About me
Tejas Gopalan
I'm driven by creativity, curiosity and a passion for challenging the status quo in everything I do.
Graduated from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad with a specialisation in Product Design.
I spend my free time surfing beaches across India or DJing with friends within closed rooms.
Experiences
Discussing Eco-Tourism Opportunities with the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Volunteering
“Pride Café: Amadeus IT group’s Non-Profit Food truck run by the LBGTQ community”
o Pioneered and executed a creative campaign for a one-of-a-kind initiative in India to promote social acceptance and inclusivity by
launching two mobile food trucks and a kitchen, where a 16-member team from the LGBTQIA+ community cooks meals every day.
o Designed unique branding and artwork to facilitate an enriched dialogue between community members and society leading to 10000+
plates sold in the first month of operation; with my effort being featured on The Economic Times
Recognition
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“Tejas Gopalan’s device to make mask-wearing comfortable – the COVID-19 Ear Protector – is finding its way to hospitals in the city”
o Successfully launched an innovative product during COVID-19, leading to over 200,000 products sold and $10,000 in revenue within 3 months of start through effective PR and digital marketing campaigns. Effort was recognised on news channel CNBC and The Hindu.
o Pitched and sold directly to CEO of 1600-Bed Hospital by drafting customised pitch decks and holding sales pitches in-person.