I'm Vaibhav, an educator from Delhi, creating experiential learning programmes.
I have experience working with education startups like Stoa and Masters' Union. Initially, I developed the curriculum for an MBA alternative and then helped establish a business vertical from scratch for a new age B School. I later transitioned into marketing, where I led and built the team from the grounds up.
I also curated workshops at the India Art Fair 2024, with LAND.
My work ethic is now being shaped by a blend of entrepreneurial drive from the startup world and a deep passion and love for the craft from the art world.
Current Projects:
- Writing a weekly newsletter for startup founders
- Volunteering with a couple of Education NGOs to enhance their web presence and research efforts
- Working with LAND on Voice of Art Project at a Delhi based School
Outside of the Education space, some of the themes that have piqued my interests are - consumer psychology, productivity, startups, social ventures and NGOs.
My resume doesn’t mention my love for boxing, coffee, long walks, and nature.
Projects
Curated a weekly newsletter for one of the top VC communities in India along with long form articles
Long form articles:
Side Projects
An independent observer's perspective.
Speaking
Features
My take on how people today merely succumb to the social media mandate of posting birthday messages just to be relevant.
Work Experience
Working on Voice of Art, a practice-based research challenge in the Visual Arts field, offering participants the opportunity to engage with various visual arts forms. The project at Nirmal Bharti School Delhi aims to promote diverse perspectives and encourage ‘different ways of seeing’ in school students across ages.
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Curated and organised 15 highly sought after workshops at the India Art Fair, drawing over 400 participants in 3 days.
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Collaborated with renowned artists, educators, researchers, and other accomplished practitioners to bring these workshops to life.
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Played a key role in developing and implementing the workshop strategy, managing operations, and driving marketing initiatives.
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Developed a deep appreciation for the Art World's committed focus on meticulous craftsmanship, passion, love, genuine care, and the profound impact of acts of kindness.
I've been building & Marketing cohort-based courses at Masters' Union since its inception in 2021.
Hybrid Programs at Masters' Union began in 2021 as an experiment: How do we get people placed at top companies and startups at a fraction of the cost of Masters degrees?
By 2023, we’ve run 25 cohorts of various courses such as Finance, Product, Content Creators and Design. Close to 2000 students from all over India (120+ cities) enrolled in our programs, connecting with like-minded people, and elevating their careers through these skill-based courses.
As the first person on the team - I helped:
- scaled the vertical to 75 Cr in revenue in less than 2 years
- lead the Marketing team for Executive-MBA & Online programs
- hired top talent and managed a team of 10
- strategise for new programs and iterate on the existing
I wore a number of different hats in a wide range of roles, from Program Management to Recruiting, Training, and Curriculum Development as the first Learning Experience team member at Stoa School
I curated, developed, and led the first 6-month program offered by Stoa
I worked with global experts in Economics, Marketing, Product, Branding, Operations, and Management to help Stoa scale to more than 300 learners
I led the hiring process for about 50 instructors and managed relationships for Stoa's faculty pool. I screened 100+ applicants, conducted interviews via video and phone
I developed, improved, and designed Stoa’s training and onboarding processes for facilitators to reduce their prep time
Led the data collection phase for Aon Hewitt's Best Employers Asia program for more than 500 clients across 15 different countries
Analysed the engagement level of the employees of 100+ clients and developed an action plan for them to improve employee engagement
Also worked on a project with AON Strategic Advisors to assist in the implementation of the NCF initiative for the ICT sector in Egypt to improve employment in the country