Founders Unfiltered

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Akshay Verma, the Co-founder of FITPASS about their story.Akshay completed his bachelor's in Mathematics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, followed by a master's in Financial Economics from the University of Oxford and another master's in Public Administration from Columbia University.He went on to work at UBS Investment Bank in London, Echoing Green, founded Shillhippo, served as Director at Agratam India, and eventually co-founded FITPASS in 2015.

Join us as we talk to Nilesh Patel, Founder & CEO, and Prashant Singh, Co-founder & COO of LeadSquared, about their story.Nilesh Patel graduated from Delhi University in 1999 and held leadership roles at IBM, Proteans, Symphony Services, and MarketXpander before founding LeadSquared, where he is the Founder and CEO.Prashant Singh completed his MS from IIT Delhi in 1999 and worked at TeleSoft, i2 Technologies, and Oracle. He later co-founded Proteans and served as VP at Symphony Teleca before co-founding LeadSquared, where he is the Co-founder and COO.

Join us as we talk to Prachi Dharani, the Co-Founder and CEO of PayGlocal Technologies about their story.Prachi is a Chartered Accountant by profession. She has held leadership roles across the financial services and payments industry — having served as Chief Manager at ICICI Bank, Head of E-Commerce Projects at First Data India, and Senior Director at Visa. In 2021, she co-founded PayGlocal.

Join us as we talk to Eshwar K Vikas, the Co-founder of Beyond Appliances about their story.Eshwar holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from SRM University and later pursued Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.He began his career as an Associate at Ichiban Consultants, followed by a role as Executive Assistant to the CEO of Amar Group. Eshwar is the CEO and Co-founder of Mukunda Foods, a company he has successfully led for the past 13 years.In 2024, he co-founded Beyond Appliances, marking his latest entrepreneurial venture.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Sundeep Mohindru, the Founder Director of M1xchange about their story.Sundeep Mohindru is a visionary entrepreneur and Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of experience in consulting, audit, and finance. He is the Founder Director of Mynd Solutions, a leading business process solutions firm with over 1,200 employees, serving clients across India, APAC, and MEA. Under his leadership, Mynd Solutions launched M1xchange in 2017, a transformative platform that has revolutionized the industry.

Join us as we talk to Gaurav Jalan, the Founder & CEO of mPokket about their story.Gaurav pursued his Bachelor's degree in Economics and Computer Science from Amherst College, US, followed by an MBA from Columbia Business School. He later worked at Bain & Company and Fidelity International before serving as the MD and Chief Investment Officer at Avant Garde Wealth Management. In 2015, he founded mPokket.

Join us as we talk to Srini Chinamilli, the Co-founder & CEO of Tessolve about their story.Srini earned his B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from BIT Mesra, followed by an M.S. in the same field from the University of Southern California.Later, he served as Director at Cirrus Logic and Director of Engineering at Centillium Communications before co-founding Tessolve in 2004.

Join us as we talk to Sachin Agarwal, the Co-founder of Bizongo about their story. This is yet another episode with a Bizongo co-founder! Last time, in March 2022, we had Ankit Deb. Today, we have Sachin, who completed his B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay in 2012. He went on to work with leading companies like PepsiCo and Biocon before serving as a Risk Manager at Gravitas. In 2014, he co-founded Bizongo.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Sanjiva Weerawarana, the founder of WSO2 about their story.Sanjiva earned his bachelor's and master's in Mathematics/CS from Kent State University, Ohio, and later completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Purdue University.He worked as a Research Staff Member at IBM and held visiting professorships at Purdue University, the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, and the University of Moratuwa.Beyond academia, he served on various committees, including the Arthur C. Clarke Institute, the University of Colombo, the University Grants Commission, The Apache Software Foundation, and several Sri Lankan institutions in technology, finance, and science.He founded multiple organizations, including WSO2 (2005), Thinkcube Systems, Sahana Software Foundation, Lanka Software Foundation, Lanka Data Foundation, and Avinya Foundation.Interestingly, he also served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Sri Lanka Army.

Join us as we talk to Raja Debnath, the Managing Director of Veefin about their story. Raja holds a BE from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology, an MMS in Marketing from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, and an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Over his career, he has held several prominent roles, including Manager at Whirlpool, Citi and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Zonal Head at GE Capital, and Country Head at Kotak Mahindra Bank. He also served as Managing Partner at Cogence Labs and contributed to esteemed organizations like EY and IFC in various capacities. Additionally, Raja has acted as an advisor to The London Institute of Banking and Finance and as an investor in ventures such as TREDX and CAYESH. Since 2019, he has been serving as the Managing Director of Veefin.

