Ahana Gautam: From Harvard to Launching a Rs 100 Crore Business

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Background

Ahana Gautam grew up in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. After completing her BTech from IIT Mumbai in 2010, Ahana Gautam pursued an MBA from Harvard Business School. Image credits: Social Media

Working for P&G

After completing her studies, Ahana Gautam earned a job at the renowned company, Procter and Gamble (P&G). Image credits: Social Media

The business idea

While living abroad, Ahana Gautam struggled to find healthy Indian snacks. This prompted her to launch her own brand of healthy snacks in India. Image credits: Social Media

Quitting job

Ahana Gautam quit her job at P&G and returned to India. She shared her business plans with her mother. Image credits: Social Media

Launching the business

In collaboration with her mother, Ahana Gautam launched her startup ‘Open Secret’ in the year 2019. Her company sells junk-free and healthy snacks. Image credits: social media

Rs 100 crore

In just three years, Ahana Gautam’s company achieved a valuation of Rs 100 crore. Image credits: Social Media

Ahana Gautam was included in the Forbes’ list of 30 Under 30.

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Promoting health

Remarkably, Ahana Gautam’s company offers snacks that are free of refined sugar, flour, and artificial colours. Image credits: social media Find Next One