After spending the last few years helping global venture capital firm Sequoia expand to the Middle East, I founded Amaani (Sequoia/Peak XV's 1st Middle East seed investment) to create new-age consumer brands in beauty & wellness space from the region (Middle East) for the region & the world. As we create, launch and grow these brands, I am looking to build a community, and find 1833's approach fresh & intriguing.

As a founder of a start-up focused on creating and scaling authentic consumer brands, I am at the cross-section of business and creativity every day. Having a community that shares the passion of of exploring the intersection of business & creativity together through varied lenses is an exciting proposition. Having interacted with 100s of entrepreneurs and family businesses over the years and having lived across US/India/Europe/Middle East allow me to share my unique perspectives and open my networks to the community, while benefiting me by learning from others' life experiences and journeys.

A big fan of live music (especially indie artists) & standup comedy, an occasional dabbler in art, and an avid padel player