Pooja’s roots are in northern India but Nashville has been her home for the last 15 years. Her
heart belongs to Indian Literature and music. Pooja is an avid reader and grew up with books.
Today she is a renowned storyteller in US as well as a successful radio performer. She
presents a Bollywood retro melodies program called Desi Zaika, which is aired twice a month
on Radio Free Nashville. She is known for her exquisite presentation skills and hosts many live
programs often. She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and frequently give stage
performances. She works with different organizations to promote Hindi literature in states.
Her research and personal experience with audiobooks played an important role in this
project.
Originally from Kanpur and settled in Tennessee, USA for the past 15 years is the soul behind
the vast collection housed in Gaatha servers. She has never let go of her roots and has a
special place in her heart for Indian Literature. Having painstakingly compiled the best of the
prose for Kahaani, she is the co-founder of Gaatha.
Pooja has been awarded 4th runner-up Entrepreneur in Tie Woman International Business
Plan Competition in 2020 for her venture “Gaatha”
Pooja is also a skillful and dynamic mathematics professional with strengths in achieving
comprehensive analysis and introducing innovative solutions. Her Superior communication
and collaboration skills with customers, vendors, and executive management help to clarify
and unite goals. She has a good command of Translating data into meaningful numbers and
communicating them to businesses which helps in decision-making.
Pooja has worked in various organizations in the capacity of the data analyst. She owns a
Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Kanpur University. Pooja is also associated with
International Hindi Association and currently owns the responsibility of President of
Tennessee Chapter of International Hindi Association.