Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• At SCANDALous Foods, I’m pioneering a transformative approach in the Indian sweets sector, focusing on standardization, convenience, and minimal wastage. We are reshaping the food industry with single-serve sweets that offer a six-month shelf life without preservatives, aiming to revolutionize post-meal consumption in the restaurant industry. My role involves leading strategic sales initiatives, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and accessibility.

Mar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• TiE Food Network(TFN) is a special interest group of founders running Farm to Fork enterprises initiated by TiE Mumbai.
• This invite-only group exists to facilitate collaborations across the farm to fork spectrum, peer to peer idea validation, expert mentoring, access to capital, knowledge & network across F&B.
• Another important aspect of TFN is, it also guides aspiring food preneurs, home chefs who want to convert their hobby into a full fledged enterprise or any other student or corporate wanting to test FnB waters
• Feel free to reach out to me if you are a Founder or CXO of any of the following types of companies:
• (A) Cloud kitchens
• (B) QSRs
• (C) Hotels
• (D) Food Delivery
• (E)D2C-FnB
• (F) FMCG-FnB
• (G) Advisory / venture capital in F&B
• (H) Ag tech
• (I) Neutraceutical
• (J) Sustainable & mindful Eating & Practices
• (K) Ambient & cold chain logistics and warehousing
• (L) Hospitality space
• (M) Service industry-co working, co-living, shared kitchen infrastructure

Feb 2019 – Aug 2019 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Bee Sweet is disrupting the Indian mithai industry by offering fashionable, accessible, and affordable mithai sachets with an extended shelf life. Our goal is to target impulse buyers and transform traditional sweets into a modern, convenient product.

May 2018 – Sep 2018 · 4 mos

• In my consulting role, I help unorganized food service players such as QSRs and cafes streamline their operations. My focus is on reducing dependency on skilled labor, standardizing food processes, and minimizing wastage to boost profitability.

Sep 2010 – Oct 2020 · 10 yrs 1 mo

• I began with Urban Spice as a packed food business and expanded into turnkey cafeteria management and high-end catering. Our growth includes setting up kiosks in corporate parks and delivering over 90,000 packed boxes and 250,000 meals. I am currently working on innovating our retail food delivery model to enhance customer satisfaction and reach.

Feb 2016 – Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• In my role as Chief Revenue Officer at Urban Spice Frozen Foods, I spearheaded the expansion into B2B frozen ready-to-eat meals. We have successfully delivered over 300,000 RTE meals across 13 cities in India, providing a standardized, high-quality food solution to the unorganized food service sector. My focus is on scaling our operations and making Indianized RTE food a global commodity.

Mar 2006 – Aug 2010 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• At 4C Wealth Enhancers, I led the mutual fund division, achieving a turnover of over 1.5 crore within 18 months. I also provided advisory services on equity portfolios, leveraging technical analysis to guide client investments.

May 2004 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Nashik Area

• I managed the distribution of catering rolls and khakharas, built a network of wedding caterers and sweet shops, and sold tiffins to college students. This role honed my skills in supply chain management and market outreach.