Rasika Apte

Overview

I started Bridge Commerce to fix HR software for teams who were tired of the workarounds. Raised $14 million across 2 rounds. Took Bridge Commerce from zero to $3 million ARR. Before that: Larsen & Toubro and Postman. Swimming before work keeps me sane.

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Experience

1. Co-founder & COO

   Dec 2025 - Present
   Bridge Commerce · 10 mo · Full-time · Bengaluru, India
   • Raised $39 million across 3 rounds.
   • Grew the team to 12 people across 3 countries.
2. Sales Development Representative

   Mar 2024 - Sep 2025
   Larsen & Toubro · 1 yr 6 mo · Full-time · Bengaluru, India
   • Opened 11 new logos over $5 million ACV in the region.
   • Signed 21 channel partners that now source 38% of pipeline.
3. Enterprise Account Executive

   Apr 2021 - Mar 2024
   Postman · 2 yr 11 mo · Full-time · Bengaluru, India
   • Shortened the public sector sales cycle from 11 months to 5.
4. Account Executive

   Jul 2017 - Apr 2021
   BigBasket · 3 yr 9 mo · Full-time · Bengaluru, India
   • Opened 10 new logos over $1 million ACV in the region.
   • Closed 191% of quota two years running.
5. Sales Manager

   Nov 2014 - Jul 2017
   Zoho · 2 yr 8 mo · Full-time · Bengaluru, India
   • Built the healthcare team from 5 to 15 reps.
   • Shortened the healthcare sales cycle from 10 months to 6.

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Education

1. IIT Madras

   B.Tech, Engineering
   2007 - 2011