Arjun Sampath

Arjun Sampath is the founder of Soma Ayurvedic, a luxury Ayurvedic skincare and beauty company.12 He launched the brand in 2020 after spending 10 years in the consumer products industry.12 Arjun's background includes:

1. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003-2007)2

2. Work experience:

   • Founder at Soma Ayurvedic (2020-present)2
   • Director at Keva Global Partners, LLC (2014-2020)2
   • National Key Account Manager and BI Analyst at Red Bull (2009-2014)2
   • Analyst at The Nielsen Company (2008-2009)2

Arjun's intention in founding Soma Ayurvedic was to bring Ayurveda to the United States in a meaningful, consumer-friendly, and minimalist way.1 He chose the name "Soma," which means "holy elixir" in Sanskrit, to symbolize the ancient origins of Ayurveda while keeping it easy to pronounce for Western consumers.1

In 2022, Arjun brought on Pragathi Guruprasad, a singer, actor, and influencer, as a co-founder to help expand the brand's community and focus on marketing, events, and influencer management.3