Chinmay Malaviya

Chinmay Malaviya is a serial entrepreneur focused on building impact-driven companies in the mobility and food delivery sectors. He co-founded foodpanda, an online food ordering platform that he helped scale across 40+ markets, eventually leading to its acquisition by Delivery Hero. Currently, he is the co-founder and CEO of Ridepanda, a platform promoting sustainable e-mobility solutions for corporate employees. ridepanda+5

His career demonstrates a strong pivot towards sustainable transportation and climate activism. After experiences at the World Wildlife Fund and leading strategy at Lime, he identified the urgent need for eco-friendly commuting options. Ridepanda reflects his commitment to this mission, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote healthier, more efficient urban environments through micro-mobility solutions. medium+1

Chinmay is an advocate for employee wellness, particularly through flexible and sustainable commuting. He emphasizes how employer-subsidized e-mobility can reduce stress, improve health, save time and money for employees, and provide benefits for employers like reduced parking costs, improved retention, and meeting sustainability targets. He believes in a "consumer-first strategy" and using innovation to disrupt industries. medium+1