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Board Member
Dec 2021
Were on a mission to revolutionize the way you think about hair health. Founded on the belief that true transformation begins from within, weve pioneered a holistic approach that targets the root cause of hair issues.
Our unique blend of ancient Ayurveda, modern dermatological insights, and nutritional expertise forms the foundation of our approach. Were not here to offer quick fixes; were here to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to nurture your hair back to health. With our trademarked doctor-backed algorithms, we delve deep into your hair health, offering a free hair test that reveals the root causes of your hairfall. Armed with this understanding, our patients receive personalized treatment kits and complimentary diet plans, carefully curated by our team of experts.
But we understand that the journey to healthier hair isnt always easy. Thats why weve assembled a dedicated network of hair coaches, ready to provide guidance and support every step of the way. From adjusting treatment plans to offering encouragement, our coaches are committed to ensuring your success. The results speak for themselves – with a remarkable efficacy rate of 93%, weve transformed the lives of over 8 lakh customers and counting. But our impact goes beyond numbers; its about the stories of real people experiencing real transformations.
At Traya, were more than just a brand – were your partner in the journey towards healthier, happier hair. So if youre ready to take the first step towards transformation, join us at Traya, where your hair health is our priority.
Board Member
Nov 2021
Before starting Foxtale, Romita Mazumdar spoke to 3000+ women to understand their concerns and expectations from skincare. Inspired by these tales of these women, Foxtale was founded in December 2021.
We’re a D2C skincare brand that offers targeted solutions to a variety of skin concerns. We create high-performing, innovative and safe skincare that works wonders on your skin.
Our mission is to create products that work wonders for people who work wonders too! We believe that skincare goes deeper than skin. Wherever someone is on this journey, we want to cheer them on through the products we make, the content we create and the conversations we have.
What we wish to build is more than a brand. We want to build a community that grows and glows together - cheering each other on, sharing knowledge, and ensuring people always have access to skincare that really works.
Board Member
Sep 2021
Zero Irritation period care beloved by nearly 20+ lakh women and girls each month!
At Nua, our mission is to reimagine women’s wellness with the care and attention it has always deserved - not the superficial solutions it’s often received.
We look closely at your everyday frictions and the needs you manage quietly, then ask: how can we make this easier? How can we truly support your well-being in a way that’s personal to you?
Since 2017, we’ve been building products with women, not just for them. Starting with our Complete Comfort Pad - India’s first 100% toxic-free pad designed for zero irritation - we’ve continued to listen, learn, and innovate.
Guided by our philosophy, “Thought Around You,” we put you at the centre of everything we do, so your wellness journey, from puberty to menopause, feels easier, better, and truly cared for.
Discover more at www.nuawoman.com.
Board Observer
Jun 2020
On a mission to make tech careers accessible to everyone, no matter their financial or educational backgrounds.
Board Observer
Nov 2017
Awign is Indias largest work-as-a-service platform, helping enterprises run their business at scale through end-to-end management and outcome-based execution of core business functions. This is done through our mobile and distributed community of 1.5mn+ gig partners across 12,000+ pin codes in India. Our tech-driven solution allows enterprises to variabilize their fixed costs, optimize toplines and focus on business profitability.
We work with enterprises to take up recurring business functions, such as auditing, due diligence, invigilation, proctoring, last-mile delivery, new business development, telecalling along with content & data operations. Our division for high-skill gig talent, Awign Expert helps enterprises hire high-skill talent on a contractual basis and manage the entire lifecycle of those professionals.
We are on a mission to uplift lives of 100mn people in India by providing them a platform to leverage and grow their skills.
Awign enables gig partners to expand their income potential beyond the bounds of time, location and skills. Gig partners can choose between multiple gig opportunities across varied skill sets according to their own time and location-based flexibility.
One platform, infinite avenues.
#AwignEkMaukeAnek
Board Observer
Jan 2015
We want to build Earth’s best intracity logistics company, by solving the toughest problems for our customers. We provide innovative logistics solutions for a wide variety of customers, ranging from large e-commerce companies to small convenience stores and even individuals.
Organisations, large and small, are using Blowhorn for both their regular and cutting edge logistics requirements.
Board Observer
Jan 2014
Salesken gives you incredible insights into the last mile of customer-salesperson interactions. See how your sales team communicates with customers on calls, presentations, and webinars and get insights into what they are doing right, and where they need help. Salesken also lets you help your sales team improve with customized learning content to help them up their game and win!
