Nikhil Shah
Pune
Summary
Entrepreneurial leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling businesses, blending financial expertise with operational excellence and digital strategy. Proven track record in small business advisory, financial planning, e-commerce growth, and digital brand management. Adept at client relationship development, capital allocation, and sales strategy. Seeking to leverage a unique mix of finance, marketing, and business development to drive measurable value in forward-looking organizations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Founder & Business Strategist
Glaze Glass & Esset Global
Pune
11.2009 - Current
- Built and scaled multi-vertical businesses from ground up, handling financial planning, marketing, and vendor management.
- Managed capital allocation, investor relations, and multi-year budgeting across physical retail and digital channels.
- Led advisory for over 50+ small business clients and vendors, offering insights into operations, cash flow, and digital transformation.
- Launched and grew e-commerce brands including Finch Blue Speakers and Getornafied.com, achieving 6-figure revenue through SEO-driven traffic and strategic pricing models.
- Oversaw accounting, tax filings, and compliance functions using tools like Tally and QuickBooks.
- Developed and executed online campaigns across Amazon, Google Ads, and Shopify with a focus on conversion optimization.
- Built supplier relationships across Asia and Europe; managed import logistics and sourcing for product lines.
- Provided portfolio management services and stock trading guidance to partners, aligning risk appetite with capital strategies.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Liverpool
London, UK 05.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Pune
Pune, India 05.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
- Small Business Consulting
- Relationship Management
- Financial Planning
- Forecasting
- Investment Strategy
- Client Acquisition
- Account Expansion
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- E-commerce Operations
- Retail Operations
- Import Sourcing
- Global Supply Chain
- High-Impact Communication
- Negotiation
Websites
Certification
Financial Markets, Yale University (Coursera)
Projects Highlights
- Negotiated and closed 7+ high-ticket B2B vendor accounts across India, SE Asia, and UAE.
- Built a scalable B2C funnel using Shopify and Amazon for niche products with conversion rates of 3.2–4.5%.
Timeline
Founder & Business Strategist
Glaze Glass & Esset Global
11.2009 - Current
MBA - Finance
University of Liverpool
05.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Pune
05.2002 - 06.2005