Pratyush Rai

Founder at Thine.com & Merlin AI | ex-BCG | IIT Kanpur | Forbes 30u30 | AI Maximalist

United States

About

I'm an engineer by degree, a business doctor by vocation, and a humanities major by curiosity.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & CEO at Merlin by Foyer
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
    Sep 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Part of a $100M+ digitalization & cost optimization case with a conglomerate * Accrued savings of $6Mn (identified ~$10Mn) * Developed an inhouse application to improve maintenance monitoring & reviews * Worked alongside a fantastic case team; found lifelong friends & fabulous mentors :) Sales & Cost transformation for a consumer durables player * Co-developed GTM strategy of a key business division during peak covid period in India * Sales picked up to ~70% of pre-covid levels establishing client as a category leader in division * Driving cost initiatives worth ~$12Mn/annum+ across all businesses of the client group * Worked with arguably the grittiest case team & the most resilient retail company in India

  • Students'​ Gymkhana, IIT Kanpur (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • President
      Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Chief Executive of Students' Gymkhana IIT Kanpur (elected as leader of student union) A roller-coaster ride with some of the most passionate co-executives. Key focus area apart from general functions of gymkhana: Pursuing policies to encourage student entrepreneurial activities (deferred placement policy, etc), re-defining management regulation for extracurricular events (festival finances, etc) & facilitation of other key student-led initiatives (general body resolutions for certain central govt & institute decisions, infra development for eateries, mentorship programs, hobby groups, etc).

    • Convener, Council of Students'​ Hostel Affairs
      Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Elected with a 2/3rd majority as the Convener of body comprising of all hall representations and student nominees. One of the most exciting journeys in facilitating green initiatives, leading smooth hall shifts of (~2.5k students, largest shifting until then) and leading matters of interest to multiple halls of residence. * Took in several green initiatives (installation of solar panels, pilot for bio-composting etc) * Developed hall allocation policy of all institute students (~7k) * Facilitated resolution of key student-admin issues in a 2 hostels Amid a year full of turmoils for the student community; was fortunate to have beside me some of the most driven individuals on campus. Definitely one of the best councils (united in crisis, clear in resolve, determined towards common goals) anyone could hope for as a convener!

    • President's Nominee
      Sep 2016 - Mar 2017 · 7 mos

      Computer Center Coordination Committee along with engagements in the Student Health Insurance Committee and Motor Transport Users Committee

  • Summer Intern at Axis Bank
    May 2018 - Jul 2018 · 3 mos

    Intern at Credit Risk Division - Rural Lending (Bussiness Intelligence Unit) Awarded a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) from the bank

  • Summer Intern at NTPC Limited
    May 2017 - Jun 2017 · 2 mos

    Environmental Engg intern in NTPC Badarpur plant New Delhi