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BUSINESS Veera rejects trends like sugary

gummies and melts, instead focusing

on effective dosages, ingredients, and
deep consumer education. “Sculpt” - a
Synergies cutting-edge GLP-1 boosting weight

loss supplement, and “Spark” - the first

adaptogenic plant protein designed

specifically for the female body. Each
serving delivers 25 grams of clean,
complete plant protein, thoughtfully
Classrooms to Boardrooms, Synergy in Action. blended with clinically-backed

ashwagandha, a powerful adaptogen
shown to reduce cortisol and support
hormonal balance throughout the day.

Shashwata Narain (Class of 2008): Co-founder and CEO at Veera Health Veera Health empowers women with

(backed by Sequoia Capital, YCombinator & Harvard University). Yale University better tools, better science, and better
Class of 2012, Wharton MBA. Ex-McKinsey, Goldman Sachs care. It challenges outdated norms,
champions education, and promotes
Sayali Rai (Class of 2009): Founder at FinCocktail. NYU Stern School of preventive wellness with compassion

Business, Babson Graduate School of Business MBA. Ex Investment Banking Analyst and credibility.
at Citi.

Did you (Sayali) and Shashwata know each other at school?
Yes, we knew of each other. It felt like a full-circle moment, reconnecting through
something so meaningful.
Veera Health is a new-age women’s wellness brand designing supplements and
programs uniquely for women’s biology, backed by scientific results and crafted Was there something distinctly ‘school-ish’ about your interaction that
with the same thoughtfulness as a beauty ritual. resurfaced when you spoke to her on the podcast?

Definitely! There’s a certain ease and sense of familiarity that comes the moment
It started as a telehealth platform offering integrated care by bringing together you’re around someone from school—it’s hard to explain, but it’s instantly
gynaecologists, nutritionists, therapists, and dermatologists. Today, Veera Health comforting. Shared memories, phrases, or even just recalling how things used to be
offers a subscription-based treatment program for PCOS to reverse symptoms at DAIS builds this invisible thread that makes the conversation flow so naturally. I
naturally. Hormone-safe supplements are designed to address hair fall, skin health think that’s why our episode was so seamless—we slipped into a rhythm like no time
and weight gain too. had passed.

Shashwata Narain, along with her sister Shobhita (DAIS Class of 2012), critiques What values or habits from your school days still influence how you
the wellness industry’s tendency to “pink-wash” - i.e. rebranding male-formulated work today?
supplements in feminine packaging. Hence, the clean, science-based formulations DAIS instilled a strong sense of discipline, curiosity, and the importance of balancing

grounded in female physiology. Birth control pills, while helpful in many cases, are academics with creative pursuits. I still carry that structured-yet-flexible mindset
also misunderstood/ misused due to side effects and fear-based narratives, often today—whether it's approaching a client, managing content, or building something
prescribed for PCOS/ irregular cycles. from scratch. Also, the emphasis on collaboration and clear communication has
played a big role in how I navigate professional relationships.

Left to Right: Shashwata Narain (Class of 2008),Sayali Rai (Class of 2009)