What Rethink HR does

RethinkHR is an India-based HR events, content, and community platform operating under parent Sapphire Connect (a retained executive search firm founded in 2008). The company runs an annual one-day HR Tech Conclave across five Indian cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad — now in its sixth edition, supplemented by quarterly invite-only CXO Roundtables (10-12 CXOs each), a monthly Power Moves newsletter circulated to over 100,000 CXOs, and publications including the CXO Moves Annual Report and India's Most Agile HR Leaders Coffee Table Book (with EY as Knowledge Partner).

The core product portfolio is event- and content-centric with no proprietary software platform. RethinkHR Conclave is the flagship; Speed Connect is a structured 5-minute speed-networking format enabling recruitment agencies and academic institutions to pitch corporate employers and sign MOUs (100+ MOUs at Delhi 2024). Masterclass workshops offer paid certification. Across six editions, the platform has aggregated 500+ speakers, 50+ sponsors, 2,000+ delegates, and 1,000+ corporates/agency partners.

RethinkHR monetizes through three primary streams: (1) multi-tier B2B sponsorship packages (Presenting, Associate, Exhibit, Employer Branding, Gifting, Delegate Kit, Logistic, Digital, Media partners) sold direct by Sapphire Connect; (2) paid delegate registrations at ₹9,999 (early bird) and ₹11,999 (standard); and (3) commercial engagement between recruitment agencies, academic institutions, and employers facilitated through Speed Connect. Distribution is direct and event-driven, with secondary reach through LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook. The company is privately held, headquartered in Andheri East, Mumbai, with 51-100 employees, and has not raised external funding.

Name

Rethink HR

Legal name

RethinkHR

Website

https://rethinkhr.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RethinkHR is an India-based HR events and content platform under Sapphire Connect, running annual multi-city conclaves across five Indian cities alongside Speed Connect networking, CXO roundtables, and a 100,000+ CXO newsletter serving HR professionals, CHROs, and corporate employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Events and Conferences

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

Keywords

• HR conferences
• Corporate events
• Talent networking
• CXO engagement
• HR content publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Andheri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Sponsorship: RethinkHR generates primary revenue through sponsorship packages sold to corporate employers, recruitment agencies, academic institutions, and employment partners. Sponsorship tiers include Presenting Partner, Associate Partner, Exhibit Partner, Employer Branding Partner, Gifting Partner, Delegate Kit Partner, Logistic Partner, Digital Partner, and Media Partner. Sponsors gain visibility and networking access at annual conclaves and year-round platforms.
2. Delegate Registration Fees: Revenue is generated through paid delegate registrations for annual conclaves. Bangalore 2025 listed Early Bird fees of ₹9,999 and Standard Registration of ₹11,999. Charges vary based on profile. Sapphire Connect team reserves the right to cancel registrations.
3. Speed Connect Platform Fees: Speed Connect sessions facilitate recruitment agencies and academic institutions to pitch and connect with corporate employers. While described as a networking format, the service implies commercial engagement between employment/agency partners and corporates facilitated by RethinkHR.
4. Publications and Newsletter Distribution: RethinkHR publishes CXO Moves (Annual Report), India's Most Agile HR Leaders (Coffee Table Book, with EY as Knowledge Partner), and a monthly Power Moves newsletter circulated to 100,000+ CXOs. Revenue is primarily brand-building rather than direct monetization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RethinkHR is a community-led HR events and content platform that organizes multi-city annual conclaves across five Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad) for HR professionals, CHROs, and CXOs. Its offerings center on conference programming (panels, masterclasses with certification), Speed Connect structured networking that connects recruitment agencies and academic institutions with corporate employers for MOU signings, quarterly by-invite CXO Roundtables, and a monthly Power Moves newsletter circulated to 100,000+ CXOs, supplemented by research publications (CXO Moves Annual Report, India's Most Agile HR Leaders Coffee Table Book with EY).

