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Pramod Maloo is an Indian entrepreneur, author, and digital marketing professional. He is the founder of Kreative Machinez (est. 2009), a Kolkata-based digital marketing agency serving clients across 18+ countries with a team of 110+ professionals. His book, The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing (HarperCollins, 2025), is an Amazon Bestseller.

Biography

Pramod Maloo founded Kreative Machinez in Kolkata in 2009 with a team of just two people.

Over 17+ years, the agency has grown into an independent digital marketing firm, serving clients across 18+ countries with a team of more than 110 professionals. It was also featured among "Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India" by The Hindu (BrandHub).

In November 2025, HarperCollins published his book, The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing. The book became an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Management categories, and entered reprint in 2026. Drawing on more than 17 years of hands-on experience, the book distils how founders and businesses can simplify the way they run and grow.

In 2024, Pramod began focusing on implementing practical AI solutions for businesses — systems that remove repetitive, manual work from teams, reduce operating costs, and make day-to-day operations leaner. He created the Applied AI Masterclass, available on Udemy, and later launched KMX Lab, a unit of Kreative Machinez specializing in AI consulting, solutions, and training. Through his training work, he has taught students at institutions including IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta. He has also spoken at IIT Delhi.

Pramod has twice served as President of the Prudent chapter of BNI (organization)|BNI, the global business networking organization, and has been a member of the TEDxChowringhee core team since 2022. An ardent fan of Shah Rukh Khan, he delivered the talk "Life Lessons from SRK" at PechaKucha in 2024. He holds an MBA in Marketing and is a speaker and corporate trainer.

Career Timeline

Year	Milestone
2009	Founded Kreative Machinez in Kolkata, starting with a two-person team
2011	Agency crossed US$100K in revenue
2013	Began global expansion beyond India
2014	Added web development to the agency's service portfolio
2016	Opened a sales office in Hong Kong
2017	Best Practices Award at Engage 2017 for IPL Live 10k+
2020	Listed by Expertise.com among "Best SEO Agencies Serving San Jose"
2022	Moved to a new, larger office; received an Outstanding Leadership Award at Marketing 2.0, Dubai; joined the TEDxChowringhee core team
2023	Secured the agency's first Inc. 5000 client
2024	Delivered the talk "Life Lessons from SRK" at Pecha Kucha; began focusing on AI implementation for businesses
2025	The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing published by HarperCollins (November); became an Amazon Bestseller
2026	Launched KMX Lab, an AI consulting, solutions, and training unit under Kreative Machinez

Entrepreneurial Portfolio

Kreative Machinez (2009) — digital marketing agency; 110+ professionals, clients in 18+ countries; sales office in Hong Kong (2016). kreativemachinez.com
Republic of Influencers (2016) — platform connecting brands and influencers for collaboration. republicofinfluencers.in
Sahi Hai Bazaar (2017) — FinTech platform focused on financial literacy and accessibility. sahihaibazaar.com
Pramotivation (2018) — platform for motivational content. pramotivation.com
KMX Lab (2026) — a unit of Kreative Machinez focused on AI consulting, solutions, and training. kmx.academy

Book & Courses

The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing

Publisher: HarperCollins India · Published: November 2025
Amazon Bestseller — #1 in Marketing, #1 in Entrepreneurship, #1 in Management; entered reprint in 2026
Publisher announcement: harpercollins.co.in — book announcement

Applied AI Masterclass (Udemy)

Practical AI course covering machine learning, NLP, and generative AI fundamentals, applied to content, marketing, and business operations. View on Udemy

Awards & Recognitions

Best Practices Award — Engage 2017, for the IPL Live 10k+ application
Kreative Machinez listed by Expertise.com among "Best SEO Agencies Serving San Jose" (2020)
Outstanding Leadership Award — Marketing 2.0, Dubai (2022)
Kreative Machinez listed among "Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India" — The Hindu, BrandHub (2022)

Speaking, Training & Leadership

Speaker and corporate trainer on digital marketing, AI, and entrepreneurship
Has taught students at IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta through his training work; also spoke at IIT Delhi
Two-time President, Prudent chapter of BNI (global business networking organization)
Core team member, TEDxChowringhee (since 2022)
Speaker, PechaKucha 2024 — "Life Lessons from SRK"

