Alkemi Growth Capital

At Alkemi, our mission is to elevate the Health and Well-Being of the Indian consumer while maximizing returns to our shareholders

As a growth investor, our obsession is to support entrepreneurs who are inspired by a vision, have boldness in their DNA, are not afraid of taking few punches, persevere under uncertainty and most importantly build companies that can make an out-sized difference to consumer wellness and health-care industry

Most often used phrase – So, what are we going to do about it? Favourite fictional character – Obsessed with Wonder Woman! and James Bond! A talent I wish I had – Be more than a bathroom singer Alma Maters I am grateful to – IIM Ahmedabad, Lady Shri Ram College, DPS RK Puram, All Saints College Previous job – Partner, McKinsey & Co Pet peeve – Flakers! Favourite part of my job – Getting inspired everyday! What can propel India forward – Back to the fundamentals - Education and of course Healthcare Specific healthcare goal – Incorporate meditation as a daily practice

Words I live by – Tough times don’t last, tough people do Something I have been meaning to do – Train for a marathon When I am not learning, you can find me – Traveling Favourite fictional character – Obsessed with avengers so black widow! What can change healthcare in India – Accessibility and proactive government initiatives Favourite part of my job – Interacting with amazing visionary entrepreneurs Previous workplaces – AIIMS , Sabre Partners, Yukon Capital Alma maters I am grateful to – Cambridge, Stanford, AIIMS Specific healthcare goal – Practice mindfulness everyday What I like most about India – “Cultural and geographical diversity ” What amazes me the most - Pondering on facts of the Universe; Solar system, galaxies, stars, black holes, exoplanets, and so on Places I travelled that felt like heaven – Gulmarg and Leh Qualities I admire most in people – Being straightforward and humble Biggest healthcare challenge for India – Providing affordable healthcare solutions to rural India Global phenomena that concerns me the most – Climate change and the risk of nuclear war Words I swear by – Excellence and Integrity A talent I wish I had – Flying a plane! Previous workplaces – Deloitte and Ernst & Young Alma maters I am grateful to – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Delhi University, and St George’s School

Words that inspire me the most – Simple living and high thinking Qualities which can make rags to riches – Perseverance, hard work and dedication I believe in – Giving the deliverables with perfection What I love about my job at Alkemi – Interaction within and outside the team members, thoughtful weekdays and employee culture In my leisure time, – I do gardening Alma maters I am grateful to – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and JDMC, Delhi University Biggest problem India faces in healthcare – Awareness about and accessibility to health care facilities in rural India My specific healthcare goal – Stay motivated, eat healthy and practice meditation Words I live by – The power of consistency is profound Why I love what I do – Every new day is challenging and inspiring What kinds of companies excite me the most – Ones that are creating an impact and solving a relevant pain point Deal breaker – Being discourteous Biggest healthcare challenge for India – Lack of awareness, infrastructure, and trained workforce Global phenomena that concern me the most – The rising human population Advice to my younger self – Don’t try to be someone else, as everything else is taken! I believe in – creating an impact with whatever I intend to do My specific healthcare goal is – Do physical activity every day and take out time for spiritual renewal Something I have been meaning to do – Learn and practice calisthenics When I am not learning, you can find me – Travelling and exploring new places Qualities I admire most in people – Honest and a gentle heart Alma maters I am grateful to – SGGSCC, Delhi University If I were not what I am, I would be – Dancer or an Actor Words of wisdom that guide me – Be patient; you'll get there eventually Favorite Fictional Character – Jordan Bellfort from Wolf of Wall Street Specific Healthcare goal – Play a sport regularly Favorite part of my job – Getting to know something new and pushing myself to expand my boundaries every day A talent I wish I had – Be more confident with my Public-Speaking skills My go-to leisure activity – Go out for a drive Advice to my younger self – The worry is never worth it; it all falls into place in time Something I've been meaning to do – Go for a backpacking trip My beliefs – Sky is never the limit; you just have to see far enough! Biggest Healthcare challenge for India – Educating people about the need for timely and comprehensive care Most often used phrase – Every cloud has a silver lining When I am not learning, you can find me – Watching movies & enjoying heavy metal music Specific Healthcare goal – Spend an hour on physical fitness everyday What amazes me the mos – The more we learn, the more we know what we don't know Why I love what I do – Everyday brings a new challenge and I am continually learning Favourite part of my job – Engagement with leaders who are at the top of their professions Alma mater I am grateful to – Bharati Vidyapeeth University(Pune), Delhi University & Laxman Public School A talent I wish I had – Wish I had a photographic memory Something I've been meaning to do – Learn a music instrument My drink of choice – Ciroc & Belvedere Most often used phrase – "Let's break it down" When I am not learning, you can find me – Watching dance choreographies/videos on loop Specific Healthcare goal – Bringing exercise in my daily routine What amazes me the mos – Perseverance of entrepreneurs Why I love what I do – Helping founders achieve their vision Favourite part of my job – Getting to interact with founders Alma mater I am grateful to – ISB Hyderabad, VNIT Nagpur A talent I wish I had – DJing (better music sense) Something I've been meaning to do – "Manage my time judiciously" My drink of choice – Gin and Tonic