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Episode 35

In the crowded Indian wellness D2C market, HyugaLife is breaking the mold. They aim to be more than just another brand by offering a unique one-stop shop for wellness needs.

50 mins | December 7, 2023

About the episode

Welcome to the 35th episode of The State of Retention Marketing podcast! In today’s conversation, Ankur Gattani, CGO, WebEngage, engages with Neehar Modi and Chaitanya Shah, Founding Members, HyugaLife. They dive into the intricacies of how the marketplace is reshaping the cluttered landscape of the wellness D2C market, adopting a unique focus on vertical problem-solving rather than merely presenting another wellness brand.

Less than a year into their venture, HyugaLife has already established an in-house tech team working closely with marketing and product teams. Chaitanya, the product and tech head at HyugaLife, sheds light on their approach, emphasizing that they aren’t in direct competition with other D2C brands. Instead, their marketplace model aims to boost revenue for other brands, especially amid the challenges of running a D2C operation in today’s landscape.

During the conversation, they unravel the personas of their protein consumers, exploring their monthly repeat rate and delving into the contemporary consumer behavior of brand hopping. Chaitanya emphasizes their unique positioning, not just as a marketplace but as content creators who offer personalized nutrition consultations, guiding customers through their wellness journey.

Neehar provides insights into consumer behavior, revealing that customers often use more than one product and brand, leading to incremental increases in customer lifetime value (LTV).

As founding members who serendipitously met at Amazon Luxemburg, they are on a mission to establish a comprehensive vertical play, leveraging robust tech integrations to drive revenue through their carts.

Join us as we unravel the story of these founding members, turning their chance meeting into a dynamic force shaping the future of wellness in the D2C space.

Navigate through the chapters

01:56

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Echoes of Inception: The Birth Pangs of HyugaLife

06:41

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D2C Unveiled: HyugaLife's Strategic Marketplace Positioning

09:51

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Consumer Navigation: HyugaLife's Purposeful Role Explored

12:23

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HyugaLife's Distinctive Qualities Compared to Direct Purchases from a D2C Brand

18:33

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Making Retention the Guiding Star at HyugaLife: Innovative Experiments in Focus

25:55

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Beyond Brand Allegiance: How HyugaLife Deciphers Modern Consumer Discovery

28:24

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Crafting Individualized Content: Persona Mapping and Communication Strategies at HyugaLife

30:32

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Synergizing Product, Tech, and Marketing for Optimal Growth

32:41

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Assessing the Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Growth Metrics

37:56

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Optimal Strategy: HyugaLife's Embrace of App Downloads and Personalization Strategies

41:34

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Delving into User Acquisition through the App Landscape

44:03

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Tech Strategy Unveiled: HyugaLife's Build vs. Buy Approach

46:03

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Striking the Balance: Navigating the Communication Dilemma at HyugaLife

About the speaker

Neehar Modi and Chaitanya Shah

Founding Members at HyugaLife

Neehar Modi, innovative COO at HyugaLife, spearheads the D2C venture with a consumer-centric strategy. Committed to personalized wellness experiences, he shapes HyugaLife’s mission. Chaitanya Shah, a dynamic tech leader from Amazon, now steers HyugaLife’s tech and product teams. Drawing from project management expertise, Chaitanya fosters a strong team dynamic. Together, Neehar and Chaitanya embody the driving force behind HyugaLife’s mission and innovation, shaping the company’s future.

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