Join us as we talk with Aviral Bhatnagar, the Founder and Managing Partner of A Junior VC, as he shares his predictions for the startup ecosystem in 2025. Aviral Bhatnagar is the founder and managing partner at A Junior VC. He has spearheaded investments across SaaS, consumer, and AI sectors while also managing and expanding the student venture program at Venture Highway. Previously, he played a pivotal role in establishing Guild Capital's India investing practice, leading investments and serving on the boards of companies in edtech, D2C, and SaaS. Aviral holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, where he was recognized on the Director's List (top 3% of the class), and a BTech in Engineering Physics from IIT Bombay. Notably, he ranked 9th nationally out of over 200,000 applicants in the prestigious Common Admission Test (CAT).

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Geetansh Bamania, the Founder of Rentomojo about their story. Geetansh completed his B.Tech from IIT Madras and subsequently gained valuable experience working with renowned companies such as Flipkart, HopeMonkey, Pepperfry, and KPMG. In 2012, he ventured into entrepreneurship by founding Click2Skill.com, a community-driven marketplace for skill exchange. Building on his innovative spirit, he established Rentomojo in 2014.

Join us as we talk to Aviral Bhatnagar, the Founder and Managing Partner of A Junior VC about their story. Aviral Bhatnagar is the founder and managing partner at A Junior VC. He has spearheaded investments across SaaS, consumer, and AI sectors while also managing and expanding the student venture program at Venture Highway. Previously, he played a pivotal role in establishing Guild Capital's India investing practice, leading investments and serving on the boards of companies in edtech, D2C, and SaaS.  Aviral holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, where he was recognized on the Director's List (top 3% of the class), and a BTech in Engineering Physics from IIT Bombay. Notably, he ranked 9th nationally out of over 200,000 applicants in the prestigious Common Admission Test (CAT).

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Shashi Kumar, the Founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic about their story. Shashi completed his BE and Master's in Telecommunication and Software Engineering in 1995. He began his career as an MTS at CG-Smith Software, progressed to Lead Architect at Wipro Technologies, and ultimately founded Akshayakalpa Organic in 2016.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Akash Sinha, the Co-founder and CEO of Cashfree Payments about their story. Akash completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from IIIT Hyderabad in 2012 and began his career as a Software Engineer at Amazon. In 2015, he took the entrepreneurial leap and founded Cashfree Payments.

Join us as we talk to Anshuman Das, the Co-Founder & CEO of Careernet, HirePro & Longhouse Consulting about their story. Anshuman completed his B.Tech at IIT Delhi in 1998. He went on to co-found Careernet in 1999, followed by HirePro in 2004, and LONGHOUSE Consulting in 2008.

Join us as we talk to Raja Manickam, the Founder of iVP Semiconductor about their story. Raja completed his B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from IIT Kharagpur in 1982. He has held key leadership roles throughout his career, including Engineering Manager at Texas Instruments, Director at National Semiconductor, Director of Sales and Marketing at STATS ChiPAC, and VP of Business Development at DTS. He served as CEO of Tessolve Semiconductor for nearly 20 years, later became CEO of TATA Electronics, and founded AJK NexSemi. In 2024, he founded iVP Semiconductor.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us on a special episode this week as we talk to Aviral about the A Junior VC fund and how it's changing early stage startup investing.

Join us as we talk to Mahesh Kumar, the Founder & CEO, and Pradeep Gulipalli, the Co-founder and CEO (India) of Tiger Analytics about their story. Mahesh completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay in 1999, followed by a PhD from MIT in 2003. He began his career as a summer associate intern at McKinsey & Company, then went on to serve as an assistant professor at the R.H. Smith School of Business and Rutgers Business School, as well as a faculty research associate at MIT Sloan School of Management. In 2011, he founded Tiger Analytics. Pradeep completed his B.Tech from IIT Madras in 2003, followed by an MS from The University of Texas at Austin. He began his career as a Data Scientist at Marketing and Planning Systems in Boston. In June 2012, he co-founded Tiger Analytics and became the India CEO.

