Kunaal Dudeja
About Kunaal Dudeja
Kunaal Dudeja is the Co-Founder and CEO of Virohan Pvt. Ltd., with over 15 years of experience in scaling businesses and a background in strategic design management and economics.
Work at Virohan
Kunaal Dudeja serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Virohan Pvt. Ltd., a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, Virohan has implemented a fee-based model that includes financial linkages to assist students with installment-based payback options after employment. The organization focuses on bridging the gap between industry demand and workforce skills by utilizing a technology skill stack. Virohan's programs are designed to provide long internships at hospitals, ensuring hands-on practice for students. The company targets youth aged 16-24, with a particular emphasis on female participation, which constitutes over 50% of its student base.
Education and Expertise
Kunaal Dudeja holds a Master's degree in Strategic Design Management from the National Institute of Design, which he completed from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A.) in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he studied at The British International School, where he achieved IGCSE and GCE A-Level Certification from 1997 to 2001. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in defining strategy and implementing operational frameworks for business scaling.
Background
Before co-founding Virohan, Kunaal Dudeja held various positions in the luxury retail sector. He worked at Genesis Luxury as Associate Store Manager and Buyer for Paul Smith Ltd. in New Delhi, and later served as Retail Head for Paul Smith Ltd. and Etro Spa from 2010 to 2013. His experience also includes a role as Senior Sales Associate at Louis Vuitton for two months in 2008 and as Global Head Retail for Creyate at Arvind Internet from 2013 to 2017. His early career included a business internship at Anna Sui in 2007.
Achievements
Kunaal Dudeja has been recognized for his contributions to the edtech sector, being named one of the 40 under 40 by BW Businessworld. He has also been included in the list of the Top 100 Most Talented Professionals, highlighting his impact in the industry. His work at Virohan reflects a commitment to innovating the traditional training industry, particularly in healthcare, through the use of technology and strategic educational models.