Team

Shamanth manages overall strategy & execution of user acquisition activities for RocketShip HQ’s clients. He has led user acquisition activity for mobile apps leading up to 3 exits in the last 7+ years - Bash Gaming(acquired by Game Show Network for $170mm), PuzzleSocial(acquired by Zynga), and FreshPlanet(acquired by GameLoft). He also hosts the Mobile User Acquisition Show podcast.

He has been attacked by a wild elephant - and lived to narrate the full story at The Moth in New York City. He has also performed improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theater, both in New York City.

Nevena directs creative strategy for mobile gaming clients, managing projects from initial concept to final design and delivery. With 7 years of experience in mobile gaming and performance marketing for casual games, she has executed marketing strategies across different stages of a game's lifecycle and managed a creative design team.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Nevena is a dedicated French language teacher and translator who finds joy in sharing her passion for languages.

As an art enthusiast, she loves exploring museums and exhibitions, always on the lookout for beauty in the smallest details.

In her free time, Nevena delights in reading, unwinding by the river but also exploring cityscapes and attending rock concerts.

Ana is a User Acquisition Manager with a strong background in mobile marketing.

She brings 7+ years of experience in driving growth and optimizing strategies for impactful results. She is dedicated to staying ahead of industry trends and is always seeking innovative ways to enhance campaign performance.

Outside of work, Ana is a nature enthusiast who loves the thrill of rollerblading and hiking. When she's not strategizing for success, you can find her exploring the outdoors and soaking up the sun. Or you may not find her at all because she's out exploring other places on the globe.

Deepak manages mobile marketing for clients at Rocketship HQ. He has a rich experience in web development and SEO. He has worked on multiple e-commerce projects including his own multivendor e-comm marketplace. The entrepreneurial experience helped him diversify his skills from digital marketing, web development and web promotion as well.

Deepak has authored a fiction novel and enjoys writing stories and poems as a hobby.

Key channels managed: Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Ad Networks.

Key verticals managed: Travel, Lifestyle, Logistics, B2B, E-commerce, IT Tech.

Lisa Philip is a Creative Strategist who works on creative concepts for Rocketship's clients, from inception to execution. With 5.5 years of experience in marketing and client servicing, she has executed marketing strategies for various products and services - from Indian and International movies to a super app (most recently). She has also tried her hand at entrepreneurship with an e-commerce website. She is, currently, pursuing her passion for creative content marketing and advertising through Rocketship HQ and her personal projects.

Outside of her professional career, she loves exploring new places, be it her hometown of Kerala, India, or an unexplored country/state. Other than this, Lisa likes to spend her time in local bookstores and cafes where she lives (Bangalore, India). And she enjoys watching movies on weekends, especially in the horror genre. Her favorite sport is swimming; she believes in dancing and taking long walks to motivate herself.

Yakub is a seasoned User Acquisition Manager with over 7 years of expertise in mobile marketing and performance-driven growth. With a deep understanding of audience behavior and digital ecosystems, he has successfully scaled user bases and optimized campaigns to deliver measurable results. Yakub thrives on data, innovation, and the ever-evolving nature of digital marketing—constantly seeking new strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

When he’s not navigating campaign analytics or crafting growth strategies, you’ll likely find him outdoors—trekking through nature, playing a lively game of cricket, or relaxing under the glow of a cozy sunset.

Mandar specializes in performance-driven user acquisition and creative-led growth for mobile apps. With experience across major ad platforms and multiple industries, he focuses on turning insights into action and supporting scalable growth initiatives for D2C products.

He is particularly interested in the intersection of performance marketing and creative strategy, and enjoys working closely with data to identify what truly drives sustainable growth. Outside of work, you’ll usually find him travelling to new places, gaming, exploring cafes, or going down rabbit holes on product growth, art, design, and culture.

Neil is a Creative Strategist at RocketShip HQ with 6+ years of experience in digital marketing, copywriting, and advertising. He’s spent his career helping brands sharpen their voice and craft stories that stick. A natural talker turned strategist, Neil blends storytelling with sharp business instincts, turning complex ideas into relatable campaigns. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him performing improv, gaming on his PlayStation, or chasing adventures from mountain treks to stand-up stages.

Stuti is a Creative Strategist with 5+ years of building brands that don’t just sell; they stick. From SEO and marketplaces to digital campaigns and content that actually performs, she blends sharp strategy with a creative pulse to craft narratives that move people and numbers. With experience across high-growth D2C brands and scaling teams, she brings a knack for turning chaos into clarity and big ideas into bigger impact.

Off the clock, Stuti is where the energy is - dancing through life (literally), chasing concerts, discovering new corners of the world, or yelling at the screen during a La Liga match. Equal parts planner and spontaneous soul, she’s always on the lookout for the next great idea or the next flight out.

Regina is a Creative Strategist at RocketShip HQ, specializing in mobile gaming clients. With over 5 years of experience in the gaming industry and a strong marketing background, she develops performance-driven creative strategies grounded in player behavior, gameplay insight, and lifecycle thinking. She works closely with cross-functional teams to shape concepts that balance creativity, scalability, and results across UA and live ops. Outside of work, Regina loves traveling and discovering new cultures through food. She recharges in nature, especially in the mountains, and enjoys spending quality time outdoors with her kids.