Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Samara Capital is a premier mid - market Private Equity firm headquartered in Mumbai, founded in 2007. With over USD 2 Billion invested since inception, it is known for its hands - on, entrepreneurial approach that complements traditional Private Equity strategies. The firm focuses on value creation through strategic partnerships with management teams and investment in long - term, scalable businesses across four core sectors:
• Consumer & Retail
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Financial Services
• Technology & Business Services  
• My Role and Contributions :
• Conducted financial and statistical analysis of companies under evaluation for investment, including modeling revenue streams, profitability zones, and risk scenarios.
• Authored comprehensive research reports on target firms, enhancing clarity on their business fundamentals, sector outlooks, and value potential.
• Delivered strategic recommendations for portfolio companies, including one that helped refine the sales strategy of a Samara - backed business - ideas that were formally presented to its CTO and integrated into growth planning.
• Earned exposure to a live deal process, observing the end - to - end dynamics of acquisition negotiations and due diligence.

Jan 2025 – Feb 2025 · 1 mo · Bandra Kurla Complex, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Rejoined Kotak’s Private Banking division for a second internship following a previous successful stint, this time with deeper involvement in client acquisition and wealth strategy execution.
• Worked with the Professionals Team, focused on managing portfolios for senior professionals across Tier - 1 and Tier - 2 cities.
• Conducted market research to identify prospective clients and facilitated client meetings alongside senior advisors, contributing to successful on boarding.
• Gained advanced exposure to portfolio management strategies, AIFs (PE/VC), and structured wealth solutions by attending an exclusive session led by the CEO of Kotak AIFs, focused on aligning investment products to client - specific risk profiles.
• Supported the development of estate and succession planning frameworks tailored for HNI and ultra - HNI clients.
• Participated in direct client interactions, helping translate financial goals into customized investment strategies under the mentorship of experienced wealth managers.
• Attended a live client pitch session for a new venture, gaining exposure to investor - client interaction in private wealth advisory.
• The opportunity to return allowed me to take on more ownership, contribute meaningfully to client - facing outcomes, and deepen my exposure to high - touch private banking and wealth planning.

Aug 2023 – Sep 2023 · 1 mo · Bandra Kurla Complex, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Interned with the Private Banking division, gaining hands - on exposure to high - net - worth client engagement, portfolio structuring, and bespoke wealth management advisory.
• Performed sector - wise analysis to identify high - potential clients in the Mumbai region.
• Worked closely with a team managing portfolios of senior professionals across industries, including Doctors, Lawyers, and Business Leaders.
• Engaged with high - level individuals (e.g., CXOs, MDs, Senior Doctors) during outreach and meetings, gaining rare exposure to top - tier client interaction as an intern.
• Gained experience across diverse offerings including AIFs, PE/VC, PMS, Fixed Income instruments, and retirement - focused strategies.
• Supported client onboarding, participated in meetings with senior advisors, and presented research insights to the Business Head.
• Strengthened understanding of tailoring investment portfolios to complex client profiles and long - term goals.
• This experience enhanced my skills in client communication, financial planning, data analysis and market research, while providing a unique opportunity to engage with high - level professionals under the mentorship of seasoned private bankers.

Jul 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Stepped onto a more senior leadership role to enhance the club’s impact by connecting student entrepreneurs with practical resources, mentorship, and early - stage investor exposure.
• Proactively engaged with professionals and early - stage investors to explore mentorship opportunities for students; informally facilitated connections for select founders to receive direct feedback.
• Supported junior members in developing pitch decks, refining startup ideas, and shaping early - stage product strategies.
• As a result, several students gained valuable investor insights, clarity on execution, and practical direction - contributing to the club’s increased credibility and real - world relevance on campus.
• Had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Ronnie Screwvala (Founder, upGrad & UTV Group) and Mr. Peyush Bansal (Co-founder & CEO, Lenskart), gaining valuable insights on launching and scaling successful businesses in India’s evolving startup ecosystem.

Aug 2022 – Jul 2023 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• FuturePreneurs club - which is specifically designed for aspiring Gen - Z entrepreneurs.
• As the Director, I played a pivotal role in creating an environment that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration among club members.
• Identified a gap in structured entrepreneurial learning for students and transformed the club into a platform for real - world exposure and skill development.
• Owned end - to - end execution of the club’s strategy; event planning, budgeting, speaker curation, workshops, and member engagement.
• Personally engaged with senior industry leaders, including the CMO of a prominent company, and converted that conversation into a high - impact event attended by the full undergraduate batch.
• Designed and delivered hands - on workshops covering pitching, marketing, business planning, and finance, tailored to early - stage startup thinking.
• Mentored the club’s executive board and led cross - functional collaboration to streamline operations and scale event quality.
• Elevated the club’s positioning on campus by shifting its focus from theory to action, resulting in significantly higher participation and visibility.
• Recognised with a leadership trophy presented by Mr. Aryaman Birla (Entrepreneur and Former Cricketer), Mr. Sonu Sood (Actor and Philanthropist) and Dr. Indu Shahani (President, Atlas SkillTech University) for outstanding contribution to student entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.

Jun 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo · Goregaon, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• During my internship, I supported strategic outreach initiatives for underperforming branches in South Mumbai:
• Identified high - potential client segments and suggested local engagement strategies to improve branch visibility.
• Proposed a tie - up with a prominent residential club in the area to offer exclusive services to members, and shared the idea directly with the President of Kotak Mahindra Bank, who encouraged execution.
• Contributed to organizing an in - branch client engagement event and an Aadhaar enrollment camp, both of which resulted in an increased footfall and a measurable rise in product inquiries and conversions.
• Supported frontline teams in introducing Kotak’s offerings to prospective clients during these events and facilitated early - stage discussions with key local institutions.
• This experience sharpened my ability to connect market insights to real client - facing execution, and interact directly with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives.

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Founded Kapoor’s Kitchen at the age of 16, to address the rising demand for safe, hygienic, home - cooked food during the early months of the pandemic, when public fear around ordering from restaurants was at its peak.
• Solved for quality and safety concerns by building a delivery - only model focused on fresh, homemade meals with high hygiene standards, served in eco - conscious packaging.
• Launched an independent website with FAQs, real - time menus, and order flows to reduce friction in the customer experience and streamline direct ordering.
• Built a loyal customer base through word - of - mouth, recurring clientele, and community - driven outreach, including providing meals to the Local Police station during lockdown periods as part of public service support.
• Partnered with Thrive, a B2B food and tech platform (now defunct) that enabled D2C delivery and commission - free ordering, improving unit economics and customer control.
• Featured in multiple interviews, magazine spotlights, and twice in the Bombay Times alongside a prominent food critic, adding to brand visibility and trust.
• Recognised as a two - time winner of the Godrej Food Bloggers Association of India award, acknowledging quality, consistency, and innovation in the home - chef segment.
• Initiated international expansion discussions by engaging with the Consulate General of the UAE, in Mumbai, exploring cross - border food opportunities and being featured on their official social media channels.
• This venture allowed me to build and manage end - to - end operations, from marketing and payments to product, logistics, and partnerships, while delivering real value to customers and contributing meaningfully during a time of crisis.