Product overview

RethinkHR is a platform that aims to transform the HR sector and create a fair and agile workplace. The company operates a multi-city annual conference series (the RethinkHR Conclave in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad) as its core product, supplemented by Speed Connect networking sessions, quarterly CXO Roundtables, and the Power Moves monthly newsletter reaching 100,000+ CXOs. Additional offerings include Masterclass workshops with certification, research publications (CXO Moves Annual Report), the India's Most Agile HR Leaders Coffee Table Book (with EY as Knowledge Partner), and an HR blog platform. The portfolio functions as an integrated HR engagement ecosystem providing year-round opportunities for connection, learning, and industry intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RethinkHR Conclave Annual one-day HR Tech Conclave held across five Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad) bringing together HR professionals, CXOs, and industry leaders for panels, masterclasses, and networking sessions centered on People, Purpose, and Progress themes.
• Speed Connect Speed networking format designed for recruitment agencies and academic institutions to engage with corporate clients through structured 5-minute interactive sessions, enabling participants to exchange information, explore partnerships, and sign MOUs.
• CXO Roundtables Exclusive by-invite-only quarterly roundtables hosting 10-12 CXOs for focused discussions on HR challenges, trends, and strategic priorities.
• Power Moves Newsletter Monthly HR newsletter circulated to over 100,000 CXOs across India, covering leadership movements, industry updates, and HR trends as one of India's most comprehensive sources for leadership intelligence.
• CXO Moves Annual Report Annual report documenting C-Suite movements and leadership transitions across Indian organizations, providing insights into talent trends and executive career dynamics.
• India's Most Agile HR Leaders Coffee Table Book Knowledge publication featuring India's leading HR professionals, published with EY as Knowledge Partner, highlighting agile leadership practices in the HR domain.
• Masterclass Workshops Masterclasses conducted by industry experts at each Conclave edition, offering professional development opportunities with certifications for participating HR professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 MOUs signed at the 5th Annual RethinkHR Conclave Delhi 2024 through Speed Connect sessions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sapphire Human CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSapphire Human Capital is the parent organization and presenting partner of all RethinkHR events. It is one of India's premier retained executive search firms (founded 2008), specializing in leadership hiring. Sapphire Connect designs, develops, hosts, and operates the RethinkHR conference, providing programme development, content management, event execution, and marketing communications. The relationship is deeply integrated — Sapphire Connect holds editorial and operational control over all RethinkHR events.
• India Diversity ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia Diversity Forum (IDF) is an independent industry body (Section 8 company) that creates awareness and focus on diversity and inclusion issues in Indian workplaces. It is company-agnostic and industry-agnostic. IDF serves as Associate Partner for the Bangalore 2025 edition, bringing DEI expertise and network to the event ecosystem.
• Orange HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrange Health is India's leading on-demand diagnostic lab offering 60-minute at-home testing for 2,000+ tests. Serves as Exhibit Partner for the 6th Annual RethinkHR Conclave Bangalore 2025, showcasing its healthcare offerings to HR leaders concerned with employee wellness.
• 1to1help.netminorGTM or Marketing Partner1to1help.net is the pioneer and market leader in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) services in India. Headquartered in Bengaluru with 250+ counselling experts across 25+ cities. Serves as Exhibit Partner for Bangalore 2025, aligning with HR wellness and compliance themes.
• Purple SquirrelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPurple Squirrel is an employer branding and corporate storytelling firm. Serves as Employer Branding Partner for Bangalore 2025, helping RethinkHR promote the event and contributing thought leadership on transforming talent into competitive advantage.
• WaIO Corporate Gifting SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaIO Corporate Gifting Solutions provides tailor-made corporate gifts. Serves as Gifting Partner for Bangalore 2025, providing branded gift items for delegates.
• OM TRAX Packaging Solutions LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOM TRAX is a Joint Venture between TRADIA CORPORATION Japan and OM GROUP India. Provides relocation and logistics services. Serves as Logistic Partner for Bangalore 2025, handling booth setup, dismantling, and conference logistics.
• MICE EmporiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMICE Emporio provides travel, teambuilding, events, and corporate services. Serves as Delegate Kit Partner for Bangalore 2025, contributing to delegate experience and event logistics.
• Aditya Birla WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAditya Birla Wellness (Multiply App) offers digital-first health and wellness solutions including health risk assessments, fitness access, and expert consultations. Serves as Digital Partner for Bangalore 2025, aligning with employee wellness themes.
• ZEX PR WIREminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZEX PR WIRE is a press release distribution SaaS platform syndicating content to 500+ media outlets globally. Serves as Media Partner for Bangalore 2025, providing PR and media distribution support for the event.
• Godrej InteriominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndia's premium furniture brand in home and institutional segments with strong sustainability commitment and design excellence (34 India Design Mark Awards). Serves as Ergonomics Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition, contributing to workplace wellness and ergonomic discussions.
• PeoplefyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPeoplefy is an award-winning talent solutions firm specializing in niche talent hiring, RPO, and recruitment services for MNCs in technical/R&D/engineering/manufacturing sectors in India. Headquartered in Pune, it is an Associate Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition.
• HCL HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHCL Healthcare provides comprehensive healthcare services including onsite clinics, telemedicine, chronic condition management, health checks, and wellness solutions. Associate Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition, addressing employee health and wellness themes.
• YuvaHealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYuvaHealth (Eines Healthcare Private Limited) is a next-gen health-tech organization bridging preventive healthcare providers and businesses/individuals. Served as Exhibit Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition, providing health-tech perspectives in employee wellness discussions.
• Human FactorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman Factor is a pioneering disability inclusion and HR consulting company focused on DE&I and DE&J. Offers international-grade audits and certification in partnership with Access4You. Exhibit Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition, contributing to diversity and inclusion discussions.
• BsharpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBsharp is a SaaS company (established 2012) focused on frontline enablement with an AI-enabled learning platform for customer-facing sales, call centre, and service teams. Exhibit Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition.
• Sapphire SearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSapphire Search is one of the premier retained executive search firms in India (founded 2008), specializing in leadership hiring. Serves as People Partner for the Delhi 2024 edition. Shares leadership hiring expertise and contributes speakers/speakers to RethinkHR events.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY serves as the Knowledge Partner for RethinkHR's annual publication, India's Most Agile HR Leaders Coffee Table Book. EY also participates in RethinkHR events — Partner Aravind Hegde (EY) moderated the CEO Panel at the Bangalore 2025 edition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NASSCOM: Indian industry body running large-scale technology and HR-related events, conferences, and leadership programs. Comparable in operating large multi-stakeholder events with sponsorship and delegate revenue, though NASSCOM is industry-association led rather than a private commercial platform.
• SHRM India: Indian arm of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR professional association. Operates HR conferences, certifications, and content for HR practitioners in India, overlapping with RethinkHR's CHRO-focused conclaves and masterclass offerings, with stronger global brand and membership-based recurring revenue.
• Businessworld HR: HR-focused editorial and event content from Businessworld (BW) media group in India, including HR awards and conferences. Comparable to RethinkHR's content-plus-events GTM, with a broader business media parent (ABP Group) that provides stronger distribution.

