Tejas Shah DWG—P01
SEC—ABOUT

Hi, I'm Tejas Shah.

I'm a mobile gaming growth operator — 16 years in the industry, most of it spent running user acquisition, ad monetization, mediation, and analytics at scale. I'm now the person studios call when their numbers stop telling the story.

I spent 15 years at Games2win across two stints, most recently as Head of Revenue & Distribution. I built and ran the full commercial stack behind a portfolio of 575M+ downloads and 12.5M monthly active players — managing $38M+ in revenue from 2013 to 2026, and rebuilding mediation on AppLovin MAX and ironSource LevelPlay from waterfall to bidding.

The Game Scientist is where that work lives now: gaming-first advisory on monetization, UA, mediation, analytics, and ASO. Gaming is the proof and the core message — but the same impact travels to apps, SaaS products, MMPs, ad networks, and digital products with commercial complexity.

BasedMumbai, India
LanguagesEN · HI
LinkedIntejas-shah-tms
Operator record
575M+
Lifetime downloads
$38M+
Revenue managed
12.5M
Monthly players
80+
Games shipped
16 yrs
Operating

The experience behind the consulting.

Over a decade running the commercial stack at scale, representing publishers to major networks, and marketing interactive products.

2026 — Present

The Game Scientist

Independent Consulting Practice

Gaming-first advisory on monetization, UA, mediation, analytics, and ASO — for studios, apps, SaaS products, MMPs, ad networks, and platforms. Full-time and independent since July 2026.

2013 — 2026

Games2win

Head of Revenue & Distribution

Ran monetization, UA, analytics, and distribution for a portfolio of 575M+ downloads. Managed $38M+ in revenue, drove up to $700K/month in UA at 45% blended ROAS, built a 24-person org across AdOps, UA, ASO, and analytics, and forecast revenue to within ±10% monthly.

2019 — 2021

Facebook Audience Network

Ambassador

Selected by Meta as an Audience Network Ambassador — representing the publisher perspective in ad monetization strategy, network performance, and partner programmes at scale.

2012 — 2013

Tata Sky Active Games

Senior Executive, Product Marketing

Product marketing for Tata Sky's interactive gaming service, covering positioning, distribution, and platform partner management.

2010 — 2012

Games2win

Lead, BI & Partnerships

Built the business intelligence and partnership foundation before returning to run the full revenue function.

Speaking & recognition

Meta Facebook Audience Network Ambassador, 2019–2021. Speaker at Google, Meta, Adjust, MoEngage, and CleverTap events — on stages across Singapore, Vietnam, and Shenzhen. Managed C-suite and VP relationships directly at Meta, Google, Unity, and AppLovin.

References

What colleagues & partners say.

Not client testimonials — these are colleagues, platform and agency partners across the Google, Meta, Adjust, and AppLovin ecosystem, investors, and people who reported to me directly. All 24 are public on LinkedIn.

