The personal care market is evolving day by day. It wasn't long ago that the market became more involved in men's grooming needs. Shantanu Deshpande, the visionary co-founder and CIO of Bombay Shaving Company, is at the forefront of this change. Pioneered innovative solutions and revolutionized the men's grooming industry.

Born in a Maharashtrian family in Dallas, Texas, Shantanu Deshpande's early life was characterized by exposure to diverse cultures. After returning to India, he obtained an engineering degree from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, and an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow.

Shantanu's professional journey began when he joined renowned consulting firm McKinsey & Company as an external consultant. His work at McKinsey became a formative experience for his leadership skills and strategic acumen.

Inspired by the untapped potential of the men's grooming market, Shantanu embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey in 2016 with his co-founders Deepu Panicker, Raunak Munot and Rohit Jaiswal. They started a direct-to-customer (D2C) venture called Bombay Shaving Company. A high quality men's grooming brand that aims to revolutionize the industry.

Bombay Shaving Company's product portfolio includes a wide range of men's grooming essentials including trimmers, razors, shave care, skin care and bath products. The Bombay Shaving Company, a leader in quality and innovation among men looking for a comprehensive solution to their grooming needs, is gaining ground and gaining more and more customers.

The startup's products are available on various e-commerce marketplaces including Nykaa, Flipkart and Amazon and 40,000 stores. The company also has presence in India, US, Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

In 2022, Shantanu was selected as one of Fortune India's Top 40 Under 40, a prestigious recognition that underscores his leadership and influence. Bombay Shaving Company is currently valued at around Rs 1000 crore.