Hi, I'm bhaargav rengarajan - Building SKIA | Closing the daily fibre gap | ex-Google, ex-Blinkit
I am building SKIA, a functional beverage company focused on closing the daily fiber gap with clean-label, whole-food drinks. My background spans scaling consumer and payments businesses at startups and Big Tech, with early experience in investment banking and private equity. I'm driven by a passion for health, performance, and longevity, aiming to make essential nutrients convenient and accessible. Currently preparing for launch in Singapore, I'm excited to bring innovative food and beverage solutions to market.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Finance
Began career in investment banking and private equity, developing a strong analytical and financial acumen.
✦ Investment Banking
✦ Private Equity
✦ Financial Analysis
Startup & Big Tech Scaling
Transitioned to build and scale high-growth consumer and payments businesses in dynamic startup and Big Tech environments.
✦ Start-ups
✦ E-Commerce
✦ Payments
✦ Business Development
Functional Food Entrepreneurship
Currently founding SKIA, a functional food & beverage venture focused on health, performance, and longevity.
✦ Functional Food
✦ Beverage
✦ Health & Wellness
✦ Entrepreneurship
💪🏻 Superpowers
Functional Food & Beverage Innovator
Reimagining nutrition with SKIA
✦ Pioneering clean-label, ready-to-drink whole-food fiber beverages.
✦ Addressing the under-consumption of fiber in modern diets.
✦ Launching a disruptive product in Singapore's health market.
Growth-Stage Startup Leader
Scaling businesses from concept to market
✦ Proven track record in building and scaling high-growth ventures.
✦ Expertise in go-to-market strategy and new market expansion.
✦ Experience across consumer, payments, and real estate sectors.
Strategic Investor & Operator
Bridging finance and operational execution
✦ Combines early training in investment banking and private equity.
✦ Drives businesses with a focus on P&L management and operational excellence.
✦ Leverages analytical skills for valuation and strategic decision-making.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with experts in functional food science and CPG.
✦ Finding strategic partners for beverage production and distribution.
✦ Exploring investment opportunities in the health and wellness sector.
I can help with
✦ Share insights on scaling consumer businesses and market entry strategies.
✦ Offer perspectives on building and leading high-performing teams.
✦ Provide guidance on product development in the functional food space.
I would love your help on
✦ Advice on navigating regulatory landscapes for food and beverage products.
✦ Connections to experienced R&D professionals in the food industry.
✦ Introductions to potential distribution channels in Southeast Asia.