Join us as we talk to Arush Chopra & Megha Sabhlok, the Co-Founders of Just Herbs about their story. Arush Chopra is the co-founder and CEO of Just Herbs, while Megha Sabhlok serves as the co-founder and COO. Arush earned his bachelor's degree from St. Xavier's College before pursuing further studies at City University of London. He then gained valuable experience working with prominent organizations such as Financial Times, Bloomberg News, The Asian Banker, and Duxton Asset Management. In 2014, he co-founded Just Herbs, channeling his diverse expertise into the skincare industry. Megha holds a bachelor's degree from Sophia Girls' College, Mumbai, and an MSc in Management from Lancaster University. She previously worked with Burson-Marsteller and Tenon Group before co-founding Just Herbs, contributing her management and leadership skills to the brand's success.

Join us as we talk to Atul Shinghal, the Founder and CEO of Scripbox about their story. Atul completed his B.Tech from IIT Madras in 1991, followed by an MBA from IIM Bangalore in 1993. He gained extensive experience working with companies such as Madura Coats, Standard Chartered, Capital One, Nedbank, and Old Mutual. In 2010, he co-founded Probe Information Services and went on to establish Scripbox in 2012.

Join us as we talk to Gaurav Agarwal, the Co-founder of 1mg (previously HealthKartPlus) about their story. Gaurav completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Delhi in 2001. He began his career as a software engineer at Decru Inc., then served as an engineering manager at Network Appliance, followed by a role as general manager at Zynga. He later took on the position of CTO & Head of Product at HealthKart before co-founding 1MG in 2015.

Join us as we talk to Ramanathan RV, the Co-founder of Hyperface about their story. Ramanathan completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from NIT, Tiruchirappalli, in 2006. He then worked as a software engineer at companies such as Amazon and BankBazaar before founding JUSPAY in 2012. In 2021, he co-founded Hyperface.

Join us as we talk to the co-founders of Whatfix - Khadim Batti and Vara Kumar Namburu about their story. Khadim earned his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from University of Mumbai and a post graduate degree in IT from IIIT Bangalore. Starting his career at CMC Ltd., he worked at Huawei, Applabs Technologies and Kenexa. He co-founded Whatfix in 2013 with Vara. Vara completed his Bachelor of Computer Science and then pursued his Masters in Computer Application from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He joined Huawei, where he met Khadim and joined forced with him to start Whatfix.

Join us as we talk to Ashok Hariharan, the CEO of IDfy about their story. Ashok earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State Engineering and went on to complete his MBA at the Indian School of Business. His career as a hardware engineer includes positions at Acterna, Coree Networks, Marconi Communications, Laurel Networks, and Astuto Networks. He also served as a strategy manager at British Telecom. In 2008, he founded Gaboli Online Services and has been the CEO of IDfy since May 2011.

Join us as we talk to Uttam Digga, the Co-founder & CEO of Porter about their story. Uttam completed his integrated MSc in Economics at IIT Kharagpur in 2012. Following that, he held positions as an Analyst at both HSBC and J.P. Morgan before launching Porter in 2014.

Join us as we talk to Ranvir Singh, the Founder and CEO of Kissht and Ring about their story. Ranvir completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay in 2001 and his MBA from IIM Bangalore in 2005. He served as an associate partner at McKinsey & Company, held the position of Managing Director at Si-Creva, and established Kissht in 2016. He is also the founder and CEO of Ring and a founding member of FACE.

Join us as we talk to Rajat Deshpande, the Co-founder and CEO of FinBox about their story. In 2009, Rajat completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bombay. His professional journey includes roles such as General Analytics Associate at ZS Associates, Senior Associate at Citigroup, Advisor at BookMyCab, and Vice President of Product at GoPigeon. In 2017, he co-founded FinBox.

Join us as we talk to Sumeet Mehta, the Co-Founder and CEO of LEAD Group about their story. Sumeet earned his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering at PEC, followed by an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 1999. After his MBA, he delved into brand management at Procter & Gamble, Singapore, and later served as CEO at Zee Learn for almost five years. In 2012, he co-founded LEAD School.

Join us as we talk to Sneh Jain, the Co-founder of The Baker's Dozen about their story. Sneh Jain completed his B.Tech degree at UDCT, Mumbai, and subsequently an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 2009. He gained professional experience at renowned firms such as Cipla and Orchid Pharma before serving as a consultant at McKinsey & Company post his MBA. In 2012, alongside his wife, Aditi Handa, he co-founded The Baker's Dozen.

