Sumit Marda

Sumit Marda is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader currently serving as the Business Head of Lenskart Academy at Lenskart.com.1 With over a decade of experience in building and scaling businesses, Marda has established himself as an expert in the startup ecosystem.

Professional Background

Marda's career journey is marked by his transition from a serial entrepreneur to an intrapreneur.1 He has experience in various sectors, including manufacturing and EdTech, which has equipped him with a diverse skill set.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Before joining Lenskart, Sumit Marda founded several ventures:

1. MOOZ: A pulp-based fruit drink targeted at rural India.
2. MindHour: An EdTech startup that he co-founded and scaled internationally.

Expertise

Sumit Marda's areas of expertise include:

• Product conceptualization
• Growth strategy
• Brand management
• Sales planning
• Building high-performing teams
• Scaling up businesses
• Horizontal and vertical expansion
• Franchising
• Channel sales
• Equity fund raising
• Leadership

Current Role at Lenskart Academy

As the Business Head of Lenskart Academy, Marda is spearheading the initiative to build India's largest retail academy.2 Under his leadership, Lenskart Academy celebrated its first anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a prominent player in retail education.2

Professional Philosophy

Marda describes himself as a "StartUp Enthusiast" and has successfully transitioned from being a serial entrepreneur to an intrapreneur.1 His approach involves leveraging innovation to design lean growth strategies and building full-stack sales processes to achieve speed and size goals.

Sumit Marda's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username sumit-marda-81415a17, where he shares insights and updates about his work at Lenskart Academy and his experiences in the business world.1