Pooja Bavishi

Entrepreneur, Author

American

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Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Author
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/03/1984
Age42 years

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England
  • New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business, New York, United States
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Policy Analysis and Cultural Studies
  • Master of Science (MSc) from LSE
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the NYU Stern School of Business

Personal Life

Food HabitVegetarian

Family

Parents
FatherKumar Bavishi (textile business owner)
MotherChhaya Bavishi (textile business owner)
SiblingsAmi Bavishi
Grandparents
GrandmotherDeceased

Career

Work Experience
  • Malai, New York (2015 - Present)
  • Food Network (2013)
  • Pooja Bavishi Collections, Washington D.C.–Baltimore Area (2010-2014)
  • Ashoka (2010)
  • Equal Rights Center, Washington, D.C. (2006-2008)
  • Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Gujarat (2004)
  • Carolina STRIDES, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (2003-2005)
Recognition(s)
  • 2018: Named a Tory Burch Fellow
  • 2020: Recognised as one of Inc. magazine's Female Founders 100 (October)

Favourites

Ice CreamOrange Fennel from 'Malai' Restaurant
RestaurantShuka

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pooja_bavishi_/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pooja.bavishi.90
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-bavishi-malai/
Official Websitehttps://www.malai.co/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pooja grew up in North Carolina in a Gujarati Jain family.
2. Her parents immigrated from Gujarat to North Carolina.
3. She grew up watching her parents run a textile business.
4. Pooja enjoys simple family activities during trips to India.
5. She loved desserts, especially ice cream, from a young age.
6. Pooja believes food is the strongest connection to her culture as a first-generation Indian-American.
7. Her brand Malai is known for Indian flavours in ice cream.
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