Media & Publisher Sources


Publication	Headline
HarperCollins India	HarperCollins Presents "The Startup Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing" by Pramod Maloo
BusinessWorld	Startup Success Decoded: Pramod Maloo's Game-Changing Digital Marketing Playbook
The Hindu (BrandHub)	Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India
Entrepreneur India	Do's and Don'ts for Aspiring Mobile Gaming App Developers
The Weekend Leader	With first order worth Rs 650, he went on to build a Rs 8 crore turnover business
YourStory	Meet the SRKian: an entrepreneur ready with his IPL 10 gift for cricket enthusiasts
The Telegraph (India)	Budding Biz Heads & A Managerial Fest
Republic World	Leaders Who Aren't Just Predicting the Future – They're Creating It
The Founder Media	Creative Freedom, Unstoppable Hustle: The Indie Agency Advantage

Official Profiles

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-| employer = Kreative Machinez
+| yearsactive = 2007 (digital marketing); AI solutions for businesses since 2024
-| yearsactive = 2007–present (digital marketing); AI solutions for businesses since 2024
+| knownfor = Founder of Kreative Machinez; author of the Amazon-bestselling 'The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing' (HarperCollins, 2025)
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-Pramod Maloo is an Indian entrepreneur, author, and digital marketing professional. He is the founder of Kreative Machinez, established in 2009, a Kolkata-based digital marketing agency serving clients across more than 18 countries with a team of more than 110 professionals. His book, "The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing" (HarperCollins, 2025), is an Amazon Bestseller.
+Pramod Maloo is an Indian entrepreneur, author, and digital marketing professional. He is the founder of Kreative Machinez (est. 2009), a Kolkata-based digital marketing agency serving clients across 18+ countries with a team of 110+ professionals. His book, ''The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing'' (HarperCollins, 2025), is an Amazon Bestseller.
-==Education==
+== Biography ==
+Pramod Maloo founded Kreative Machinez in Kolkata in 2009 with a team of just two people.
-Pramod Maloo holds an MBA in Marketing.
+Over 17+ years, the agency has grown into an independent digital marketing firm, serving clients across 18+ countries with a team of more than 110 professionals. It was also featured among "Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India" by ''The Hindu'' (BrandHub).
-==Career==
+In November 2025, HarperCollins published his book, ''The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing''. The book became an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Management categories, and entered reprint in 2026. Drawing on more than 17 years of hands-on experience, the book distils how founders and businesses can simplify the way they run and grow.
-Pramod Maloo founded Kreative Machinez in Kolkata in 2009 with a team of just two people. Over more than 17 years, the agency has grown into an independent digital marketing firm, serving clients across more than 18 countries with a team of more than 110 professionals. It was also featured among the "Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India" by The Hindu (BrandHub).
+In 2024, Pramod began focusing on implementing practical AI solutions for businesses — systems that remove repetitive, manual work from teams, reduce operating costs, and make day-to-day operations leaner. He created the Applied AI Masterclass, available on Udemy, and later launched KMX Lab, a unit of Kreative Machinez specializing in AI consulting, solutions, and training. Through his training work, he has taught students at institutions including IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta. He has also spoken at IIT Delhi.
-In November 2025, HarperCollins published his book, "The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing." The book became an Amazon Bestseller, reaching number one in the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Management categories, and entered reprint in 2026. Drawing on more than 17 years of hands-on experience, the book distils how founders and businesses can simplify the way they run and grow.
