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Padam
Saraogi
I build tools that translate data into insight and code into capital. Currently pursuing a dual degree in Technology and Business Management at Masters' Union. Focusing on the intersection of mathematical rigor and real-world market structure.
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Professional Experience
Market Research Analyst Intern
Airpay Money (Fintech Payments & NBFC Enablement Platform)
- Evaluated feasibility of NBFC-linked financial products by conducting primary and secondary research across 5+ customer segments, directly supporting management decisions on product expansion
- Identified 8–12 high-potential market gaps by analyzing 20+ competitors, industry reports, and RBI-aligned regulatory frameworks within India's fintech and NBFC ecosystem
- Enabled senior leadership strategy discussions by delivering 4+ structured market assessment and positioning decks, translating qualitative insights into actionable inputs for product roadmap prioritization
Finance Intern
Moneyboxx Finance (Leading NBFC in microfinance space)
- Enabled seamless credit disbursal to 1500+ borrowers by rigorously verifying applicant data and creditworthiness documents prior to final processing
- Ensured 100% data accuracy for the finance team by streamlining 1,500+ customer records on Navision ERP, significantly enhancing visibility into borrower disbursement allocations
- Facilitated executive decision-making by conducting in-depth competitive analysis of 10+ rival firms to identify key market trends and improve market positioning
- Reduced reporting turnaround time by 20% by engineering automated Excel models and interactive Tableau dashboards to visualize repayment patterns for senior leadership
Growth and Strategy Executive
Aquahues (Early-Stage Consumer/Water Solutions Startup)
- Accelerated brand readiness by ~30% by partnering with the founding team to define early-stage growth and brand strategy during the company's 0→1 build phase
- Standardized 100% of client-facing communication by designing 5+ business brochures, official templates, and a website, establishing a cohesive brand identity across sales and partnership touchpoints
- Improved operational turnaround time by ~25% by supporting staff coordination, client communication, and internal decision workflows in a resource-constrained startup environment
Business Development Manager
Saraogi Builders Ltd
- Coordinating and executing schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring on-time and quality-controlled delivery
- Enhanced senior leadership strategic planning by conducting comprehensive market, regulatory, and competitor analysis using PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces, evaluating 10+ competitors and presenting actionable insights
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Investment Research
Lawrbit Lextech India Pvt. Ltd. — Institutional Investment Memorandum
Independent VC-Style Investment Research
- Authored a 45+ page institutional-grade investment memorandum evaluating Lawrbit, an India-native RegTech/GRC SaaS platform serving 500+ enterprise entities across 70+ countries
- Built a full-stack investment thesis covering market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM), India Stack integration potential, DPDP-driven regulatory catalysts, SaaS operating leverage, and compliance infrastructure dynamics
- Conducted multi-method valuation analysis using ARR multiples, EV/EBITDA benchmarking, RegTech comparables, and scenario-based financial projections to derive a ₹48–80 Cr valuation range
- Analyzed founder-market fit, competitive moat, unit economics, GTM scalability, and enterprise customer traction to assess long-term defensibility and expansion potential
- Designed proprietary conviction-scoring and risk assessment frameworks to evaluate execution risk, regulatory timing advantages, pricing power, and category positioning
- Developed investment recommendation and capital deployment strategy proposing a conditional ₹10–15 Cr seed investment focused on MSME expansion and India Stack automation
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Quantitative Analytics & Systems
Intraday Trading System & Backtesting Engine
Capital Markets // Algorithmic Execution
- Developed Python-based intraday trading system with automated data ingestion, technical indicator computation, and rule-based signal generation
- Built custom backtesting engine supporting realistic trade execution, stop-loss/target logic, slippage modeling, and dynamic position sizing
- Implemented and tested strategies such as EMA crossovers, RSI signals, VWAP-based setups, and Opening Range Breakouts across multiple timeframes
- Designed the framework to support walk-forward optimization, paper trading, and future integration with brokerage APIs
Multi-Asset Quantitative Pricer
Derivatives & Fixed Income // Valuation Alpha
- Quantitative Models: Implemented valuation engines for American/European options (Greeks), YTM for fixed income with duration/convexity, and bootstrapped forward rate curves.
