Sanjay Sarda

About Me

Leadership, Innovation &
Lasting Impact

A rare breed of business executive who has built a career spanning very diverse sectors — from agri-chemicals and FMCG to IT services, railways, and startup ecosystems.

An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Sanjay brings over three decades of leadership, entrepreneurship, and consulting experience across India and the USA. He has held senior positions at Monsanto, P&G, GE, TCS, IBM, CSX Corporation and Ernst & Young.

As Co-Founder & Director of Growth Sense Group, he has evaluated 2000+ startup ventures and invested in over 95+ high-potential businesses, offering end-to-end support from idea validation to growth capital.

Career Journey

Growth91

Co-Founder

Apr 2022 – Present Now

Growth Sense Group

Director

Mar 2021 – Present Now

Invidata Private Limited

Co-Founder & Director

2021 – Present Now

Infinity Beam IOT

Co-Founder & Director

Jan 2019 – Nov 2022

Suyog Telematics Limited

Independent Director

2019 – 2024

TazaBhav

Managing Director

Dec 2012 – Mar 2021

Krishidhan Seeds

VP → Exec. VP

Jun 2010 – Oct 2012

Somnath Group of Industries, Akola
(Pulses Distribution Network Ltd)

Managing Partner / Managing Director

2000 – 2009

Ernst & Young

Manager – Oracle Apps

Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 · USA

CSX Corporation

Consultant – ERP & Oracle

Jan 1998 – Dec 1998 · USA

IBM Global Services

Consultant – AS400

Sep 1997 – Dec 1997 · USA

Tata Consultancy Service, India

Consultant - TCS

Feb 1994 – Aug 1996

What I Do

Professional Activities

Co-Founder & Director

Leading Growth Sense Group — a registered startup ecosystem that mentors, invests in, and accelerates startups from idea to growth capital.

Independent Director

Served as Independent Director at Suyog Telematics Limited, one of India's fastest-growing passive telecom infrastructure companies.

Virtual CEO & Strategic Advisor

Offering virtual CEO services and strategic advisory to SMEs, bringing corporate-grade strategy and execution to growing businesses.

Published Book

Available on Amazon & Flipkart

One Minute Wisdom

Wisdom that fits
in a minute.

In an age where attention is fleeting and time feels like a luxury, wisdom often hides in simplicity. One Minute Wisdom is a refreshing reminder that profound thoughts don't always require long lectures.

A collection of distilled experiences told through the lens of a man who has lived the very lessons he shares — drawn from 32+ years across entrepreneurship, leadership, and advisory roles across India and the USA.

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Creative Thinking

Innovative Contributions

Ideas that go beyond the boardroom — practical innovations across everyday products and public infrastructure.

Ergonomic Nail Cutter

Redesigned nail cutter for enhanced grip, precision, and user comfort.

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Refrigerator Innovation

A conceptual improvement to household refrigerator design for energy and usability gains.

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Toothbrush Design

An innovative approach to oral hygiene product design targeting better reach and effectiveness.

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Railway Platform

Structural and functional improvement concept for safer and more accessible railway platforms.

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Railway Lockers

Enhanced locker security and accessibility system for Indian railway passengers.

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India Corruption Index

A stock-market-style dynamic ranking system for government officers — proposed to myGov in 2018.

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Mess-Free Nail Cutter with Built-in Collector

Product Design · Everyday Innovation

Product Design Innovation

Mess-Free Nail Cutter

A nail cutter with a built-in collection chamber that keeps nail clippings contained, making nail trimming clean and mess-free.

The key feature of this nail cutter is its built-in collection chamber, which captures every nail clipping instead of letting it scatter across the floor, furniture, or bedsheets.

The collected clippings remain safely stored inside the cutter until they are emptied, making nail trimming cleaner, more convenient, and hassle-free.

Home Appliance · Energy Design

Product Design Innovation

Refrigerator Design Innovation

A conceptual refrigerator design featuring an external cold-water dispenser for convenient access without opening the refrigerator door.

The primary innovation was a cold-water dispensing system that allowed users to access chilled water without opening the refrigerator door, reducing cold air loss and improving energy efficiency.

The concept minimized cold air loss while providing quick and convenient access to chilled water, improving both energy efficiency and user experience.

Oral Hygiene · Product Design

Product Design Innovation

Toothbrush Design Innovation

An innovative approach to oral hygiene product design that addresses the fundamental limitations of conventional toothbrushes in reaching all tooth surfaces effectively.

