Chinmay Chauhan

Chinmay Chauhan is a highly successful entrepreneur and product leader, best known as the Co-Founder and President of BukuWarung (YC S20). He spearheaded the development of digital bookkeeping, payments, and e-commerce solutions, enabling millions of MSMEs in Indonesia to digitize their businesses. Under his leadership, BukuWarung expanded rapidly, serving over 1.5 million merchants and securing $80M in funding from prominent investors. iterative+5

His expertise lies in product leadership and scaling ventures in Southeast Asia. Prior to BukuWarung, he held significant product roles at Grab, where he was Product Manager #8 and drove 20x growth in payments and fintech products for merchants and drivers, and at Carousell as Director of Product. His early career also includes experience as a Software Engineer at Microsoft and Works Applications. iterative+2

Chauhan is an active angel investor and advisor, having supported over 30 startups. He leverages his hands-on experience in product, technology, fundraising, and team building to mentor emerging founders, emphasizing empathy and practical guidance. He is also recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 honoree for his contributions to the finance and venture capital sector. iterative+4

His entrepreneurial drive is deeply rooted in his personal history, having grown up in a micro-merchant family. This background fueled his passion to build BukuWarung, directly addressing the challenges faced by small businesses and aiming to foster financial inclusion and growth for underserved communities. iterative+2

Chinmay holds a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, providing a strong academic foundation for his technology and product-focused career. iterative+2