Rahul Bajait
Co-founder, Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer at Pragmatyc
About
I'm Rahul Bajait, the Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Strategy Officer at Pragmatyc. My journey began in the technical trenches of Mainframe systems at Infosys, but for the last 15 years, I've been dedicated to building Pragmatyc from a raw startup into a robust enterprise. I’ve had the privilege of scaling over 100 digital products for global brands like HP and Kodak, and I’m deeply passionate about helping entrepreneurs navigate the transition from MVP to full-scale integration. Currently, I am focused on high-impact AI integration and championing the growth of the Nagpur tech ecosystem. I believe in putting values before success and taking a methodical approach to building professional networks. Whether you are looking for strategic product mentorship or interested in the structural transformation of the Vidarbha region, I’m always open to exploring how we can create tangible business value together.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Mentorship on product strategy and validation
- ›Product Engineering DNA for MVP-to-scale transitions
- ›Guidance on AI-driven business solutions
- ›Strategic networking connections within the Vidarbha region
Looking for
- ›Entrepreneurs and startup founders looking to scale SaaS
- ›Enterprise leaders integrating AI
- ›Regional leaders to drive the Viksit Vidarbha vision
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in AI and Product Development
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Began as a Senior System Engineer at Infosys working on Mainframe technologies before co-founding Pragmatyc, where he served as CEO for 11 years, scaling the startup into a system-driven enterprise before transitioning to Chairman and CSO.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics & Telecommunication, Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (2002 – 2006).
Achievements
- ›Built and scaled over 100 digital products
- ›Achieved 1.6X average annual growth over 11 years as CEO
- ›Helped 23+ entrepreneurs realize digital product goals
- ›Developed solutions for Kodak, HP, and Polaroid
Opinions
- Not every product needs AI; it should be woven into the fabric, not treated as an add-on.
- Values before success: character and ethics are distinct from personality and honesty.
- Nagpur is a prime alternative to Tier-1 Indian metros due to infrastructure and lower congestion.
- Networking is a methodical process, not an accidental occurrence.