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Mukesh Bansal

Mukesh Bansal (born September, 1975) is an Indian entrepreneur and podcaster known for his contributions to the e-commerce, health-tech, and startup ecosystems. He is the co-founder of Myntra, Cult.Fit, and Meraki Labs, and has played a significant role in shaping India's tech and entrepreneurial landscape. Mukesh has been listed in the Best 40 under 40 Entrepreneurs by Fortune Magazine.

Bansal was born in Haridwar, India. He completed his early education in Haridwar before pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. His early interest in technology and entrepreneurship guided his career path in the tech industry.

After graduating from IIT Kanpur, Bansal began his career as a system analyst with Deloitte in Chicago. He later worked with several startups in Silicon Valley, including NexTag, Centrata, and NewScale. These roles provided him with substantial experience and insights, which he later applied to his ventures in India.

In 2007, Bansal co-founded Myntra with Ashutosh Lawania and Vineet Saxena. Initially, Myntra specialised in personalised gift items but shifted focus to fashion and lifestyle products. Under Bansal's leadership, Myntra became a leading fashion e-commerce platform in India. In 2014, Myntra was acquired by Flipkart in a transaction valued at approximately $330 million. Following the acquisition, Bansal took on the role of Head of Commerce and Advertising Business at Flipkart.

Cure.Fit was founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori with the goal of offering a comprehensive approach to health and fitness. The company provides services across multiple areas including fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being.

Cure.Fit has developed several distinct services:

The company has attracted significant investment and has expanded its operations across India. Its business model integrates different aspects of health and wellness.

Meraki Labs, co-founded by Mukesh Bansal in 2020, is described as India's first startup studio. The organisation focuses on supporting the development of new companies by providing initial funding and a founding team. It collaborates with founders to build startups from the ground up and offers initial funding ranging from $250K to $5M.

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