Overview

• Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder of Epigamia and CEO of Drums Food International, died on December 21, 2024, at the age of 41 from a sudden cardiac arrest.
• Epigamia's leadership, including COO Ankur Goel and co-founder Uday Thakker, will continue to oversee the company's operations with the support of the board and Mirchandani's family.
• Mirchandani, educated at NYU's Stern School of Business and Wharton, founded Epigamia in 2013, revolutionizing India's FMCG market with products like Greek yogurt and plant-based alternatives.
• The company, which has received investments from Verlinvest, Danone, and actress Deepika Padukone, has pledged to honor Mirchandani's vision and drive his legacy forward.
• His passing follows the recent deaths of other startup leaders, highlighting concerns over health challenges within the entrepreneurial community.