Shailander Kumar
Founder & CEO, Fanusta Global — design-led craft-tech entrepreneur
Summary
Bridges traditional craft with modern design and systems — he built Fanusta to integrate regional artisans into contemporary interiors and products, using proprietary project tracking and tech-enabled execution to scale artisan-led design. inc91+2
Focuses on institutional and hospitality work with social impact — Fanusta has pursued hospitality and educational projects (including Taj Hotels and ITC Hotels) and community initiatives like anganwadi upgradations to create socially meaningful design. yourstory+1
Entrepreneurial transition from corporate tech to craft-tech leadership — his background in technology and digital transformation informed Fanusta's systems-first approach while driving a purpose-led business model to create market access and fair compensation for artisans. inc91+1
Bootstrapped growth and operational scaling — Fanusta evolved from an artisan marketplace into a profitable, tech-enabled design-and-build firm using hybrid execution models, artisan revenue sharing, and phased delivery to manage working capital and scale projects. yourstory+1