Tech enthusiast · AI-first operator · Toronto
Jigar
Rana.
I'm a tech enthusiast and an AI-first operator based in Toronto. I spent the last year inside venture capital research and go-to-market work, and I build with AI tools every day, from automations to working prototypes.
Open to conversations
What I do
Growth & GTM
builds pipelineI build pipeline. That covers cold outbound, campaign design, CRM operations, and the follow-through that turns interest into booked conversations. I care about the full path from first touch to a meeting on the calendar.
Research & Strategy
makes markets legibleI started my career in market intelligence, first with the Government of Canada and then in venture capital. I turn scattered market signals into research, competitive analysis, and recommendations people can act on.
Building with AI
ships working prototypesWhen I have an idea, I build it. I use AI tools to go from concept to working prototype in days, whether that means an internal automation, a dashboard, or a full product experience.
“Still learning.
Always building.”
How I work
Start with a working version
I prototype early because a working demo settles debates that documents never will. Most of my ideas become something clickable before they become a slide.
Let AI carry the busywork
My research, outreach, and reporting run through AI workflows I built myself, which frees my time for the judgment calls that actually need a human.
Stay current on tooling
The AI landscape changes monthly. I test new tools constantly, keep the ones that earn a place in my stack, and drop the ones that stop pulling their weight.
Experience
Growth/GTM
StartupFuel
Venture capital research and GTM work at a Toronto-based startup building AI for venture capital firms, spanning market intelligence, outbound campaigns, and AI-driven workflows.
Strategy & Market Intelligence Analyst
National Research Council Canada
Market intelligence supporting the commercialization of early-stage Canadian technologies.
Project Manager
YSpace, York University
Managed entrepreneurship programs at York University's innovation hub.
Business Analyst
Invest India
Business analysis for foreign investment facilitation at India's national investment agency.
Education
iBBA, Schulich School of Business
York University
Dean's Honour List, graduated with Distinction.
Exchange Semester
Emlyon Business School
International exchange in Lyon, France.
Writing
All posts →July 22, 2026
How I Built an AI Lead Generation Engine With Claude Code and Clay
I used Claude Code and Clay to source targeted leads, verify the right contacts, and write personalized outreach based on real-time signals instead of stale news. Here is the exact workflow and a template to copy.
July 6, 2026
How I Built My Personal Website With One Prompt and Claude's Fable 5
I built and launched jigarrana.com in a single working session using Claude's Fable 5 model and one detailed prompt. Here is the exact process, the stack, and what it means for non-developers.