MBA in Entertainment, University of Southern California | Ex: Disney, JPMorganChase, KPMG, PwC

Fun fact: My LinkedIn isn't my resume. 

So don't come here looking to evaluate hiring me based on my LinkedIn. 

Or maybe you should look at my LinkedIn to realize I beautifully blend data and analytics with entertaining and educational storytelling. 

I always dreamed of being a television programmer. It never happened, so instead I live out my dream programming LinkedIn like my own TV channel. 

Over the past 5 years, I’ve logged 10,000+ hours on this platform. I’ve built a following of 100,000+ by programming my LinkedIn like my own TV channel. My content isn’t random. It’s strategic. Story-driven. Designed to drive real outcomes.

And it’s worked, generating $10M+ in deals for the companies I've worked. Read that one again. Not me, but my companies. The power of companies leveraging LinkedIn is the future of LinkedIn. 

In 2021, I launched a global  events company while working with a Mark Cuban and Ashton Kutcher startup, producing 40+ events in LA, NYC, Dubai, Paris, and London that drove millions of dollars in  revenue. I understand how to leverage LinkedIn so companies can drive real results. 

A few highlights:

-Closed a strategic partnership with CAA
-Raised $7M in funding for a Mark Cuban venture-backed startup
-Secured $4.13M in brand deals for one of the world’s top celebrities

My background spans banking (JPMorganChase), global advisory (PwC, KPMG), and a decade as CFO/COO in the luxury design world, managing 50+ people and overseeing $40M+ in ARR and $1B+ in real estate projects for icons like President Obama, George Clooney, and Cindy Crawford.

I’ve lived and worked in LA, NYC, and Dubai. I’ve built communities in tech, luxury, and now the creator economy. I’m obsessed with solving complex business problems through storytelling, partnerships, and scalable brand strategy.

Always open to meeting new and interesting people that love life, love to win, and love to make the world a better place.

John Kraski

Want to win on LinkedIn?

Talk about someone other than yourself.

My first post of 2026 is a shoutout.

To Nila Makhfi, M.S.

We both went to University of Southern California.
Same school. Same campus. Same Trojan pride. 
Never crossed paths.

Then LinkedIn happened.

We connected here.
Finally talked this past week.
And now we're teaming up.

We're putting together an event at USC. 
To teach students the power of LinkedIn.

Because in this job market?
A personal brand isn't a nice-to-have.
It's a necessity.

And Nila Makhfi, M.S. gets it.

She graduated with a 4.0 in her master's.
Consulted for Snap, LinkedIn, and Dunkin'.
Founded LinkedUp to bring creators together IRL.

The woman is a force.

That's the magic of LinkedIn.

It connects people who should've met years ago.
And turns strangers into collaborators.

So here's to 2026.
Here's to Nila Makhfi, M.S.
And here's to talking about someone other than yourself.

Trust me and Nila Makhfi, M.S. on this one.

Creator, Celebrity, and Brand Partnerships Executive I MBA in Entertainment, University of Southern California

I showed up to a conference with no friends.

Then Monica Khan saved my life.

Creator Economy Live in Las Vegas.
Hosted by my good friend Justin Johnson

Hundreds of creators.
Everyone already knew each other.
I knew no one.

I started having flashbacks of high school.

Was I going to be walking around like a lost little puppy dog?

With no friends that wanted to hang out with me. 

Then Monica Khan came to the rescue. 

I landed in Vegas around the same time as her.

She said, "Don't worry. Stick with me. I'll introduce you to everyone."

And she did.

I met so many amazing people including: 

David Neyman, Joe Sousa, Val Guerrera, Kimia Kalbasi, Gary Zucker, Garin Fons, Adrienne Fleming, MS, Erica Fieldman, Kenny Layton, Colin Duethorn, Meredith McLuckie, Grace Niu, Lisa Zlotnick, Courtney Buckhanon, Brendan Gahan, Keith Bendes, France Tantiado, Dylan Huey, Nila Makhfi, M.S., Oksana Kravchenko, Morgan Swinford, and so many more. 

Monica Khan took me under her wing.
Introduced me to her friends.
Invited me to her events.

She even got me into an amazing dinner hosted by Later.
Special shoutout to Tim Clarke, Scott Sutton, and Lyle Stevens. 

Think about that.

Most people at conferences network for themselves.
The best ones open doors for others.

That's the difference between a connector and a collector.

Collectors hoard relationships.
Connectors share them.

Make sure to follow Monica Khan.

Trust me and every person with no friends at a conference on this one.

Your degree won't get you hired.

Your network will.

21% of Duke MBAs were still job hunting 3 months after graduation.

15% at Michigan.

That's according to The Wall Street Journal.

These are elite programs.

And the job market is still brutal.

Here's the uncomfortable truth most students learn too late:

A degree gets you educated.
A network gets you employed.

That's why I'm heading back to the University of Southern California.

I got my MBA there.
Now I want to give something back.

I'll be on a panel about personal branding on LinkedIn.

With Nila Makhfi, M.S., Jessica Lam, and Dylan Huey.

We're breaking down how to actually build relationships that lead to jobs.

Because the students who crack this?

They're not sending 300 applications.

