Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Dancer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Payal Kadakia
24/09/2026
ClassPass continued broadening its wellness and beauty offerings, adding services such as infrared saunas, cryotherapy, acupuncture, float spas, massages, and facials in New York. The expansion reflects the platform's push beyond traditional fitness classes into a wider wellness marketplace.
05/10/2025
A profile published in 2025 revisited Payal Kadakia's background and career, highlighting her path from Bain and Warner Music Group to founding ClassPass and The Sa Dance Company. It also noted her Indian-American upbringing in Randolph, New Jersey, and the influence of her dance training on her entrepreneurial work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Payal Kadakia is an Indian-American entrepreneur, dancer, and author best known as the founder of ClassPass and the Artistic Director of The Sa Dance Company. | |
| She describes herself as a problem solver and has built her career at the intersection of dance, wellness, and technology. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 152 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Randolph High School |
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| College/University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Economics and Operations Research |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/05/2016 |
Family
| Husband | Nick Pujji (Lawyer) | ||||
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Career
| Entrepreneurial Ventures |
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| Net Worth | $60 million |
Favourites
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| Singer | Beyoncé |
| Author | Arthur Golden |
| Book | Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel |
| Destination | Paris |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. It is uncertain if she is a smoker. | |
| 2. She consumes alcohol. | |
| 3. She admires her mother as her role model. | |
| 4. She began dancing at the age of three. | |
| 5. She established The Sa Dance Company in 2009. | |
| 6. ClassPass was introduced inspired by Classivity. | |
| 7. She relinquished her role as CEO of ClassPass for advancement. | |
| 8. She remains dedicated to dancing despite a hectic schedule. | |
| 9. Her husband proposed to her in Paris as a surprise. | |
| 10. She danced with her husband on their wedding day. | |
| 11. She has been acknowledged by Forbes and Fortune. | |
| 12. She is a close friend of American Actress Melanie Chandra. | |
| 13. She worked at Bain & Company for three years after MIT. | |
| 14. She worked at Warner Music Group before founding Sa Dance Company. | |
| 15. She is authoring a book titled LifePass. | |
| 16. ClassPass was inspired by a failed internet search for a ballet class. | |
| 17. She transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman in 2017. | |
| 18. She credits her dance background for her entrepreneurial success, stating the dancer in her built ClassPass. | |
| 19. ClassPass expanded to over 2,500 locations globally and later to 30,000 partner studios across over 30 countries. | |
| 20. ClassPass members logged over 100 million hours of workouts before the Mindbody acquisition. |
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