+Pramod has twice served as President of the Prudent chapter of BNI (organization)|BNI, the global business networking organization, and has been a member of the TEDxChowringhee core team since 2022. An ardent fan of Shah Rukh Khan, he delivered the talk "Life Lessons from SRK" at PechaKucha in 2024. He holds an MBA in Marketing and is a speaker and corporate trainer.
-In 2024, Pramod Maloo began focusing on implementing practical AI solutions for businesses — systems that remove repetitive, manual work from teams, reduce operating costs, and make day-to-day operations leaner. He created the Applied AI Masterclass, available on Udemy, and later launched KMX Lab, a unit of Kreative Machinez specializing in AI consulting, solutions, and training. Through his training work, he has taught students at institutions including IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta, and has also spoken at IIT Delhi.
+== Career Timeline ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Year !! Milestone
+|-
+| 2009 || Founded Kreative Machinez in Kolkata, starting with a two-person team
+|-
+| 2011 || Agency crossed US$100K in revenue
+|-
+| 2013 || Began global expansion beyond India
+|-
+| 2014 || Added web development to the agency's service portfolio
+|-
+| 2016 || Opened a sales office in Hong Kong
+|-
+| 2017 || Best Practices Award at Engage 2017 for IPL Live 10k+
+|-
+| 2020 || Listed by Expertise.com among "Best SEO Agencies Serving San Jose"
+|-
+| 2022 || Moved to a new, larger office; received an Outstanding Leadership Award at Marketing 2.0, Dubai; joined the TEDxChowringhee core team
+|-
+| 2023 || Secured the agency's first Inc. 5000 client
+|-
+| 2024 || Delivered the talk "Life Lessons from SRK" at Pecha Kucha; began focusing on AI implementation for businesses
+|-
+| 2025 || ''The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing'' published by HarperCollins (November); became an Amazon Bestseller
+|-
+| 2026 || Launched KMX Lab, an AI consulting, solutions, and training unit under Kreative Machinez
+|}
-Pramod Maloo has twice served as President of the Prudent chapter of BNI, the global business networking organization, and has been a member of the TEDxChowringhee core team since 2022. An ardent fan of Shah Rukh Khan, he delivered the talk "Life Lessons from SRK" at PechaKucha in 2024. He is a speaker and corporate trainer.
+== Entrepreneurial Portfolio ==
+* Kreative Machinez (2009) — digital marketing agency; 110+ professionals, clients in 18+ countries; sales office in Hong Kong (2016). [https://kreativemachinez.com kreativemachinez.com]
+* Republic of Influencers (2016) — platform connecting brands and influencers for collaboration. [https://republicofinfluencers.in republicofinfluencers.in]
+* Sahi Hai Bazaar (2017) — FinTech platform focused on financial literacy and accessibility. [https://sahihaibazaar.com sahihaibazaar.com]
+* Pramotivation (2018) — platform for motivational content. [https://pramotivation.com pramotivation.com]
+* KMX Lab (2026) — a unit of Kreative Machinez focused on AI consulting, solutions, and training. [https://kmx.academy kmx.academy]
-===Career Timeline===
+== Book & Courses ==
+=== The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing ===
+* Publisher: HarperCollins India · Published: November 2025
+* Amazon Bestseller — #1 in Marketing, #1 in Entrepreneurship, #1 in Management; entered reprint in 2026
+* Publisher announcement: [https://harpercollins.co.in/blog/announcements/harpercollins-presents-the-startup-founders-guide-to-digital-marketing-by-pramod-maloo/ harpercollins.co.in — book announcement]
-* 2009 – Founded Kreative Machinez in Kolkata, starting with a two-person team
+=== Applied AI Masterclass (Udemy) ===
-* 2011 – Agency crossed US$100,000 in revenue
+* Practical AI course covering machine learning, NLP, and generative AI fundamentals, applied to content, marketing, and business operations. [https://www.udemy.com/course/applied-ai-masterclass-by-pramod-maloo/ View on Udemy]
-* 2013 – Began global expansion beyond India
-* 2014 – Added web development to the agency's service portfolio
-* 2016 – Opened a sales office in Hong Kong
-* 2017 – Received the Best Practices Award at Engage 2017 for IPL Live 10k+
-* 2020 – Listed by Expertise.com among "Best SEO Agencies Serving San Jose"
