About

Vidya Madhavan is a dynamic and creative entrepreneur with a passion for building things that people deeply desire. As the Founder and CEO of Schmooze, the fastest-growing dating app, she is committed to bringing more laughter and fun to the world. Vidya's innovative approach to dating is centered around meme-based matching, which allows users to swipe memes instead of people. Her goal is to create a platform where people can find a date to laugh with. Prior to founding Schmooze, Vidya worked as an investor at GradCapital, where she helped student startups to achieve their goals. She has also founded various startups focused on memes and social media, with four products and one pivot under her belt. Her experience as a founder and investor has given her a unique perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation. Vidya's education background is impressive, with a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University, where she learned about history, design, leadership, and business. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a minor in Electronics from DG Ruparel College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Vidya's educational background has given her a solid foundation in both technical and business skills. Vidya's entrepreneurial journey started at a young age, when she created a Pokemon Bank operation that grew from a stealth-lunch break gig to a massive enterprise with 80% of the tazo owners in school signed up. Her experience with the Pokemon Bank taught her about the challenges of creating a new currency and breaking age-old norms. Despite the setback, Vidya's passion for learning, building, and selling never waned. If you are a student startup looking for guidance, Vidya is the right person to contact. Her experience as an investor and founder gives her a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. Vidya's passion for innovation and creativity is contagious, and she is always looking for new and exciting opportunities to build something that people deeply desire.