
Soumya Ranjan Panda
Founder & CEO building SoApp—checkout‑free retail technology
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Surat, Gujarat, India
Joined March 2026
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Entrepreneur and product founder focused on reinventing physical retail: Soumya Ranjan Panda founded SoApp to remove checkout friction and build a B2B SaaS for retailers that enables customers to scan items, use their own bags, and exit stores without traditional checkout, and he continues to lead the company as CEO. so-app+1
Early‑stage communicator and author: he has authored a self‑help book for teenagers ('What to do in your Teenage') and publishes video content on a personal YouTube channel to share knowledge and reach audiences. google+2
Active chess participant and club officer: Soumya holds club roles (including treasurer) at Shah Maat: IITM BS Chess Club and maintains an online competitive/player presence with an official FIDE ID and WorldChess profile. fide+2
Student in data and programming at a technical institute: recorded education entries list him as a BS student in Programming and Data Science at IIT Madras, indicating ongoing technical study alongside entrepreneurial and extracurricular activities. rocketreach
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Active in chess as a player and instructor, with an official FIDE profile and presence on WorldChess. fide+2
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