Yash Kothari

Yash Kothari is an entrepreneur and founder based in New York who established Kindred Minds in 2020.13 He is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a B.S. in Economics, Management, Marketing and Operations, graduating magna cum laude.2

Professional Background

Kothari has a diverse entrepreneurial history, including:

• Founder of Kindred Minds: A membership organization that helps people live with greater purpose and intention, using mindfulness and community-based approaches1
• Previous Ventures:
  • Co-Founder & CEO of Prayas Analytics (a Y Combinator backed company)2
  • Growth Manager at GiveDirectly2
  • Director of New Initiatives at Drip Capital2

Current Roles

He currently holds multiple positions:

• Founder of Kindred Minds2
• Founder of Kindred Minds Advisory Board2
• Senior Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund2

Kothari focuses on facilitating workshops and group experiences, using mindfulness techniques to help people uncover personal insights and live more intentionally.1 His work aims to provide affordable, community-driven personal development approaches that differ from traditional one-on-one coaching.1