Rakesh Kumar
About Rakesh Kumar
Rakesh Kumar serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at HealthifyMe, where he has been instrumental in the development of the AI nutritionist 'Ria' and has contributed to securing significant funding for the company. He has a background in commerce and has co-founded two startups, WholesomeJobs and PurplePro.io.
Work at HealthifyMe
Rakesh Kumar has been serving as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at HealthifyMe since 2015. In this role, he has played a significant part in the company's operations and strategic initiatives. He contributed to the development and launch of 'Ria', the world's first AI nutritionist, enhancing the company's offerings in the health and wellness sector. Additionally, he has been involved in delivering wellness solutions to over 75 corporates across India, showcasing HealthifyMe's commitment to workplace health.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Kumar completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (I.G.N.O.U.) between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, he attended St Joseph's Indian High School from 2006 to 2008. His educational background in commerce provides him with a solid foundation for his roles in business and management within the health and wellness industry.
Background
Before joining HealthifyMe, Rakesh Kumar co-founded PurplePro.io, where he worked from 2017 to 2019 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He also founded WholesomeJobs, where he operated from 2019 to 2021. His entrepreneurial experience has contributed to his understanding of business dynamics and operational management.
Achievements
Rakesh Kumar was part of the team at HealthifyMe that secured over $25 million in funding from notable investors including Sistema, IDG, Inventus, Blume, and Samsung Next. This funding has been pivotal in supporting the company's growth and innovation in the health tech space.