Sushant Yattam
Chief of Staff Qyuki & Co-Founder at TDDP,
The Dharavi Dream Project' (TDDP)
With over a decade of experience in the Entertainment Industry, Sushant has an intrapreneurial approach in handling Media and Digital Space. With a performance history of handling top and emerging talents, his specialization lies in promoting artistic talents backed by data-driven science. Using this mantra of designing strategic solutions with an analytical approach, he has helped transform many creators into a brand through tactically designed content and brand solutions.
Sushant Yattam currently heads India’s top creator-led Video Network Division at Qyuki Digital Media, a creator-focused modern new media company co-founded by digital media visionary Samir Bangara, Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer A.R. Rahman, and BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. He is also the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of the esteemed NGO 'The Dharavi Dream Project' (TDDP), which has been pivotal in shaping the project's trajectory. TDDP was conceptualized to provide underprivileged children in Dharavi with accessible exposure to the transformative world of the ""After School of Hip-Hop."" This creative platform empowers these young individuals to openly express themselves through the mediums of music, dance, and graphics, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-expression. What began as a successful initiative in Dharavi has now evolved into a global movement, extending its reach far beyond its initial roots.
Prior to being a founding team member of Qyuki, Sushant led Digital Media Marketing for Walt Disney India. He began his career with Indiagames, India’s leading video game company, where he led the company in creating the biggest offline gaming community in India.
At Qyuki, under the guidance and leadership of Mr. Bangara, Sushant closely worked with some of the biggest talents from the music and entertainment industry like A.R Rahman, Salim-Sulaiman, Clinton Cerejo, Gajendra Verma, Arjun Kanungo digital superstars like Mr.Faisu, Teen Tigada, and many such prolific talents, and continues to do so. He has also played a key role in launching some of the mega-digital-first IPs like ARRived, a singing talent hunt show spearheaded by A.R. Rahman as a mentor, and Jammin’, a collaborative original series uniting legendary Bollywood composers with India’s leading internet icons, as well as the EPIC FAM JAM, a first-of-its-kind social media fan festival and many more.
He is also an active speaker on several media platforms, sharing his secrets of Digital and Content Marketing Strategies for the creators.