Strategy · Operations · GTM

Arshad
Bokhari

I help ambitious founders build businesses worth building — from supply chain to fundraise readiness, GTM strategy to operational excellence.

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Built for the
messy middle

3+
Years in high-growth startups
₹50L
Procurement value managed
50%
TAT reduction achieved
2
Startups currently advising

I started my career at the centre of a fast-scaling startup — working directly with the co-founders of JAR, one of India's most exciting fintech-jewellery companies. I spent nearly two years learning how a high-growth business actually operates: the decisions, the fires, the trade-offs no playbook covers.

From there, I took ownership of JAR's entire supply chain — onboarding 14 manufacturers, cutting delivery times in half, and negotiating contracts that saved 20% on materials costs while maintaining quality. I travelled markets in Mumbai, Jaipur, and Bengaluru. I attended major industry exhibitions. I built the vendor network from the ground up.

Today I advise early-stage founders on the things that actually move the needle: go-to-market strategy, fundraising readiness, financial structuring, and operational design. I studied McKinsey, BCG, and Bain frameworks to sharpen the advisory side. I bring the instincts of an operator and the lens of a strategist.

I'm also building a pure silver jewellery brand — a family legacy in the making — because I believe in owning the things you love.

Where I've
earned my edge

Jan 2025 — Present

Independent Strategy Consultant

Self-employed · Bengaluru

  • Advising Anti AI (AI threat detection) on full GTM strategy — ICP definition, market segmentation, commercial roadmap ahead of fundraising.
  • Supporting AMEC (customisable battery manufacturing) on EV market entry — competitive landscape mapping and strategic partnership identification.
  • Working alongside CFO advisors to make portfolio companies investable: financial models, investor narratives, and data room preparation.
  • Self-directed curriculum in McKinsey, BCG, and Bain strategy and value-creation frameworks.

Mar 2024 — Dec 2024

Supply Chain Manager

JAR · Bengaluru

  • Rebuilt vendor network from scratch — 14 manufacturers across gold, silver, packaging, and box categories.
  • Cut delivery TAT by 50% (20 days → 10 days) by qualifying local vendors in Bengaluru and Jaipur.
  • Negotiated contracts achieving 20% reduction in materials costs with no quality compromise.
  • Procured ₹50L in silver stock from Mumbai, contributing directly to GMV.
  • Represented JAR at Silver Show of India and IIJS — established 50+ vendor relationships.

Jul 2023 — Feb 2024

Executive Assistant to Co-Founders

JAR · Bengaluru

  • Primary coordinator between co-founders and internal teams across a high-growth fintech-jewellery startup.
  • Managed cross-functional workstreams, tracked deliverables, and ensured strategic priorities translated into execution.
  • Gained first-hand exposure to startup decision-making, fundraising context, and founder operating cadence.

Sep 2021 — Jun 2022

Business Development Executive

Urban Company · Bengaluru

  • Contributed to national playbook for chef subscription service — trial-to-subscription conversion improved from 20% to 50%.
  • Reduced customer escalations from 10% to 2% in one month; improved retention to 95%.

How I can
help your business

GTM Strategy

Market segmentation, ICP definition, channel strategy, and commercial roadmap design. Built for founders who need a clear path to revenue — not a 60-page deck.

Fundraising Readiness

Financial modelling, investor narrative, data room preparation, and pitch positioning. I help make your company investable — not just presentable.

Operations & Supply Chain

Vendor onboarding, procurement strategy, inventory optimisation, and logistics design. Deep hands-on experience scaling supply chains in fast-moving consumer businesses.

Business Planning

Market entry strategy, business model design, and unit economics analysis. Grounded in both operator experience and structured consulting methodology.

The toolkit

Strategy

GTM Design Market Entry Business Planning Competitive Analysis Financial Modelling Fundraising

Operations

Supply Chain Vendor Management Procurement Inventory Control Logistics

Commercial

Negotiation Stakeholder Mgmt Executive Comms Cross-functional Business Development

Languages

English (C2) Hindi (C1) Telugu (B2) Kannada (B1)

What I'm
building

Bokhari Jewels

Active

Jewellery · Consumer Goods

Building a family legacy in handcrafted pure silver jewellery. Owning the full chain — design, sourcing, vendor relationships, and brand identity. This is personal, and that's exactly the point.

Anti AI Advisory

Ongoing

Cybersecurity · AI Threat Detection

GTM strategy, ICP definition, and market segmentation for a cybersecurity firm identifying and mitigating AI-driven organisational threats. Working on making the business fundable and commercially sharp.

AMEC Advisory

Ongoing

Battery Manufacturing · EV

Market entry advisory for a customisable battery manufacturer looking to enter the EV space. Competitive landscape mapping, strategic partner identification, and positioning for scale.

Dialygo

Active

Startup · Strategy & Operations

Founder and operator of Dialygo — driving strategy, business development, and day-to-day execution. Building the operational foundation and commercial model for scale.

Let's build
something real

If you're building something serious and need a thinking partner who can roll up their sleeves — I'm interested. Whether it's fundraising strategy, GTM, operations, or just a hard conversation about your business, reach out.

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