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Madhu Punjabi

CEO & Co-Founder, Lion Pose
San Francisco, California,United States
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Madhu Punjabi's Overview

Total Experience19 years
CompanyLion Pose
CountryUnited States

Madhu Punjabi is the accomplished Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lion Pose, an innovative clinical skincare brand dedicated to addressing hyperpigmentation and dark spots, especially for melanin-rich skin. Before co-founding Lion Pose, Madhu honed her expertise in product management at Google, where she worked on various consumer-facing products, and previously as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree from Duke University. Madhu is passionate about creating inclusive beauty solutions and leveraging her strategic and operational skills to build a brand that resonates with and effectively serves a diverse customer base.

Professional Summary

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

Lion Pose - CEO & Co-Founder (2020 to Present)
Mechanism Ventures - CEO at Huggable (2018 to 2020)
Facebook - Product Manager, Live Video (2017 to 2019)
Pinterest - Product Manager, Discovery and Shopping (2014 to 2016)
TellApart - Product Manager (2013 to 2013)
Google - Product Partnerships (2009 to 2012)
Miss India - Miss India Northern California (2007 to 2008)
MTV Networks - Cast Member, MTV Hits (2003 to 2004)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & COO of Lion Pose

Successfully co-founded and leads operations for Lion Pose, a clinical skincare company focusing on hyperpigmentation for diverse skin tones, bringing a much-needed solution to the market.

Forbes 30 Under 30 - Retail & Ecommerce (2023)

Recognized by Forbes in their prestigious '30 Under 30' list for her significant impact and innovation in the retail and e-commerce sector through Lion Pose.

Sephora Accelerate Program Participant

Lion Pose, under her leadership, was selected for the highly competitive Sephora Accelerate program, which mentors and supports emerging beauty brands with high potential.

Y Combinator Alumna

Led Lion Pose through the renowned Y Combinator accelerator program (W22 batch), gaining valuable mentorship and resources to scale the business.

Product Management at Google

Gained significant experience in product development and strategy during her tenure as a Product Manager at Google, contributing to key consumer technology products.

Educational Background

Harvard Business School - Year 2013

Finance, Marketing, Music

New York University - Year 2003

Y Combinator - Year 2021

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Company Overview

Lion Pose
Total employees5
HeadquartersLos Angeles
Founded2022

Lion Pose is a clinical skincare brand co-founded by Madhu Punjabi and Nisha Phatak, two women of color dedicated to creating effective and safe solutions for hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and scarring. Their products are specifically formulated and rigorously tested on diverse skin tones, with a focus on melanin-rich skin, ensuring efficacy without common side effects like irritation or further discoloration. Their hero product, UNSPOTTED® 4X Acid Jelly Night Serum, aims to deliver visible results for a more even and radiant complexion.

Lion Pose Funding Information
$3M - Total Funding Raised
$3M - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
Nov 29, 2022 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Ignite XL Ventures
Precursor Ventures
Mindy Kaling
Female Founders Fund (via a scout)

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