Ankit Kumar

Ankit Kumar has a remarkable more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, as well as social entrepreneurship. His career has been diverse, spanning e-commerce sectors such as handmade chocolates, imitation jewelry (zillykraft), medical devices (myhealthklub.com), focus on livelihood creation for unemployed footwear artisans with D2C footwear (Shoegaro.in), and with B2B footwear platform Kaarigar Mandi (Shoegaro Fashions Pvt Ltd).

At Kaarigar Mandi, Ankit assumes multiple roles, including overseeing social impact, Institutional Sales, PR, Finance, Accounts and Legal. His adept management of these critical functions ensures the smooth operations and sustainable growth of the company. Ankit also contributes his extensive experience in sales and marketing to shape the strategic direction of Kaarigar Mandi, driving business development and establishing valuable partnerships resulting in creation of more respectable business opportunities for small footwear manufacturers in India.

Passionate about social impact, Ankit is dedicated to effecting positive change and empowering communities through ethical and sustainable business practices. Kaarigar Mandi's mission to create a reliable network of footwear artisans and small footwear manufacturers and connect them to organised bulk buyers aligns with Ankit's goal of preserving traditional craftsmanship while introducing innovative business practices and high-quality products. Recognized for his leadership and social impact initiatives, Ankit was invited to attend the Young Founder's Program in Berlin in May 2023 by the Westerwelle Foundation and is an esteemed Acumen fellow.

Ankit actively seeks new opportunities to collaborate, learn, and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly within the realms of social impact and sustainable fashion. If you share similar interests or would like to connect, he welcomes you to reach out. Together, let's make a meaningful difference in the world.