Block Pattern: Regular

Hi, I’m Ritvvij Parrikh

17-year experienced Internet Operator in AI, Tech, and Content, 2x Entrepreneur and Investor.

9 years of Operator Experience

Led the cost and profit modeling of Times Internet’s rollout of artificial intelligence, focusing on personalization and Language Learning Models at Times Internet. Spearheaded the fourth attempt to introduce personalization at Times Internet, resulting in a 350% increase in click-through rate on 2 million daily impressions.

Drove editorial product discovery for TOI+, resulting in 120k subscribers in the year 1
At PROTO, successfully pitched, negotiated, and closed contracting of multi-crore orders with high-profile clients such as WhatsApp, Gates Foundation, etc.
At Pykih, sold information design services to 90+ brands across 7 countries
At Amdocs US, at the age of 25, handled consultative sales worth a couple of USD million
At my business, I did a 0-1 journey and now at Times Internet I’m doing a 10-100 journey.

Entry/Exit Judgment

Strategically folded two businesses at peak cash position. Angel invested in a LLM-based analytics firm (YC W23) prior to the LLM revolution.

High Stakes Communication

I can articulate the company’s vision, represent the company’s interests and responsibly handle scrutiny.

Times Internet gave me freedom to blog and give talks on behalf of the company or personally on national or international platforms.
I’ve participated in sense-making and problem-solving brainstorming with CXOs and company owners on strategic aspects.

11 years of People Management Experience

I’ve built and run teams thrice in my career. At peak, I’ve managed up to 20 direct reports. I report to the CEO or Business Head.

At Times Internet, led and delivered outcomes from cross-functional teams — editorial and Artificial Intelligence. My boss says that the “people cost” of running mandates drops with me. I attribute this to my bias for designing teams for independence.
Can attract talent and insights from the national and international networks that I maintain