Atanu Agarrwal
Observer · DISC type icAtanu Agarrwal is the Co-founder and CEO of Distil, a venture-backed specialty chemicals platform he established to create a global leader from India. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, he previously co-founded Upside AI, a quantitative asset management firm, showcasing a unique career path from automated investing to industrial manufacturing and R&D.
Atanus professional interests are deeply intertwined with his current venture, focusing on industries his company serves, such as flavors & fragrances, paints & coatings, and personal care. He follows market leaders like Givaudan and Kao Corporation, indicating a passion for B2B innovation within these high-value sectors.
He made a significant career pivot from running a successful quantitative finance company to building a specialty chemicals business focused on Indias manufacturing capabilities.
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