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Kavan Antani

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India13 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founded IndieFolio at 17 to empower freelancers
  • Revolutionized creative agency model with IndieFolio
  • Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Creative Agency industry with a strong entrepreneurial focus.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipProject ManagementCreative Direction

Other Skills

3D ModelingAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe PhotoshopAnimationArt DirectionConcept DevelopmentDesign ThinkingGraphic DesignIllustrationInDesignLogo DesignMotion GraphicsPhotoshopTech-driven processesToptal

About

Creating things from scratch has always been my passion. Be it graphics, event IPs or companies. This led me to pursue design and animation in the 8th grade, set up my freelance biz in school and launch a startup by the time I was in my 12th grade.I founded IndieFolio at 17 out of frustration with the notion that freelancing was an inferior career choice, and with the misconception that Indian creatives lacked quality. None of those notions seemed right. I started freelancing in my 8th grade and I worked with global clients. They loved my work and I made good money! (for a high schooler at least :)). And after covid re-shaped how we work, I could not be more confident that the future of work will put power in the hands of independent professionals.IndieFolio is revolutionizing the traditional creative agency model. The modern creative landscape demands speed, variety, and scalability, areas where traditional agencies falter. IndieFolio addresses these challenges head-on, facilitating tens of crores (many million $) in earnings for freelancers + boutique agencies/studios and partnering with 350+ companies.Instead of relying solely on an in-house team, IndieFolio harnesses the talent of thousands of independent creatives and studios. Our solution allows leading brands to assemble custom creative teams for each project, supported by dedicated project management and tech-driven processes, delivering agency-level quality at a faster pace and a more attractive price point.In 2024, I made is to the Forbes 30u30 Asia list, under marketing & advertising.Personally, I love talking to students! I've been a part of design juries, portfolio reviews and 100+ workshops at various colleges like NID, Srishti, MITID and more.

Experience

Indiefolio network

Co-Founder & CEO

Feb 2015Present · 11 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • IndieFolio is revolutionising the traditional creative agency model. Instead of relying solely on an in-house team, we harness the talent of thousands of independent creatives and boutique studios. Our platform allows leading brands to assemble custom creative teams for each project, supported by dedicated project management and tech-driven processes, delivering agency-level quality at a faster pace and lower cost.
EntrepreneurshipGraphic DesignUser Interface DesignUser ExperienceDesign ThinkingProject Management

Visual violet

Creative Director

Feb 2012Feb 2014 · 2 yrs

  • A small creative studio specializing in Motion Design.
Motion GraphicsCreative Direction

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Certification

Oct 2021Feb 2022

MICA | The School of Ideas

Brand Communication Management

Oct 2024Apr 2025

GrowthX®

Product Led Growth

Jan 2022Mar 2022

H. R. College

Apr 2014Sep 2016

FX School

Diploma in Visual Effects

Jan 2013Jan 2015

Arena Animation

Diploma — Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Mar 2011Apr 2013

GD Somani

Apr 2004Mar 2010

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