Harsh Binani is an Indian entrepreneur and cofounder of Smartworks the largest managed space provider. Harsh Binani began with a small start but always believed in achieving big.
Harsh is an alumni of Northwestern University -Kellogg School of Management, Illinois with an MBA degree in business studies. He is an Economics graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
Healso holds an CFP (Centre for Financial Planning) designation in investments, risk management and retirement planning.
Harsh Binani began his career through the opportunities that were presented to him to gain experience for his greater plans. With over 7 years ' working experience in business and real estate consulting, he's been a part of "Mckinsey", one of the best consulting firms in Chicago.
For the five years he was with Mckinsey, he focused on operational and strategic issues involving infrastructure, insurance, and healthcare.
He also worked as Chief of Staff at Medanta Medicity, spearheading key strategic initiatives for the CEO.
Harsh Binani got exposure to modern workspaces while he was abroad, which made clear to him what he wanted from his future plans.
He decided to be a part of Neetish Sarda who himself was in the process of brewing with enthusiasm for his latest company, Smartworks.
Harsh Binani came to Smartworks in 2017 and brought in more energy, ideas and the best people skills to the table.
After the joining of Harsh Binani with Neetish Sarda, Smartworks was able to witness exponential growth that led to new ways to improve the work environment a more enjoyable experience.
At first Smartworks was created as a co working space, however Harsh Binani as well as Neetish Sarda quickly realized that to be an overcrowded market and with no innovation in terms of the offerings or technology or target customers.
After narrowing down their target market, the group that wanted serve Harsh Binani they decided to break into large corporations which was a task in itself.
Big enterprises were already Harsh Binani settled in the traditional work spaces, which had specific patterns and offerings.
Through initial setbacks, feedback and even a few failures, Harsh Binani returned time and time again to the drawing table coming up with a fresh idea on who can be the deciding factor to change the mind of the big enterprises.
After lots of study, changes to strategies, and pitching new ideas, it was done! Smartworks won their first contract which has always been a high path.
Smartworks had an exponential growth in the last 5 years of this journey thanks to the incredible support from all the Smartworks team.
Harsh Binani believes that it is essential to ensure that you believe in the idea you are pitching to first before making any other client believe in it.
The experience of Harsh Binani clearly points out that the moment you settle in on what everyone is doing will just lead you to where everyone is heading.
Success stories are result from those that Harsh Binani remained in what they believe in no regardless of what. Harsh Binani is one of them.
Today, Smartworks is India's largest company that offers flexible workspaces covering an area of. 5 million sq. ft. across over 32 locations in 9 cities across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai along with Pune) and caters to more than 400 organisations across Fortune 500 companies.
The plethora of clients new centers, clients, and the footprint in every city is an evidence of the determination and tireless work that was put in by Harsh Binani as well as Neetish Sarda in their vision.
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 make a difference, wish to leave a lasting impression.