- Engine Architecture: Modular Python codebase separating pricing engines, financial utilities, and UI components; designed for lightweight quant-pricing similar to institutional trading desks.
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Strategic Insights
Marketing Strategy of Nothing Phone (1)
Equity Research // Strategic Positioning
- Objective: Explored how innovative product design and strategic marketing fueled the success of Nothing Phone (1) achievement of ₹1,055 crore in sales within months of launch.
- Frameworks Applied: Porter's Generic Strategies, Ansoff Matrix, SWOT Analysis, Marketing Mix (4Ps), and Perception Mapping.
Innovation Strategy & Market Positioning of Lucid Motors
Equity Research // EV Sector Alpha
- Research Question: Assessed how Lucid Motors' innovation and technology leadership (ex-Tesla) helped carve a unique niche in a crowded EV landscape with a 516-mile range benchmark.
- Outcome: Graded as a top-tier submission for originality, real-time financial integration, and depth of strategic insight.
"Padam Saraogi & Co." Life Balance Sheet & Income Statement
A Self-Initiated Resume-as-Financials Concept
- Conceptualized and designed a resume in the format of a company's financial statements to reflect personal and professional development using accounting frameworks
- Mapped skills, experiences, and growth areas into assets, liabilities, revenue streams, and equity—demonstrating deep understanding of financial literacy and creative communication
- Applied real-world financial metrics (e.g., EBITDA margin, ROI, Net Profit) to quantify learning outcomes, internships, case competition wins, and strategic bets on self-growth
- Used visual scales (progress bars and radars) to represent competence across tools (Excel, Tableau, Notion), mindsets (execution speed, clarity), and areas of improvement (certification gaps, global exposure)
- Outcome: Presented as a portfolio artifact and career branding tool—showcasing not only financial acumen but also originality, introspection, and storytelling
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Case Competitions
HempVital: GTM Strategy for a Hemp-Based Wellness Brand
Wellness Brand Scale-up
- Objective: Developed a full-funnel market entry and scale-up strategy for HempVital, a science-backed, sustainable wellness brand using hemp-derived products
- Approach: Combined primary research (surveys) with market forecasts, consumer psychology, and competitor analysis (Boheco Life, Hemp Horizons, Oziva)
- Key Contributions:
- Positioned the brand around credibility, education, and myth-busting to overcome stigma around hemp and drive early adoption
- Crafted GTM strategy across pricing, product lines, retail partnerships (FabIndia, Nature's Basket), and D2C with Shopify MVP
- Proposed phased product innovation: adaptogenic blends, kids' wellness line, and RTD smoothies for different consumer segments
- Designed the "Know Your Hemp" content series and influencer playbook to build trust through expert endorsements and user-generated content
- Outcome: Finalist presentation praised for depth of consumer insight, execution clarity, and roadmap scalability across export markets (UAE, UK, Singapore)
Inceptio 8.0
Smart Water Solutions
- Objective: Reposition Hydropulse, a plug-and-play electronic water conditioner, from a "grudge purchase" to a smart, eco-conscious investment in a low-involvement category
- Approach: Used AIDA, Valence Theory, and JTBD frameworks to reshape buyer psychology, reduce resistance to innovation, and target early adopters across B2C, B2B, and agri-industrial verticals
- Key Contributions:
- Reframed Hydropulse as a DIY-friendly, maintenance-free, and chemical-free solution with strong ROI messaging (energy savings, longer appliance life)
- Proposed a 3-phase GTM roadmap: urban household entry (e-commerce, influencer-led), industrial adoption (ROI-led sales), and agri/export market scale-up
- Developed operant + vicarious conditioning strategies, leveraging influencer endorsements, free trials, and loyalty programs to drive trust and conversion
- Outcome: Selected as one of the top national finalists for creative market reframing, behavioral insight integration, and execution clarity
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Academic Foundation
Bachelor in Technology and Business Management
Masters' Union, Gurugram
Bachelor in Management Studies
Delhi University School of Open Learning
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Amity Global School, Gurugram