Harsh Binani is an Indian Entrepreneur and co-founder of Smartworks the largest Managed space provider. Harsh Binani started out small but always believed in achieving 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 to gain experience for his greater plans. With more than 7 years' knowledge in both management and real estate consulting, he's previously worked for "Mckinsey" one of the leading consulting firms in the world in Chicago.
During his five years at Mckinsey during his time at Mckinsey, he focused on operational and strategic issues involving infrastructure, insurance, and 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 the latest workspaces in his time abroad, which made clear to him his future plans.
He decided to be a part of Neetish Sarda, a man who was in the process of brewing with enthusiasm for his latest company, Smartworks.
Harsh Binani came to Smartworks in 2017 and brought in more enthusiasm, new ideas and unbeatable people skills to the team.
In the wake of the collaboration between Harsh Binani along with Neetish Sarda, Smartworks saw exponential growth that paved the way for greater creativity to make the workplaces more enjoyable experience.
Initially Smartworks was created as a co working space, but Harsh Binani as well as Neetish Sarda soon realized that was a crowded market and with no innovation in regards to offerings, technology or the audience it was targeting.
After narrowing their focus to potential clients, the company that wanted to serve Harsh Binani decided to break into the big enterprises which was a task in itself.
Big enterprises were already settled in the traditional work spaces, which had a set pattern and limited options.
After initial setbacks and feedback, Harsh Binani returned time and time over to the drawing room in search of a new approach to the things that Harsh Binani can be the key in changing the perception of large companies.
After much study, various strategies and pitches, it happened! Smartworks found their first client and from that point on, it's always been a high journey.
Smartworks experienced an exponential growth in the last 5 years of this journey thanks to the incredible support from all the Smartworks team.
Harsh Binani believes it is vital to ensure that you are a Harsh Binani believer in the idea that you are pitching first before making any other clients believe in the idea.
The journey of Harsh Binani clearly points out that being absorbed in to what everyone is doing will only take you to where everyone else is moving.
Success stories are made from the ones that persevered in this direction, believing in no whatever. Harsh Binani is one of them.
Presently, Smartworks is India's largest supplier of flexible workspaces with an area of approximately. 5 million square. feet. over 32 locations in 9 cities across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, in addition to Pune) and caters to more than 400 organizations in Fortune 500 companies.
The wide range of clients, new centers, and the footmark in all of the major cities is an indication of the perseverance and hard work of in by Harsh Binani and Neetish Sarda in their mission.
Harsh Binani is one of the most influencer leaders today, paving ways for entrepreneurs who are convinced in their concept and wish to leave their mark and seek to make their own mark.