
In 2019, Amit Arondekar, along with co-founders Manish Kelshikar, Rupali Kelshikar, and Supreet Shah, established Woloo, a Mumbai-based startup dedicated to providing safe and hygienic restroom facilities for women across India. Serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Amit brings over 12 years of experience in the retail industry, playing a pivotal role in shaping Woloo’s operational strategies and supply chain management.
Professional Background
Before co-founding Woloo, Amit amassed extensive experience in the retail sector, focusing on supply chain management and operations. His expertise has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining Woloo’s network of certified restrooms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and hygiene.
Vision and Mission
Amit and his co-founders recognized the pressing need for accessible and clean restroom facilities for women in India. This led to the creation of Woloo, which aims to provide a world-class hygiene experience for women of all ages and backgrounds. The platform enables women to locate the nearest clean, safe, and hygienic washrooms as they travel, with each facility following a standard protocol to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Expansion Plans
Under Amit’s operational leadership, Woloo has ambitious plans to expand its services city by city across India. Starting with over 1,500 certified ladies’ toilets in Mumbai, the company aims to extend its presence to cities like Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Bangalore. This expansion is part of Woloo’s mission to ensure that hygienic sanitation facilities are easily accessible to all women, thereby upholding their hygiene dignity.