StartupLanes

Well myself Arun Gowda i have done my graduation and worked for various retail apparel brands into Product development and Sourcing for almost 18 years , currently working on my early stage startup which is into D2C skincare, and currently we are bootstrapped and very lean team as well, ’m passionate about building consumer brands that solve real problems.From idea validation to public launch, I focus on execution, data, and compounding growth. My interests lie in D2C, consumer psychology, and performance-led scaling’m building consumer brands with a long-term vision.
My focus is simple:
Validate fast. Execute smart. Scale sustainably.
I specialize in early-stage brand building — from identifying product gaps to testing SKUs in live markets, designing GTM strategies, and driving growth through performance marketing.
My focus areas include:
• Product validation & SKU testing
• GTM strategy
• Performance marketing
• Retention & repeat growth
• Distribution across quick commerce & D2C
D2C Brand Builder | GTM & Performance Marketing | Skincare & Personal Care | Consumer Growth