Ravi Shankar
I'm the Founder of Prag-Matic, where we're revolutionizing how businesses run — through automation, modern IT, and a relentless focus on making teams Productive, Effective, and Progressive.
Over two decades I've built businesses across eight industries — telecom, BPO, insurance, real estate, e-mobility, recruitment, infotainment, and now enterprise automation.
My belief is simple: innovation is the driving force, experience is the compass. The throughline is connecting people, businesses, and opportunities — wherever they are.
Building Prag-Matic
Eight Industries
Built on Trust
Connecting Vision and Visionaries
Business Modernization
- Process automation programs
- IT modernization
- PEP framework adoption
- Productivity transformation
- Outcomes-led delivery
Business Development
- Go-to-market strategy
- Partner & channel development
- Enterprise account growth
- New service line launches
- Multi-industry pattern recognition
Cross-Border Connection
- India ↔ global business linkage
- Real estate & capital networks
- Global recruitment & mobility
- Destination & umbrella services
- Trust-based dealmaking
Eight Industries, One Throughline
Connecting people, businesses, and opportunities — across telecom, BPO, insurance, real estate, e-mobility, recruitment, infotainment, and enterprise automation.
Technology & Automation
Where I'm building today
Telecom & BPO
Early career foundation
Financial Services
Advisory and protection
Real Estate
Six+ years connecting builders, buyers, and capital
Mobility & Logistics
E-vehicles, import/export, dealer networks
Services & Media
Immigration, recruitment, infotainment
A Career Across Industries
Prag-Matic
2022 — PresentFounder
Hula Infotainment Studios
2018 — 2022Head of Business Development
Mana Vehicles
2016 — 2017State Manager — Karnataka
Real Estate — Residential & Commercial
2009 — 2016Independent Advisor
Bharti AXA Life Insurance
2009 — 2010Life Insurance Advisor
Aditya Birla Minacs / Hutchison Essar
2007 — 2009Senior Technical Support → Corporate Sales
Professional Journey
Two decades of building, connecting, and selling across eight industries — from corporate telecom sales to founding Prag-Matic.
Founder
Founded Prag-Matic to revolutionize business processes through cutting-edge automation and modern IT infrastructure — PEPing businesses to be Productive, Effective, and Progressive.
- •Building an enterprise automation and IT modernization practice from the ground up
- •Defining the PEP philosophy: Productive, Effective, Progressive
- •Partnering with founders and operators to bring two decades of cross-industry experience to bear
Head of Business Development
Led business development for an infotainment studio — opening new revenue lines, partnerships, and client accounts over four years.
- •Owned the BD function end-to-end for a creative-services business
- •Built and managed a partner and client network across the infotainment space
- •Translated creative capabilities into commercial pipeline
Head of Business Development
Headed business development across a portfolio of cross-border people-services lines — immigration, global recruitment, destination services, and umbrella employment.
- •Built go-to-market for four distinct service lines under one umbrella
- •Originated enterprise relationships for global mobility and recruitment
State Manager
Ran Karnataka operations for an e-rickshaw venture — appointing dealers and putting eco-friendly vehicles on the road.
- •Built a dealer network across Karnataka from a standing start
- •Drove early adoption of eco-friendly e-mobility in the region
Business Development Consultant
Consulted to a European business owner on import/export — sourcing, partner identification, and cross-border deal structuring.
- •Connected Indian supply with European demand across multiple product categories
- •Acted as on-the-ground business development partner for an overseas principal
Real Estate Advisor
Nearly seven years advising on residential and commercial real estate — well connected with major builders across Bengaluru and a network extending across India and globally.
- •Deep working relationships with major Bengaluru builders
- •Brokered residential and commercial transactions across India
- •Built a global network sourcing buyers and capital for Indian real estate
Insurance Life Advisor
Advised individuals and families on life insurance and long-term financial protection.
- •Built a personal book through trust-based advisory relationships
- •Translated complex policy structures into clear client decisions
Senior Technical Support Specialist
Senior technical support role at one of India's largest BPO operators — handling escalations, mentoring junior agents, and driving resolution quality.
- •Owned complex technical escalations end-to-end
- •Mentored frontline support staff on technical depth and customer handling
Corporate Sales Consultant
Corporate sales consultant on the Infosys account for Hutchison Essar — the first foothold in a long sales and business-development career.
- •Managed corporate telecom relationships on a flagship enterprise account
Let's build something together.
Looking for a business-development partner, a co-founder mindset, or someone to help you cross an industry boundary? Happy to chat.