Pramod Maloo
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 |