“In conversations where most people show up with one piece of the puzzle, Tejas would come in with the whole picture -> monetisation, store performance, growth, how they talk to each other. … A lot of people have managed a revenue function but very few have actually built one from ground up to scale. Tejas is one of the few.”
Sharan Tulsiani
Co-Founder & CEO, Jetapult
Worked together across companies — ex-Google Play
“Tejas is a rare leader who combines high-level strategic vision with a deep, technical understanding of the ecosystem. … His feedback on monetization products is some of the most insightful in the industry; he doesn’t just look at the "what," but provides the "why" that helps partners build better products.”
Pankaj Choudhary
Head of BD & M&A, CrazyLabs
Platform partner — AppLovin, Meta, ironSource, InMobi
“What stands out about Tejas is how hands-on he is with measurement infrastructure. He doesn’t treat it as something to be abstracted at an executive level; he engages with it like a practitioner. He asks sharp, informed questions around attribution windows and cohort performance, and he’s not hesitant to challenge the data when something doesn’t line up.”
April Tayson
Regional VP INSEAU, Adjust
Platform partner — Adjust
“He possesses a sophisticated understanding of AdMob’s levers—from eCPM optimization to network mix and format strategy—enabling us to have high-level technical conversations that are rare at his level. Tejas is direct, outcome-oriented, and trades "optics" for genuine results.”
Shikhar Mathur
Gen AI Product & Partnerships, Google Cloud
Platform partner — Google AdMob
“Tejas is one of the more clear-headed commercial leaders I’ve worked with on the publisher side. During our engagement scaling paid UA for Games2Win’s casual games portfolio, he brought a rare combination to the table — a strong grip on the economics of the business, patience with the testing cycles that good UA actually requires, and a willingness to dig into creative and data questions alongside us.”
Shamanth M. Rao
Founder, RocketShip HQ
Agency partner — mobile UA
“It’s rare to come across someone who can seamlessly connect product thinking, player behavior, monetization, performance marketing, analytics, and business strategy into one cohesive vision. His understanding of game monetization and marketing makes him exceptionally capable of managing and scaling a gaming P&L with clarity and confidence.”
Jaideep Trivedi
Mobile Growth & ASO Leader
Reported to Tejas at Games2win, 2016–2025
“Tejas’s depth of knowledge in gaming, growth, and user acquisition is truly exceptional, he brings an intellectual curiosity, strategic perspective, and ability to connect the dots that makes every discussion insightful. He is someone who challenges ideas in the best way, backs opinions with data, and is always willing to share knowledge.”
Priyanka Singh
Country Manager SEA, IN & ANZ, DT
Platform partner — DT
“Tejas brings a rare blend of ad monetization, user acquisition, analytics, and product thinking in one person. He does not look at any of these in isolation, he understands how they connect to the overall business”
Neeraj K Kushwaha
Founder, Thirdi; ex-Meta
Client-side partner at Meta
“Tejas always had a holistic view of the Gaming business — monetisation, UA, analytics and how it all connects. … Not many people can say they have owned revenue end-to-end at that scale for that long.”
Vinay Charaniya
Product Leader, ex-Google
Platform partner — Google (AdMob & Play)
“Responsible for revenue and distribution, Tejas proved to be an incredibly forward-thinking and execution-focused leader. He possessed a rare knack for identifying growth opportunities in a highly competitive apps market and scaling them effectively.”
Anil Rao
Senior Product Manager, ex-Google
Platform partner — Google
“What truly sets him apart is his ability to connect analytics with business outcomes and product growth. His deep understanding of the mobile gaming ecosystem, player behavior, monetization, and UA performance helped drive smarter decisions across teams.”
Ronak Sheth
Retention & Analytics Lead
Reported to Tejas at Games2win
“the other strongest trait that he possesses is the ability to drive revenue ethically. This is exceptionally hard (imho) when everyone around you is taking shortcuts. The road less travelled is often much harder, and I’ve seen how for the past decade he’s pushed ahead regardless, and no doubt has delivered stellar results.”
Dr. Venkat Chandar
Games, AI & Systems Design
Former customer, then colleague
“His ability to combine revenue growth, user acquisition, monetisation strategy, and distribution partnerships is truly impressive … His expertise in ad monetisation, performance marketing, and revenue optimisation, along with his ability to build strong external relationships, has been refreshing.”
Isha Gehlot
Brand Strategist
Reported to Tejas at Games2win
“What sets him apart is his approach as a partner—he goes beyond the surface, digs deep into data, and asks thoughtful, often challenging questions that push thinking forward and help shape better product decisions.”
Sailesh Dayanand
Sales Leader, Ad Tech
Ad-tech partner
“He has a strong grip on performance marketing and always approaches growth with a clear, data-driven mindset. Tejas is great at balancing creative strategy with numbers, and he consistently pushed us to test, learn, and scale what works.”
Rashmi Chotia
User Acquisition, Mobile Games
Reported to Tejas at Games2win
“What truly differentiates him is his exceptional ability to read between the lines of data. … His command over user acquisition and performance marketing isn’t just technical; it’s something he has clearly honed through hands-on experience and consistent results.”
Kapil Bonde
Attribution & App Measurement
Worked together across companies
“The intelligence with which he looks at revenue, analytics and numbers has been an inspiration to us. He also partners with various teams be it solutions or vendors, with a very win-win oriented approach.”
Vineet V. George
Building Mixpanel, India
Analytics partner — Mixpanel
“He brings a rare mix of strategic clarity, strong execution, and deep market understanding. In his role at Games2Win, he has been instrumental in scaling the business and driving meaningful growth in the casual gaming space, with a sharp eye on what truly works for users and the market.”
Karan Lakhwani
Sales & Growth, Mobavenue
Ad-tech partner — Mobavenue
“Tejas is a highly driven and diligent professional in the gaming industry, known for his analytical mindset and structured approach to problem-solving. He brings a strong sense of ownership to his work, along with great attention to detail, and leads with reliability and consistency.”
Ashish Kohli
Performance Marketing & Ad Mediation
Worked together at Games2win
“He has a great ability to spot new opportunities and turn ideas into practical action with a strong data-driven mindset. His knowledge in ASO, UA, and product strategy has helped the team make smarter decisions and stay focused on meaningful growth.”
Vinothkumar Krishnasamy
App Growth Manager, App Masters
Reported to Tejas at Games2win
“What really sets him apart is his strong analytical mindset. He is a dependable leader with a structured approach and strong attention to details.”
Somnath Karmokar
Ad Monetization & Analytics
Reported to Tejas at Games2win
“As our primary liaison at Tata Sky, Tejas stood out for his sharp attention to detail and his ability to provide clear, constructive feedback that kept the project moving in the right direction.”
Shubhank Mauria
Founding CPO, ex-JioCinema
Partner on Tata Sky Active Games
“He brings a data-driven approach, identify new revenue opportunities, and collaborate effectively across teams to deliver impactful results. Reliable, strategic, and execution-focused, Tejas is a valuable asset to any organization.”
Gurpreet Kaur
Executive Search & Talent
Worked together at Games2win
“I am continually impressed by his deep expertise in the gaming and entertainment industry, along with his sharp business insights and entrepreneurial finance understanding.”
ST. Shailesh Tyagi
Sustainability Offerings Leader, Deloitte
Longtime mentor
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