Anil Shah

Anil Shah is an individual with extensive global experience and perspective, having lived in the US, EMEA, and India. He holds dual citizenship in the UK and the US and is a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holder, demonstrating a truly international background.

With a diverse skill set, Anil excels in startup environments, business development, and entering new markets and industries. He boasts over 15 years of experience in the tech, media (TV, online, print), marketing, and advertising sectors.

Anil's unique strength lies in his ability to combine commercial, strategic, and technical viewpoints with a friendly and approachable demeanor, making him particularly effective in sales and relationship management roles. His specialties include sales, business development, marketing, global product launches, strategic partnerships, negotiation, pipeline building, and cross-cultural business relationships.

Education-wise, Anil earned an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and completed a dual degree in BSBA/BA with a focus on Finance and English at Washington University in St. Louis.

Anil has held various roles in renowned organizations, including working in Business Development & Sales at Google, serving as a Senior Account Executive and Marketing Director at Clean Power Finance, and holding positions such as West Coast Sales Director and Director of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives at Time Out. Additionally, he has worked at DoubleClick EMEA in roles such as Sales Manager, Biz Dev Manager, Product Manager, Senior Consultant, Quality Assurance Supervisor, and Client Services Analyst. Anil has also contributed to Discovery Channel as an Online Advertising Manager and Financial Analyst in locations like London, New York, and Bethesda, MD.