Saurabh Chauhan
About Saurabh Chauhan
Saurabh Chauhan is the Founder and CEO of Peakflo, with a background in management consulting and e-commerce. He has held leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, Daraz, and Rocket Internet, and has experience mentoring startup founders in Southeast Asia.
Current Role at Peakflo
Saurabh Chauhan serves as the Founder and CEO of Peakflo, a position he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, the company has focused on streamlining financial processes for businesses. His experience in the startup ecosystem and understanding of market dynamics contribute to the strategic direction of Peakflo.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Saurabh Chauhan worked as an Analyst at McKinsey & Company from 2013 to 2015 in the New Delhi Area, India. During his tenure, he engaged in client projects across various sectors, including general aviation, ecommerce, and retail. His work spanned multiple regions, including India, the United States, and Australia.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Chauhan studied at Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies and earned a Bachelor's in Business Studies (B.B.S.) with a specialization in Finance from the University of Delhi from 2010 to 2013. He has also been part of the Winter 2022 batch at Y Combinator, enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and network.
Leadership at Daraz and Rocket Internet
Saurabh Chauhan held the position of Managing Director at Daraz.lk from 2015 to 2017, where he launched and led the ecommerce platform in Sri Lanka, which was later acquired by Alibaba. He also served as Group Managing Director at Vaniday from 2018 to 2020, overseeing a turnaround strategy for the beauty services marketplace in Singapore.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
Saurabh Chauhan actively mentors founders of pre-series B marketplaces in Southeast Asia. His experience in the startup ecosystem and his previous roles in ecommerce and venture capital enable him to provide valuable guidance to emerging entrepreneurs.