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Shaan Rizvi

Shaan Rizvi

Founder & Executive Chairman; entrepreneur in IT and hyperlocal apps

shaan-rizvi
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Joined July 2026
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Summary

Serial entrepreneur and product builder: Founded Plaxonic in 2013 and led product initiatives including Evobee, positioning himself as an entrepreneur who builds IT/ITES services and consumer-facing hyperlocal products. plaxonic+2
Engages in social impact and education: Founder and general secretary of Daughter Of Moon, a programme focused on educating underprivileged girls, and co-founder of ELF Outdoors which runs experiential learning and student travel programs. daughterofmoon+2
Public-facing business leader and contributor: Member of the Forbes Business Council and a contributor to council expert panels on topics like customer acquisition and employee retention, indicating a role as a thought partner on growth and people strategies. forbes+2
Investor and corporate director across ventures: Holds director roles and acts as investor/advisor to multiple startups, indicating active participation in corporate governance and early-stage company support. thecompanycheck+1

Work

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Writing

10 Effective Strategies To Increase Employee Retention And Drive Growth (Forbes Business Council - contribution)

May 1, 2023

An expert-panel contribution addressing approaches to strengthen team culture, retention strategies and leadership practices.

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Seven Modern Ways To Combat High Customer Acquisition Costs (Forbes Business Council - contribution)

March 1, 2023

An expert-panel contribution where Shaan Rizvi shared strategies focused on customer retention and related approaches to lower acquisition costs.

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BRIEF22 3 Shaan Rizvi, Plaxonic Technologies: Patience is always the key to success

February 1, 2022

A first-person piece reflecting on business challenges during COVID-19, the launch of Evobee, strategic priorities and advice for young professionals.

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Hobbies

Outdoor education and experiential travel. elfoutdoors+1