They're getting warm intros.
Recruiter DMs.
Offers before graduation.

LinkedIn isn't a resume database.

It's a relationship engine.

And right now, relationships beat résumés.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbzJREK4

Trust me and every student struggling to find a job on this one.

The best kept secret on LinkedIn?

Azzy Maizer✨.

Not going to lie.

I thought she was AI at first.

Her posts are seriously next level.

The pacing.
The energy.
The intelligence.

Then we got on a call.

Two hours later, I realized I was wrong.

AI has nothing on her.

She's just operating on a different level.

Goldman Sachs.
Now part of Deloitte's stealth venture arm.
Building relationships with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Neo4j.

She creates playbooks before the market even exists.

Her banner says it all: "Together makes progress."

She's not here to chase followers.

She's here to make the world a better place.

That's why I follow her.

I love connecting with people who don't think like me.

People who open my mind to new ways of thinking.

Azzy is one of those people.

Do yourself a favor.

Follow Azzy Maizer✨.

Trust me and the future of AI on this one.

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Sr. Digital Marketing Manager

FCS Software Solutions Ltd

A publicly listed company, with several development centers in India, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, FCS offers a variety of full-service IT and ITES solutions to big and medium-sized businesses, including McKinsey & Company, KPMG, IBM, Domino's Pizza, etc. 

Key Responsibility –

• Researched competitive markets, customer trends, and growth opportunities; reported findings to management.
• Conducted market research in the offshore staffing industry.
• Monitored KPIs: leads, conversion rates, website traffic, and social media engagement.
• Implemented marketing strategies for promotional initiatives.
• Conducted keyword research using tools like Keyword Planner, Moz, and Ahrefs.
• Tracked SEO metrics: organic traffic, conversion rates, and page engagement.
• Created presentations to advise B2B clients on marketing strategies and optimizing customer interactions.
• Collaborated with teams to execute marketing campaigns.

Digital Marketing Executive

Link8 Intelisystems 

Link8 InteliSystems Private Limited offers technology-based HR solutions to assist customers in achieving their business objectives by outsourcing their processes and operations in IT and talent acquisition. They also provide IT Offshore Staffing to international organizations looking to expand their operations in India.

Key Responsibility –

• Led a team of 8+ members across multiple marketing projects, generating ₹300K in revenue.
• Achieved a 30% increase in lead generation and conversion rates through targeted email marketing.
• Optimized SEO strategies to boost visibility & traffic; managed link-building for online authority.
• Monitored web analytics and optimized social media campaigns on Facebook and LinkedIn via A/B testing.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, content writers, and the sales team, to create effective marketing materials and develop targeted marketing strategies.
• Demonstrated versatility by performing roles in SEO, content writing, web design, and UI/UX design.

Certified LinkedIn Marketing Insider ✦ I help you Level Up ⬆️ LinkedIn ✦ Content Strategist ✦ Personal Branding Specialist ✦ LinkedIn Strategist ✦ SEO Copywriter ✦ Social Media Manager

Finally, you land to my profile!!☺️

Welcome!


Hi, my name is Aarjav.

I’m Digital Marketing Strategist and a Certified LinkedIn Marketer, having 4+ years of experience. 

I'm here to help you:

💥 Establish your personal brand
💥 Elevate your online presence
💥 Drive business growth through strategic marketing


I specialize in developing and implementing digital marketing strategies that yield measurable results.
Here's how I can help you:

👉 Website Audits
👉 Content Management
👉 SEO of your Website
👉 Insta, FB A/c's Audit
👉 LinkedIn Accounts Audit
👉 Personal Branding on LinkedIn
👉 Running Paid Ads (Google, Meta or LinkedIn)
👉 Social Media A/c's Management (Insta, Facebook)


My goal is to help you building a strong and recognizable brand, driving (Traffic → Leads → Conversions) to your website. I will achieve this by crafting unique and effective digital marketing strategies tailored to your specific business goals.


With My Services, You Can Expect To:

= Convert Prospects → Loyal Customers → Repeat Buyers

= Enhance Visibility → Stand Out → Build Trust
 
= Establish Leadership → Share Expertise → Be a Resource
 
= Build Community → Foster Loyalty → Create Brand Advocates


And the Best Part? You can achieve all this without spending a penny on ads! ❌💵


Why Me?

I deliver measurable results with a strategic approach to digital marketing. Here’s how I’ve made an impact:

- In one project, I grew a job searchers database by 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝗞+ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 through targeted promotions.
- For a client, I manage to get leads from top clients like 𝗕𝘆𝗷𝘂'𝘀, 𝗛𝗗𝗙𝗖 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝗜𝗚.
- Achieved a 𝟯𝟬% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 in sales through strategic ad campaigns for another client.
- I scaled a client's 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟴𝗞 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 + 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟵.𝟮𝗞 𝗶𝗻 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀.
- Drove ₹𝟲𝟬𝟬𝗞 in Diwali sales with successful WhatsApp marketing strategy.
- I've got 𝟳𝟬+ 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 for my own profile.

Let’s achieve similar success for your business!


Next level → Connect → Book a Meeting → Discuss the Work 🤝 


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Looking forward to the beginning of a fantastic partnership!!

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