Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals behind KAVACH
Ridhima Bhagawati
Team Lead & Product Strategy
Ridhima spearheads the KAVACH project, guiding MediPen from initial concept through manufacturing and pitch presentation. She liaises with manufacturers, refines product strategy including the crucial brush component, and ensures the team is aligned for the Dassault Systemes Innovation Program semi-finals. Her leadership is key to coordinating design, production, and communication efforts, including preparing pitch materials and website articles.
Om Karnik
Lead Design & Manufacturing
Om leads the technical development of MediPen, focusing on innovative design solutions like the squirting mechanism and cotton pad integration (Plan B and Plan A). He is responsible for CAD modeling, material selection, packaging design, and detailing the manufacturing process, including costs and machinery, for both prototypes and scalable production.
Anurag Sur
Design & Prototyping Specialist
Anurag plays a vital role in refining MediPen's physical design and prototypes, working closely with Om on Plan A and Plan B. He focuses on structural elements (hole, shape), material integrity (ensuring the cotton component is sterilized and functional), and translating complex CAD designs into working models, crucial for iterative development and pitch demonstrations.
Ira Malushte
Marketing & Communications Lead
Ira is the driving force behind KAVACH's marketing and brand identity. She crafts the comprehensive marketing strategy, manages daily social media engagement with substantive posts, develops advertising campaigns (reels and ads), and prepares compelling marketing narratives for the pitch, ensuring MediPen's value proposition reaches the target audience effectively.
Rishan Gaikwad
Website & Online Platform Lead
Rishan is responsible for developing and maintaining KAVACH's online presence. His key tasks include ensuring website security, implementing the crucial waitlist function for MediPen pre-orders, developing the online selling strategy, and managing website content, including the timely upload of articles. He plays a vital role in creating a seamless online experience for users and potential customers.