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    Taj Adhav

    Chief Brand Officer at Leasecake

    Taj Adhav, also known as Shailesh Adhav, is the founder of Leasecake, a company that specializes in automating lease management processes for businesses. With over 25 years of experience in technology and business development, Taj has a notable background that includes significant roles in various organizations.

    Professional Background

    • Early Career: Taj began his career at KPMG as a Senior Consultant and later held positions at Disney, where he managed projects worth over $2 billion, including the launch of the Disney Cruise Line and large-scale resort developments.12

    • Channel Intelligence: He was an early hire at Channel Intelligence, a SaaS data platform that was acquired by Google. His leadership in business development contributed to the company's successful exit.12

    • CEO of Leasecake: Taj founded Leasecake in November 2017, where he served as CEO until August 2023 and is currently the Chief Brand Officer. Under his leadership, Leasecake won the Techstars Global Startup Weekend competition in December 2017, competing against startups from around the world.123

    Education

    Taj holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree from the University of Florida.2

    Achievements

    • Techstars Global Startup Weekend Winner: Leasecake's victory in this competition highlighted its innovative approach to lease management.12

    • Recent Funding: In April 2022, Leasecake raised $12 million in a Series A funding round, indicating strong investor confidence in its business model and growth potential.3

    Taj Adhav's diverse experience across various sectors and his entrepreneurial spirit have positioned him as a prominent figure in the real estate technology landscape.

    Highlights

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    Experience

    Chief Brand Officer at Leasecake (August 2023 - Present)
    CEO at Leasecake (November 2017 - August 2023) CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE at TPI Sports (2015 - January 2018) DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Sports Innovation & Performance at Tavistock Development Company (September 2014 - September 2015) PRESIDENT & CEO at Sixth Fuel (2008 - 2015) CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – ASIA & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT at Clean the World Limited (August 2009 - January 2014) CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - CONSULTANT STRATEGIC ALLIANCES at Sears Holdings Corporation (2009 - 2012) VICE PRESIDENT, SALES - Americas/Europe at Channel Intelligence, Inc. (2000 - 2008) FINANCIAL CONTROLLER at Walt Disney Imagineering / Disney Cruise Line (1995 - 2000) SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLLER at Disney Development Company (1990 - 1995) SENIOR CONSULTANT at KPMG (1986 - 1989)

    Education

    Master's degree from University of Florida Bachelor of Science (BS) from University of Florida

    Location

    Greater Orlando