I’m Vandita, a 2x founder and operator who has spent the last decade building companies from idea to execution, across product development, manufacturing, ecommerce, fundraising, retail partnerships, and exits.

Over the last decade, I’ve built companies from scratch, navigated uncertainty, scaled brands, raised capital, dealt with manufacturing and supply chain challenges, built retail partnerships, and exited a seven-figure business. I’ve learned that entrepreneurship is rarely about having all the answers. It’s about learning what matters most at each stage — and focusing your energy there.

That’s what I bring to mentorship: practical guidance, strategic clarity, and honest feedback from someone who has actually built companies in the real world.

Who I work with:
🌱 Aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs navigating the 0→1 journey
🚀 Founders looking to grow, scale, fundraise, or gain traction
💼 Professionals transitioning from corporate careers into startups or entrepreneurship
🧠 Ambitious builders who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next move

What we can work on together:
🏗️ Entrepreneurship — validating ideas, building from zero, and navigating uncertainty
💰 Fundraising — pitch feedback, investor conversations, storytelling, and strategy
📦 Product Development — product positioning, manufacturing, sourcing, and launch strategy
📈 E-commerce & Growth — branding, conversion strategy, customer acquisition, and retail expansion
🛒 Retail Partnerships — lessons from building relationships with retailers like REI
🧗 Founder Mindset — confidence, decision-making, resilience, and navigating the emotional side of entrepreneurship

A bit about my background:

- Built and exited a seven-figure ecommerce brand after scaling it from scratch.
- Founder of Faro, a sustainability-focused consumer brand building patented collapsible reusable drinkware
- Raised capital through crowdfunding and angel investors
- Developed products from concept to manufacturing and international distribution
- Worked in investment banking and technology at JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Credit Suisse before transitioning into entrepreneurship
- Currently work closely with founders, startups, and venture ecosystems as a Advisor and operator

My approach:
- I focus on helping you make better decisions faster with clarity and confidence
- I’ll help you avoid common mistakes, simplify complexity, and focus on what actually matters right now
- My mentoring style is honest, practical, strategic, and deeply supportive

Building a company can feel lonely, especially when everyone else seems like they have it figured out. Most don’t.

If you’re building something meaningful and want a thought partner who understands both the strategy and the emotional reality of entrepreneurship, I’d love to support you.

👉 Book a session and let’s work through it together.