Join us as we talk to Ramaswamy Iyer, the Founder and CEO of Vayana Network about their story. Ramaswamy completed his Bachelor of Engineering at VJTI, Mumbai, followed by an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Subsequently, he gained experience as a senior consultant at Accenture. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as a Co-founder of CashTech Solutions, later acquired by Fundtech. Following this, he Co-founded Clayfin in 2009 and eventually founded Vayana Network in 2017.

Join us as we talk to Mohit Bedi, the co-founder of Kiwi about their story. Mohit pursued his MBA degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Management in 2000. Subsequently, he held positions such as Product Manager at GE, AVP and Product Head at Citi Bank, Head of Bancassurance at Barclays, Head of Credit Cards at Standard Chartered Bank, SVP and Business Head at Axis Bank, and Senior Vice President at PayU. Finally, in 2022, he co-founded Kiwi.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Anshuman Singh, the Co-Founder of Scaler about their story. Anshuman graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIIT Hyderabad in 2010. As a college student, he excelled as a two-time ACM ICPC World Finalist. He began his career as an intern at Directi before joining Facebook's US office. Later, he moved to Facebook's London office, contributing significantly to tech recruitment. In 2015, he co-founded InterviewBit, followed by Scaler in 2019.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Yamini Bhat, the Co-founder & CEO of Vymo about their story. In 2004, Yamini completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, followed by her MBA from IIM Bangalore in 2007. She gained internship experience at Goldman Sachs, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and INSEAD before joining McKinsey & Company as an engagement manager. In May 2013, she co-founded Vymo.

Join us as we talk to Sacheth Kadam, the Co-founder of 56 Secure about their story. Sacheth completed his Bachelor of Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University in 2010 and pursued Executive Education in Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame. His professional experience includes roles such as a research assistant at the Indian Institute of Science, a business analyst at Stratburg Market Research & Consulting, and a director at GraspIO Innovations. Additionally, he served as the founding member and lead at OLA Smart Mobility, and in 2020, he co-founded 56 Secure.

Join us as we talk to Anand Jain, the Co-founder of CleverTap about their story. In 1996, Anand completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Sahajanand Arts & Commerce College. Despite having a commerce education, he gained experience as a software engineer at various companies, including Compoint Computers, Cyberworld Technologies, Software Frontiers, Brience, and Motorola. Additionally, he worked as a consultant at AT&T in the Seattle office. In 2005, Anand played a key role in the co-founding of Burrp!, a venture that was later acquired by Network18 in 2009. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Network18 for two years. Finally, in 2013, he co-founded CleverTap.  

Join us as we talk to Suyash Singh, the Co founder & CEO of GalaxEye of about their story. Suyash completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at LNCT College, followed by his postgraduate studies in aerospace engineering at IIT Madras in 2019. He gained experience as a data analyst and machine vision researcher at TCS and also founded Team Avishkar Hyperloop. In May 2021, he co-founded GalaxEye. Suyash received the Fortune India 40 under 40 recognition in 2023.

Join us as we talk to Hari Krishnan Nair, the Co-founder of Great Learning about their story. Hari completed his computer science engineering degree at SCT College of Engineering, followed by an MBA from MDI, Gurugoan. He gained experience at various firms, such as Asian Paints and Withya, and held the role of Associate Director at the Great Lakes Institute of Management. In 2007, he was a co-founder of iLabs, which was eventually acquired by an IT enterprise company in 2010. Subsequently, in 2013, he co-founded Great Learning.  

Join us as we talk to Varun Khurana, the Founder of Otipy about their story. Varun completed his B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi in 2001. Following this, he held the position of a lead engineer at a network appliance company. Subsequently, he established Wirkle Technologies, which was later acquired by Location Labs. Afterward, Varun held the role of Head of the India Development Centre at Location Labs. He then co-established MyGreenbox, which got acquired by Grofers, now known as Blinkit, and subsequently served as Grofers' CTO. Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of Crofarm. Finally, in 2020, he founded Otipy.

Join us as we talk to Ankit Agrawal, the Founder and CEO of InsuranceDekho about their story. Ankit completed his Bachelor's degree in Commerce at the University of Kolkata and pursued his MFC at the University of Delhi. He gained experience as an associate at Kotak Wealth Management, Unitech Reality Investors India, and UBS, progressing to the role of AVP at Anand Rathi Advisors. Additionally, he held positions such as Head of Corporate Finance at MoveInSync Tech and COO of Insurance at CarDekho. In 2019, he founded InsuranceDekho.

