Sagar Panchal (@thespanchal)

Sagar Panchal

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Sagar Panchal
Business Development Manager at IG Drones | Expert in Drone Data Analytics, Tech Startups, and Digital Marketing
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

As a Business Development Manager at IG Drones, Sagar Panchal brings over five years of experience in the tech startup ecosystem, with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering and certified expertise in AutoCAD. He excels in generating leads, managing client relationships, and driving strategic projects, leveraging his skills in project management, inbound marketing, and WordPress development.

Sagar is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, having led key initiatives at the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC). His mission is to contribute to the growth of India’s tech ecosystem and support the country’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2030.

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