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Kashinath Tilagul

2x Founder | B2B | B2C | Voice AI | AI Agents | Edtech | All Time Fashion | Sustainability

Bengaluru

3+ years of work experience

EKVAAR
Sep 20259 mosPresent

Karnataka, India

Ekvaar is a cultural fashion brand built on the philosophy of “Ekam Varna” — One Color. One Identity. We design bold, statement-making clothing rooted in six signature single tones: 🖤 Noor Black | 🤍 Rui White | 🔴 Agni Red | 🔵 Neel Blue | 🟢 Arav Green | 💖 Gulabi Pink Each shade is expressed across four distinct style houses under the House of Originals: • Solids – Clean, minimalist, everyday basics • Layers – Versatile and essential transitional fits • Street – High-graphic, fearless streetwear drops • Luxe – Premium, exclusive pieces for celebrities and collectors As the Founder, I lead: • Brand strategy, vision, and aesthetic direction • Design curation and category development across Solids, Layers, Street, and Luxe • Dropshipping and D2C scalability using AI and lean supply chain models • Marketing, content creation, influencer collaborations, and digital campaigns • Tech-enabled backend for personalized shopping & shade-based cataloging We’re not just building a brand — we’re building a legacy of identity through color. This isn’t fast fashion. This is EKVAAR.
Abata AI
Dec 20232 yrs 6 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Strategic Vision and Leadership: Founded ABATA AI, driving the creation of an innovative AI-powered CRM platform aimed at automating 90% of CRM tasks. • Product Innovation: Led the development of advanced AI solutions that enhance productivity, accuracy, and decision-making for businesses. • Market Penetration: Implemented strategies to address market gaps, offering cost-effective and comprehensive CRM solutions tailored to Indian businesses. • Team Development: Assembled and managed a skilled team, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. • Client Engagement and Growth: Cultivated strong client relationships and partnerships, expanding ABATA AI’s market presence and driving revenue growth. • Training and Development: Provided free AI and data science training to employees, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing the value of AI automation
StartupParty
Mar 20242 yrs 3 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Actively engaged participant in the Bangalore StartupParty Event to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.
Interview Kickstart
Feb 202510 mosNov 2025

Santa Clara, California, United States

Learnbay
Aug 20237 mosFeb 2024

Learnbay
Jan 20238 mosAug 2023

Education

Woolf

Master of Science - MS, Artificial Intelligence

Woolf

20251 yr2026

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Rani Channamma University, Belagavi

20155 yrs2020

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Headline

2x Founder | B2B | B2C | Voice AI | AI Agents | Edtech | All Time Fashion | Sustainability

About

As a 2x Founder, I build systems that drive scale — not noise. My focus: use AI and structured design to eliminate inefficiency and create compounding outcomes across businesses. Professional Journey With 8+ years across tech and business, I operate at the intersection of automation, product, and brand systems. At Dialnexa, we build Voice AI Agents that replace repetitive human workflows across sales, support, and operations — handling real conversations at scale. At EKVAAR, I am building India’s first all-time fashion house — a system-driven brand designed to move away from fast fashion into timeless, structured categories. Core Expertise • Voice AI Agents (Dialnexa) AI callers for lead qualification, follow-ups, support, and outbound workflows • AI Automation Systems End-to-end automation across CRM, communication, and operations • B2B AI Solutions Custom AI deployments across SaaS, EdTech, and service businesses • Brand Systems (EKVAAR) Category-led fashion architecture built for longevity, not trends Achievements and Impact • Reduced manual workload by ~30%+ through automation systems • Deployed AI pipelines across multiple B2B businesses • Built Voice AI agents handling real-time business conversations • Established EKVAAR as a structured, category-first fashion brand Vision • Dialnexa: Replace repetitive human communication with precise, always-on AI agents • EKVAAR: Build India’s first all-time fashion house — not trend-driven, system-driven Operating Principles: • Build systems, not dependencies • Output > activity • Clarity over noise • Scale by design Let’s Connect If you're scaling with AI or building long-term brands, connect. Execution only.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Founder at EKVAAR, Sep 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Karnataka, India, Ekvaar is a cultural fashion brand built on the philosophy of “Ekam Varna” — One Color. One Identity. We design bold, statement-making clothing rooted in six signature single tones: 🖤 Noor Black | 🤍 Rui White | 🔴 Agni Red | 🔵 Neel Blue | 🟢 Arav Green | 💖 Gulabi Pink Each shade is expressed across four distinct style houses under the House of Originals: • Solids – Clean, minimalist, everyday basics • Layers – Versatile and essential transitional fits • Street – High-graphic, fearless streetwear drops • Luxe – Premium, exclusive pieces for celebrities and collectors As the Founder, I lead: • Brand strategy, vision, and aesthetic direction • Design curation and category development across Solids, Layers, Street, and Luxe • Dropshipping and D2C scalability using AI and lean supply chain models • Marketing, content creation, influencer collaborations, and digital campaigns • Tech-enabled backend for personalized shopping & shade-based cataloging We’re not just building a brand — we’re building a legacy of identity through color. This isn’t fast fashion. This is EKVAAR.

Co-Founder at Abata AI, Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Strategic Vision and Leadership: Founded ABATA AI, driving the creation of an innovative AI-powered CRM platform aimed at automating 90% of CRM tasks. • Product Innovation: Led the development of advanced AI solutions that enhance productivity, accuracy, and decision-making for businesses. • Market Penetration: Implemented strategies to address market gaps, offering cost-effective and comprehensive CRM solutions tailored to Indian businesses. • Team Development: Assembled and managed a skilled team, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. • Client Engagement and Growth: Cultivated strong client relationships and partnerships, expanding ABATA AI’s market presence and driving revenue growth. • Training and Development: Provided free AI and data science training to employees, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing the value of AI automation

Community Coordinator at StartupParty, Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Actively engaged participant in the Bangalore StartupParty Event to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.

Senior Advisor at Interview Kickstart, Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 · 10 mos, Santa Clara, California, United States

Associate Business Manager at Learnbay, Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 · 7 mos

Senior Business Development Executive at Learnbay, Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 · 8 mos

Education

Master of Science - MS, Artificial Intelligence, Woolf

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi