Sanjay Dasari, co-founder and head of growth at agritech startup WayCool, has surprisingly decided to step down from his executive role. His stepping down is not a sparking question to many as the transition seems to reflect his growing ambitions beyond daily operations in the company.
WayCool was founded by Dasari and Karthik Jayaraman in 2015. The company has since then become a notable name in the agritech segment in India. It has created an efficient agricultural ecosystem by connecting farmers, supply chains and technology. Dasari played a key role in shaping the success of the company with his broad vision and quality leadership.
Dasari explained in a LinkedIn post that he will continue contributing to WayCool in an advisory role. He is relocating to San Francisco that is the global hub of startups and innovation. He intends there to dive deeper into angel investing and mentoring budding entrepreneurs.
The move also sheds light on a growing trend among Indian startup leaders. Most of them are seeking to expand internationally. Dasari is positioning himself to access a global network of investors and innovators by moving to a place like San Francisco. This could open new doors for him and also for the Indian agritech ecosystem that he continues to support.
Leadership transitions like this often leave companies at a crossroads, WayCool seems all set for steady growth.
The decision feels like a win-win and WayCool gains a strategic advisor. Dasari can pursue his passion for nurturing startups. It is a reminder that leadership does0 not always have to mean being at the helm, but stepping back can be just as impactful sometime.
