About Us
Raghu's Story
In a world where career aspirations often conflict with personal duties, our founder Raghu's story is an inspiring testament to determination and empathy.
While working at IBM's Asia Pacific headquarters in Tokyo, Raghu received a tempting offer in the United States. However, it required leaving his aging parents in India. Raghu grappled with the significant choice between career progression and familial obligations. Fortunately, fate intervened, presenting another compelling opportunity in India.
Some years later, when Raghu's parents needed care, he realised the lack of support for caregivers and aging individuals in India. This realisation prompted him to take action. In 2015, after working at CISCO for two years, he chose to address the challenge of balancing caregiving for elders with professional demands, rather than pursuing corporate advancement.
Raghu delved deeper into the issue, identifying India's rapidly aging population and its unmet needs. He saw a demand for elder-centric products and services and decided to provide a comprehensive solution. He founded EldersIndia, a platform that caters to seniors' diverse needs, from healthcare to financial security, social interaction to recreation.
The journey was not without challenges. Raghu and his team painstakingly built a network of service providers, transforming their dream into a reality. Their persistence paid off when Sonata Software became their first corporate partner, launching a groundbreaking pilot program.
EldersIndia, born from one person's determination and compassion, has become a beacon of hope for the elderly and their caregivers. It symbolises the power of unwavering commitment to a noble cause.
Vision of EldersIndia
- To provide holistic care, dignity and better quality of life to elders
- To enable Corporate India to support their employees in caring for their elders, while being emotionally connected and productive
- To build an ecosystem of service providers who can grow their own presence and create employment opportunities
Board of Advisors.
Srinath N
Srinath is an IIT Madras and IIM Kolkata alumnus with over 36 years of leadership experience in the Tata Group. As part of Tata Administrative Services, he held CXO roles across Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Corporate Strategy, working with Tata Honeywell, Tata Industries, Tata Communications, Tata Teleservices, and Tata Trusts.
With deep expertise in Partnerships & Joint Ventures, Government collaborations, and business turnarounds, Srinath has played a pivotal role in M&As and strategic growth initiatives. His contributions to the telecom industry earned him multiple global recognitions, including 'Telecom CEO of the Year' in Asia and 'Telecom Person of the Year' in India. He has served on the boards of several corporate and social sector organizations.
Harish Gandhi
Dr Harish Gandhi is a seasoned HR leader, leadership coach, and board advisor with over four decades of experience in shaping high-performance cultures. He has held leadership positions in InterGlobe (Indigo Airlines), Airtel, and Koshika Telecom and has contributed to organizations like C-DOT, Nuclear Power Corporation of India, and Cement Corporation of India.
Currently, he leads his own HR consultancy, advising startups and corporates on strategic people management. He is also a visiting faculty member at premier institutions like IMI Delhi and Manav Rachna University. A recipient of multiple accolades, including ‘Best HR Professional in Asia,’ Harish brings deep expertise in organizational transformation, leadership development, and executive coaching.
Narhari K. S
Narhari is a Corporate Communications and Marketing expert with over three decades of experience in public relations and media strategy. Currently a Senior Consultant at The PRactice, he advises clients on media strategy, crisis communication, and content planning.
Having worked with Wipro, IBM, Dell, Texas Instruments, and Smith Kline & French in senior roles, he is also an educator, teaching Corporate Communications at leading institutions like Manipal Academy of Higher Education and Symbiosis School of Media & Communication. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Fulcrum Lifetime Achievement Award and the PR Person of the Peninsula by the Public Relations Council of India.
Payal Nanjiani
Payal is a globally recognized leadership expert, top executive coach, and New York award-winning author. As the host of The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast, she has shaped leadership narratives worldwide, coaching CEOs, senior executives, and government officials.
With multiple best-selling books to her name, Payal has received international accolades, including the Global Humanitarian Award and recognition as one of the Top 10 Executive Coaches globally. She has trained over a million professionals and is a thought leader in redefining leadership excellence.
Meet the team.
Discover the faces behind EldersIndia's mission
K S Raghunandan
Founder and CEORaghu is an IIM Calcutta alumnus with over 25 years of executive management experience. He previously held key roles as Managing Director for India & SAARC at CISCO Services and in senior leadership at IBM, excelling in Sales, Services, Business Development, and Finance. Raghunandan's expertise lies in establishing and scaling organizations from scratch.
Reema Bose Suri
Co-founder and CCOReema is a seasoned HR leader with 20+ years of experience at organizations like Airtel and Sun Pharma. Her firsthand experience witnessing the struggles of employees juggling their professional commitments and family well-being has helped her recognize the gap in the quality of life for seniors.
OmPrakash
Head of OperationsWith over three decades of experience, primarily in BFSI with organizations like ANZ GB, Max New York Life, and IPRU, Omprakash is a seasoned professional. His expertise lies in sales, marketing, customer service, and business operations.
Janakiram Jayaraman
Chief of StaffJanakiram is a seasoned technology and innovation leader with over 30 years of experience in software product development in organizations like TI, HP (Compaq), Motorola, Symbian, Nokia, Cisco. A patent holder and recipient of the CEO Award, Janakiram is passionate about technology, innovation, and process excellence. A dedicated Rotarian, he actively contributes to large-scale social initiatives and has been recognized as a Champion President of Rotary Bangalore North.
Rana Biswas
Chief Growth OfficerRana brings over 30 years of leadership experience in Technology, Banking, and Financial Services across India and APACin organizations like SBI Cards, GE Capital, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, American Express Bank, HDFC Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank. As Chief Growth Officer at Elders India and Elders Wealth, Rana drives Sales, Business Development, and Growth Strategy. A passionate advocate for elder care, he is committed to making EldersIndia the go-to platform for senior citizens’ well-being in India.
Shagufta
HR & ADMINShagufta is armed with a PGDM degree from Mount Carmel Institute of Management with an overall experience of 7+ years and possesses a 3-year background as an HR Generalist in the Telecom Industry.
Vinod S Pattar
Senior Developer and Tecnology LeadVinod, with a B.E. from VTU, boasts over 10 years of experience in crafting end-to-end technology stack solutions for startups, all while fostering exceptional teams.
Who are we?
We are the ‘Only B2B2C Platform in India Enabling the Elder care system’
EldersIndia is an online platform that offers a wide range of senior care services for corporate employees and their elderly family members.
Employees are an important asset for any company, but they often have multiple priorities and responsibilities outside of work. One of these responsibilities is taking care of their aging parents or other senior family members. However, finding reliable and affordable services can be difficult.
The lack of a comprehensive platform for these services, inadequate digital infrastructure from existing providers, and limited resources can create challenges for corporate employees. This can ultimately impact employee productivity, leading to issues such as frequent unplanned absences, deviations from work hours, and mediocre performance.
Taking into account these three factors - the difficulties experienced by corporate employees, the absence of online resources for senior citizens, and the overall effect on businesses - EldersIndia offers a comprehensive solution.
Utilising our B2B2C work model, we have collaborated with specific service providers who cater to the needs of senior citizens. This allows employees to look after their elderly family members while remaining seated at their office desk.
India's most comprehensive Elder Care platform.
