Aikum Bhatti Ruia — Founder
Author | Singer-Songwriter | Three-time founder | Mentored, hired & lead 2 small teams in 2020-2021 | ISDI Mumbai Fashion School Finalist Juror | Featured in Grazia, VICE, WomenEntrepreneurIndia | Hosted, edited & produced “The Entrepret Podcast” available on all leading platforms | Passionate writer | Brand Consultant | Styled A-list celebrities in 2018 (India) — I have 5+ years of experience in brand, content marketing & entrepreneurship. In 2020, I co-founded Entrepret: a content platform about the business of fashion and beauty (Yourstory for Fashion), and grew it to 10,000+ readership within 6 months. I also worked on 1 full season of The Entrepret Podcast, where I hosted, edited and published each episode with different thought leaders across the Indian eco-system (fashion & beauty). It is available on Spotify. I also co-founded Manifest a social media boutique agency that did $30K of revenue within 3 months. I self-published and built my passion project, The Avocado for 8 months. A blog that explored mental health, inclusivity, sexual wellness, fashion & self expression, art & design, tech & beauty. Open, Born A Crime and No Rules Rules are some titles that inspire me. In my free time, you’ll either find me fussing over a piece of sushi, with a book in my hand or playing my guitar.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a multidisciplinary artist with expertise in brand consulting and content marketing.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 5 yrs 5 mos
Career Highlights
- Three-time founder with successful startups.
- Hosted and produced a popular podcast.
- Featured in major publications like Grazia and VICE.
Work Experience
hotel arka
Founder & Creative Director (3 mos)
Founder (10 mos)
Aikum Music
Artist (3 mos)
A Punjabi Gal's Guide to Rock
Author (8 mos)
Neeman's Shoes
Brand Manager (8 mos)
Purplle.com
Senior Executive: Content Marketing (1 yr)
ISDI Mumbai
Final Year Jury Panel (0 mo)
The Avocado
Founder & Editor (1 yr 3 mos)
Entreprêt
Editor & Co-Founder (8 mos)
Manifest Inc
Brand Manager & Co-Founder (5 mos)
I Love Fashion Retail
Senior Strategist: Content Marketing (1 yr)
Edelman India
Internship (3 mos)
Valliyan
Content Strategy and Development (3 mos)
Hina's Atelier - India
Social Media Marketing Manager (5 mos)
Rickshaw Communication & Design
Intern (1 mo)
Education
Masters at Polimoda
Creative Writing at UCLA Extension
Bachelor of Media Studies at Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)