Ishan Gore

Ishan Gore

An MBA candidate with four years of leadership experience in the sporting goods sector, this professional previously held P&L accountability and managed India market entries. They demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and are currently transitioning into venture capital and private equity. Their profile integrates operational leadership with technical proficiency in business valuation, financial modeling, and investment analysis.

Work Experience:

4 Years 2 Months Years

Industry:

Investment, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance

Function:

Venture Capital

Work Experience

Manager - Clubworks Golf (2021-2025)

• Led cross-functional teams and end-to-end business strategy as part of general management, driving ~20% YoY revenue growth through pricing, portfolio, and operating model improvements.
• Owned India market entry and GTM strategy for three global golf brands, including vendor negotiations, margin structuring, and lifecycle management.
• Managed international sourcing, logistics, and customs across the US and Asia, improving delivery timelines 3× and reducing costs by ~15%.
• Built and scaled B2B and e-commerce operations, improving customer retention (+15%), AOV (+15%), and overall profitability (+7%).
• Drove data-led marketing, KPI tracking, and cross-functional execution across sales, operations, and customer experience.
 

Accomplishments
  • Fast track promotion from Associate to General Manager (Clubworks Golf)
Education
  • MBA (General Management), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2024-2026
  • B.E (Mechanical), BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru, 2021
  • XII, CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal, Bengaluru, 2015
     
Certification
  • Excel Skills For Business: Advanced (via Coursera)
Extra-curricular
  • Elected Student Representative (IIMA): Served as one of two Class Representatives and a member of the Student Council, representing student interests, coordinating with faculty, and supporting administrative initiatives.
  • Semi-Professional Photographer: Executed projects for aerobatic (civilian & military) teams at various Aero India editions. Projects/clients include Indian Air Force, French Air & Space Force, Yakovlevz. Published imagery as part of articles by U.S Navy & Manorama Online.
  • Covered professional golfers during various international golf tournaments. 
  • Competitive Amateur Golfer: Trained to pursue golf since age 13, competing in various junior & amateur golf tournaments under the aegis of the Indian Golf Union.