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Rajiv Dingra
Martech + Adtech + Deeptech (AI) Entrepreneur building the platform driven future of marketing and advertising
Rajiv Dingra is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of ReBid, a customer data platform (CDP) specializing in advertising and marketing technology. He began his entrepreneurial journey at age 20 with jobs4freshers.com, which he later described as a failed venture.1 His career gained momentum with WATConsult, a digital agency he founded in 2007. Under his leadership, WATConsult grew to 400 employees across three Indian cities, won over 200 awards, and was acquired by Dentsu International in 2015.12 He exited his stake in WATConsult in 2020.1
ReBid
Launched in 2021, ReBid is an advertiser-focused CDP that integrates with 30+ ad platforms to bridge pre-click and post-click customer journeys. It emphasizes omni-channel data harmonization, enabling marketers to optimize campaigns, channels, and ad creatives while boosting Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) by up to 40%.13 The platform also includes an Advertising Data Platform (ADP) module for real-time campaign insights.1 ReBid has seen rapid growth, including a 400% increase in business driven by global shifts toward first-party data collection and privacy regulations like India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act.3
Education & Certifications
- MBA in Marketing from Welingkar Institute of Management (2005–2007).1
- Executive MBA in Creative Leadership from Berlin School of Creative Leadership (2019–2020).1
- Certifications in AI, Blockchain, IoT, and Digital Transformation from institutions like MIT and Blockchain at Berkeley.1
Recognitions
- Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40 (2017).1
- Drum Digerati APAC List (2018).1
- Agency CEO of the Year (2015).1
- LinkedIn Power Profile (2016–2017).1
Other Ventures
In 2020, Dingra also launched RD&X Network, a deep-tech transformation network leveraging AI, blockchain, and IoT to drive business innovation.2 He frequently speaks at global marketing conferences and advocates for data-driven strategies in a cookieless digital landscape.13