Shiv Poddar

Also known as Theteenpreneur. Biography, career and facts.

Shiv Poddar (born 16 December 2007), also known online as Theteenpreneur, is an Indian digital entrepreneur, brand strategist and content creator from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He works in social media strategy, search engine optimisation (SEO) and optimisation for AI search (AIO, AEO and GEO).

Early life and education

Poddar was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. He completed Class 12 in Commerce under the CBSE board at Bhartiyam Vidya Niketan in 2026 and began a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at ITM University Gwalior in 2026, with a focus on digital marketing.

Career

In 2025 Poddar worked as Brand Development Manager at the creative media agency PoV Produktion, where his work covered talent management, brand collaborations and podcast initiatives. From July 2025 he led Zenope, a Gwalior digital marketing agency, as founder and CEO; he left the role in April 2026. He was Brand Development Manager and SEO Strategist at Anovas from March to June 2026, and since 2026 has worked independently, combining AI with brand growth. He was also part of the team that organised Creators Ki Adalat, an event for content creators, production partners and brands.

According to his own résumé, Zenope served 25+ business clients, produced 700+ content assets and generated 29.7 million organic views and impressions, and Poddar reports having worked with 250+ brands over four years. These figures are self-reported.

Film and creative work

Poddar has directed, written and acted in short-form projects, including The Curse of the Trishul (2023, director and writer), Zayka E Gwalior (director), Comedy Nights (actor), Kids During Online Class (director and actor) and Types of Student (director).

Recognition

  • Udyamita, 2025–26, for entrepreneurial excellence.
  • Daimiraaz Film Making Competition: Best Documentary (theme "Folk Clothes"), 2024–25; Best Content Producer (theme "Local Food"), 2023–24.
  • Super 30+ Women Appreciation Awards, 2024: official graphic and branding partner.

Sources and official links

Not to be confused with

Other people share this name in business, including Shiv Shankar Poddar, Managing Director of Poddar Pigments Ltd, and a non-executive director at Aravali Securities & Finance Limited. They are different people.

Quick facts

Shiv Poddar at a glance

Based in
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Born
16 December 2007, Gwalior
Also known as
Theteenpreneur (@theteenpreneur on Instagram)
Role
SEO, AIO and social media strategist
Experience
4 years, 250+ brands
Agency
Co-founder, Zenope (2025–26)
Education
BBA, ITM University (2026–2029)
Core expertise
Digital marketing, SEO, AI-driven marketing systems and personal branding
Contact
WhatsApp +91 76103 14789

The journey so far

  1. Independent Marketing Strategist

    2026 – Present
    • Advisory, digital audits and brand roadmaps, including a ₹15,000 paid strategy project.
    • Local SEO, Google Business Profile and social growth for footfall and inquiries.

  2. Brand Development Manager & SEO Strategist · Anovas

    March – June 2026
    • On-page and local SEO, brand guidelines, keyword and SERP research.

  3. Co-Founder & CEO · Zenope

    July 2025 – April 2026
    • Founded and scaled the agency: strategy, client acquisition, proposals and team.

  4. Brand Development Manager · POV Producktion

    March – July 2025
    • Brand and social campaigns, content calendars and marketing audits.

Skills

Strategy
Brand development, campaigns, influencer and creator marketing
SEO
Technical and on-page SEO, Local SEO, Google Business Profile, keyword research, AIO / AEO / GEO
Content
Scripting, shooting, editing, short-form video, Instagram and LinkedIn
Tools
Search Console, Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Canva, Google Workspace

Recognition

  • UdyamitaEntrepreneurial excellence · 2025–26
  • Best Documentary, DaimiraazTheme "Folk Clothes" · 2024–25
  • Best Content Producer, DaimiraazTheme "Local Food" · 2023–24
  • Super 30+ AwardsOfficial graphic and branding partner · Women Appreciation Awards, March 2024
Films

Film and creative credits

  • The Curse of the Trishul (2023)Director and writer
  • Zayka E GwaliorDirector
  • Comedy NightsActor, played the character Mathur shab
  • Kids During Online ClassDirector and actor
  • Types of StudentDirector
Intro

Hey, I'm Shiv

I'm Shiv Poddar, an SEO, AIO and social media strategist based in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. In the last 4 years I have worked with 250+ brands, and I handle the whole job myself: content research, scripting, shooting, editing, publishing and tracking results.

In 2025 I co-founded Zenope, a Gen-Z digital marketing agency, and I am studying BBA at ITM University with a digital marketing focus. I help local businesses get found on Google, Google Business Profile and AI search with SEO, AIO and Local SEO.

Online, I go by Theteenpreneur (@theteenpreneur on Instagram). I was born and raised in Gwalior, and I also write, direct and act in short films.

See the reels I research, shoot and edit, or the brands I have worked with.

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