOD

Institute of Directors

NISM

Securities Markets Certification

Graphology

Handwriting Analysis

Reiki

Certified Reiki Practitioner

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Get In Touch

Contact

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Akola Office

"Shakun", 87, Toshniwal Layout,
Akola 444001, Maharashtra

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Ahmedabad Office

516, Shivalik Ship-2, opp. ITC Narmada,
Satellite, Ahmedabad 380015

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Mobile

+91 9422959900

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Email

SanjaySarda@hotmail.com

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