Founder, Co-founder
Ankur (AJ) Goyal
Founder @getfibr • Founder @merhaki-foods-nutrition (exited to Globalbees) • Worked at @fireside-ventures, @hector-beverages, @nestle. Stanford University MBA 2017. IIT Delhi 2011
Founder @getfibr • Founder @merhaki-foods-nutrition (exited to Globalbees) • Worked at @fireside-ventures, @hector-beverages, @nestle. Stanford University MBA 2017. IIT Delhi 2011
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Experience
GlobalBees
Brand CEO - andMe
Managing the brand andMe under the protfolio of Globalbees. Also, managing CEO activities for Merhaki Foods and Nutrition.
Exit
Merhaki Foods & Nutrition
Founder and CEO
We are a nutrition beverage startup introducing women focussed fruit based beverages that brings Modern Sciences & Ayurveda together.
We stand for CHAMPIONING EQUALITY... more in the society. Our vision is to lead the WOMEN FOCUSSED Nutrition, Health & Wellness movement as we fundamentally believe that women will be the NUTRITIONAL CHANGE-MAKERS in the society because of their unique position – as a Mother, Sister, Daughter and Grandma (Dadi/Nani).
We stand for CHAMPIONING EQUALITY... more in the society. Our vision is to lead the WOMEN FOCUSSED Nutrition, Health & Wellness movement as we fundamentally believe that women will be the NUTRITIONAL CHANGE-MAKERS in the society because of their unique position – as a Mother, Sister, Daughter and Grandma (Dadi/Nani).
Fireside Ventures
Summer Internship
Fireside Ventures is a unique venture capital fund, focussing on CPG/FMCG specific companies.
I was responsible for setting up of the fund construct and defining the funds... more investment strategy. I also wrote thesis on next steps in Indian Consumer World with special emphasis on the effect of technology on consumer product industry - while drawing parallels from US consumer products industry growth.
I was responsible for setting up of the fund construct and defining the funds... more investment strategy. I also wrote thesis on next steps in Indian Consumer World with special emphasis on the effect of technology on consumer product industry - while drawing parallels from US consumer products industry growth.
Summer Internship
Momentum Machines is a stealth mode food-robotics startup based out of San Francisco. The company is working on a robotic machine that can make hamburgers from scratch.
I... more was responsible for handling and streamlining all future operations project in the company. I also oversee the food quality & safety assurance certifications for the company.
I... more was responsible for handling and streamlining all future operations project in the company. I also oversee the food quality & safety assurance certifications for the company.
Hector Beverages
Manager - Special Projects
Hector Beverages is an Indian Startup, famous for their brands such as "Tzinga - energy drink" and "PaperBoat - 100% natural & shelf stable ethnic Indian beverages".
I... more was responsible for the new product development function of the company and managed to increase the company portfolio from 7 to 11 products. I also handled the New Factory Setup for the company to increase the production 4 times of the current level while introducing 3 new technologies from the beverage world.
I... more was responsible for the new product development function of the company and managed to increase the company portfolio from 7 to 11 products. I also handled the New Factory Setup for the company to increase the production 4 times of the current level while introducing 3 new technologies from the beverage world.
Nestle R&D Centre India
Project Manager
>> Pilot Plant Specialist -- Noodle Technology
Planning & organizing day-to-day research activities, managing scale up and validation of processes. Overall operations... more for new products development/ process improvement of existing products with thrust on reducing product cost & enhancing nutritional foundation.
>> Project Executive Engineer, Greenfield Project
Designed and commissioned flexible Noodle Manufacturing lines to support Noodle Cakes research (different shapes, sizes, & recipes) for Nestle factories globally.
Simulated & replicated factory parameters with 90% accuracy and reduced trial MUDA w.r.t. past R&D trials.
Instrumental in inauguration of Nestle R&D Centre with fully functional Noodle line in a record time of 30 days.
Responsible for technology transfer from Nestle R&D Singapore to Nestle R&D India.
Planning & organizing day-to-day research activities, managing scale up and validation of processes. Overall operations... more for new products development/ process improvement of existing products with thrust on reducing product cost & enhancing nutritional foundation.
>> Project Executive Engineer, Greenfield Project
Designed and commissioned flexible Noodle Manufacturing lines to support Noodle Cakes research (different shapes, sizes, & recipes) for Nestle factories globally.
Simulated & replicated factory parameters with 90% accuracy and reduced trial MUDA w.r.t. past R&D trials.
Instrumental in inauguration of Nestle R&D Centre with fully functional Noodle line in a record time of 30 days.
Responsible for technology transfer from Nestle R&D Singapore to Nestle R&D India.
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About
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Thinking about "WHAT NEXT and WHEN".
A mechanical engineer by education, project manager & product developer by profession, foodie by heart and "Consumer products with technology" believer by vision.
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People can get in touch with me on LinkedIn.