Full Circle Moment: Ragini Das Joins Google as Head of Startups, India

Google has appointed Ragini Das, co-founder of Leap.club, as Head of Google for Startups India, marking a milestone in her entrepreneurial journey. Once rejected by Google in 2013, Das now returns to lead its startup ecosystem strategy.

Key highlights:  
1. Das co-founded Leap.club in 2020, a women-centric professional network that scaled to 25,000+ paid members and raised $2.2 million in funding.  
2. She spent six years at Zomato, launching Zomato Gold and expanding it to 10 global markets.  
3. Her early career included roles at Trident Group, Standard Chartered Bank, and Aludecor.  
4. In her new role, Das will connect early-stage Indian founders to Google’s global resources, mentorship, and products.  
5. She continues to advocate for women-led ventures as Chair of FICCI’s Women in Startups Committee.

Sources: Exchange4Media, SiliconIndia, Hindustan Times, MSN News, HR Today.