Direct peers

• ETHRWorld: HR media vertical of The Economic Times, running HR conferences, awards, newsletters, and editorial content targeting CHROs and HR leaders in India. Directly comparable to RethinkHR's newsletter-plus-events model, with the additional advantage of the Times Group's broader media distribution.
• TechHR (by PeopleStrong): Flagship HR tech conference in India operated by PeopleStrong, combining exhibition, conference, and awards for the HR-tech ecosystem. Direct comparable to RethinkHR Conclave, with the additional dimension of being anchored to a major HR-tech product vendor rather than an independent events platform.
• HR Katha: India-focused HR media brand covering HR news, features, awards, and events for the Indian HR community. Comparable in audience (HR leaders) and content-driven engagement model, with its own awards and conference portfolio that overlaps with RethinkHR Conclave.
• People Matters: India's leading HR media and events platform, operating proprietary HR conferences, research, newsletters, and digital content. Direct competitor to RethinkHR in the Indian HR community and events space, with a similar multi-revenue model (sponsorships, delegate fees, content) and overlapping HR leader audience.

Emerging players

• Great Manager Institute: India-based HR community and research platform focused on manager effectiveness and leadership, running events, awards, and benchmarking. Comparable to RethinkHR's CXO Roundtables and Speed Connect in creating curated networking for HR and business leaders, though narrower in thematic focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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