-* 2022 – Moved to a new, larger office; received an Outstanding Leadership Award at Marketing 2.0, Dubai; joined the TEDxChowringhee core team
-* 2023 – Secured the agency's first Inc. 5000 client
-* 2024 – Delivered the talk "Life Lessons from SRK" at PechaKucha; began focusing on AI implementation for businesses
-* 2025 – "The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing" published by HarperCollins (November); became an Amazon Bestseller
-* 2026 – Launched KMX Lab, an AI consulting, solutions, and training unit under Kreative Machinez
-===Entrepreneurial Portfolio===
+== Awards & Recognitions ==
+* Best Practices Award — Engage 2017, for the IPL Live 10k+ application
+* Kreative Machinez listed by Expertise.com among "Best SEO Agencies Serving San Jose" (2020)
+* Outstanding Leadership Award — Marketing 2.0, Dubai (2022)
+* Kreative Machinez listed among "Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India" — ''The Hindu'', BrandHub (2022)
-Pramod Maloo has founded or led ventures including Kreative Machinez (2009), a digital marketing agency with more than 110 professionals, clients in more than 18 countries, and a sales office in Hong Kong opened in 2016; Republic of Influencers (2016), a platform connecting brands and influencers for collaboration; Sahi Hai Bazaar (2017), a fintech platform focused on financial literacy and accessibility; Pramotivation (2018), a platform for motivational content; and KMX Lab (2026), a unit of Kreative Machinez focused on AI consulting, solutions, and training.
+== Speaking, Training & Leadership ==
+* Speaker and corporate trainer on digital marketing, AI, and entrepreneurship
+* Has taught students at IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta through his training work; also spoke at IIT Delhi
+* Two-time President, Prudent chapter of BNI (global business networking organization)
+* Core team member, TEDxChowringhee (since 2022)
+* Speaker, PechaKucha 2024 — "Life Lessons from SRK"
-===Book and Courses===
+== Media & Publisher Sources ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+
+!Publication
+!Headline
+|-
+|HarperCollins India
+|[https://harpercollins.co.in/blog/announcements/harpercollins-presents-the-startup-founders-guide-to-digital-marketing-by-pramod-maloo/ HarperCollins Presents "The Startup Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing" by Pramod Maloo]
+|-
+|BusinessWorld
+|[https://www.businessworld.in/article/startup-success-decoded-pramod-maloo-s-game-changing-digital-marketing-playbook-576088 Startup Success Decoded: Pramod Maloo's Game-Changing Digital Marketing Playbook]
+|-
+|The Hindu (BrandHub)
+|[https://www.thehindu.com/brandhub/top-30-digital-marketing-agencies-in-india/article65255061.ece Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India]
+|-
+|Entrepreneur India
+|[https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/growth-strategies/what-are-some-of-the-things-you-should-know-as-a-mobile/310681 Do's and Don'ts for Aspiring Mobile Gaming App Developers]
+|-
+|The Weekend Leader
+|[https://www.theweekendleader.com/Success/2675/art-of-business.html With first order worth Rs 650, he went on to build a Rs 8 crore turnover business]
+|-
+|YourStory
+|[https://yourstory.com/mystory/e7bf32d82a-meet-the-srkian-an-entrepreneur-who-is-ready-with-his-ipl-10-gift-for-cricket Meet the SRKian: an entrepreneur ready with his IPL 10 gift for cricket enthusiasts]
+|-
+|The Telegraph (India)
+|[https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/budding-biz-heads-a-managerial-fest/cid/449483 Budding Biz Heads & A Managerial Fest]
+|-
+|Republic World
+|[https://www.republicworld.com/initiatives/leaders-who-arent-just-predicting-the-future-theyre-creating-it Leaders Who Aren't Just Predicting the Future – They're Creating It]
+|-
+|The Founder Media
+|[https://thefoundermedia.com/tfm-volume-2-issue-2/ Creative Freedom, Unstoppable Hustle: The Indie Agency Advantage]
+|}
-Pramod Maloo is the author of "The Start-Up Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing," published by HarperCollins India in November 2025. The book became an Amazon Bestseller, reaching number one in the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Management categories, and entered reprint in 2026.
