Dhruv Soni - Founder, KD Ventures

Dhruv Soni

Founder, KD Ventures

More about Dhruv Soni

Founder - KD Ventures | Shark Tank Season 1 Finalist| IITB | IIMB

Investor and Growth Advisor for D2C brands. 8+ years of global experience in formulating and executing M&A and growth across D2C brands, Internet and Media businesses in India, Middle East and Europe. Sony Shark Tank India Season 1 Finalist. IIM Bangalore (class of 2015), IIT Bombay (class of 2012).


Investor and Growth Advisor (Shark Tank India Finalist) - Falhari - a Fruitful Habit

Started in 2015, Falhari is a D2C fresh fruits and fruit-based products brand with 5 delivery kitchens across NCR and Bangalore. Falhari's vision is to make fruit eating a habit among Indians.

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Pankaj Bhimani - Founder, 58miles
Pankaj Bhimani
Founder, 58miles
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Hardik Manwani - CTO, Mind Alcove
Hardik Manwani
CTO, Mind Alcove
"From late-night brainstorming over chai to early morning founder calls, eChai has been more than just a network for me; it’s been home base for ideas, impact, and inspiration. What started as a simple meetup years ago turned into a powerful movement, connecting founders, creators, and dreamers. I’ve had the privilege of seeing startups find product-market fit, marketers (like me) find unexpected collaborations, and most importantly, people finding their tribe. संगच्छध्वं संवदध्वं – Let us move together, speak together. It’s not just a verse from the Rigveda — it’s how Jatin and the entire eChai community truly operate. We don’t just network, we grow together. Forever grateful to be a part of the eChai Effect.
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Jaydip Parikh
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