RapidCanvas, a pioneer in AI-powered business solutions, has announced the appointment of Mayuresh (“Mayur”) Kshetramade as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a proven track record of over 20 years in scaling technology businesses and fostering customer-centric growth, Mayur’s leadership coincides with RapidCanvas’s ambitious mission to deploy AI agents to address the tech talent shortage.
This announcement follows the company’s recent $16M Series A funding round, marking a period of accelerated growth and commitment to reshaping the AI landscape.
1. Mayur’s Leadership Journey:
- Prior Accomplishments:
- Served as CEO of CJ, where he led global expansion, introduced innovative offerings in influencer and creator marketing, and strengthened the company’s industry leadership.
- Held executive roles at Epsilon (acquired by Publicis Groupe) and Affinnova (acquired by Nielsen).
- Began his career in quantitative research with organizations like The World Bank.
- Key Qualities:
- Described by RapidCanvas CEO Rahul Pangam as having “strategic vision, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of scaling innovative businesses.”
2. Strategic Role at RapidCanvas:
In his new role, Mayur will:
- Oversee the company’s go-to-market strategy, revenue initiatives, and customer success programs.
- Ensure the RapidCanvas platform remains a leading solution for digital transformation.
- Align AI capabilities with customers’ strategic business needs to drive measurable impact.
3. RapidCanvas’s Unique Approach:
- Combines purpose-built AI agents with human expertise to deliver solutions:
- 10x faster
- At 80% lower costs compared to traditional methods.
- Utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) and expert-in-the-loop frameworks to automate up to 75% of complex tasks while maintaining human oversight.
- Features a Reliable AI framework, ensuring outputs are secure, explainable, and validated.
4. CEO’s Vision for the Appointment:
“Mayur’s expertise will help RapidCanvas redefine what’s possible with AI. His leadership reinforces our commitment to becoming the go-to platform for reliable, production-grade AI solutions,” said Rahul Pangam.
5. Mayur’s Vision as COO:
- Innovative Model: Mayur emphasized RapidCanvas’s ‘Service-as-Software’ model as a game-changer in the AI industry, addressing the tech talent gap and unlocking growth opportunities.
- Goals: To expand platform reach, deliver transformative outcomes, and establish RapidCanvas as a trusted leader in AI solutions.
The appointment of Mayuresh Kshetramade as COO highlights RapidCanvas’s dedication to innovation, customer success, and market expansion. With his strategic insight and operational expertise, RapidCanvas is poised to accelerate its mission of transforming businesses through reliable AI-powered solutions.