Join us as we talk to Prashant Sachan, the Founder of AppsForBharat about their story. Prashant completed his Bachelor's degree in Technology from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and a Master's in Design from IIT Bombay in 2014. He gained experience through internships at companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics, IBM Research, and Informatica. Later, he worked as a senior product designer for Samsung and Microsoft. In 2016, he co-founded Trell and left the company in 2020. In the same year, he established AppsForBharat. Additionally, Prashant has made investments in various companies, including Toplyne, Park+, UniCards, Josh Talks, Rocket Pay, and more.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Manan Khurma, the founder & CEO of Cuemath about their story. Manan finished his electronics and communication engineering from IIT Delhi in 2007. Immediately after graduation, he co-founded Locus Education, a JEE test-prep venture. At Locus, Manan mentored over 10,000 students in 6 years, building on his penchant for mathematics and flair for teaching. Motivated to shape young math learners, he started Cuemath in December 2013.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Nityanand Sharma, the Founder of Simpl about their story. Nitya finished his mechanical engineering in 2002 at Punjab Engineering College. Then, he went on to do an M.S. in Financial Mathematics and Finance at the University of Michigan. After that, he had jobs as a Structured Credit Trader at Bear Stearns & Co. and as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in the Greater New York City area. Eventually, in May 2015, he started Simpl.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Amit Gupta, the Co-Founder & CEO of Yulu about their story. Amit graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2000. Later, he completed an executive programme at Harvard Business School. His professional journey included roles as a software engineer at Aditi Technologies, an assistant manager at Citifinancial India, a manager at Andale, and a founder and advisor at Analyticsworks. He also held a global board member position at MMA. In 2006, he co-founded InMobi, and later, in 2017, he co-founded Yulu.

Join us as we talk to Vinayak Shrivastav, the Co-Founder & CEO of VideoVerse about their story. Vinayak pursued his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Following that, he gained valuable experience in a wide range of fields. He contributed as a production engineer at KMO Engineers, took on the role of business development head at BigSchoolBox.com, and served as the head of sales and marketing at iolytics. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found several successful ventures, including Styck, Magnifi, Illusto, and most recently, VideoVerse, established in 2022. Additionally, Vinayak holds the distinguished title of being an official member of the Forbes Technology Council.

oin us as we talk to Nitin Chhabra, the CEO of Ace Turtle about his story.   In 1995, Nitin completed his B.Com. degree at the University of Delhi, followed by a master's in business and management in 1997 from the Apeejay School of Management. He started his professional journey as a territory sales manager at Hindustan Unilever. He subsequently held positions of increasing responsibility, including the role of vice president at Arvind Brands, VF Corporation, and Reliance Brands Limited. Nitin also served as CEO for Brooks Brothers India and Iconix Brand Group. In September 2013, he took on the position of CEO at Ace Turtle.

Join us in our discussion with the Co-Founder of ePlane, Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy. Prof. Satya Chakravarthy received his Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras in 1991 and went on to obtain his PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. Following his academic pursuits, he returned to his alma mater, IIT Madras, in 1997 as a professor in Aerospace Engineering. At present, he leads the Centre of Propulsion Technology at IIT Madras and has also established and heads the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) within the institution. Prof. Satya is very passionate about deep tech entrepreneurship to democratise technology. He holds the roles of Co-founder and Advisor in various companies, including AgniKul Cosmos, Aerostrovilos Energy, GalaxEye, TuTr Hyperloop, and X2Fuels. He also serves as an advisor for Avishkar Hyperloop and NewTrace. In April 2018, Prof. Satya took the initiative and founded ePlane.ai.

Join us as we talk to Ravi Kumar, the Cofounder of Upstox about their story. Ravi and his younger brother Raghu were born in Madhya Pradesh, India, then moved to France before settling in Canada for 8 years. Ravi completed his high schooling there and developed a strong interest in startups. He later moved to California to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science at UC Irvine, graduating in 2004. In September 2006, the brothers relocated to Chicago and co-founded RK Trading Partnership, a successful HFT firm that earned them over a million dollars in just two years. However, the 2008 crash forced them to return to India. In 2009, Ravi co-founded Upstox.

Join us as we talk to Rohit Chennamaneni, the Co-founder of Darwinbox about their story. Rohit Chennamaneni completed his Bachelor's degree in Technology from VIT Vellore and subsequently pursued his master's degree at IIM Lucknow. Following his education, he gained professional experience at renowned organisations such as Google, Procter & Gamble, and McKinsey & Company. Ultimately, in November 2015, he co-founded Darwinbox.