Our team is a powerhouse of talent, uniting seasoned veterans and rising stars of the Indian games industry. With an average of 15 years of experience each, our team members have honed their skills at some of the nation’s leading game studios, bringing a wealth of expertise and passion to every project.
Guiding our vision is a distinguished board comprised of accomplished industry leaders and global experts from diverse fields. Their strategic insights and collective wisdom provide invaluable support as we lay the foundations for a world-class games studio that will make its mark on the global stage.
Board & Advisors
Sabina Vaisoha
Independent Director
Sabina has been our mentor and guide since our earliest days, and her Sabina’s mentorship has been pivotal in shaping Second Quest. Her 20+ years in media powerhouses like NDTV & Network18 lend invaluable industry insight to our team. Beyond media, her board experience with Fortis, Escorts, and Religare adds a strategic dimension to her guidance.
Anando Banerjee
Advisor
Anando is the guru of the Indian games industry. He has mentored and nurtured generations of game developers in India. He is a Board Member and Production Head at Lakshya Digital with 20+ years experience in project management and game development. As a key organizer of India GDC, he’s also a driving force behind India’s largest game industry event. We’re honored to have his expertise guiding our team
John Kelly
Advisor
A seasoned Creative Director with a track record of leading flagship AAA game development. John’s design expertise spans renowned studios like Zynga, Rovio, and Playground Games. Formerly the Director of Product for Wargaming’s iconic World of Tanks & World of Warships, he has also driven design at PlaySimple Games and Mayhem Studios, bringing his global experience back to India. We’re thrilled to have his creative vision shaping our projects.
Saurav Arora
Advisor
Saurav is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in founding and backing successful ventures. He is, also, an alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM 2012). He is the India Co-Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs network. His business acumen and passion for fostering innovation make him an invaluable asset to our team.
Team
Shagufta Khan
Co-Founder & COO
Kinshuk Sunil
Co-Founder & CEO
Shubhank Mauria
Chief Product Officer
Vivek Jha
Chief Technology Officer
Yadu Rajiv
Chief Creative Officer
