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Vinayak Mahajan    

Founder & CEO of GiftAFeeling Inc., TEDx Speaker & Global Bestselling Author

Vinayak Mahajan moved to Canada as a 17 years old international student; with a torn knee ligament; after missing a flight in Amsterdam; and with no friends or family in the entire country. It was only 3 months into him learning computer programming, which he was studying at Georgian College (Barrie), that he secured the 2nd position all over Canada and achieved top 20 global ranking in Master the Mainframe World Coding Championship. This championship got him an opportunity to intern at the Royal Bank of Canada where he then accepted a full time position.

While making it big in the tech industry for about 5 years, Mahajan founded the Shared Secrets Lab - the only research lab in the world that educates people, both individuals and organizations, on gift-giving based on research done on human psychology. And soon he also founded GiftAFeeling Inc. which within the first year of existence, became the #1 R&D company in gifts and giveaways domain around the world. In the very first year of business, both his startup, GiftAFeeling Inc. and himself were nominated "Startup Business of the Year" and "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" respectively by CanadianSME National Business Awards. Today, his company is recognized as one of the Top 5 Digital & Ecommerce businesses in all of Canada.

Mahajan is also a TEDx Speaker, #1 Global Bestselling Author, Founder & CEO of GiftAFeeling Inc., and a highly recognized thought leader in the gifting industry around the world. He has been published in Exceptional People Magazine, Business Digest Magazine, has been seen on CNBC, Wall Street Select, USA Today, LA Business Podcast, and has made live TV appearances on Ticker News. He leads a team of psychologists doing research in gifting psychology and has reinvented the word, Giftophobia, in the modern era.

Speech Topics


Why Finding The Right Gift Or Giveaway Product Is More Important Than You Think?

Of all the corporate gifts and promotional products that are given out every year, 63% are given away, 23% are thrown away, and less than 10% acquire the desired results. In terms of money-spent, promotional products and gifts together make a 75 Billion Dollar industry in Canada and USA. Moreover, studies show that more than 20 Billion Dollars were wasted by individuals in 2021 in unwanted gifts. This adds up to the multi-billion dollars that the companies waste in poor gifts. Furthermore, research has proven that poor gifts can hurt relationships; thus, they’re still failing their purpose ultimately.

This is where today, I, a globally recognized thought leader and CEO of the #1 leading R&D company in the gifting and giveaways domain around the world, will help you. With research performed in psychology in our Shared Secrets Lab (TSSL), I will provide research-based solutions and recommendations that will not only increase the cost-efficiency of your promotional merchandise and corporate gifting campaigns, but also help you build stronger and longer relationships with your target audience.

Not only will these suggestions make sure that our products get the desired visibility, impressions, and better brand recall value, but also decrease the environmental footprint of promotional products along with saving you from spending a fortune on these! "

Eco-Friendly Promotional Products: Going Green in Your Marketing Efforts

In this speech, we will explore the importance of eco-friendly promotional products in modern marketing efforts. We will discuss the benefits of sustainable materials, the impact of environmentally conscious choices on brand image, and the practical steps that companies can take to reduce their carbon footprint while still promoting their products and services. Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing professional at a large corporation, this speech will provide valuable insights and practical advice for incorporating eco-friendly products into your marketing strategy.

From Idea to Reality: A Guide to Starting Your Own Ecommerce Business

I've Built One of Canada's Top 5 E-commerce Businesses, and today in this presentation, I will share my secrets and the essential steps you need to take to start your own ecommerce business. From identifying your niche and conducting market research to building a website and attracting customers, we will cover all the key elements you need to know. By the end of this presentation, you will have a clear roadmap to turn your ecommerce business idea into a thriving reality I've Built One of Canada's Top 5 E-commerce Businesses, andtoday in this presentation, I will share my secrets and the essential steps you need to take to start your own ecommerce business. From identifying your niche and conducting market research to building a website and attracting customers, we will cover all the key elements you need to know. By the end of this presentation, you will have a clear roadmap to turn your ecommerce business idea into a thriving reality.

Promote to Succeed: How Startups Can Utilize Promotional Products to Grow Their Business

Did you know the 100% of people out of the 10,000 we surveyed said that they will go out of their way to acquire promotional products?

In this speech, we will discuss the powerful impact of promotional products on startups and how they can be leveraged to achieve success. From creating brand awareness and generating leads to building customer loyalty and increasing sales, promotional products offer a cost-effective way for startups to reach their target audience. We will provide practical tips on how to design, produce, and distribute effective promotional products that align with your business goals and attract attention. By the end of this presentation, you will have a clear understanding of how promotional products can benefit your startup and how to incorporate them into your marketing strategy.

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