Darshan Sanghrajka

Industry: Media Region: United Kingdom

"To change the rules of business - join me on the journey! "

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Updates

5 months, 2 weeks ago
Catching up on the markets. New blog coming up! Missed me?
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Taking risks is great - they allow you to take even bigger risks :-)

Interests

Love trading, the markets, economics - especially game theory, art, guerilla marketing, design, filming, strategy, performing and watching stand-up comedy.

Websites

http://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan/sanghrajka
http://www.thehouselondon.com
http://www.facebook.com/darshansanghrajka

Biography/Misc

I love executing big ideas and working with brilliant people! I currently am the economics and markets blogger for EFactor - if you read my daily posts, then say hi! (always love the feedback). I have an MA in economics from the University of St Andrews and have been trading the markets for over 6 years now. Nevertheless, forever learning from the good, the bad and the ugly trading days. Of course, that is not my day job. I actually run a digital marketing, technology and design firm nowadays. Having a very mixed background of finance and creative work, means I can draw on both when it comes to thinking up ideas and working out successful strategies. You'll be surprised what a touch of behavourial economics can add to a creative idea (Yes I said that!). I am always keen to do as much as possible and to dream up concepts that people will talk about - whether that be in roles as varied as working at PricewaterhouseCoopers, running Chimpanzee Creative or most recently, as Head of Content & Commissioning at bragster.com - working with clients such as BBC Three, Cadburys, Lionsgate Films and Tango. My favourite idea was one that hit me while on a boring tube journey and although it took a lot of convincing to get it going, it worked and received publicity in over 10 different countries. http://tinyurl.com/5zdsha When not thinking for clients, I enjoy trading the markets, performing stand-up comedy, painting and generally drinking lots of tea. You can get in touch with me by emailing darshan [at] thehouselondon [dot] com or follow me on Twitter @chiefchimpanzee

Business Directory

Founded in 2009

The House London

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Work History

2009 - Current

Efactor.com, Markets & Economics blogger

Putting that degree and trading experience to use. Covering the markets and economy for Efactor.com - go sign up!
2009 - Current

The House London, Strategy & Ideas Director / Co-Founder

Colloborating on bringing ideas alive - no matter what they are! www.thehouselondon.com Dream. Create. Amaze In-House project currently in development: DigiLove - Revolutionising Giving
2007 - Current

Chimpanzee Media, Founder & Chief Chimpanzee

Making creative - funny. Viral campaigns, experential marketing, comedy, entertainment and film.
2003 - Current

Chimpanzee Comedy, Stand-Up Comedian

Beyond a Joke New Act of The Year - Finalist - 2006 Laughing Horse New Act of The Year Semi-Finalist - 2007 Dartington College of Arts Comic Relief Comp - Winner 2008 http://www.comedycv.co.uk/darshansanghrajka/index.html
2007 - 2009

bragster.com, Head of Content & Commissioning

In charge of content and commissioning. I maintain and increase site stickiness through managing and creating content. While at the same time linking this to marketing and ideas for advertisers on the site. I am lucky enough to have a great team to help me with all this. Main projects are producing the shows for the bragster channel on the homepage, developing & executing PR stunts. Good times. 'Media Guardian Viral Grand Prix 2008 Winner' 'Red Herring top 100 tech companies of 2008' 'Social Net for Daredevils' - Techcrunch 'Jackass meets Facebook' - The Guardian
2002 - 2002

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Associate

Associate in I&IM Worked on the rights issue for Royal & Sun Alliance, Friends Provident and other insurance and investment funds. Worked with some great people and learnt a heck of a lot. Still keep up with the sector these days - especially since the weakness we saw then, is now very much coming to fruition.
2001 - 2002

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Associate

Associate in ABAS under the scholar scheme. Worked on great clients such as Xerox, Softbank (Yahoo!), RMC and many others.

Keywords

marketing, design, development, iPhone apps, Android apps, guerilla marketing, social media, strategy, video production, comedy, viral adverts, content creation

Schools/Degrees

2002 - 2006

University of St Andrews

M.A Honours Economics & Modern History -
2004 - 2005

University of California, Los Angeles

Economics, History & International Relations -
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My Blogs

  • Adrie Reinders - Help bring entrepreneurship to the next level, mentor and coach young entrepreneurs United States
  • Marion Freijsen - Enthusiasm, Drive, Determination, Will to Succeed...and to make sure we continue to stimulate other... United States
  • Roeland Reinders - business development connecting networking deals helping other members Netherlands
  • Wally Pingel - Making things better for everyone! United States
  • Rodney Sampson - To bring value to every human and entrepreneur on the planet. United States
  • Milton Wershow - To finance a quality of life not a quanity and fining other who respect honest and honorable financial... United States
  • Zuzette da Silva - Meet other mentors in the same field. We all have the drive & determination to succeed, but to carry on is hard,... South Africa
  • Erik Lydecker - To create a successful and sustainable business through solid collaboration, innovation, creativity,... Sweden
  • Bob Singh - Honest and reliable worker seeking opportunity to provide exceptional quality customer service, develop and... United States
  • Richard Walker - United States

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