Standard toothbrush designs fail to adequately reach posterior molars, the gum line, and interdental spaces — leaving a significant percentage of tooth surface uncleaned. This is a root cause of preventable dental issues.

The redesigned toothbrush features an angled neck, multi-directional bristle zones, and a compact head geometry engineered for full-mouth coverage — making proper oral hygiene achievable without professional technique training.

Public Infrastructure · Railways

Public Infrastructure Innovation

Railway Platform Design

A structural and functional improvement concept for Indian railway platforms — designed for safer boarding, better accessibility, and improved passenger flow management.

Indian railway platforms serve millions of passengers daily but are plagued by dangerous gap-between-train-and-platform issues, inadequate accessibility for elderly and differently-abled passengers, and poor crowd flow management during peak hours.

The concept proposes adjustable platform edge systems, integrated tactile paths for visually impaired passengers, and smart zoning for boarding/alighting — aligned with global best practices while remaining cost-feasible for Indian Railways scale.

Indian Railways · Passenger Safety

Public Infrastructure Innovation

Railway Passenger Locker System

This innovation proposes an enhanced locker system with improved security, accessibility for all passengers, and a streamlined check-in/check-out process

Indian railways carry over 23 million passengers daily, yet secure, accessible luggage storage remains largely unsolved — especially during long transit waits, delayed trains, or station layovers.

The concept addresses lost luggage risk, lack of affordable short-term storage, and security vulnerabilities of existing locker infrastructure at major Indian railway stations.

myGov Proposal · March 2018

Social & Civic Innovation

India Corruption Index — Submitted to myGov

A stock-market-style dynamic ranking system where every government officer is listed, scored, and ranked in real-time based on public feedback, likes, and verifiable data — submitted to the Government of India's myGov platform in 2018.

The proposal suggests creating an India Corruption Index — a live, citizen-driven scoring system for government officers. Rankings update 24x7 based on public comments, likes, and authentic verifiable information, with positive/negative parameters built in.

Sub-indexes can be created by department, city, state, age, and rank — making it granular and manipulation-resistant. A reward/incentives mechanism was also proposed for officers consistently on the positive side of the index.

Signature Project

Project Delivery Excellence

Krishidhan Group Corporate Office Interiors

Corporate Interiors

25,000 Sqft Corporate Office in 98 Days, with 25% Savings

Planned and managed complete interior works for a 25,000 sqft corporate office for the Krishidhan Group — delivered in just 98 days, with savings of over 25% on a realistic budget. Scope covered civil work, furniture, landscaping, HVAC, electrical, automation, communication, computers, and artwork.

25,000

Sqft Delivered

Days to Complete

25%+

Budget Savings

Credentials

Certifications

IICA

Certified Corporate Director

IOD

Institute of Directors

NISM

Securities Markets Certification

Graphology

Handwriting Analysis

Reiki

Certified Reiki Practitioner

Get In Touch

Contact

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Akola Office

"Shakun", 87, Toshniwal Layout,
Akola 444001, Maharashtra

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Ahmedabad Office

516, Shivalik Ship-2, opp. ITC Narmada,
Satellite, Ahmedabad 380015

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Mobile

+91 9422959900

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Email

SanjaySarda@hotmail.com

Leadership, Innovation &Lasting Impact

Social Contribution

Charter President

Ex. Chairman

Ex. Hon. Secretary

Professional Activities

Co-Founder & Director

Independent Director

Virtual CEO & Strategic Advisor

Companies & Ventures

Photo Gallery

Wisdom that fitsin a minute.

Innovative Contributions

Ergonomic Nail Cutter

Refrigerator Innovation

Toothbrush Design

Railway Platform

Railway Lockers

India Corruption Index

Mess-Free Nail Cutter

Refrigerator Design Innovation

Toothbrush Design Innovation

Railway Platform Design

Railway Passenger Locker System

India Corruption Index — Submitted to myGov

Project Delivery Excellence

25,000 Sqft Corporate Office in 98 Days, with 25% Savings

Media Coverage

Empowering Startups Through Innovation & Strategic Growth

The Vision Bank – Investment in Time

"Growth Sense Venture Fund Announces First Closure to Back Early-Stage Startups"

Pioneering Innovation & Empowering Startups for Global Success

Empowering India's Early-Stage Startup Ecosystem

Growth Sense raises $600,000 led by marquee angel investors & micro VCs

Certifications

IICA

IOD

NISM

Graphology

Reiki

Contact

Akola Office

Ahmedabad Office

Mobile

Email

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Leadership, Innovation &
Lasting Impact

Wisdom that fits
in a minute.