From First Exit at 19 to Scaling Startups: Shashank Roy on Building Early-Stage Momentum
Join us for an action-packed fireside chat with Shashank Roy, a serial entrepreneur who’s built and exited multiple startups, including his first company at just 19. With a track record of scaling ventures from zero to $5M in revenue, Shashank has mastered the art of identifying market opportunities, building high-performing teams, and executing go-to-market strategies that actually deliver.
His career spans SaaS, e-commerce, AI, B2B technology, and venture ecosystems — with hands-on experience leading growth at companies like Mozilla and HackerEarth, where he honed his skills in community-driven user acquisition. As co-founder of RepHike, a SaaS platform for ambassador and influencer marketing, Shashank drove growth initiatives, optimised acquisition channels, and built scalable revenue models — ultimately leading the company to a successful acquisition in 2019.
In this session, Shashank will unpack:
• The mindset and tactics behind his first exit at age 19
• How to identify and seize market opportunities early
• Growth playbooks that scale startups from $0 to $5M in revenue
• Building acquisition channels that compound over time
• Lessons learned from leading acquisition negotiations
• How to mentor yourself when there’s no playbook to follow
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to push through early-stage plateaus, this is your chance to learn from someone who’s navigated the grind, made the big decisions, and turned bold ideas into scalable businesses.