Hi, I'm Shiva Kumar Balakrishnan - Founding Member & Head of Business and Operations @xnode.ai | Ex-LinkedIn (Msft), Google | Columbia Business School.
I thrive on building innovative tech ventures and forging strategic partnerships, especially within AI and enterprise software. My passion lies in bringing novel products to market and scaling businesses, turning complex challenges into commercial success stories.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google and Microsoft, driving strategic partnerships and business development.
A founding member and Head of Business & Operations at xnode.ai, focusing on AI and tech innovation.
Can provide strategic advice for product commercialization and market entry.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundation
Developed marketing and business acumen in media and publishing.
✦ Marketing
✦ Publishing
Tech Sector Growth
Drove strategic partnerships and business development at Google and Microsoft.
✦ Strategic Partnerships
✦ Business Development
✦ Tech
Founding Operations Leader
Currently shaping business and operations as a founding member of xnode.ai.
✦ Operations
✦ Founding Member
✦ AI
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Partnership Architect
Designs and executes high-impact collaborations.
✦ Secured key partnerships across Search, Android Marketplace, and AI.
✦ Commercialized new product launches generating substantial ARR.
✦ Navigated complex deal structures with major technology players.
Growth Catalyst
Drives commercialization and market expansion.
✦ Led business development for innovative tech and media ventures.
✦ Scaled initiatives from concept to significant market presence.
✦ Expertise in bringing novel products to market successfully.
Operations & Strategy Leader
Builds and optimizes business functions.
✦ Founding member defining operational frameworks for new ventures.
✦ Combines strategic vision with hands-on operational execution.
✦ Experience in diverse business models and growth stages.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic alliances within the AI and enterprise software space.
✦ Seeking opportunities to advise emerging technology startups.
✦ Connecting with leaders to identify innovative commercialization strategies.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on building scalable business development frameworks.
✦ Share insights on navigating complex strategic partnership negotiations.
✦ Provide strategic advice for product commercialization and market entry.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in AI and decentralized technologies.
✦ Introductions to potential strategic partners in the enterprise AI sector.
✦ Advice on scaling operational infrastructure for rapid growth companies.