Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/07/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the former CEO and founder of Zivame, India's largest online lingerie brand |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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| Educational Qualification | Postgraduation in Management |
| Year of Postgraduation | 2007 |
| Year of Graduation | 2002 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Kedar Gavane (Vice President at comScore, Inc.) |
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Family
| Husband | Kedar Gavane | ||
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Career
| Overview | Richa Kar is an Indian entrepreneur known for being the founder and former CEO of Zivame, an online lingerie brand that revolutionized lingerie shopping in India by normalizing the experience and providing privacy and variety to women. |
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| Notable Achievement | Founded Zivame in 2011; stepped down as CEO in 2017 but continues to serve on the board of directors; Zivame was acquired by Reliance Retail in 2020 while Richa retained her equity; estimated net worth of ₹749 crore |
Favourites
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ratan Tata invested in Zivame, along with other investors. | |
| 2. Richa stepped down as CEO of the company in 2017 but remains a board member. | |
| 3. Richa showcases her passion for fitness and vegan foods on social media. | |
| 4. To stay fit, Richa engages in outdoor activities and practices yoga. | |
| 5. Richa enjoys spending time at the beach and surfing. | |
| 6. The idea behind Zivame was to educate women about their bodies and correct sizing. | |
| 7. The name Zivame combines 'Ziva' (radiance in Hebrew) with 'me' for a personal touch. | |
| 8. Zivame secured its first client within one hour of launching. | |
| 9. Richa relies heavily on her phone and MacBook for work. | |
| 10. Richa indulges in occasional alcohol consumption and enjoys wine tasting. | |
| 11. While working at SAP, Richa studied Victoria's Secret's online sales model, which inspired the concept of Zivame. | |
| 12. She faced significant parental opposition due to cultural traditions that discouraged women from pursuing careers and entrepreneurship. | |
| 13. Richa grew up in a traditional household and later moved with her parents to the United States. |