Mumbai: Saturday's here, bringing with it the time to unwind yet again with our special series, "Weekend Unwind." Here we take a peek into the minds of corporate heads through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better. In this week’s edition, we have Supertails co-founder Varun Sadana. Supertails is a one-of-its-kind platform that supports the ever-increasing pet parent community with veterinary care and a one-stop solution for pet food and supplies.
An MBA from IIM Lucknow, Varun comes with rich experience of building and leading teams across strategy, procurement, production, and sales. His previous stint was as the co-founder and COO of the fresh meat brand, Licious. Armed with a decade-long stint in the FMCG and retail spaces, having worked with brands such as Hindustan Unilever, Snapdeal, and IBM, to name a few, Varun aims to reimagine pet care in India with Supertails. Along with the team, he aims to bridge the accessibility gap in pet healthcare and create an ecosystem of products and services that make pet parenting smooth and enriching.
So, without further ado here goes...
A book you are currently reading/plan to read
"Thinking Fast And Slow by Daniel Kanheman", reading it for the second time.
Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
45 minutes workout, seven days a week with no cheat day.
Your comfort food
Eggs - sunny side up (add mashed potatoes for extra gluttony).
When the chips are down a quote/philosophy that keeps you going
Bad times are important to help you understand how good times feel like, embrace them!
Your guilty pleasure
Watching cookery videos on YouTube.
When was the last time you tried something new?
I recently learned how to code in python.
A life lesson you learnt the hard way
Everyone has a different way to respond to things, and it's important to learn to appreciate the other point of view.
What gets you excited about life?
Everything - the fact that one is alive is enough to be excited about.
What’s on top of your bucket list?
Chase the northern lights, knowing well that I hate the cold!
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Do more. There is always time, you just have to find it.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
We can live with so much lesser polarisation of our views, without hurting our right to speech.
An activity that keeps you motivated/charged during tough times
Talk to a lot of people to get ideas and help, it works. Advices are always easier to give, and almost always free.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Tomorrow is a new day, focus on getting a good night’s sleep.
Your go-to stress buster
Cooking while listening to stairway to heaven.
Your mantra for life
Ambition should always be greater than resources.
