Harshit Sonawala
About Harshit Sonawala
Harshit Sonawala is a Senior Manager at Zepto and a former co-founder of PlebC Innovations. With a background in mechatronics and experience in healthcare entrepreneurship, he focuses on innovative product development to solve real-world problems.
Current Role at Zepto
Harshit Sonawala serves as a Senior Manager in the Founder’s Office at Zepto, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives and operational efficiency within the organization. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and improve product offerings.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Entrepreneurship
Before joining Zepto, Harshit worked at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad as a Fellow at the Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship from 2020 to 2021. His role involved contributing to healthcare innovation projects, where he gained insights into the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Co-Founder of PlebC Innovations
Harshit co-founded PlebC Innovations Private Limited in 2021, where he focused on developing a remotely operated robotic Ultrasound system. This initiative aimed to enhance access to ultrasound services on a global scale. He remained with the company until 2022, contributing to its mission of improving healthcare delivery.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Harshit holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics from Manipal Institute of Technology, completed in 2019. He further pursued studies in Business Administration and Management at GrowthX®, completing a Product & Growth Bootcamp in 2022. Additionally, he obtained a PGPTBM from Masters' Union, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2022 to 2023.
Research Experience and Internships
Harshit has a diverse background in research and internships. He worked as a Research Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Brussel from 2019 to 2020 and at Manipal Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2018. He also interned at BeAble Health in 2018, where he contributed to product development efforts.