A 1997 computer science graduate from IIT Kanpur, he began his career at Deloitte before moving to Silicon Valley in 1999, where he worked at Nextag, Centrata, and newScale, gaining expertise in technology and strategy.
In 2007, Mukesh founded Myntra, which grew into India’s leading online fashion platform and was later acquired by Flipkart, where he played a key role in strengthening its market position.
Through his venture studio, MerakiLabs, he has supported startups like Skyroot Aerospace, India’s first private rocket launcher, and Groww, a leading online brokerage platform.
[5] Recognised with IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumnus Award and featured on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list,[6] Mukesh serves on the board of Olympic Gold Quest.
[18][19] In addition to financial support, Meraki Labs provides access to experienced entrepreneurs, leadership coaches, and a structured curriculum covering product development, branding, and fundraising.
[19] The organisation is positioned within the Indian startup ecosystem as a platform for developing innovative ideas and nurturing emerging companies.
[21] Mukesh runs a popular podcast SparX that explores ‘Big Ideas Shaping the World’ through engaging conversations with leading non-fiction authors, deep thinker-practitioners, visionaries, and experts, delivering profound insights across every domain.
At SparX, he dives into various topics of interest around economics, politics, history, science, entrepreneurship, AI, productivity, and the vast opportunities this nation holds.