Board Observer
Jan 2014
iSTAR Skill Development works with Companies, Undergraduate and Graduate Educational Institutions, and Governmental and Non-Governmental Agencies to provide employability training, recruitment and faculty development services. Revolutionizing education through engaging, creative content and immersive gamified experiences.
iStar is a funded Start-up which is innovation driven and keen on making a change in education. iSTAR has been recognized by The Economic Times as one of the top 5 most innovative companies through the Power of Ideas contest In 2010-15.
iSTAR is one of India's leading skill development organisations involved in providing training and placement services to students across diverse educational backgrounds and criteria. iSTAR is founded by alumni from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, who are attempting to bring in contemporary and modern pedagogic techniques to the teaching and learning experience. iSTAR's partner organisations include India's apex skill development government body, the National Skill Development Corporation ('NSDC'), IIM Ahmedabad through its incubation arm, the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship ('CIIE, IIMA'), the Seattle and Bangalore based Venture Fund and the Unitus Fund.
iSTAR has trained over 200,000 students in diverse disciplines and works with colleges, corporates and the government in providing skill development services. Currently iSTAR is present pan India.
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2021
Board Member
Dec 2021
Were on a mission to revolutionize the way you think about hair health. Founded on the belief that true transformation begins from within, weve pioneered a holistic approach that targets the root cause of hair issues.
Our unique blend of ancient Ayurveda, modern dermatological insights, and nutritional expertise forms the foundation of our approach. Were not here to offer quick fixes; were here to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to nurture your hair back to health. With our trademarked doctor-backed algorithms, we delve deep into your hair health, offering a free hair test that reveals the root causes of your hairfall. Armed with this understanding, our patients receive personalized treatment kits and complimentary diet plans, carefully curated by our team of experts.
But we understand that the journey to healthier hair isnt always easy. Thats why weve assembled a dedicated network of hair coaches, ready to provide guidance and support every step of the way. From adjusting treatment plans to offering encouragement, our coaches are committed to ensuring your success. The results speak for themselves – with a remarkable efficacy rate of 93%, weve transformed the lives of over 8 lakh customers and counting. But our impact goes beyond numbers; its about the stories of real people experiencing real transformations.
At Traya, were more than just a brand – were your partner in the journey towards healthier, happier hair. So if youre ready to take the first step towards transformation, join us at Traya, where your hair health is our priority.
Board Member
Nov 2021
Before starting Foxtale, Romita Mazumdar spoke to 3000+ women to understand their concerns and expectations from skincare. Inspired by these tales of these women, Foxtale was founded in December 2021.
We’re a D2C skincare brand that offers targeted solutions to a variety of skin concerns. We create high-performing, innovative and safe skincare that works wonders on your skin.
Our mission is to create products that work wonders for people who work wonders too! We believe that skincare goes deeper than skin. Wherever someone is on this journey, we want to cheer them on through the products we make, the content we create and the conversations we have.
What we wish to build is more than a brand. We want to build a community that grows and glows together - cheering each other on, sharing knowledge, and ensuring people always have access to skincare that really works.
Board Member
Sep 2021
Zero Irritation period care beloved by nearly 20+ lakh women and girls each month!
At Nua, our mission is to reimagine women’s wellness with the care and attention it has always deserved - not the superficial solutions it’s often received.
We look closely at your everyday frictions and the needs you manage quietly, then ask: how can we make this easier? How can we truly support your well-being in a way that’s personal to you?
Since 2017, we’ve been building products with women, not just for them. Starting with our Complete Comfort Pad - India’s first 100% toxic-free pad designed for zero irritation - we’ve continued to listen, learn, and innovate.
Guided by our philosophy, “Thought Around You,” we put you at the centre of everything we do, so your wellness journey, from puberty to menopause, feels easier, better, and truly cared for.
Discover more at www.nuawoman.com.
Partner
Aug 2021
Founded in 2012, Kae Capital is a sector-agnostic fund that invests in the pre-seed to pre-series A stages of a company. A pioneer of early-stage investing in India with offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru, Kae partners with passionate founders and teams, building for Indian and global markets and is the first institutional investor in a majority of its portfolio companies. Kae aims to be an all-weather partner to its portfolio founders, enabling them to build enduring companies.
Kaes portfolio has a mix of B2B and B2C startups. Some of the investments are Nazara Technologies (gaming), Porter (logistics tech), HealthKart (health tech), Zetwerk (manufacturing tech), Tata 1MG (health tech), Traya (D2C) and Square Yards (property tech).
2020
Board Observer
Jun 2020
On a mission to make tech careers accessible to everyone, no matter their financial or educational backgrounds.
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