Dr. Manas Dewan

Founder

TalentFinderX

Jan 2026 - Current (9 months)

TalentFinderX is an AI-driven hiring platform focused on evaluating skills instead of resumes.

Hiring breaks down because the signal is weak. Resumes are static, interviews are inconsistent, and recruiters spend too much time filtering noise.

We built TalentFinderX to fix that. Our platform uses structured, AI-led voice and video assessments to surface real capability early, giving teams a clearer, more consistent view of candidates.

I lead product, architecture, and go-to-market — from how assessments are designed to how the system is adopted across teams.

The goal is simple: better signal, faster decisions, less subjectivity.

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Co-Founder

ComputePortal Inc

Aug 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)

ComputePortal is a distributed compute platform built on a simple belief: cloud as we know it doesn’t scale for what’s coming.

AI demand is exploding, but supply is still gated by centralized infrastructure, long build cycles, and pricing that keeps drifting upward. Most teams are forced into systems they don’t control.

We’re taking a different approach. Instead of building more data centers, we’re unlocking the compute that already exists- across edge nodes, GPUs, and independent infrastructure... and making it usable through a single platform.

The hard part isn’t infra. It’s making it usable. That’s what we’re focused on- turning a fragmented network into something you can actually deploy on without thinki

Founder Director

Brand Kiln Pvt Ltd

Mar 2021 - Current (5 years 7 months)

At Brand Kiln, we guide companies to align brand narratives with digital and AI-driven systems. We delivered positioning and experience innovation for global B2B, SaaS, and D2C brands.

Fractional Leadership for Growth Firms
- Product Vision Lead (Compute Portal, USA).
- GTM & brand comms mentor (Maritime Research Center).
- Designed the international expansion playbook for Purnartha Fintech.
- GTM advisory for Torres Group (Mexico’s largest family business group).

Digital Transformation for Enterprises
- Led digital communications and CX platform programs with HDFC Bank and a global private-equity leader.
- Built SaaS GTM and CRM systems for India Parenting Ltd., Azelis (Singapore), Grey

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Chief Operating Officer

AJP Group

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)

COO for AJP Group (India). Owned P&L, market entry, GTM, and ops for Shelby Supercars & Scomadi Performance Scooters: set up entity, assembly, compliance, dealer/franchise, and after-sales. Ensured Performance Studio profitability in Year 1 with robust CX/service foundations.

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Head of Marketing for Group

Oman Trading Establishment

May 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 11 months)

- Led a 50-member team across 30+ brands (automotive, electronics, petrochem, hospitality).
- Orchestrated regional GTM & demand-gen; for Hyundai, reached #2 market share and reduced CAC by 18%.
- Scaled martech, CRM/CX analytics, and performance reporting; earned 8+ global awards for innovation and impact.

Corporate Marketing

The Dow Chemical Company

Oct 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 8 months)

- Ran a phygital innovation-showcase program (experiential roadshows + digital demand engine) supporting ~$1B annual revenue—Dow India’s 60-year high.
- Received the Dow Diamond (highest global award) for business innovation & strategic leadership tied to the program’s growth impact.
- Built the marketing operating system (GTM playbooks, automation, analytics, sales alignment).
- Led stakeholder/reputation work and issues communication around the 30th Bhopal anniversary.

General Manager: Product, Communications, Strategy & Business Intelligence

MercedesBenz India Pvt Ltd

Nov 2003 - Oct 2013 (10 years)

- Led product strategy, comms, research/BI; reported to the CEO (India) with dotted lines to Daimler AG functional heads.
- Orchestrated 100+ launches and portfolio transformation—introducing AMG and compact cars—driving Mercedes’ return to #1 luxury in India.
- Authored Vision 2020, the 10-year strategic blueprint for sustained leadership.
- Earned 18+ global awards (incl. Environmental Leadership via the Nelson Mandela Foundation), Employee of the Year, and multiple comms/digital honors.

Product Management & Brand

Indiacom Limited

May 2000 - Apr 2002 (2 years)

- Led rebranding and digital expansion to 48 cities; moved from print to web-first listings & search.
- Built product roadmap & GTM; opened new revenue streams.

Officer- Marketing Editorial

The Times of India

Mar 1999 - Apr 2000 (1 year 2 months)

-- Launched 25+ marketing vehicles (publications) for Times Group
-- Published 350+ authored newspaper articles & 200+ photographs with name credit

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Photo Journalist & Columnist

Better photography Magazine

Jan 1998 - Mar 1999 (1 year 3 months)

-- Editorial in-charge, photo-consultant and columnist for Better Photography magazine
-- Completed professional photography assignments for renowned brands

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