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

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

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<p>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. <br />
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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. 
 

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<p>After completing her studies, Ahana Gautam earned a job at the renowned company, Procter and Gamble (P&G).<br />
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Working for P&G

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

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<p>While living abroad, Ahana Gautam struggled to find healthy Indian snacks. This prompted her to launch her own brand of healthy snacks in India. <br />
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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. 
 

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Quitting job

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

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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. 
 

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Rs 100 crore

In just three years, Ahana Gautam’s company achieved a valuation of Rs 100 crore. 
 

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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.

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