Harsh Binani is an Indian businessman, entrepreneur, and co-founder with Smartworks India's biggest Managed Space provider. Harsh Binani was a modest entrepreneur but always believed in his ability to reach the heights of success.
Harsh is an alumnus from Northwestern University -Kellogg School of Management, Illinois with an MBA degree in research and development, as well as an Economics graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
He also has a CFP (Centre for Financial Planning) designation in investment management, risk management, and retirement planning.
Harsh Binani began his career through the opportunities that were presented to him to learn about his larger plans. With over seven years of knowledge in both management and real estate consulting, he's previously worked for "Mckinsey" the world's most respected consulting firm in Chicago.
Over the course of his five years with Mckinsey He was primarily involved in tactics and operational subjects in infrastructure, insurance, as well as healthcare.
The former Chief of Staff also served as a Chief of Staff at Medanta Medicity, spearheading key strategic initiatives for the CEO.
Harsh Binani had the opportunity to experience modern-day workspaces during his time overseas, which made it easy for him to decide on any future goals.
He was inspired in the direction of joining Neetish Sarda, who was developing with enthusiasm his new business at the time, Smartworks.
Harsh Binani came to Smartworks in 2017. He brought in more energy, ideas and the best people skills to the table.
Following the merger of Harsh Binani with Neetish Sarda Smartworks witnessed an exponential increase that led to new ways to improve the work environment a more enjoyable experience.
At first Smartworks began as a cooperative working space, but Harsh Binani as well as Neetish Sarda quickly realized that to be an overcrowded market and with no innovation in regards to offerings, technology, or even the intended audience.
After narrowing their focus to potential clients, the company that wanted to provide services to Harsh Binani decided to break into the larger companies which was a task in itself.
Large companies were already settled in traditional workplaces with an established pattern and limited services.
With initial setbacks in the process and feedback, Harsh Binani returned time and time back to the drawing board to develop a new idea of What can be the deciding factor to change the mind of the big enterprises.
After many hours of research, changing strategies, and pitching new ideas, it was done! Harsh Binani Smartworks secured their first client in the beginning, and since then it's always been an high climb.
Smartworks saw an incredible growth in the five years following this process, and it was supported with great care by the entire Smartworks 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 the idea.
In the course of Harsh Binani demonstrates, it is important to point out that in the end, settling in to what everyone is doing will only take you to where everyone else is moving.
Success stories are built from Harsh Binani those that persevered in their direction that they were convinced in no regardless of what. Harsh Binani is one of them.
Today, Smartworks is India's largest company that offers flexible workspaces which covers an area of about. 5 million square. ft. across over 32 locations in 9 cities across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune) and caters to more than 400 enterprises across Fortune 500 companies.
The wide range of clients, new centers, and the footprint in every city is evidence 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 in the world today, opening the way for entrepreneurs that are convinced in their idea and wish to leave a legacy, crave their own legacy.