Oct 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos · India · On-site

• Founding team member of Trinkerr, India’s leading social trading platform, driving rapid user growth and securing significant venture funding.
• Spearheaded the launch of TIQS, a SEBI-registered brokerage offering seamless, tech-driven trading with instant onboarding and advanced features.
• Introduced affordable, transparent pricing and integrated robust analytics, empowering users with actionable insights and control.
• Led comprehensive growth strategies, building a trusted, innovative brand focused on user acquisition, retention, and engagement.
• Championed educational and community initiatives to democratize sophisticated trading strategies for retail investors.
• Oversaw product innovation, including options analytics, automated rebalancing, and a virtual trading simulator, establishing a strong track record in scaling fintech products and delivering standout user experiences in India’s capital markets.

May 2019 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Co-founded a personalized health and wellness startup combining traditional Ayurvedic medicine with modern technology to create customized nutritional supplements and herbal products. Secured $2 million in seed funding from Accel Partners with participation from prominent angel investors including Larry Braitman.
• Built a proprietary personalization platform delivering herbal supplements and tea blends based on individual metabolic profiles through comprehensive online assessments. Established operations across the United States and India with organic-certified and GMP-certified manufacturing facilities.
• Developed a subscription-based business model offering two product lines—whole herb capsules at $39/month and personalized tea blends at $29/month—sourced from responsibly grown farms worldwide. Positioned the company as an emerging leader in preventive, holistic wellness tailored to individual needs.

Jun 2017 – Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos

• Founded and scaled HomeBliss, a digital-first platform for curated home interiors and design, connecting consumers with top designers and the latest trends in home décor.
• Built a vibrant online community and marketplace, offering personalized design inspiration, expert advice, and direct access to buyable collections from leading designers and merchants.
• Led product and technology development to deliver a seamless user experience across web and mobile platforms.
• Successfully navigated HomeBliss to acquisition by HomeLane, a leading home interior brand, marking a strategic milestone and expanding the company’s reach in the Indian market.

Dec 2013 – May 2019 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• Co-founded and led a pioneering natural health and wellness platform that democratized access to credible alternative medicine content and expert guidance. Built a massive global presence with over 200 million visitors, 4 billion video views, 60 billion social impressions, and a 20 million fan base across social media platforms.
• Secured total funding of $5.9 million over 3 rounds led by Accel Partners, including $350,000 in seed funding (February 2015), $1.15 million in Pre-Series A (September 2015), and $4.4 million in Series A (June 2016).
• Developed a proprietary technology platform that curated content through advanced algorithms, connecting users with natural health experts from institutions like Stanford and UCLA. Created a comprehensive marketplace matching users with qualified practitioners in yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
• Achieved remarkable growth trajectory with consistent quarter-on-quarter growth, scaling to significant monthly site visits. Established dual-market operations with headquarters in California and development in Bangalore, serving global audiences across the US, Western countries, and India.
• Built a highly engaged community with one of the world's largest Social communities and a popular weekly newsletter. Positioned the company as a market leader in the natural health and wellness segment, bridging conventional healthcare limitations with ancient healing disciplines while building a trusted, accessible brand.

Jun 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore, India

• Co-founded and led a pioneering social gaming startup focused on delivering innovative interactive content to platforms like Facebook. Secured funding from top-tier investors including Accel Ventures and Qualcomm Ventures, along with contributions from successful entrepreneurs and angel investors.
• Built an engaging content studio that developed cross-platform social games for Facebook, Android, iOS, and HTML5, attracting millions of users during the early social gaming boom.

Mar 2007 – May 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Led Asia-Pacific sales operations for Digital Chocolate following its acquisition of Small Device Mobile Technologies, driving regional expansion across key Asian markets including India, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
• Managed strategic partnerships with major mobile carriers and distributors across APAC countries, capitalizing on the region's explosive mobile gaming growth.
• Spearheaded India market expansion through exclusive partnerships with leading regional distributors like Mauj Mobile, bringing over 100 Digital Chocolate games to the rapidly growing Indian mobile gaming market.

Mar 2005 – Mar 2007 · 2 yrs

• Co-founded and built a pioneering mobile application porting and development company specializing in cross-platform mobile software during India’s early mobile technology boom. Established operations in Bangalore, positioning the company as a trusted partner for global mobile gaming companies and carriers.
• Developed expertise in mobile application porting and quality assurance, bridging content developers and diverse device platforms before the smartphone era. Forged strong client relationships with leading global gaming firms and carriers, delivering reliable and high-quality mobile solutions.
• Achieved a successful exit through acquisition by Digital Chocolate in 2007, contributing to the expansion of their proprietary porting technology and APAC market presence.

Aug 2002 – Feb 2005 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Journey begins!

Jun 2001 – May 2002 · 11 mos

• Healthcare vertical - Presales