Shameek Chakravarty

Experienced Executive in Energy and Commodities

Shameek Chakravarty is the Founder and CEO of Farmizen, a company focused on sustainable agriculture and community-driven farming solutions. He has a diverse background in entrepreneurship and product management, with significant experience in leading various business initiatives.

Professional Background

Current Role: As the CEO of Farmizen, Chakravarty oversees product development, design, marketing, customer support, and overall company strategy. His leadership style emphasizes a hands-on approach to building and scaling the business.2
Previous Experience:
- Trimian: Co-founder of this startup that built community networks and was acquired by Nerdwallet.
- Yahoo!: Served as Director of Product Management for the Small Business Platform, where he developed tools to help small businesses thrive online.
- Ohana Media: Co-founder and COO, where he successfully built a profitable online advertising startup.
- Rediff.com: Held an Associate Director position, managing a team focused on monetizing traffic through targeted advertising.1 2

Education

Chakravarty is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business, which has equipped him with essential skills in business management and entrepreneurship.2

Skills and Attributes

Shameek Chakravarty is recognized for his strong analytical skills, creativity, and ability to lead teams effectively. He is noted for his deep understanding of digital advertising and product development within the tech space. His peers describe him as a capable leader who fosters collaboration and innovation among his team members.1 2

Experience

Board Member at The Conservation Fund, Adjunct Professor at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Board Member at Southwestern Energy

Chief Executive Officer at Pilot Company (Jan 2021 - Apr 2023), Chief Strategy Officer at Pilot Company (Jul 2017 - Dec 2020), Chief Investment Officer at Castleton Commodities International (Jul 2015 - Jun 2017), Managing Director at Goldman Sachs (Nov 2009 - Aug 2012), Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy (Feb 2009 - Nov 2009), Managing Director at Constellation Energy (Jun 2003 - Feb 2009), Senior Manager at Accenture (May 2001 - Jun 2003)