Vandhana Parkavi Valaguru
About Vandhana Parkavi Valaguru
Vandhana Parkavi Valaguru serves as the Country Head for Sezzle in India and is a co-founder and COO of Journee. She has a background in engineering and management, with extensive experience in establishing business operations and mentoring startups.
Work at Sezzle
Vandhana Parkavi Valaguru serves as the Country Head for Sezzle in India since 2019. In this role, she has successfully incorporated the legal entity for Sezzle in India and managed foreign direct investments while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. She has played a significant role in onboarding over 1500 high-quality direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to Sezzle, establishing the platform as a preferred payment method among young consumers. Her leadership has contributed to the growth and acceptance of Sezzle in the Indian market.
Education and Expertise
Vandhana Parkavi Valaguru holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Anna University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, completing the Management Programme for Women Entrepreneurs from 2016 to 2017 and the Advanced Bootcamp for potential Women Entrepreneurs in 2018. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in engineering and management, enhancing her expertise in business operations and entrepreneurship.
Background
Before joining Sezzle, Vandhana worked at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2016. She also gained experience as an Associate Software Engineer at Valtech for 10 months in 2010. Her technical background in software engineering complements her current leadership roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of both technology and business operations.
Achievements
Vandhana Parkavi Valaguru has made significant contributions to the startup ecosystem by actively mentoring and advising multiple startups and entrepreneurs. Her efforts focus on empowering society through innovative solutions, aligning with her personal mission. She possesses hands-on experience in evaluating international business opportunities and setting up business operations from scratch, demonstrating her capability in fostering business growth.
Current Role at Journee
In addition to her role at Sezzle, Vandhana is a Co-Founder and COO at Journee, a position she has held since 2016. Her involvement in Journee showcases her commitment to entrepreneurship and her ability to drive business initiatives in the startup landscape of Bangalore.