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Richie Khandelwal
Co-founder at PriceLabs specializing in GTM and Operations
Richie Khandelwal is the President and Co-founder of PriceLabs, a cloud-based revenue management platform for Airbnb and vacation rental owners and property managers.1 He has been in this role since March 2014, helping to grow the company to serve customers in over 95 countries and manage pricing for more than 200,000 units.1
Professional Background
Before co-founding PriceLabs, Richie had a diverse career spanning various industries:
Management Consulting:: He worked as a consultant at Bain & Company in their Boston, Houston, and Toronto offices. During his time there, he led projects involving organizational restructuring, due diligence, and strategy development for various industries including medical technology and industrial goods.1
Tech Industry:: Richie served as VP of Finance and Business Operations at MindTickle, a company that achieved unicorn status in 2021. He played a crucial role in the company's growth, helping to raise over $80 million in funding and expanding the team from 40 to 400 employees.1
Energy Sector:: Earlier in his career, Richie worked as an engineer with Shell, where he was involved in large-scale projects across Asia, Europe, and North America.1
Education
Richie holds the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (2003-2007)1
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kellogg School of Management (2012-2014), focusing on Management, Strategy, Finance, and Entrepreneurship1
Role at PriceLabs
At PriceLabs, Richie is responsible for Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and Operations.1 The company he co-founded provides an innovative and easy-to-use revenue management tool for the vacation and short-term rental industry, utilizing data-driven approaches and automation to help property managers increase revenues and streamline their processes.1
