Why this persona fits the audience
He runs a 2-person event planning business in Mumbai and puts up pages for workshops, conferences, and venue previews. The pages are usually assembled in Canva or Google Sites, while registrations and sponsor lists are tracked in Sheets and WhatsApp.
- Age: 33
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Occupation: Event planner
- Income: ₹14 lakh
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Company size: 2 (including himself)
- Years in role: 7
“Every event is a promise – to the client, to the attendees – and my job is to make sure we deliver on that promise flawlessly, no matter the curveballs.”
Aditya Jangid, 33, is a Mumbai-based event planner who co-founded 'Momentum Events' seven years ago with his partner, Priya. Armed with a Bachelor's degree and a keen understanding of the city's dynamic corporate landscape, he has carved out a niche planning workshops, conferences, and product launches for a diverse clientele. His business operates on a lean model, emphasizing resourcefulness; event websites are typically crafted in Canva for visual appeal, while basic informational pages are built on Google Sites. Crucial data like registration lists and sponsor contacts are meticulously managed using Google Sheets, with WhatsApp serving as the primary communication hub for everything from client updates to vendor coordination. This reliance on accessible, often free tools reflects a pragmatic approach to managing overheads while striving for professional output. Aditya's income of ₹14 lakh is a testament to his growing reputation for reliability and meticulous execution. Recently, he and Anjali welcomed their first child, adding a new dimension to his personal life and reinforcing his drive for business stability and growth. He's currently focused on refining his registration processes, recognizing it as a key friction point that consumes significant time. He recently decided against a more complex CRM system, opting instead to improve his Sheets and WhatsApp workflows, believing he can achieve sufficient organization with his current toolkit, at least for the near future. This decision highlights his preference for incremental improvements over potentially disruptive, higher-cost solutions, balancing ambition with the realities of a small, growing business and a young family.
Background & daily life
A day in their life
Aditya's typical weekday begins around 7:00 AM with family time before his daughter wakes fully. By 9:00 AM, he's usually at his small office space or a co-working spot, diving into emails and planning for the day. The morning is often packed with client calls, confirming details for an upcoming product launch event, or negotiating with a caterer. Lunch is usually a quick affair, often ordered in. The afternoon involves site visits to potential conference venues in South Mumbai or troubleshooting a minor issue with a registration link. He wraps up client-facing tasks by 7:00 PM, then heads home for dinner with his family, often returning to his laptop for another hour or two to finalize spreadsheets or respond to urgent WhatsApp messages before bed around 11:30 PM.
Lifestyle
Aditya's life revolves around balancing his burgeoning event planning business with his young family. Weekdays are intense, filled with client calls, site visits, and behind-the-scenes coordination. Weekends are a mix of catching up on family time – taking his wife and infant daughter to parks or cafes in Bandra – and sometimes checking in on venue progress or last-minute client requests. He's conscious of his income, aiming to grow it to provide a secure future, but enjoys the occasional nice dinner out with his wife to decompress. He prioritizes sleep when he can get it, understanding its impact on his demanding work.
Work life
As co-owner of 'Momentum Events', Aditya is deeply hands-on. His days are a whirlwind of venue scouting, vendor negotiations, and meticulous planning for corporate workshops and conferences. He and his partner, Priya, divide tasks: he handles client-facing aspects and overall logistics, while she focuses on creative design and on-site execution. They operate leanly, using Canva for attractive event pages and Google Sites for quick, functional client portals. Managing registrations and sponsor details via Google Sheets and coordinating everything with clients and vendors through WhatsApp groups consumes a significant portion of his time, often extending well into the evenings.
Relationships
Aditya is married to Anjali, a graphic designer, with whom he shares a close bond and a new baby daughter, Myra. Anjali often offers creative feedback on event aesthetics. His business partner, Priya, is his sounding board for operational challenges. He maintains a network of trusted vendors and venue managers across Mumbai, built through years of professional interaction.
How they decide
Aditya is a pragmatic decision-maker, heavily influenced by efficiency and proven results. He researches options thoroughly when considering new tools or processes, often seeking recommendations from peers in similar industries. While budget-conscious, he's willing to invest if he sees a clear path to saving time, improving client satisfaction, or increasing revenue. He values reliability and ease of use, preferring solutions that integrate well with his existing workflow.
How they sound
Speaks with a warm, energetic tone, often using phrases like 'absolutely', 'spot on', and 'let's get this sorted'. His English is fluent and professional, occasionally interspersed with Hindi colloquialisms when speaking informally with close contacts. He avoids overly technical jargon unless necessary, preferring clear, direct communication. He tends to sound slightly rushed when discussing operational bottlenecks but becomes more measured when outlining strategic plans.
Personality traits
- Organized
- Sociable
- Pragmatic
- Detail-oriented
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Resourceful
- Customer-focused
- Ambitious for his business
Goals
- Expand Momentum Events to handle 3-4 larger-scale corporate events annually within three years.
- Build a strong, repeatable client base that relies on Momentum Events for consistent quality.
- Achieve a net profit margin of 25% for the business.
- Develop a more streamlined system for client onboarding and registration management.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance despite business growth.
Problems & frictions
- Time spent manually updating spreadsheets and cross-referencing WhatsApp messages for attendee lists.
- Ensuring consistent branding and functionality across event pages built on disparate platforms like Canva and Google Sites.
- Difficulty in quickly generating accurate reports on registration numbers and sponsor engagement.
- Juggling multiple client communication channels, leading to occasional missed details.
- Scaling the business without compromising the personal touch and reliability clients expect.
Values
- resourcefulness
- hospitality
- keeping commitments
- efficiency
- client satisfaction
Interests
- event logistics
- registration flows
- small-business ops
- networking
- emerging event tech
- client relationship management
Media habits
- Reads industry blogs and LinkedIn posts for event trends
- Listens to business and personal finance podcasts during commutes
- Watches YouTube tutorials for software tips (Canva, Google Suite)
- Uses WhatsApp extensively for client and team communication
- Follows Mumbai lifestyle and food influencers on Instagram