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Mr. Wakao”, as he is famously known, Sairaj Dhond is the founder and CEO of Wakao Foods, a jackfruit-based, vegan Food Company. A lawyer by education and an entrepreneur by passion, Sairaj began his career as a criminal lawyer but soon defied his academic-led profession in pursuit of his true calling, sustainable entrepreneurship. His company, Wakao Foods has been recognised as India’s first and Most Loved Plant-Based Product Company. 2022 came in as a major turning point in the life of Brand Wakao, as it became India’s first start-up to be backed by all three female sharks on Shark Tank India. The brand received funding from SUGAR Cosmetics, Mama Earth, and Emcure Pharmaceuticals in the 1st edition of Shark Tank India that aired on Sony Entertainment Television. Sairaj is also a successful serial entrepreneur, and his other business ventures include a lighting and solar solutions business, and a real estate restoration business called Luxo Heritage Homes.

Working with entrepreneurs, investors, and incubators is something I am enthusiastic about. Aided three government startup projects. worked closely with more than 60 start-ups, 15 investors, and 20 incubators. Taught more than 200 management students. Partnership affiliation with more than 30 businesses. 7 years of professional experience in a variety of fields, including incubators, IT, B2B insurance, digital marketing, and agriculture business management. Excellent expertise in business development, farm business, government project management, digital marketing, promotion, branding, marketing, and sales. Developing and experiencing a startup ecosystem with knowledge of intellectual property, business-to-business communication, and relationship management. At the financial services companies owned by Kotak Life, I directly collaborated with the CEO, Directors, HR Head, and Finance Head. (Sales to Companies) I've gained knowledge from organisations like Kisan, WNS, FarmBee, Agrostar, BharatAgri, Krishi Career, Orbiting, Tudip Technologies, DPU FIIE, and Kotak Life through volunteer work, internships, and full-time employment. collaboration on web services and digital marketing with more than 20 companies.

With 6+ years of experience in content writing and management, I currently lead content strategy at WAISL Limited. I oversee content creation and distribution across web, social media, email, and blog channels. I’ve also managed teams of writers and designers to streamline content marketing efforts, in the past. Storytelling is my core strength, backed by a solid grasp of digital marketing and branding. I’ve developed content across industries like entertainment, fashion, wellness, real estate, healthcare, and NGOs. Brands I’ve worked with include Otipy, Urban Company, Paytm Mall, ZEE5, BookMyShow, Oasis Mall, and Burjeel Hospital. I hold a certificate in Blogging & Content Writing from MyCaptain, and a bachelor’s in Computer Science from IEC College. Outside of work, I’m a stage performer with over 50 poetry and storytelling shows. I’m always looking to explore new writing opportunities and grow through fresh challenges.

Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Over the last 20 years, I have started 15 companies. Shutdown 6, Sold 2, and currently running 7. Mentored over 100+ Companies for: - Idea Validation - Creating an MVP - Go To Market Strategy - Creating High Performance Culture - Raising Money - Getting to EBITDA Positive

I currently work at Masters’ Union in the Founder’s Office, where I lead multiple strategic initiatives across venture incubation, early-stage investing, and program building at the intersection of education and entrepreneurship. I spearhead platforms like MUIF, India’s only student-led investment fund with a live corpus, and MU Ventures, a founder-first initiative that backs promising early-stage startups. Previously, I was part of Aavishkaar Capital, India’s pioneering impact investing fund. I have worked on multiple deals across sectors including Fashion, Food, AI/SaaS, Healthcare, Climate, and Fintech. I was also in the Private Capital Advisory team at Evercore, focusing on secondaries across GP-led and LP-led transactions. I am a CFA Charterholder and hold an MSc in Finance and Investment from the University of Bristol.

I’m the Co-Founder of Hikedeal, where we’ve generated $10.2M+ in e-commerce revenue. I specialize in helping fashion and lifestyle brands scale consistently with high profits through performance marketing. With expertise in Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and media buying, I mentor founders and marketers on building profitable growth systems that drive sales, improve ROI, and create long-term brand impact.