2070 Health Appoints Gaurav Porwal As COO

2070 Health, an Indian healthcare-focused venture studio, has announced the strategic appointment of Gaurav Porwal as Chief Operating Officer and Operating Partner. 

In a press statement on Tuesday, the company said that in his senior leadership role, Porwal will lead portfolio management and collaborate closely with the founders and operating teams of 2070 Health to drive the growth and success of the studio’s portfolio companies.

Backed by W Health Ventures, 2070 Health is committed to building and scaling healthcare startups from the ground up, the statement from the company read.

Gaurav Porwal, an alumnus of IIT-B and ISB, brings two decades of founder and senior leadership experience to the Indian startup ecosystem. His proven track record includes building and scaling businesses and a successful exit from Sparsh NephroCare, acquired by Fresenius Medical Care in 2016. Porwal’s experience spans multiple consumer and healthcare ventures, including key roles at Ola Cabs (COO - Global Mobility) and Tata Digital (SVP – Service Commerce), where he built businesses across healthcare, food delivery, and mobility for Tata Group's super-app, Tata Neu.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Porwal said, "I'm delighted to be part of a team that shares my passion for revolutionising healthcare. I look forward to collaborating with our founders and team members to drive meaningful change and impact. I hope that my experience and expertise in incubating & scaling companies across diverse domains will help the 2070 Health team to solve some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges."

Pankaj Jethwani, CEO of 2070 Health, expressed his excitement about the appointment, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Gaurav to our team. His deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit will be invaluable in helping our founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling successful startups."

2070 Health plans to launch 8-10 startups over the next 3-4 years and will also expand operations outside India. With Porwal's appointment, 2070 Health reinforces its commitment to building a robust ecosystem of healthcare startups, the press statement added.