Vinay Kothari

Vinay Kothari has a diverse work experience in various industries. Vinay is the Founder of GO DESi, where they aim to popularize regional food products. Previously, they worked as the Head of Marketing at MadRat Games, where they played a crucial role in shaping the marketing function of the organization. Prior to that, they worked at ITC Limited as a Brand Manager for Sunfeast, where they managed the launch of new products and handled brand expression across all consumer touchpoints. Vinay also held positions such as Assistant Branch Manager and State Manager in different regions, where they managed sales and operations for the FMCG portfolio.

Vinay Kothari obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) degree from Bangalore University, completing their studies in the field of Commerce from 2002 to 2005. Vinay then pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development for the period of 2005 to 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Vinay Kothari also obtained several certifications. In August 2015, they completed a Basic Rock Climbing Course at the GENERAL THIMAYYA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ADVENTURE. During the same month, they also completed a Design Thinking course through Udemy. In July 2015, Vinay Kothari obtained the Google AdWords Certification and the Google Video Advertising certification from Google.