Devananda Sudheesh

About Devananda Sudheesh

I am a Business Management & Entrepreneurship undergraduate at the Mesa School of Business, driven by a passion for building consumer brands from the ground up.Currently, I am the Founder of Willow, focused on solving fit and styling pain points for taller women in the Indian market. Through deep-dive user research and a strong focus on go-to-market strategy, I have built a high-intent waitlist of 80+ customers and secured 90 pre-orders ahead of our full launch.I am also the Co-founder of STACKD, a premium D2C shoe care brand tailored for the Indian sneakerhead community. In this role, I have spearheaded product development and successfully secured strategic B2B partnerships with leading shoe resellers.My core focus areas include go-to-market (GTM) execution, product development, customer experience (CX), and vendor negotiation. I am always eager to connect with fellow founders, startup operators, and anyone passionate about the D2C ecosystem.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Kyra

   Jan 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Spearheaded a women-for-women mobility service, overseeing end-to-end HR functions and strategic marketing to build a safe, reliable user base. • Assisted in lead generation and supported branding efforts, contributing to the growth of a secure community for women commuters. • Managed recruitment and team operations, ensuring all internal processes aligned with the mission of providing specialized mobility solutions. • Executed targeted digital marketing campaigns, utilizing niche market analysis to reach and engage the primary female demographic in Bengaluru. • Supported go-to-market (GTM) execution, assisting in the transition from initial concept to an active, operational service.

Education

• Mesa School of Business

  Undergraduate program, Business Management and Entrepreneurship