Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder of the renowned yogurt brand Epigamia, passed away on Saturday after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 42.
The news was confirmed by the senior leadership of Drums Food International, the parent company of Epigamia, in a press release, requesting privacy for his family during this difficult time.
In a joint statement, Ankur Goel (COO & Founding Member) and Uday Thakker (Co-founder & Director) said, “All of us at the Epigamia family deeply mourn this loss. Rohan was our mentor, friend, and leader. We remain steadfast in our determination to carry forward his dream with strength and vigor. Rohan’s vision and values will continue to guide us as we work together to honor the foundation he built and ensure that his dream continues to flourish.”
The board of Epigamia added, “Rohan was not only a visionary leader but also an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His unwavering commitment, boundless energy, and deep passion for Epigamia have left an indelible mark on all of us. We will work closely with the leadership of the company to take Rohan’s legacy to greater heights.”
Mirchandani’s sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the startup community
An alumnus of NYU Stern and The Wharton School, Mirchandani founded Drums Food International in 2013.
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, expressed her condolences on X in a heartfelt post that read: “It is heartbreaking to see so many people I know losing their lives in their 40s and 50s to heart attacks and stress-related ailments. It makes you question a lot of things.”
On August 7 this year, Ambareesh Murty, co-founder of Pepperfry, also died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 51.
Rohan Malhotra, co-founder of Good Capital, passed away earlier this year as well.
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