
Serial Entrepreneur, Researcher & Strategic Consultant
dranjangoswami@gmail.com
Mobile No: +919449871819
About
Educational Background:
- Doctoral Scholar: Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad – Specialization in Operations Strategy.
- MBA: Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) – Focus on Strategy and Finance.
- Veterinary Science: Veterinary Doctor with a Master’s degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology.
- International Training: Business training from Capsim Management Simulation Inc., USA.
Career Highlight:
Co-Founder & Enterprise Builder
- 16+ years of entrepreneurial leadership in diverse sectors, including agriculture, poultry, food processing, e-commerce, retail, and hospitality.
- Successfully co-founded and scaled multiple ventures with a focus on end-to-end value chain operations in the poultry and agribusiness sectors.
Professional Experiences:
- Khadkeshwara Farms and Foods Pvt. Ltd.:
- Co-founder and Director of this integrated poultry farming enterprise with operations in breeding, feed milling, hatcheries, and farming.
- The organization generates significant employment opportunities for rural youths in Assam, fostering socio-economic development.
- Utpan – AgriTech Fintech Platform:
- Co-founder of this award-winning platform, acting as a business facilitator for NEDFI, SBI, and NBFCs.
- Pioneered large-scale maize cultivation under buyback agreements, enabling cluster financing with State Bank of India and providing livelihoods to hundreds of farmers in Assam.
- MyPetz – Omni-channel Petcare Solution:
- Co-founder of this innovative startup offering holistic petcare solutions, addressing a growing niche market segment.
Areas of Expertise
- Enterprise Management & Scaling: Proven ability to establish, scale, and drive enterprises across sectors, with a specialization in agribusiness and poultry value chains.
- Strategic Business Consulting: Served as a strategic consultant for NEDFI, assisting in the funding and implementation of agri-based projects in Northeast India.
- Financial Modeling & Project Design: Expertise in creating financial models, forecasting, and designing large-scale agri-projects in poultry breeding, layers, and broilers.
- Merger & Acquisition Leadership: Extensive experience in managing M&A activities for enterprises across India and Africa, with a focus on value creation and corporate restructuring.
- Turnaround Strategies: Skilled in defining and executing business strategies, turnaround plans, and building enterprise value.
Social Leadership
- General Secretary:
- Successfully served as General Secretary of the Karnataka Poultry Farmers Association (2019–2023) for two consecutive tenures.
- Instrumental in resolving farmer issues, innovating scientific and contract farming models, and contributing to government-level policy discussions.
Academic and Thought Leadership
- Visiting Faculty: Regular guest lecturer at MANAGE, Hyderabad, IPMA, Pune, and other reputed institutions.
- Author: Contributes articles to national-level agriculture and poultry magazines, sharing insights on best practices and industry innovations.
Notable Achievements
- Enterprise Development in Agri Sector:
- Pioneered projects spanning breeding, feed milling, hatcheries, integrated contract farming, processing, and retailing.
- Developed innovative frameworks for synergistic collaborations between farmers and producer companies.
- Large-Scale Agri Financing: Spearheaded financing models enabling cluster-based funding for farmers in collaboration with financial institutions.
- Policy Contributions: Participated in several government policy deliberations, shaping frameworks for sustainable agribusiness growth.

