My love for writing coalesced with entrepreneurship as I began writing my blog - eStylista which went on to become POPxo. In 2014, I moved back to India to launch POPxo, envisaged as a safe and engaging community helping Indian women lead their best lives
MY JOURNEY
so far
I am the Co-founder of Good Glamm Group and Founder & CEO of POPxo-Plixxo. In 2020, my life comes a full circle. After the successful merger with MyGlamm, amidst precarious Corona times, I have moved back to my favourite city with my husband and two children - my inspiration and my strength. It’s good to be back - even though it means waking up at 5 am to start the work day with the Good Glamm team in India.
My early years…
I was born in a small village in Punjab (Northern India). At the age of 6, I began my schooling at an all-girls boarding school - CJM Waverley. I completed my schooling at yet another all-girls boarding school VDJS, Hisar and went on to read English Literature at Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi.
Moving to London…
In 2001, I graduated, got married, moved to London and began my career as a freelance writer. My 20s were a whirlwind - hosting charity and art events, contributing to and editing publications, investing in early stage companies and Modern Indian Art - with a busy family and social life as the hectic backdrop.
BECOMING AN
EntreprenurFrom blogging to founding POPxo...
Launching Plixxo…
As we worked with hundreds of brands on their marketing campaigns, the breakthrough of Influencer Marketing in India seemed imminent. So, we began building a tech-enabled platform to leverage this massive opportunity. In 2017, Plixxo was launched. It nurtured India's first generation of influencers - cheering them on as they truly came into their own.
POPxo-Plixxo Merges With MyGlamm
2020 was a landmark year. POPxo-Plixxo merged with MyGlamm - India’s leading beauty conglomerate and I joined MyGlamm as Co-founder & President, while continuing on as Founder & CEO of POPxo-Plixxo. Donning these dual hats, I now focus on areas that form my core strengths - content creation, digital & influencer marketing & PR, brand development, and team building. Building brands with a special focus on community is what I am most passionate about.
The Formation of Good Glamm Group
In September 2021, with the formation of Good Glamm Group, I became the Co-founder. The Good Glamm Group is a digital-first house of brands that brings together innovative and fast-growing beauty and personal care companies. With a vision to become the ‘Digital CPG Conglomerate of the Future’, the Good Glamm Group has earmarked USD 100 million to scale and acquire and build brands that millions of users will love.
The Formation Of Good Creator Co
Good things happen when great creator brands come together. Plixxo, MissMalini, Winkl, and Vidooly join hands to launch The Good Creator Co. - India’s Largest Creator Ecosystem. It will empower millions of creators to scale up and be financially independent as well as offer the easiest solution for brands to work with creators at scale. The Good Glamm Group has seed invested Rs 200 cr in The Good creator Co. With the launch of the Good Creator Co - something we dreamt of as Plixxo has now evolved into a creator ecosystem, and we are another step closer to realising the Good Glamm Group vision for content and creators coming together with commerce.
The formation of Good Media Co.
The Good Media Co is one of India's largest digital media companies comprising POPxo, ScoopWhoop, MissMalini, Tweak and BabyChakra. It has 200 million MAUs that drive 4 billion impressions every month. In September 2022, I became the CEO of Good Media Co.
LAUNCHING MY PODCAST
Dream Build ScaleDream Build Scale with Priyanka Gill is a Spotify Exclusive podcast that uncovers real stories of people building incredible brands and businesses. Styled as an honest, freewheeling conversation between friends, Dream Build Scale gives an intimate, insider’s view on the many ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey, packed with insightful, actionable takeaways.
FINISHING MY EMBA
From Columbia Business School & London Business SchoolIn February 2023, I graduated with Dean’s honours from the prestigious Columbia Business School & London Business School, earning my MBA degree. For an Indian girl born in a tiny village in Punjab, making it to an Ivy league institution, to the number 1 business school in the world, it is a dream come true. It has been one of the best experiences of my life.
BACK TO SCHOOL
(Part-time!)
An Executive MBA at Columbia and London Business School is the perfect way for me to consolidate and reflect on my journey so far, learn (and maybe re-learn) skills and concepts with a stellar peer-group and make meaningful connections. As it is a part-time degree - I get to apply new knowledge and skills in real-time everyday at POPxo - Plixxo - MyGlamm.
I’M A CXXO
Founding Board MemberCXXO by Kalaari Capital aims to help female founder-CEOs by building a network of capital, coaching and community for them. As a founding board member, alongside Vani Kola, Shradha Sharma, Lathika Pai and Paroma Roy and a network of champions - we want to #LevelThePlayingField for female founder-CEOs.
I'M A TiE DELHI NCR
Board MemberTiE is the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization that helps entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, education, funding and incubation. As a board member of the TiE Delhi-NCR chapter, I look forward to working with an amazing team and industry leaders to help turbocharge the Indian startup ecosystem by making it more equitable, diverse and representative.
GIVING Back
Over the years, I have been actively involved with several charities. I was the co-chair of the Pratham Gala in 2009 & 2010, raising over GBP 3 Million for the charity. In 2011, as co-chairs of the Hare Ball, Michael Van Clarke and I raised GBP 300,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital. I was the co-chair for the Akshaya Patra Gala in 2014. From 2017 to 2019, I was an advisory board member for the Savitri Waney Trust. I have also been a patron of the British Asian Trust. I have hosted several events at Missoni and Fendi to raise funds for charitable causes.
INVESTING IN
Blockchain & CryptoWith blockchain, we are at a new frontier in technology - it will have an immeasurable impact on our digital lives. As an advisor to ground- breaking companies like Polkarare and a seed investor in Kalamint - I am learning so much. A parallel world is in the making - exciting times!
ANGEL
InvestingAs an angel investor, I have advised and supported several young companies in the hospitality, technology and media sectors including Bea's of Bloomsbury (food & hospitality, acquired by an American buyer), Raptor (industrial supplies marketplace, on-going), Sound Out (audio branding, on-going), Llustre (home goods marketplace, acquired by FAB). I continue to mentor and advise founders with a special interest in supporting female entrepreneurs.
INVESTING IN
Modern Indian ArtThere is something special in the seminal works of modern Indian artists like Tyeb Mehta, S.H. Raza, MF Hussein, and F.N. Souza. Built a collection that, at first, was overlooked by mainstream collectors but ultimately was profitably sold at Christie’s first auction in India.
STARTING OUT AS
A StorytellerI began my career as a journalist, contributing to The Independent, The Guardian, Travel & Leisure, Vogue India, Grazia India and Hello! India. I was also the contributing editor for Harper’s Bazaar India. In 2015, I was the editor of the Indian Edition of the Mayfair Times.
