Our Goal: Why We Built Kumba
From day one, our mission has been clear: to bring the power of AI to everyone — unlocking a new era where content is created faster, smarter, and more affordably than ever before. Marketing has always been a complex, mammoth-sized problem, but we see that challenge not as a burden, but as our calling.
That’s why our brand embodies the elephant. In every culture, the elephant stands for strength, wisdom, and adaptability — qualities that mirror the very essence of what we want to deliver. Like the elephant, we move with intelligence and adaptability, able to navigate any terrain. We bring the might to tackle the toughest marketing challenges, the wisdom to simplify complexity, and the resilience to help businesses scale without limits.
Our promise is simple: to harness the intelligence of AI’s with the spirit of the elephant — so every business, no matter its size, can market with power, clarity, and confidence.
Our Values
Powered by purpose, driven by AI
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Empower Limitlessly
Harness AI to break barriers and unlock potential.
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Innovate Boldly
Redefine what’s possible with forward-thinking solutions.
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Simplify with Clarity
Turn complexity into intuitive, accessible tools for everyone.
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Inspire Growth
Fuel possibilities and help individuals, teams, and brands scale effortlessly.
Team Behind Kumba
The marketers, makers, and dreamers turning Kumba into a creative powerhouse.
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Bharti VM
Founder & CEOBharathi V.M. is an entrepreneur and technology leader with over two decades of experience shaping digital businesses. He spent 14 years at Amazon’s USA Seattle headquarters, where customer obsession, first-principles thinking, and building at scale became second nature. He went on to lead technology at Ajio, Namshi, and Axiom, driving innovation and growth across e-commerce and digital platforms. Bharathi has led multiple $100M projects during his tenure and also has 3 US Patents to his name As co-founder of Newstok.ai and earlier Pickyto.com, Bharathi combines entrepreneurial energy with pragmatic execution. He also advises emerging startups including Zeke.ai and Paci.ai. Passionate about the role of technology as a force multiplier for business growth, Bharathi is a futurist with a grounded perspective. An eternal optimist, he lives by his personal mantra: “18 Till I Die.”
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Chirag Savla
Co-Founder & CBOChirag is a Chartered Accountant and ISB graduate who believes great marketing isn’t about bigger budgets, but about sharper thinking and disciplined execution. Over more than a decade, he has led brands across Africa and Asia, working with both scrappy challengers and established market leaders. His career includes leadership roles at Godrej Consumer Products and Marico, where he honed the balance between strategy and on-the-ground impact. As a Certified Scaling Up coach, Chirag has helped businesses unlock growth by simplifying complexity and focusing on what truly moves the needle. At Kumba AI, he brings this philosophy to life by making world-class marketing accessible to every business, empowering teams to achieve more with less.
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Neeraj Chaturvedi
Co-Founder & CMONeeraj is a marketing and growth leader with over two decades of experience driving customer engagement and scaling businesses across South Asia and the Middle East. He has held leadership roles at Flipkart, Walmart, Housing.com, HT Media, Tata Group, and Namshi, building expertise in data-driven marketing, loyalty programs, and e-commerce growth. An alumnus of INSEAD, IMT, and St. Stephen’s College, and a former officer of the Tata Administrative Service, Neeraj blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. At Kumba AI, he brings his passion for creativity and performance together, helping brands produce content that is not only impactful but also proven to deliver results. He now likes to say, “Let’s Kumba!” — applying AI to tackle even the most formidable challenges.
