Harsh Binani - Smartworks Co-Founder
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Harsh Binani is an Indian Entrepreneur and co-founder of Smartworks India's largest managed space provider. Harsh Binani started small but always believed in becoming a big success.
Harsh is an alumnus of Northwestern University -Kellogg School of Management, Illinois with an MBA degree in entrepreneurial studies. He is also an Economics graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
Healso holds the CFP (Centre for Financial Planning) designation in insurance, risk management, and retirement planning.
Harsh Binani started off working in the industry through chances he was given to get experience in order to help him with his larger plans. With more than 7 years of work experience in the field of real estate and management consultancy, he's worked with "Mckinsey", the most prestigious consulting firm in the world in Chicago.
During his time at Mckinsey He was primarily involved in operations and strategy across infrastructure, insurance, as also healthcare.
He was also the Chief of Staff for Medanta Medicity, spearheading key strategic initiatives for the CEO.
Harsh Binani was able to see state-of-the-art workspaces during his tenure in the United States, which made it easy for him to think about potential future career plans.
He was able on joining Neetish Sarda, a man who was at the forefront of his latest venture at the time: Smartworks.
Harsh Binani joined Smartworks in 2017, bringing in more enthusiasm, ideas and exceptional people skills to the team.
After the introduction of Harsh Binani and Neetish Sarda Smartworks gained exponential momentum that opened the door to more innovative methods to make the working environment more enjoyable experience.
Initially Smartworks was initially conceived as a co working space, however Harsh Binani and Neetish Sarda soon realized the market was overcrowded and that there was no innovation in terms of offerings and technology, nor the targeted audience.
After narrowing the clients, they decided to serve Harsh Binani decided to crack into the major companies, which was a major challenge in itself.
Large enterprises had already been settled in the traditional offices with limited choices.
In the beginning, there were setbacks and feedback, Harsh Binani returned time and time and time Harsh Binani again to the drawing boards making a fresh plan for which can be the most effective way for changing the mind of large companies.
After much research, changed methods and pitching ideas, it happened! Smartworks found their first client and from that point on, it's always been a high journey.
Smartworks experienced an exponential growth in the first five years of this venture, with a remarkable support from all the Smartworks team.
Harsh Binani believes that it is important to make sure that you are a believer in the idea that you are pitching before you make any other clients believe in the idea.
In the course of Harsh Binani demonstrates, it is important to point out that an initial settling in with what everyone is doing will only take you to where everyone else is going.
Success stories are born out of those who stuck in the direction of their faith in no matter what and Harsh Binani is one of them.
Presently, Smartworks is India's largest provider of flexible workspaces, with a footprint of. 5 million sq. feet. in 32 locations in 9 cities in Delhi-NCR (including, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai as well as Pune) and serves over 400 companies across Fortune 500 companies.
The extensive client base who have new centers, and the presence of a footmark in every major city is testament to the dedication and hard work that was put in by Harsh Binani as well as Neetish Sarda in their mission.
Harsh Binani is one of the most influential people in the present, paving path for entrepreneurs who are convinced in their idea and wish to leave their mark and longing Harsh Binani to be remembered as their own.