The Curators
Ipshita Dasgupta
Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer
Having come from Kolkata (previously Calcutta) – the ‘Cultural Capital of India’, artistry is second nature to Ipshita. (Those who know about Calcutta would know, it’s the Mecca for artists and creative souls.) Ipshita has forever been strongly rooted to her cultural heritage. As a Jadavpur Uni grad and master’s from JNU in Political Science (IYKYK!), she has always been aware of the influence of arts on the global society. Even though she’s worked in advertising-media throughout her decade-long career, she has always wanted to get involved in the space of arts. Homessence is her dream project. It’s her baby that she’s determined to nurture into a source of pride. “Art is a unifying force, regardless of its form.”, says Ipshita. This media maven has been admired so far for her great work on big, global brands; she now aspires to provide a platform for artists. When not working, Ipshita loves to travel, read, and try diverse cuisines.
Chetan Kapoor
Founding Partner and Chief Procurement Officer
Chetan embarked on his supply-chain career in 2012, assuming diverse management positions encompassing global logistics across air, ocean, and surface transportation in India and New Zealand.
With a decade of experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry, his solution-focused approach and commitment to delivering top-notch service earned him recognitions in the industry, as well as prestigious awards. Chetan’s passion for renovations and restorations inspired him to get involved as a founding team at Homessence, ensuring an exceptional procurement service for the brand while fostering opportunities for the underappreciated artists. He cherishes nature and the quality ‘Kiwi’ lifestyle, often indulging in gardening and DIY projects during his leisure. As a doting father, he relishes moments with his baby boy, joyfully contributing to their growth.
Shaan Bhattacharya
Founder and Managing Director
Coming from a lineage of artists, poets, and musicians, Shaan has witnessed the challenges faced by artists, particularly those hailing from small towns. The lack of exposure presents a significant hurdle, benefiting intermediaries who profit from the artists’ hard work. During his time at B-School Shaan realised, the concept ‘Economies of Scale’, excludes all those from the existing, centralised business model that wish to uphold their generational work staying close to their roots. During his corporate career across advertising, consulting, and DeFi, Shaan understood the importance of creating an inclusive economy. His brainchild – Homessence is aimed at bringing the obscured talents under the global spotlight from smaller, regional pockets. Outside of work, Shaan enjoys time with his family and fur baby Romeo. He creates content for people navigating life transitions and tries to contribute to the education system when he can, by guiding young students through the current tech and business landscapes.
