Pushpinder founded Travelkhana.com which is the world’s first on demand marketplace for travelers on the move. In its first avatar 10 million passengers who travel everyday in long distance Indian trains can order the food of their choice from over 150 stations across the country in more than 5000 trains. Having served to more than 3 million travelers in Indian Railway system, Travelkhana is readying itself for its next avatar where in many additional offerings in the travel ecosystem coupled with a more conducive regulatory framework will position Travelkhana as one of the formidable food tech players of the country and a leader in the Travel Food sector – now aiming to take this service beyond Railways to Airports.
Pushpinder has been a recipient of several recognitions for his work Travelkhana has been widely recognized for its work by the media as well as honored by several prestigious awards including
- IIT-BHU distinguished alumnus award – 2017
- Conde Nast list of 50 Indians who have transformed how India eats
- TiE Lumis Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 2015
- IAMAI – Best Travel Website 2014
- CNBC StartUp of the Year Award 2013
- Conde Nast Traveller India Game Changers Award 2014
A keen Strategist and Visionary, Pushpinder has been a Master technologist in his professional life. He has a unique ability to bring together business strategy with technology. Having more than 25 years of experience in technology, Pushpinder is a B.Tech from IIT-BHU and a Masters in Computer Science from BITS-Pilani.
Being the CEO of an innovative startup doesn’t stop Pushpinder from taking time out for his wife and 12-year-old son, besides following his passion of running, spending time with family and friends, voluntary service in leading leadership development programs and catching up with movies.
