From Personal Pain to a National Mission
SeniorConnect was born when our founders realized their own grandparents were spending entire days without meaningful human interaction. Despite living in the heart of Delhi, they were surrounded by people but profoundly lonely.
We discovered this wasn't an isolated case — over 15 million elderly Indians live alone, and millions more feel emotionally abandoned even when family is nearby. Traditional care solutions are either too expensive or too clinical.
That's why we built SeniorConnect — a gig-based platform connecting caring, trained companions with elderly people for affordable, flexible, and genuinely warm companionship.
What Drives Everything We Do
Dignity First
Every elder deserves to be treated with respect, patience, and genuine care. Our companions are trained to honor their independence and wisdom.
Trust & Safety
Every companion undergoes thorough background checks, identity verification, and sensitivity training. Families can track visits in real-time.
Innovation with Empathy
We use technology to improve care — not replace human connection. Our app empowers families while keeping the experience warm and personal.
Meet the Founding Team
Five passionate individuals united by a shared mission to transform elder care in India.
Bhavesh Puthran
Co-Founder & CEO
Inspired by his grandfather who lived alone in Pune for years, Bhavesh built SeniorConnect to ensure no elder ever feels forgotten.
Jigisha Sardana
Co-Founder & COO
After watching her nani struggle with technology and loneliness, Jigisha dedicated herself to making elder care accessible and human.
Ayush Mitra
Co-Founder & CTO
Ayush saw his grandparents in Bengal rely on neighbours for basic tasks and built the tech platform to scale compassionate care across India.
Bhuvan Sharma
Co-Founder & CMO
Bhuvan's grandparents moved to a smaller city when the family relocated abroad. That distance drove him to build something that could bridge it.
Harshita Gupta
Co-Founder & Head of Training
Harshita designed the SeniorConnect companion training program, drawing from her background in community psychology and care.