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Hitesh Kakrani

Founder

Founder at Dezy Consumer Brand · Founder at Smiles

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

FoundedDezy Consumer BrandSmiles

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Apurva DixitunlockedHitesh: together at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (2014–2015)
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About

Hitesh Kakrani is Co-Founder and CEO of Dezy (Smiles.ai), a company focused on the aggregation and standardization of dental care delivery. He previously spent three years at Procter & Gamble, where he led distributor operations in central India and managed a P&L of over INR 500 crore. He holds a PGDM from IIM Lucknow, where he was involved in the cultural fest committee and placement operations team.

Founder at Dezy Consumer Brand

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Dezy Consumer Brand's investors · 3

Chiratae VenturesGurugram · $500K – $2M checksPeak XV PartnersTrianon · $100K – $10M checkspeercheque$100K – $500K checks

Co-founders at Dezy Consumer Brand

JKJatin Kakrani
Jatin KakraniFounder

Founder at Smiles

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Smiles's investors · 3

Alpha Wave GlobalMiamiDIACary · since 2026MBX CapitalClaymont · $250K – $2.5M checks

Co-founders at Smiles

JKJatin Kakrani
Jatin KakraniFounder

Experience

  1. Dezy (Smiles.ai) - Dental, made easy.Co-Founder and CEOcurrent2019 — presentIndia
  2. Procter & GambleSenior Account Manager2017 — 2018Mumbai Area, India
  3. Procter & GambleAccount Manager2015 — 2017Mumbai Area, India
  4. Procter & GambleSummer Intern2014Mumbai Area, India
  5. Kwality FormulationsCo-Owner2012 — 2013Indore Area, India

Skills & more

Strategy13Team Management7Leadership6C1Microsoft Excel1Microsoft Office4Data Analysis2Marketing Strategy6SalesBusiness Development4Distribution Strategies2Customer Relations1
+9 moreCustomer EngagementCustomer AcquisitionHealthcareHealthcare ManagementHealthcare ConsultingHealthcare ImprovementHealthcare ComplianceConsumer HealthcareBusiness Strategy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hitesh Kakrani?
Hitesh Kakrani is Co-Founder and CEO of Dezy (Smiles.ai), a company focused on the aggregation and standardization of dental care delivery. He previously spent three years at Procter & Gamble, where he led distributor operations in central India and managed a P&L of over INR 500 crore. He holds a PGDM from IIM Lucknow, where he was involved in the cultural fest committee and placement operations team.
Where does Hitesh Kakrani work?
Hitesh Kakrani is Founder of Dezy Consumer Brand and Founder at Smiles.
What companies did Hitesh Kakrani found?
Hitesh Kakrani founded Dezy Consumer Brand, Smiles.
Where did Hitesh Kakrani go to school?
Hitesh Kakrani studied at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (PGDM, Marketing and Strategy); School of Pharmacy, DAVV, Indore, MP (Bachelors in Pharmacy, Pharmacy).

Founder mafias

Dezy Consumer Brand mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jatin KakraniFounderFounded Smiles

Smiles mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jatin KakraniFounderFounded Dezy Consumer Brand

Same school

Shared employers

Also worked at Dezy (Smiles.ai) - Dental, made easy.1

Jatin KakraniFounder at Smiles