Hi, I'm Aashna

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  • Grew up in Surat, lived in the US for 8 years (undergrad, worked at McKinsey, did half an MBA)
  • Moved back to India ~1 year ago
  • Jumped headfirst into the startup world — first as a VC, then as a freelancer, then a founder and now founder's office at Bridgetown Research
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Writing

Jul 23, 2026

Red Earth

Jun 2, 2026

The Avocado is Mine

Feb 15, 2026

Not the time to frolic?

Jan 28, 2026

Learning how to vibe code in a World On Fire

Read all essays on Substack
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Selected projects

  • A book club without homework
  • An app to keep in touch with friends
  • Reading the Booker
  • Jeffersonian Dinner Party
  • Unsolicited advice on business school
  • The History of Early Modern Surat
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Let's talk

Whether you have a project in mind, a question, or just want to say hello — my inbox is always open.