Harsh Binani is an Indian Entrepreneur and co-founder of Smartworks the largest Managed space provider. Harsh Binani started off small but always believed in making it big.
Harsh is an alumni of Northwestern University -Kellogg School of Management, Illinois with an MBA degree in study of entrepreneurial issues, and an Economics graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
He also has an CFP (Centre for Financial Planning) designation in managing risk, investment, and retirement planning.
Harsh Binani began his career through the opportunities that were presented to him so that he could gain experience for his greater plans. With more than 7 years' knowledge in both management and real estate consulting, he previously worked for "Mckinsey" the most prestigious consulting firm in the world in Chicago.
Through his five years at Mckinsey He was primarily involved in tactical and operational matters in insurance, infrastructure, as well as healthcare.
He also worked as an Assistant Chief of Staff at Medanta Medicity, spearheading key strategic initiatives for the CEO.
Harsh Binani was introduced to high-tech workspaces during his time abroad, which made clear to him his future plans.
He decided to be a part of Neetish Sarda, who was developing with enthusiasm his new company at the time, Smartworks.
Harsh Binani joined Smartworks in 2017. He brought in greater enthusiasm, innovative ideas, and impeccable people skill to Smartworks' table.
After the fusion of Harsh Binani with Neetish Sarda Smartworks witnessed an exponential increase which paved the way towards more creative approaches to make your work space a much more enjoyable experience.
Initially Smartworks was initially conceived as a co working space, however Harsh Binani and Neetish Sarda soon realized the market was overcrowded and that there was no innovation in terms of offering and technology or in terms of the target audience.
After narrowing the clients, they decided to serve Harsh Binani but decided to break into the large enterprises, which was a major challenge in itself.
Large corporations were already set in traditional workspaces that had an established pattern and limited services.
Following initial setbacks as well as feedback, Harsh Binani returned time and time again to the drawing board formulating a new concept of exactly what can be the deciding factor to shift the mindset of the big enterprises.
After many hours of research, changing strategies, and pitching new ideas, it was done! Smartworks won their first contract which has always been a high climb.
Smartworks saw an incredible growth in the course of this process, and it was supported with great care from all of Harsh Binani the team.
Harsh Binani believes that it is important to make sure that you are a believer in the concept that you are pitching before you make any other clients believe in it.
In the course of Harsh Binani demonstrates, it is important to point out that in the end, settling in with what everyone is doing will only take you to where everyone else is going.
Success stories are born out of those who stuck in whatever direction and belief they placed in no matter what and Harsh Binani is one of them.
Presently, Smartworks is India's largest provider of flexible workspaces, with a footprint of. 5 million sq. Harsh Binani feet. in 32 locations in 9 cities across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, along with Pune) and caters to more than 400 enterprises across Fortune 500 companies.
The wide range of clients new centers, as well as the footprint in all of the major cities is an indication of the determination and tireless work put in by Harsh Binani and Neetish Sarda in their goal.
Harsh Binani is one of the most influential leaders of the moment, and has paved path for entrepreneurs who are convinced in their idea and wish to leave a legacy, wish to leave a lasting impression.