Our Team
Founders & Directors
Dr. Reena Sharma
(Co-Founder,CEO) (Ph.D,MCA,PGDCR)
18 Years in Scientific Research and Business Development
Expertise-Molecular Biology, B2B Business Development
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
(Advisor) (Ph.D,MCA,PGDCR)
Doctorate in Chemistry with 16 years experience with leading Food & Beverage industries in the capacity of regional technology leader.
Board of Advisors
Our Board of Advisors brings strategic vision and expert guidance to steer our management team toward success. Their leadership ensures we stay on course, achieve our goals, and continue to innovate in every step we take.
Monila Kothari
Ex - Givaudan
Simmarpal Singh
CEO COFCO-India
Deepak Singhal
CEO - Food Business, Tolaram
About Us
Shandi, meaning, "Because we care" in Hebrew, was founded to create truly sustainable, affordable, and nutritious meat alternatives that could benefit millions, if not billions.
Founded in 2019 by Dr Reena Sharma, entrepreneur and research veteran and Dr Gaurav Sharma, a food flavour industry expert, the food-tech company uses a 5-patent process that uses only natural, non-Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMO) ingredients such as pea protein, chickpeas, quinoa, flax seeds, brown rice, and coconut oil, to develop and manufacture their plant-based chicken.
Plant-Based Food
In addition, Shandi's plant-based chicken is the only one in the world that has a protein content of close to 30%, on par with the protein content of actual chicken meat.
Our Growth
Shandi has successfully closed its second seed round, led by Singapore-based Tolaram, raising over $700,000.
Backed by Strategic Investors
We’re proud to work with a group of dedicated investors who share our vision for a healthier, more sustainable world. We’re grateful for their partnership and look forward to working together towards a brighter future for all.
