Yogurt Brand Epigamia's Co-Founder Rohan Mirchandani Suddenly Passes Away at 42

Rohan Mirchandani, the co-founder of Epigamia, a leading Greek yogurt brand in India, tragically passed away at the young age of 42 due to a sudden cardiac arrest on December 21. The news of his untimely demise was confirmed through an official statement from Drums Food International, the parent company of Epigamia saddening the startup community 

Mirchandani co-founded Drums Food International in 2013, which later evolved into the immensely popular Epigamia brand. A graduate of NYU Stern and The Wharton School, the entrepreneur was known for his innovative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.

Mirchandani's keen business acumen and relentless dedication pushed Epigamia to new heights, transforming it from a niche player in the dairy industry to a household name with over 20,000 retail touchpoints across 30 cities in India. His ambitious vision for the company included expanding into the Middle East by 2025-26 and scaling its revenue to ₹250 crore in FY25.

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What is cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency characterized by the sudden cessation of heart function, leading to a lack of blood flow to vital organs. While traditionally associated with older individuals, recent studies have shown a significant rise in cases of sudden cardiac arrest among adults under the age of 50.

According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, cases of sudden cardiac arrest in people aged 35–50 have increased by over 13 percent globally in the past decade.

The news of Rohan Mirchandani's passing has left his colleagues, friends, and industry peers in mourning. Epigamia's senior leadership includes COO and founding member, Ankur Goel and co-founder and director, Uday Thakker.

In a joint statement, Goel and Thakker said, “Rohan was our mentor, friend, and leader. We are committed to carrying forward his dream with strength and determination."

“We will collaborate closely with the leadership to elevate Rohan’s legacy to even greater heights," the statement added.

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