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Ankit Agarwal

Founder, Fridayy AI
Gurgaon, Haryana,India
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Ankit Agarwal's Overview

Total Experience11 years
CompanyFridayy AI
CountryIndia

Ankit Agarwal is a distinguished Indian social entrepreneur, widely acclaimed as the founder of Phool.co (now transitioning to 'Phool'). His innovative venture tackles the monumental issue of temple flower waste in India by pioneering 'flower-cycling' technologies. Phool.co upcycles sacred flowers dumped in rivers like the Ganges into patented charcoal-free incense, biodegradable packaging, and a PETA-award-winning vegan leather alternative called 'Fleather'. Ankit's work is deeply rooted in creating a circular economy, addressing environmental pollution, and empowering marginalized communities, particularly women, by providing them with sustainable livelihoods. He is recognized for his visionary leadership in transforming waste into valuable, eco-friendly products, significantly impacting both the environment and society.

Professional Summary

Ankit Agarwal's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Fridayy AI - Founder (2023 to Present)
Refract Consulting - Senior Manager (2022 to 2023)
KPMG - Team Lead (2021 to 2022)
BIS Research - Senior Research Associate (2016 to 2017)
Greentorche Ecosolutions - Co Founder (2014 to 2016)

Notable Achievements

Founder of Phool.co

Established Phool.co in 2017, an innovative social enterprise that recycles temple flower waste into sustainable consumer products, significantly reducing river pollution and creating employment for marginalized women.

United Nations Young Leader for Sustainable Development Goals (2018)

Recognized by the UN for his significant contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Phool.co's impactful environmental and social initiatives.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2018)

Featured in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Social Entrepreneurs category for his groundbreaking work with Phool.co.

Development of 'Fleather'

Spearheaded the innovation of 'Fleather', a plant-based leather alternative made from flower waste, which won PETA India's Best Innovation in Vegan Fashion award.

World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader (2023)

Selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, recognizing his leadership and potential to shape the future through his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Fast Company's World Changing Ideas (2022)

Phool.co's Fleather was recognized in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards for its innovative approach to sustainable materials.

Educational Background

Master’s Degree, Biotechnology

Amity Institute of Biotechnology - Year 2008

Amity University, Greater Noida Campus

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Company Overview

Fridayy AI
Total employees25
HeadquartersSan Francisco
Founded2023

Fridayy AI is developing a personal AI assistant designed to live in your browser, helping users automate everyday tasks, manage information, and streamline workflows to save time and enhance productivity. It aims to act as an intelligent companion that understands user context and proactively assists with various online activities.

Fridayy AI Funding Information
$1.6M - Total Funding Raised
$1.6M - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
Dec, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA)
Rainmatter (Zerodha's fintech fund and incubator)
Kunal Shah (CRED founder)
Maninder Gulati (OYO CGS)
Angel investors

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