+== Official Profiles ==
+* [https://www.pramodmaloo.com/ Website - pramodmaloo.com]
-He also created the Applied AI Masterclass on Udemy, a practical AI course covering machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI fundamentals, applied to content, marketing, and business operations.
+* [https://in.linkedin.com/in/pramodmaloo LinkedIn - pramodmaloo]
+* [https://www.instagram.com/pramodmaloo_/ Instagram - pramodmaloo]
-===Speaking, Training and Leadership===
+* [https://www.youtube.com/@pramodmaloo YouTube - pramodmaloo]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/pramod.maloo Facebook - pramod.maloo]
-Pramod Maloo is a speaker and corporate trainer on digital marketing, AI, and entrepreneurship. Through his training work, he has taught students at IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta, and has also spoken at IIT Delhi. He is a two-time President of the Prudent chapter of BNI (Business Network International) and has served as a core team member of TEDxChowringhee since 2022. He spoke at PechaKucha in 2024, delivering the talk "Life Lessons from SRK."
+* [https://www.udemy.com/course/applied-ai-masterclass-by-pramod-maloo/ Udemy - Applied AI Masterclass]
+* [https://www.pramodmaloo.com/the-pm-newsletter/ Newsletter - The PM Newsletter]
-==Achievements==
-Pramod Maloo and Kreative Machinez have received recognitions including the Best Practices Award at Engage 2017 for the IPL Live 10k+ application; a listing by Expertise.com among "Best SEO Agencies Serving San Jose" (2020); the Outstanding Leadership Award at Marketing 2.0, Dubai (2022); and a listing among the "Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India" by The Hindu, BrandHub (2022).
-==Media and Publisher Sources==
-Pramod Maloo has been featured in publications including HarperCollins India, BusinessWorld, The Hindu (BrandHub), Entrepreneur India, The Weekend Leader, YourStory, The Telegraph (India), Republic World, and The Founder Media.
-* [https://harpercollins.co.in/blog/announcements/harpercollins-presents-the-startup-founders-guide-to-digital-marketing-by-pramod-maloo/ HarperCollins India – HarperCollins Presents "The Startup Founder's Guide to Digital Marketing" by Pramod Maloo]
-* [https://www.businessworld.in/article/startup-success-decoded-pramod-maloo-s-game-changing-digital-marketing-playbook-576088 BusinessWorld – Startup Success Decoded: Pramod Maloo's Game-Changing Digital Marketing Playbook]
-* [https://www.thehindu.com/brandhub/top-30-digital-marketing-agencies-in-india/article65255061.ece The Hindu (BrandHub) – Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies in India]
-* [https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/growth-strategies/what-are-some-of-the-things-you-should-know-as-a-mobile/310681 Entrepreneur India – Do's and Don'ts for Aspiring Mobile Gaming App Developers]
-* [https://www.theweekendleader.com/Success/2675/art-of-business.html The Weekend Leader – With first order worth Rs 650, he went on to build a Rs 8 crore turnover business]
-* [https://yourstory.com/mystory/e7bf32d82a-meet-the-srkian-an-entrepreneur-who-is-ready-with-his-ipl-10-gift-for-cricket YourStory – Meet the SRKian: an entrepreneur ready with his IPL 10 gift for cricket enthusiasts]
-* [https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/budding-biz-heads-a-managerial-fest/cid/449483 The Telegraph (India) – Budding Biz Heads & A Managerial Fest]
-* [https://www.republicworld.com/initiatives/leaders-who-arent-just-predicting-the-future-theyre-creating-it Republic World – Leaders Who Aren't Just Predicting the Future – They're Creating It]
-* [https://thefoundermedia.com/tfm-volume-2-issue-2/ The Founder Media – Creative Freedom, Unstoppable Hustle: The Indie Agency Advantage]
-==External Links==
-* [https://www.pramodmaloo.com/ Official Website – Pramod Maloo]
-* [https://in.linkedin.com/in/pramodmaloo LinkedIn]
-* [https://www.instagram.com/pramodmaloo_/ Instagram]
-* [https://www.youtube.com/@pramodmaloo YouTube]
-* [https://www.facebook.com/pramod.maloo Facebook]
-* [https://www.udemy.com/course/applied-ai-masterclass-by-pramod-maloo/ Udemy – Applied AI Masterclass]
-* [https://www.pramodmaloo.com/the-pm-newsletter/ Newsletter]
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