Kunal Shah

I am an engineer by qualification and DNA - to me, everything in the world can be reduced to common sense driven problem solving. I spent the better part of my work life building and scaling an Engineering Company which is listed on the Indian bourses with a valuation of more than US$ 3.5 billion. This experience has shaped my world view wherein one can create long term value by building a business on first principles. I am now onto the metaphorical 2nd mountain journey. My wife Puja and I are now building two fine jewelry brands, Aurus and Moi, which Vogue describes as 'One of 8 most Instagram famous cult jewelry labels'. We are disrupting the 'very traditional' fine jewelry industry in India through these digitally native D2C brands. While Aurus caters to an Indian audience with well designed occasion wear jewelry, Moi is our journey to create the first global luxury fine jewelry brand from India. As a business, as a team, and as a community, we are deeply influenced by the circle of life and have pledged to do our bit with conscious efforts toward a fairer world. As part of this vision, I set up ‘The Lightship Initiative’, a non-profit that offers opportunities to brilliant but underprivileged children in India who are held back from realizing their potential because of societal and economic shackles. We are now in our 3rd year and are keenly looking forward to inducting more kids into the program. I have a keen interest in spirituality, am an avid golfer, MENSA member, have been a National Champion in Roller Skating and have represented India in the Asian Games.