About Ashish

A growth architect, entrepreneur, and educator who has spent 17+ years at the intersection of marketing, education and technology — building systems that scale.

Ashish Somvanshi

Founder Story

Ashish Somvanshi began his journey in digital marketing, mastering performance campaigns and understanding real growth mechanics from the ground up.

He worked with global brands like Oakley and Ray-Ban during their early digital growth phase, handling campaigns involving sports icons like Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh — managing budgets exceeding ₹50Cr+.

His path evolved into education sector marketing — collaborating with IIM Rohtak, IIM Kozhikode, ISB, and dozens of universities to design admissions systems and growth architectures that delivered real enrollment results.

Today he leads three ventures: Connective9 Media Labs, Campuswalkin, and EDUstack360 CRM — each solving a different piece of the growth puzzle for education and digital organisations.

Career Journey

2007
Digital Marketing Foundations

Started career in performance marketing, building early expertise in PPC, SEO, and campaign management.

2010
Global Brand Campaigns

Managed marketing for premium brands including Oakley and Ray-Ban, running celebrity campaigns with Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh.

2014
Education Sector Pivot

Moved into higher education marketing, working with IIMs, ISB, and executive education institutions.

2018
Founded Connective9 Media Labs

Launched a MarTech-driven agency focused on growth systems for education and digital businesses.

2020
Built Campuswalkin

Created a scalable admissions platform helping universities recruit smarter through data-driven ecosystems.

2024
Launched EDUstack360 CRM

Developed an end-to-end CRM built specifically for education institutions to manage the full student lifecycle.

Key Milestones

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Performance Marketing Mastery

Began with mastering performance campaigns and understanding real growth mechanics in the early digital era.

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Global Brand Management

Worked with Oakley and Ray-Ban during early digital growth phase, managing pan-India campaigns and brand strategy.

Celebrity Campaigns

Handled campaigns involving cricket legends like Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh at the peak of India's T20 era.

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Education Sector Expert

Became a specialist in higher education marketing, collaborating with premier institutions like IIM Rohtak, IIM Kozhikode and ISB.

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₹50Cr+ Budget Management

Managed campaign budgets exceeding ₹50 crores, building scalable growth systems across multiple industries.

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IAMAI Digital Award Recipient

Recognised for excellence in digital marketing innovation at one of India's most prestigious industry awards.

Impact at Scale

17+
Years in Marketing & Growth
₹50Cr+
Campaign Budgets Managed
100+
Education Programs Marketed
3
Ventures Founded
50+
Universities Partnered
3
Global Awards Won

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you're a university looking to scale admissions, an EdTech company wanting predictable growth, or a brand seeking strategic marketing — let's talk.