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.

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.