Ishaan Shakunt

SaaS Founder & Growth Strategist
Dover, US.

About

Seasoned SaaS founder and growth strategist with a proven track record of driving significant revenue and pipeline growth for B2B companies, including unicorns and Series-funded startups. Currently leading AI-driven marketing innovations at Chosenly, leveraging deep expertise in SEO, paid media, and conversion optimization to scale businesses and build high-performing teams. Committed to delivering measurable results and fostering sustainable growth in dynamic, competitive markets.

Work

Chosenly
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CEO (Owns Direction)

Summary

As CEO, leading Chosenly to revolutionize B2B/SaaS revenue generation by integrating AI/LLM-driven content, outreach, web presence optimization, and fact-checking services.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development and launch of Chosenly, a pioneering B2B/SaaS platform that uniquely combines four critical revenue-driving functions for LLMs.

Established the company as a niche leader in B2B/SaaS, providing unparalleled support and strategic guidance to clients.

Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with CTO and COO, directly contributing to product innovation, strategic growth, and client retention initiatives.

Exit Five
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Member

Summary

Engaged as an active member of Exit Five, a professional community focused on enhancing industry knowledge and fostering networking.

Highlights

Participated in professional development initiatives and networking events to enhance industry knowledge and expand professional connections.

Spear Growth
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Founder

Summary

Founded and scaled Spear Growth, a marketing agency dedicated to generating substantial pipeline and driving performance for B2B SaaS companies.

Highlights

Generated 13x Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) from paid ads within 6 months while maintaining Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) for B2B SaaS clients.

Achieved 0-10k+ user growth within 10 months and a 3x increase in SQLs from organic search within 1 year for key clients.

Secured partnerships with 10+ high-growth B2B SaaS companies, including unicorns (Hasura, Darwinbox) and Series-funded enterprises (Facilio, Sprinto, Zluri, XOPA AI).

Developed and executed strategic SEO and performance marketing campaigns, consistently delivering measurable results and high client satisfaction (5-star ratings on Clutch and Glassdoor).

Peak Community
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Member

Summary

Contributed to the Peak Community, focusing on account marketing strategies and insights sharing.

Highlights

Collaborated with peers on best practices in account marketing, contributing to shared knowledge and professional growth within the community.

AstroLabs
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Marketing Trainer

Summary

Delivered marketing training sessions as a freelance trainer for AstroLabs, enhancing participant skills.

Highlights

Designed and delivered engaging marketing training modules for participants, enhancing their practical skills and industry understanding.

Facilitated interactive sessions on key marketing concepts, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and participant engagement.

Self Employed
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Digital Marketing Consultant

Summary

Provided comprehensive digital marketing consulting to over 15 startups and companies, focusing on scalable growth strategies and brand development.

Highlights

Advised 15+ startups and companies on implementing scalable and sustainable digital marketing strategies, fostering long-term growth and market presence.

Delivered 15+ live training sessions on digital marketing, personal branding, and personality development to over 1500 individuals.

Cultivated strong, lasting client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor in their digital transformation journeys.

HighRadius
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Digital Marketing Executive

Summary

Led Search Engine Optimization (SEO) initiatives and contributed to marketing analytics and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) as a key member of the Online Marketing team at HighRadius.

Highlights

Exceeded KPI targets by over 200% for SEO initiatives, leading to a 100% increase in organic search visits and enhanced brand visibility.

Trained over 800 colleagues on SEO best practices, significantly elevating internal capabilities and knowledge transfer.

Coordinated complex digital marketing campaigns across Web Development, Graphic Design, and Content Marketing teams to achieve integrated objectives.

Managed and optimized paid marketing channels, including Social Media, Search, and Display, driving efficient user acquisition.

Recognized with the RnR (Rewards and Recognition) Award and 'Fresher of the Year' Award for outstanding performance and contributions.

Nexus - Personality Development
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Co Founder and Head Co-ordinator

Summary

Co-founded and directed Nexus, a personality development group, establishing its operational framework, team structure, and training programs.

Highlights

Co-founded and scaled a personality development group, building a core team of 6 and expanding to recruit and train 20 new coordinators at a time.

Developed and implemented a structured program involving 4 teams, each with 5 members, conducting 5 weekly open sessions on personality development.

