Hi, I am Bhaav-na

Chemical Engineer. Food Scientist. MBA

I believe food is Śakti — a source of power, transformation, and connection.

As a kid, it’s an odd thing to fall in love with manufacturing and production but I did. Maybe it was my “thatha” (grandpa’s) job as a factory worker. Or maybe it was the Maggi instant noodles that did it. There a core memory and a vision was born. I got curious about who designs systems that influence how our food is grown and transformed into products that nourish us.

Since then, I have dedicated 7 years in postgraduate education and 10 years of my work to solving diverse problems along the agri-food value chain.

Medical cannabis was an amazing crash course into all things Startup. Here I found how to take blank walls to production at scale.

Over time, I’ve grown into a community builder, trusted advisor and visible voice in the food and agribusiness. I am grateful for this career and I am only getting started!

Thank you for reading.

I would love to get to know you. Connect with me via email or LinkedIn!

Career Highlights

2012

I co-founded a dance non-profit fundraiser in India. It ran for 3 years.

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2015

I helped launch British Columbia’s first beer testing lab. (Wheat & hop)

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2018

I was part of a chemistry team that sent Stemcells to space. I wrote about this experience on LinkedIn.

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2020

I was the youngest Director in a publicly traded cannabis company. I helped build operations from 0 to scale. Exited in 2022.

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2022

Went back to school (UBC) for my MBA. Completed a sustainability project in Cape Town South Africa.

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2025

Finalists of AI film festival. Brand film that screened in Royal Opera Theatre in Mumbai.

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Media Mentions

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Public Speaking

Employers & Clients

Books I am currently into

Hobbies

Dosa maker

Fermentation

Yoga Practitioner

Avid Hiker

Dog mom

Coffee lover

Amateur Paddleboarding