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Your 0-1 Marketing Co-founder for D2C Brands

You built something amazing. Now let's get people to see it. Strategy, creative, tech, and execution—no agencies, no BS, just results in 6 months.

From 0-1 Operator to Your Marketing Co-founder

8+ years building, breaking, and scaling products at India's fastest startups. Here's the journey that led to First Mile.

Every brand deserves a fighting chance at 0-1 →

2015-2016

The Hustle Begins

Started at Blinkit (formerly Grofers), setting up Kolkata ops from scratch. Learned the hard way: growth without foundation is chaos. Hit 600 orders/day and became Top 10% of sales reps pan-India.

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2016-2017

Understanding Marketing at Scale

Led B2B pivots at Runnr (acquired by Zomato). Then WedMeGood as City Head—increased revenue 1.2X y-o-y, managed INR 80L in sales. Realized: good products die without good marketing.

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2017-2021

Building GTM Muscles

Radix Web (Directi): Drove adoption of .TECH domains through gamified competitions (300k+ impressions), virtual conferences (20k+ attendees), and partnerships. Reduced CAC by 60% while growing 1.5X.

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2021-2022

ISB & Product Thinking

MBA at Indian School of Business. National Winner: Colgate Transcend (1/2000+ teams) for GTM strategy. Product consulting for HR-tech startups entering the US market. The strategy muscle gets sharper.

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2022-Present

Clarisights & Real SaaS Growth

Marketing Solutions Manager at Clarisights (B2B SaaS). Unlocked 20% contract value bump for enterprise clients. Boosted MAU by 23%. Cut P90 latency by 35%. Learned: data-driven marketing wins.

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2024-Now

First Mile is Born

After consulting 4+ D2C brands (Typsy Beauty, Assots London, Auracarat, Dr Snibbles), I saw the gap: solo founders need a co-founder, not an agency. So I built First Mile—6 months to go from chaos to traction.

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Full-Stack Marketing for 0-1 Brands

Not just consulting. I roll up my sleeves and build everything you need to go from 0 to traction.

🛍️

Shopify Development & CRO

Build or optimize your store with conversion-focused design. From theme customization to checkout flows—everything that turns browsers into buyers.

📊

Paid Marketing

Google Ads, Meta campaigns, Amazon PPC. Data-driven strategies that scale profitably. Built on 8+ years of running campaigns for hypergrowth startups.

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Organic Marketing

Social media strategy, email & WhatsApp flows, SEO. Build long-term brand equity and compounding growth channels that don't depend on ad spend.

🎨

Design & Branding

From positioning to creative execution. Stand out in a crowded market with compelling visuals, messaging, and a brand that people remember.

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Business Consulting

Strategic partner for fundraising, unit economics, and GTM. Navigate the 0-1 journey with someone who's been there and built multiple times.

Tech & Systems

ERP integrations, marketing automation, analytics dashboards. The tech infrastructure that supports scalable growth without breaking.

Brands I've Helped Build

Real partnerships, real results. Here's what happens when strategy meets execution.

Typsy Beauty

Scaling Amazon Revenue Through Strategic Optimization

Helped Typsy Beauty crack Amazon's algorithm with optimized listings, review management, and PPC campaigns. Focus on hero SKUs and marketplace expansion.

Amazon PPC Listing Optimization Marketplace Strategy
[X%]
Revenue Growth
[X%]
ROAS Improvement
[X]
New SKUs Launched
[X]
Months to Scale
Assots London

Paid Marketing & Influencer Strategy That Actually Converts

Revamped their Meta & Google campaigns with better creative testing and audience segmentation. Built an influencer pipeline that drove authentic engagement and sales.

Meta Ads Google Ads Influencer Marketing Creative Strategy
[X%]
Lower CAC
[X]
Influencers Onboarded
[X%]
ROAS Increase
[X]
Campaign Variants
Auracarat

Full Brand Launch: Positioning to First Sale

0-1 brand launch. Developed positioning, built Shopify store from scratch, set up email flows, created brand identity, and executed GTM strategy for jewelry brand.

Brand Strategy Shopify Setup GTM Launch Email Marketing
[X]
Days to Launch
[X]
First Month Revenue
[X%]
Email Open Rate
[X]
Traffic Sources
Dr Snibbles

Organic Marketing & Brand Building on a Bootstrap Budget

Built their organic presence from zero. Social media strategy, content calendar, community building, and SEO foundation—all without burning cash on paid ads.

Social Media Content Strategy Branding SEO
[X]
Followers Gained
[X%]
Engagement Rate
[X]
Content Pieces
[X%]
Organic Traffic Growth

Your 6-Month Journey from Chaos to Traction

This isn't a quick fix. It's an incubator. We build together for 6 months minimum.

No shortcuts, just solid foundations →

01

Foundation (Month 1)

Deep dive into your brand, market, and positioning. Audit everything. Build the strategy. Set up tech infrastructure and tracking systems.

02

Build (Month 2)

Launch or optimize Shopify store. Create brand assets. Set up email flows, social channels, and organic content systems that scale.

03

Test (Month 3-4)

Launch paid campaigns across Meta, Google, Amazon. Test creative concepts. Optimize funnels. Iterate fast based on real data and feedback.

04

Scale (Month 5-6)

Double down on what works. Build systems for repeatability. Prepare for scale. Evaluate commercial structure for the next phase together.

05

Decision Point

Review results transparently. If we're winning, reevaluate commercials (retainer + equity). If not, clean handoff with documentation.

Is First Mile Right for You?

I'm selective because your success depends on fit. Here's who thrives with First Mile.

Perfect Fit

  • Solo founder or small team (1-2 people) running a D2C brand
  • Clear, differentiated product with proven concept
  • Bootstrapped and realistic about capital needs
  • Revenue under ₹50L or just getting started
  • Marketing feels overwhelming—you need a co-founder, not an agency
  • Ready for 6-month minimum commitment
  • Patient for results, not looking for overnight wins
  • Willing to stay involved—sit in on calls and own decisions

Not a Fit

  • B2B or enterprise companies
  • NGOs, non-profits, or social impact orgs
  • Traditional family businesses (manufacturing, energy, steel)
  • VC-funded startups with big budgets and agencies on retainer
  • Looking for quick 30-day sprints or "growth hacks"
  • Want to outsource all decisions and stay hands-off
  • No clear product-market fit yet (still figuring out the product)
  • Impatient and expect results in weeks, not months

Meet Your Marketing Co-founder

It's just me for now—and that's the point. No layers, no account managers, no BS.

MD

Monodeep Dutta

Founder, First Mile

I'm a 0-1 operator with 8+ years building products and growth systems at India's fastest startups—Blinkit, Zomato, WedMeGood, Radix Web, and Clarisights.

I've worn every hat: sales, product, marketing, tech. I know what it takes to go from zero to traction because I've done it multiple times. My superpower? I'm a generalist who moves fast—mixing positioning, design, tech, and marketing like a DJ.

After consulting 4+ D2C brands, I realized solo founders don't need more agencies—they need a co-founder who gets their hands dirty. That's why I built First Mile.

8+ Years in 0-1 Startups
4+ D2C Brands Consulted
8 Max Brands at a Time

Ready to Run Your First Mile?

I only work with 8 brands at a time. Spots open when a 6-month term ends. Book a free marketing audit to see if we're the right fit.

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