The Team

The driving force behind our business.

Samir Khadepaun

FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A serial entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, and startup expert, Samir Khadepaun lives and breathes mobile technologies and SaaS product platforms, with a vision to create transformational global products that solve real business problems. Samir founded Mobikon in 2010, a SaaS product platform for F&B Businesses that scaled to 9 countries, working with over 6,000+ F&B businesses, raising over $15 million in capital.

Kapil Shah

Co-FOUNDER

Kapil is an innovative leader with over two decades of experience in product management, design thinking, and strategy. He specializes in enhancing user experience, driving efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction. He was the regional lead for customer experience at BoardRoom Group and was also with the Macquarie Group. Kapil thrives on collaboration, big ideas, and fostering a culture of experimentation.

Puja Bharwani

CO-FOUNDER, Strategy & Community

Puja has over two decades of experience in strategic communications, building brands from scratch, and engaging niche communities. She has expertise in branding, marketing, business innovation, and leadership. Previously, she headed marketing for Antler and founded the consultancy What’s The Story. Puja began her career as a television journalist with Thomson Reuters, showcasing her strong foundation in media and storytelling.

Our Advisors

Wizly’s advisors work closely with the leadership team to grow the community and platform.

Natalie Monbiot

AI Strategist

Natalie pioneers AI and virtual human technologies as Founder of Virtual Human Economy. (VHE) She advises startups, brands, and VCs on leveraging AI-powered human identity solutions.

Arvinder Gujral

Growth & Revenue Expert

Arvinder is a tech executive with 25 years of experience. He scaled WATI to Series B funding and was the Managing Director of Twitter Southeast Asia. He is currently the CRO of EnableX and serves on several boards.

Diana Stepner

Product Leader

Diana Stepner is a product leader with 20+ years of experience in startups, enterprises, and consulting. She fosters a learning culture, drives innovation, and excels in mentoring with vision and compassion. She has previously held leadership roles at Salesforce & Pearson.

Jayesh Parekh

Investor/Advisor

Jayesh is the Managing Partner of the Good Protein Fund, a venture firm focused on the alternative protein sector. He is an active investor and advisor to tech firms globally. Currently, he is pursuing a fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin.