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Adhish Pendharkar Co-Founder

Vijay Chauhan Co-Founder

We are committed to stopping food waste and helping those in need by ensuring that surplus food reaches people - not landfills. Every day, large amounts of perfectly good food go to waste, while many individuals and families struggle to access nutritious meals. We exist to bridge that gap.

Through efficient collection and responsible distribution, we transform surplus food into a source of nourishment, dignity, and hope.

Beyond feeding people, our work supports environmental sustainability by reducing food waste and its impact on the planet. By preventing edible food from being discarded, we help lower greenhouse gas emissions and promote a more responsible food system.

We believe that no good food should be wasted and no person should go hungry. Guided by compassion, collaboration, and transparency, we strive to create lasting social and environmental impact - one meal at a time.

Together with our partners, volunteers, and supporters, we are building a future where food is valued, communities are supported, and care is shared.

An entrepreneur and technology-driven innovator passionate about solving real-world social and environmental challenges through scalable digital solutions. As the founder of FoodMindz, he is focused on transforming the way surplus food is recovered and redistributed by connecting food providers with individuals and families in need through mobile technology and real-time data.

Driven by a vision to reduce food waste, fight hunger, and create sustainable community impact, Vijay combines innovation, business strategy, and social responsibility to build solutions that benefit businesses, consumers, nonprofits, and government programs alike. Under his leadership, FoodMindz is working to create a smarter and more efficient food recovery ecosystem that delivers environmental, economic, and social value at scale.

Vijay is also actively engaged in entrepreneurship, innovation networks, and community-focused initiatives that support sustainable growth and positive social impact.

A seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience leading digital transformation, enterprise technology, and software innovation across global markets. As the founder of Adhvent and a technology leader with deep expertise in cloud platforms, SaaS development, mobile applications, and enterprise architecture, he has built and guided technology solutions that help organizations scale, modernize, and innovate.

Throughout his career, Adhish has worked with businesses across industries to drive operational efficiency, digital growth, and technology modernization through practical, results-oriented leadership. He is recognized for combining strong technical expertise with strategic business vision, enabling organizations to successfully navigate complex technology and transformation initiatives.

Passionate about innovation and impactful technology, Adhish continues to focus on building scalable digital solutions that create long-term business and community value.

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Deepak Tiwari is a respected entrepreneur, community leader, and business executive based in Louisville, Kentucky, with extensive experience in business development, community engagement, and charitable initiatives. As President of the Indian Community Foundation, he has played a key role in promoting cultural unity, social impact programs, and community support initiatives that strengthen local communities.

A successful multi-franchise owner and President of Joyeet LLC Properties, Deepak brings valuable expertise in business operations, strategic growth, and leadership. His experience also includes serving on a Business Council Board during the Obama Administration, where he contributed to discussions focused on economic growth, entrepreneurship, and community development.

As a member of the FoodMindz Board of Advisors, Deepak provides strategic guidance on community outreach, partnerships, business growth, and social impact initiatives. His leadership and commitment to community-driven solutions support FoodMindz’s mission to reduce food waste, fight hunger, and create meaningful environmental and social impact.

Deepak Tiwari Louisville, Kentucky

Himanshu Shah serves on the Board of Advisors, bringing extensive experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and operational strategy with a strong focus on using innovation to create meaningful social impact. His expertise helps guide FoodMindz in building scalable, technology-driven solutions that address critical challenges such as food waste, food insecurity, sustainability, and community well-being.

With leadership experience across enterprise technology and healthcare innovation, including senior roles at Persistent Systems, Himanshu has worked on initiatives that improve operational efficiency, accessibility, and service delivery through technology. His background in managing complex digital transformation programs provides valuable insight into how technology can be leveraged to solve large-scale societal problems while creating sustainable long-term impact.

As an advisor to FoodMindz, Himanshu supports the organization’s mission to connect surplus food with underserved communities through intelligent, scalable digital platforms. He contributes strategic guidance on technology growth, partnerships, operational scalability, and data-driven innovation that can help maximize environmental, social, and economic outcomes.

Himanshu is passionate about supporting initiatives that combine business innovation with community benefit, believing that technology should not only drive efficiency and growth, but also improve lives, strengthen communities, and create more sustainable systems for the future.

Himansu Shah

Salil Kulkarni serves on the FoodMindz Board of Advisors, bringing extensive experience in entrepreneurship, startup acceleration, innovation ecosystems, and business scaling. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with founders, startups, and growth-stage companies to help them develop scalable business models, expand operations, build strategic partnerships, and navigate investor and market growth opportunities. His expertise spans technology innovation, operational strategy, and international business development.

As a strategic advisor, Salil is helping guide FoodMindz’s transition from a local food recovery initiative into a scalable national and global social impact platform. His experience in supporting startups through expansion and commercialization provides valuable insight into scaling technology infrastructure, building sustainable operational frameworks, and creating partnerships across government, nonprofit, and private-sector ecosystems.

Salil’s leadership and strategic vision support FoodMindz’s long-term mission to reduce food waste, improve food accessibility, and create measurable environmental and social impact worldwide. His passion for innovation-driven solutions and sustainable growth helps position FoodMindz to become a leading global platform focused on technology-enabled social impact and circular economy initiatives.

Salil Kulkarni

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