Managed the recruitment and training of mentors and coordinators, ensuring high-quality program delivery and participant engagement.

TITAN COMPANY LIMITED
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E-commerce Intern

Summary

Served as an E-commerce Intern at Titan Company Limited, focusing on market analysis and brand protection for online products.

Highlights

Tracked prices of Titan products across various online platforms, identifying discrepancies and supporting brand protection efforts.

Assisted in identifying and monitoring unofficial/illegal sellers on online platforms, contributing to market integrity.

Contributed to customer experience initiatives, gaining practical insights into e-commerce operations.

Chestnuts Social Group
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Founder and President

Summary

Founded and led Chestnuts Social Group, a non-profit dedicated to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and providing vocational skills to unemployed individuals.

Highlights

Established a non-profit organization focused on providing vocational skills and livelihood opportunities to unemployed workers.

Secured funding through successful social events, entry fees, and the sale of handcrafted products, ensuring program sustainability.

Led marketing efforts and team coordination to organize community-driven events, fostering engagement and support for social impact initiatives.

Grozip
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Marketing Intern

Summary

Pursued a marketing and business development internship at Grozip, gaining foundational experience in the field.

Highlights

Gained hands-on experience in marketing and business development, contributing to daily operational tasks and understanding market dynamics.

Developed foundational skills in business processes and built trust within a professional environment.

Hoot Marketing
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Founder and Creative Head

Summary

Founded and led Hoot Marketing, pioneering an innovative, cost-effective student network-based marketing model that achieved rapid success.

Highlights

Developed and launched a moderated student network on WhatsApp, enabling instant message delivery to all university students within a day.

Achieved significant market penetration and success within the first 3 months with zero initial expenditure, demonstrating highly effective low-cost marketing strategies.

Created an impactful marketing channel that leveraged peer-to-peer communication, resulting in higher engagement compared to traditional advertising.

WizIQ
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Development Intern

Summary

Worked on a Live Project at WizIQ, focusing on multi-provider user authentication systems and document processing.

Highlights

Contributed to a live project involving multi-provider user authentication system development and the merging/downloading of canvases as PDFs.

Acquired proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, Passport.js, Multer, and MySQL integration, enhancing front-end and database handling skills.

Operated within a supportive work environment, fostering rapid learning and development in web technologies.

ChiChi Bakery
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Co-Founder and Director

Summary

Co-founded and directed ChiChi Bakery, a homemade cake delivery startup, successfully branding and marketing the venture within the community.

Highlights

Co-founded a homemade cake delivery startup, developing comprehensive branding including custom boxes, menus, and logos.

Successfully marketed the venture within the community by teaching the core recipe to students and leveraging their social connections.

Conducted an 'extremely successful market test,' validating product demand and business model viability within its initial phase.

Bookkeeda.com
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Back end and Logistics Intern

Summary

Gained initial exposure to a startup environment as a Back end and Logistics Intern at Bookkeeda.com.

Highlights

Supported back-end operations and logistics within a startup environment, gaining foundational experience in business processes.

Contributed to the operational flow, learning about the intricacies of a fast-paced startup ecosystem.

Awards

RnR (Rewards and Recognition) Award

Awarded By

HighRadius

Awarded for outstanding contributions and performance during tenure at HighRadius.

Fresher of the Year Award

Awarded By

HighRadius

Recognized as the top-performing fresher for exceptional impact and quick integration into the team.

Deep Thinker Award

Awarded By

HighRadius

Received for demonstrating profound analytical skills and strategic insight in problem-solving.

Skills

Marketing & Growth

Paid Search Strategy, Account Marketing, B2B Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Marketing Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Social Media Marketing, Search Advertising, Display Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Content Marketing, Performance Marketing, Pipeline Generation, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition, Growth Hacking.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Startup Operations, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Venture Management, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Business Model Development, Market Analysis, E-commerce, Brand Protection, Customer Experience, Fundraising.

Technical & Data

Node.js, Express.js, Passport.js, Multer, MySQL, Front-end Development, Database Management, Data Analysis, LLMs (Large Language Models), AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Soft Skills & Training

Personality Development, Training & Development, Mentorship, Public Speaking, Community Building, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Strategic Prioritization, User Empathy.

Ishaan Shakunt