Gautam Balijepalli

Gautam Balijepalli is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, strategy, and corporate development. As Co-Founder and CEO of Kouzina Food Tech Pvt Ltd since 2019, Gautam has a strong focus on innovation within the food technology sector. Additionally, Gautam serves as a Founding Trustee of Tejasvita Trust, which aims to uplift high-achievers in low-income communities across India. Prior roles include VP of Strategy & Corporate Development at Ola, where Gautam played a pivotal role in launching significant food initiatives, and Partner at Ojas Venture Partners, an early-stage technology venture fund. Gautam's career began at Infosys Technologies, followed by prominent positions at companies such as Sun Microsystems, Nomura International, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Gautam holds an MBA from London Business School and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.