Santosh Setty: Innovation, Strategy, Empathy and Growth
Myself a visionary entrepreneur and internationally certified trainer a career is a testimony to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. I have more than two decades of experience in IT, finance, education, and media.
My journey began at the age of 18 as the IT training faculty. I co-founded the IT business in 2004 along with my sibling and expanded it to four locations in Bengaluru. Success laid the groundwork for a remarkable career and shaped an entrepreneurial spirit.
My association with the financial sector began in 2006 when he joined ING Vysya Bank as an Investment Banker. My hard work brought me recognition at the national level and earned myself a prestigious award in London in 2008, where I was recognized as one of the top performers across India.
My academic and professional credentials add depth to my achievements. I hold a certification in Advanced Strategic Management from IIM-Kozhikode, equipping him with cutting-edge business insights. Additionally, my international certification in Educational Kinesiology highlights my commitment to fostering human potential.
My successful journey with the corporate world came out in the year 2013 started Ignite Genius Mind came into existence: the company was formed with a vision to tap and scale the intellectual potential of children and franchisee models in the education sector.
Driven by passion we grew the company and witnessed expansion to 56 franchisee centres across India and the U.S., touching innumerable lives through its innovative learning and development methodologies.
In the furthering of my entrepreneurial dreams for 2023, he co-founded The Scale Story, an OOH (Out-of-Home) advertising company providing affordable alternatives to digital media, spreading across Bengaluru.
Beyond my professional accomplishments, I am a passionate traveller to explore 100 countries. My vision is to navigate into diverse industries making aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders alike.
My journey is a powerful reminder that with unwavering dedication, strategic thinking, and a heart for innovation, one can transform challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality.