Jay Bhandari

About

As a GTM Engineer at Clay, I help companies modernize their GTM systems to dramatically improve pipeline and revenue. I think I have one of the coolest jobs in the world!Before Clay, I did the 2-year MBA program at HBS. I learned a lot about business (and myself), traveled the world, and made lifelong friends.Before grad school I launched thredUP's Resale-as-a-Service business leading up to the company’s IPO. After the IPO, I worked alongside Founder & CEO James Reinhart on anything & everything as his Chief of Staff. At thredUP I learned that I loved being an operator and 0 to 1 company-building. I think James is one of the most exceptional leaders on the planet and I was lucky to learn from him. Before thredUP, I started my career as a private equity investor at Blackstone on the real estate acquisitions team. Starting my career there was the one of the best decisions I’ve made. I was surrounded by the smartest and most hardworking people every day. The leaders at BX taught us caring more, treating people with respect, aiming big, and sweating the small stuff were the keys to success.

Company history

1. 
   thredUPChief of Staff2022-07 – 2023-07 · 1y
2. 
   BlackstonePrivate Equity Analyst2018 – 2020 · 2y
3. 
   BlackstonePrivate Equity Associate2020 – 2021 · 1y
4. 
   ClayGTM Engineer (Enterprise)2026-04 – present · 4 mo
5. 
   ClayGTM Engineer (Commercial)2026-01 – 2026-04 · 3 mo
6. 
   thredUPNew Ventures2021-07 – 2022-07 · 1y
7. 
   ClayGTM Engineer (SMB)2025-07 – 2025-12 · 5 mo

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