About the Founders
Ayan Sanyal – Head of Product & Retail: An autodidact who taught himself how to play the guitar and make the perfect cup of masala chai. Ayan started his journey in the agency world (Havas, 2U) before answering his calling be a food entrepreneur. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and a lifelong disciple of Bob Dylan.

Ani Sanyal – Head of Brand & eCommerce: A creative entrepreneur who lives at the intersection of commerce and culture. Ani started a record label when he was 16, gave a TEDx Talk at 25 and launched a creative agency at 27. He is a graduate from NYU with a degree in Economics & Finance.

About Kolkata Chai Co
Kolkata Chai Co is bringing South Asian culture to everyone through chai and Indian street food. We’re building an omni-channel brand that currently has one retail location in NYC and an e-commerce business that ships across the U.S. and Canada.