Pratik Gadia — Founder
"Think about problems but focus on solutions." This simple belief has guided me through every phase of my entrepreneurial journey. I started working in my family’s textile business at the age of 15. After leading it for 7 years, I witnessed firsthand how outdated practices, lack of transparency, and inefficiencies were holding the yarn industry back—especially for small and mid-sized buyers and suppliers. That’s why I founded The Yarn Bazaar—a tech-enabled, managed marketplace that simplifies and modernizes yarn sourcing across India. At The Yarn Bazaar, we empower both yarn buyers and sellers through: - Transparent pricing and quality benchmarking - Seamless transactions and logistics - Flexible unsecured financing We’ve been fortunate to be featured on Shark Tank India, CNBC, The Hindu Business Line, and MoneyControl—but our real validation comes from the trust we’ve earned from buyers and suppliers across the country. We’re building not just a business, but a better ecosystem for textiles—one transaction at a time. Witness Our Journey at: Shark Tank India S01E13: https://youtu.be/yi8xTTuB4V0
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B entrepreneur in the textiles industry with a focus on supply chain innovation.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 12 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- E-commerce
Career Highlights
- Founded a successful B2B marketplace in textiles.
- Raised significant funding from prominent investors.
- Featured on major media platforms like Shark Tank India.
Work Experience
GIBS Business School
Industry Advisory Board (2 yrs 2 mos)
The Yarn Bazaar
Editor In Chief (5 yrs 11 mos)
Founder & CEO (6 yrs 8 mos)
S.S.B.F
Executive Director (4 yrs 3 mos)
Assistant to Managing Director (1 yr 6 mos)
Reliance Retail
Trainee (0 mo)
Education
Master of Science (MSc) at University of Warwick
Bachelor of Management Studies at L.S Raheja College of Arts & Commerce