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Simrat Singh

Simrat Singh

Co-founder at Hooman Labs, ex-Warburg Pincus and McKinsey

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Bengaluru, India
Joined January 2025
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Summary

Simrat Singh is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Hooman Labs, an AI-powered voice agent startup aiming to revolutionize customer service for e-commerce brands. He transitioned into entrepreneurship after gaining valuable experience in management consulting at McKinsey & Company and private equity at Warburg Pincus LLC, seeking more hands-on involvement in business building. deepgram+1
Academically distinguished, Simrat holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, where he received the Director's Gold Medal, and completed the Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University with a high GPA and Scholar Award. His academic journey highlights a strong foundation in both technical and liberal arts disciplines. lifeofsimrat+3
He is a thoughtful writer and communicator, having served as Chief Editor of Vox Populi at IIT Kanpur and published several reflective blog posts on his personal website covering diverse topics from philosophy and religion to travel and career experiences. This demonstrates his ability to articulate complex ideas and share personal insights. lifeofsimrat+1
Simrat possesses a blend of analytical rigor from his consulting and finance background, technical understanding from his engineering degree, and a keen entrepreneurial spirit. This diverse skill set is instrumental in his current role developing AI-driven solutions for customer engagement. deepgram

Work

Education

Writing

Does the Superintelligent Will Exist?

August 1, 2019

A term paper co-authored for the 'Philosophy and Cognitive Science' course during the Young India Fellowship, exploring concepts related to superintelligence.

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Religion for the Argumentative IITian

July 1, 2018

A blog post offering his personal analysis and thoughts on religion, aiming for an unbiased perspective.

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As we leave...

June 1, 2018

A reflective piece on his four years at IIT Kanpur, capturing lessons learned about college and life, and offering advice to fellow students.

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When watches teach you astronomy

August 1, 2017

A blog post discussing how he learned new technology and interesting articles related to astronomy through Hodinkee while escaping boring lectures.

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The Art of the Deal

August 1, 2017

A blog post reflecting on his summer internships in college, highlighting the enriching experiences gained from living in new cities and engaging with different professional environments.

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In Pursuit of the Perfect Luxury Hotel

August 1, 2017

A travelogue detailing his expectations and experience during a stay at ITC Grand Bharat, located in the Aravallis.

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An Unconventional Love Story

August 1, 2017

A personal reflection on seeking to fill a void and the journey of discovery that ensued.

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Hobbies

Enjoys travel, having taken 'bro trips' to places like Rajasthan, Sikkim, and Vietnam, which also inspired his entrepreneurial venture. lifeofsimrat+2

Participated in parliamentary debating during his time at IIT Kanpur. voxiitk

Has an interest in watches, often learning new technology and interesting articles from Hodinkee. lifeofsimrat

Shows an interest in board games and attends conventions, demonstrating a social and strategic leisure pursuit. nitter