AI Inside Every Store Isn't a Tagline. It's a Revolution.
By 2030, every store in India will have an AI agent. Not to replace the shopkeeper—but to make them unstoppable.
Building AI for Bharat
Serial entrepreneur building AI for Bharat. Founder of KiranaPro, Lookup (acq. by NowFloats), and Innoz (SmsGyan). Angel investor and advisor to startups shaping the future.
Recent Writings
The Future of Hyperlocal: ONDC and Quick Commerce
Exploring the convergence of open networks and the need for speed in India's retail landscape.
Lessons from Building for the Next Billion Users
Two decades of building from SMS-based search to AI platforms has taught me a few things about the Indian market.
Deepak Ravindran, also known as D, is a prominent entrepreneur from Kerala, India. He founded multiple successful startups including KiranaPro, Innoz (which created SmsGyan), Lookup, and Tranz. As an angel investor and startup mentor, Deepak helps Indian startups with funding, venture capital connections, and growth strategies. His work under the MEAREBEL brand focuses on building AI solutions for Bharat. He also runs Vibe Coding sessions to teach entrepreneurship and technology skills.