Rajat Dhanda

About Rajat Dhanda

Summary* CEO, Dpanda - driving shoppable ads. 7 years with Unilever (MyKirana, HUL D2C, Shikhar+, Consulting). ISB (Gold Medal). IIT-D (Dogra Gold Medal, Captain - IIT-D Swimming, House Secretary).*Details* Dpanda imagines a new way to connect Publishers - Users - Brands. It embeds eCommerce to seamlessly connect high-quality publishers with relevant brands, powered by Dpanda’s proprietary plug-and-play technology. Funded by Accel, Lightspeed, Whiteboard, and Sauce, with backing from over 30 visionary founders and business leaders. Spent 7 years with Unilever. Led eB2C (MyKirana, HUL D2C) and eB2B (Shikhar+) business in India. Did supply chain consulting across 15 countries. Spent 2 years with Schlumberger (now Slb) in Qatar, Bahrain, and India. MBA from ISB (Gold Medal and Citi Scholarship). Bachelor\'s degree from the IIT-Delhi (Dogra Gold Medal, Captain - IIT- Delhi Swimming team, Summer Undergraduate Research Award, Best House Secretary).

Experience

1. CEO

   Dpanda

   Mar 2022 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Revolutionizing Digital Commerce for Publishers, Users, and Brands*Dpanda is reshaping the way Publishers, Users, and Brands interact by putting control and data back into the hands of stakeholders. We empower publishers to build seamless, shoppable experiences for their users, enabling brands to reach customers right at the moment of inspiration.For Publishers: Unlock new revenue streams by embedding intuitive shopping experiences.For Users: Enjoy effortless discovery and purchase of trusted brands, all within familiar platforms.For Brands: Achieve direct engagement with high-intent audiences, driving better ROI.Backed by marquee investors like Accel, Lightspeed, Whiteboard, and Sauce, Dpanda is built on the foundation of trust and innovation. With support from over 30 seasoned founders and P&L owners, we’re crafting a new future for eCommerce.

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Bachelor's degree

  2007 — 2011

• Indian School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2015