As You Are

AYA is the only relationship platform that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ Indians to explore fulfilling relationships, whether they are platonic or romantic.

  • Stage Product In Market
  • Industry Consumer Services
  • Location New York, NY, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded September 2019
  • Employees 13
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website asyouare.in

Company Summary

AYA As You Are is the first and only dating app aimed at the Indian LGBTQ+ community. India recently decriminalized homosexual sex, but social and cultural barriers remain. Our app meets people where they are (which can be in the closet) and emphasizes long-term, meaningful relationships, safety and security. Trust is key, and we have placed it at the core of our platform.

Team

  • Owain Morgan (He/Him)
    Co-Founder

    Owain is a serial CEO, COO, PE Operating Partner, Board Member, angel investor and advisor to numerous startups. He has led businesses at scale at JP Morgan and Bridgewater Associates, and built businesses from the ground up, including The Rohatyn Group, an emerging markets focused alternative asset manager, and Tiger Bay Advisors, a transformation and innovation consulting firm.
    Owain lives in NY with his husband and their 2 children.

  • Sunali Aggarwal
    Founder

    Sunali is a serial entrepreneur, UX Designer, Post Graduate from National Institute of Design Ahmedabad and alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad (General Management). She co-founded Mobikwik.com in 2009 along with 2 IITians. In her 18 years of professional experience she has worked with over 100 companies, many of them startups. Her design consultancy, Beon Systems, was nominated for BEST UX Design Company by Pool Magazine.

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