Hitesh is co-founder of DesiHangover, an organization working towards the upliftment of the 20,000+ families of the artisan cobbler communities in Kolhapur and Belgaum. DesiHangover is fighting the system of bonded labor and helps marginalized communities, through the infusion of technology, skilling and innovation, stay relevant to the changing times. Part of Stanford seed, DesiHangover is enabling the rural artisan community to earn quality and sustainable livelihood. Hitesh has completed his engineering from Mumbai University and is an Ex-Aiesecer.