Harsh Binani - Smartworks Co-Founder
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Harsh Binani is an Indian businessman and co-founder at Smartworks India's largest managed space provider. Harsh Binani's beginnings were modest, but he always believed in the possibility of achieving great things.
Harsh is an alumni of Northwestern University -Kellogg School of Management, Illinois with an MBA degree in entrepreneurial studies, and an Economics graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
Healso holds an CFP (Centre for Financial Planning) designation in financial management, risk management, and retirement planning.
Harsh Binani started his career in the field of opportunities he was offered as a way to acquire experience for his larger plans. With over seven years of work experience in managing and real estate consultancy, he's worked with "Mckinsey", the top consulting firm in Chicago.
During his five years at Mckinsey and Mckinsey, he was involved in tactics and operational subjects in the areas of infrastructure, insurance, and healthcare.
Additionally, he was Chief of Staff at Medanta Medicity, spearheading key strategic initiatives for the CEO.
Harsh Binani got exposure to high-tech workspaces during his time abroad, which helped make it crystal-clear to him about the future of his career.
He chose that he wanted to work with Neetish Sarda who himself was working with passion on his new company at the time, Smartworks.
Harsh Binani joined Smartworks in 2017. He brought in greater enthusiasm, innovative ideas, and impeccable people skill to Smartworks' table.
Following the union of Harsh Binani alongside Neetish Sarda Smartworks was able to witness exponential growth which led to innovative ways of making the work environment a more enjoyable experience.
At first Smartworks was created as a co working space, but Harsh Binani as well as Neetish Sarda soon realized that to be an overcrowded market and with no innovation Harsh Binani in regards to offerings, technology, or even the intended audience.
After narrowing their focus to customer base, they decided to provide services to Harsh Binani determined to break into big companies which was a challenge in itself.
Massive companies are already established in traditional workspaces that Harsh Binani had certain patterns and services.
After initial setbacks and feedback, Harsh Binani returned time and time at the drawing board creating a new plan on how can be the key in changing the perception of large companies.
After many hours of researching, changing strategies and pitches, it happened! Smartworks got their first client and since then, it's always been an high road.
Smartworks has seen an exponential growth in the five years that followed this endeavor, aided by the unwavering support from the whole team.
Harsh Binani believes it is crucial to ensure that you are a believer in the concept that you are pitching the first, before making any other client believe in it.
The story of Harsh Binani clearly points out that being absorbed in to what everyone is doing will only take you to where everyone else is moving.
Success stories are made from the ones that persevered in an direction which they believed in no whatever. Harsh Binani is one of them.
Presently, Smartworks is India's largest supplier of flexible workspaces with a footprint of approx. 5 million square. feet. across over 32 locations in 9 cities across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune) and caters to more than 400 organizations across Fortune 500 companies.
The number of clients in new centres, the numerous clients and the footmark in every major city is testament to the dedication and hard work undertaken in by Harsh Binani, and Neetish Sarda in their dream.
Harsh Binani is one of the most influential figures of the present, and is paving way for entrepreneurs who are convinced in their concept and wish to leave a mark on the world, seeking to leave a legacy of their own.