The sudden demise of CEO and co-founder of Epigamia, Rohan Mirchandani has shocked the business industry of India. He passed away on December 21, 2024 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The company confirmed this news by releasing a joint statement. They also mentioned that in the absence of Rohan, the company, Epigamia will work under the leadership of co-founders Ankur Goel and Uday Thakkar. Rohan Mirchandani, who has given shape to the Indian food industry through his brand Epigamia, passed away at the age of 41.
As quoted by the Outlook Start-up, the spokesperson of the parent company Drum Food mentioned that, “All of us at the Epigamia family will deeply mourn this loss. We remain steadfast in our determination to carry forward his dream with strength and vigor. The senior leadership of Epigamia, led by Ankur Goel (COO & Founding Member) and Uday Thakker (Cofounder & Director), continues to steer the company’s day-to-day operations with the full support of the board of directors, including Rohan’s family.”
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Not only Rohan but several other CEOs and co-founders have passed away due to similar kinds of health issues at a young age. In today’s world where health is the major concern in any industry or in the normal life. People face various kinds of pressure. But having an understanding of how it is affecting them and how they can prevent them, is important.
Rajan Das the CEO of SAP India died due to a heart attack at the age of 39 in 2009. Similarly, there are other entrepreneurs who passed away due to cardiac arrest, like Pankhuri Shrivastava, the founder of Grabhouse died on December 24, 2021, at a very young age.
According to reports of a mental health start-up, YourDost, which states that individuals in the early stage of their entrepreneurial journey go through imposter syndrome due to the uncertainties and the work pressure.
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