In November 2023 I shared three LinkedIn posts that blend personal anecdotes, board‑governance insights, and a celebration of a strategic investment. The first post (2023‑11‑27) shows how I keep my child‑like curiosity alive through Lego building and painting with my kids, reminding me that creativity fuels better decision‑making. The second post (2023‑11‑23) stresses that founders must deliberately shape their boards rather than accept ones formed “based on demographics or self‑marketing,” citing Sam Altman's removal as a cautionary tale. The third post (2023‑11‑07) honors Mamaearth’s eight‑year journey and thanks Chaitanya Deshpande of Sharrp Ventures for enabling the investment, highlighting the brand’s role as a D2C torchbearer.
I argue that founders must actively shape board composition to avoid “hurdle” scenarios and safeguard their company’s destiny.
Sharrp Ventures, through Chaitanya Deshpande, decided to back Mamaearth because it is a true torchbearer for the Direct‑to‑Consumer (D2C) ecosystem.
Mamaearth’s founders Ghazal and Varun have achieved remarkable milestones over the past 8 years.
These observations build on my earlier reflections in december 2023 linkedin posts about the D2C landscape and the power of trust as a moat.