Vishal Chheda — CEO
After years in the D2C and startup space, I’ve recently transitioned to working in the Director’s Office at Dr.Kurade’s - best known for their work in the mushroom industry. While I originally came in for the operations and strategic side, I quickly found myself captivated by the world of fungi. Neither plant nor animal, this “third kingdom” has opened my eyes to the untapped potential of mycelial networks, functional mushrooms, and the larger role fungi can play in health, sustainability, and innovation. I’m currently working on a few exciting cross-category projects that go beyond mushrooms & and I’m always eager to learn more. If you’re a founder or entrepreneur in the agri-tech, food innovation, D2C, or sustainability space, I’d love to connect, exchange ideas, or simply learn from your journey. Always open to new conversations, collaborations, and curiosity-driven work.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in agri-tech and food innovation with a focus on sustainability.
Location: Panaji, Goa, India
Experience: 17 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Expertise in D2C and startup environments.
- Passionate about fungi and its potential in health and sustainability.
- Strong background in operations and strategic management.
Work Experience
Dr. Kurade's
Chairman/Directors Office (1 yr 4 mos)
Prophylaxis India
Director - Growth | Marketing | Partnerships | Investor Relations (2 yrs 11 mos)
Exela Technologies
Client Relationship Manager Operations (2 yrs 3 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services
Assistant Manager (1 yr 3 mos)
Business Process Lead (3 yrs 1 mo)
IBN Technologies Limited
Team Leader - Marketing (7 mos)
Tata Business Support Services Limited(Serwizsol)
Team Leader - Operations for Travel Process (5 mos)
Aniket IT Services Pvt Ltd
Team Leader - Operations for UK Lead Generation Process (1 yr 11 mos)
KServe BPO Pvt. Ltd (Previously known as GSA Infotech)
Team Coach - UK Market Research Process (1 yr 1 mo)
Customer Response Executive - UK Market Research Process (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Laws (MBL) at National Law School of India University
Master’s Degree at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
Diploma in Business Analysis at Tata STRIVE
Six Sigma Green Belt at Indian Statistical Institute (SQC & OR)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
High School at SVKM Smt. Gokalibai P. P. High School
High School at Himalaya High School