Journey

A quiet, continuous line of work.

Not every milestone in a founder's life has a date next to it. Here are the chapters that shaped the businesses I run today.

  1. Early years

    Entering the jewelry industry

    Learned the craft and language of the diamond and jewelry trade from the ground up — the details, the vocabulary, and the relationships that hold the industry together.

  2. 2013

    Star Designs Inc. takes shape

    Formalized the jewelry and diamond trade practice into Star Designs Inc., serving jewelers and designers in New York's Diamond District with natural, lab-grown, and colored diamonds plus full production services.

  3. Growth

    Expanding into technology & operations

    Began pairing traditional trade work with better operations, digital tools, and systems that could scale without losing the personal touch.

  4. 2017

    Founded Ideal Jodi

    Established Ideal Jodi as an international matchmaking platform for Indian and South Asian communities, built around verified profiles and personal support.

  5. 2018

    Launched Kea Jewelry

    Introduced Kea Jewelry as a consumer-facing brand, bringing the craftsmanship of the trade side to a modern, accessible fine jewelry buying experience.

  6. Ongoing

    Growing international communities

    Expanded Ideal Jodi's reach across the US, India, Canada, the UK, Australia, and beyond — investing in the community, not just the product.

  7. 2026

    Founded Dilora

    Built Dilora as a dating app for South Asian singles — a modern, culturally intentional way to meet people who share similar values, backgrounds, and relationship goals.

  8. Today

    Digital platforms & new consumer brands

    Continuing to develop digital platforms across the portfolio while deepening each business's commitment to quality, relationships, and thoughtful technology.