Meet IIT, Harvard graduate, left US job to build Rs 120 cr firm at 30
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Meet Ahana Gautam
Ahana Gautam is the founder and CEO of Open Secret, a healthy snack brand that focuses on quality binging and nutrient-dense snacks.
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Education
Ahana did her chemical engineering at IIT Bombay and shifted to the USA. She got an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and worked with Procter & Gamble (P&G).
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Earning experience
Ahana worked at P&G for 4 years and held several positions at General Mills. However, she realized her calling was in business, quit a high-paying US job, and moved back to India.
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New ventures
In 2019, with the help of her mother, Ahana established Open Secrets, a healthy snacking brand. She decided to explore more about healthy eating after visiting a Whole Foods store.
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Dreaming big
Open Secret makes snacks free of artificial flavors and refined sugar. Her startup reportedly generated Rs 120 crore in revenue in 2023. This reflects her hard work and success.