HP Maharaja

What is Rameelo?

Rameelo is a non-profit organization started by Heran Patel, aka HP Maharaja, and co-founded by Bhrugesh Desai in 2021. Now in our 5th year, we aim to elevate Rameelo to new heights, delivering cultural experiences through amazing events. Our mission is to preserve and grow the ancient traditions of India for future generations. At this retreat, we hosted some of our executive team members including: + Heran Patel - Founder & CEO + Bhrugesh Desai - Found & COO + Parth Rana + Suchit Desai + Rohan Chadha + Mukund Gharmalkar

Meet the Retreat Team

At this retreat, we were joined by our core executive team, each playing a vital role in the success and growth of Rameelo. Here's an introduction to our leaders:

Heran Patel

Founder & CEO

Visionary leader and creator of Rameelo, driving innovation and cultural excellence through impactful events.

Bhrugesh Desai

Founder & COO

Oversees operations and ensures seamless execution of all Rameelo events, fostering a strong cultural connection.

Parth Rana

Director of Operations

Manages logistics and operations, ensuring every detail of Rameelo events is flawlessly executed.

Suchit Desai

Director of Transactions

Handles all financial aspects of Rameelo, driving sustainability and strategic planning for growth.

Rohan Chadha

Technical Director

Leads technical innovations, developing tools and platforms to enhance the attendee experience.

Mukund Gharmalkar

Director of Logistics

Oversees event logistics, ensuring seamless coordination between teams and venues.

Retreat Objectives

The retreat aimed to reflect on previous Rameelo events, identify areas for improvement, and strategize for future events. While some areas needed significant work, we also celebrated many successes.

2024 Challenges

- Poor financial outcomes
- Bad venue spacing & parking logistics
- Lack of attendee counts
- Underperformed on event experience delivery
- Overspent leisurely
- Missed Vivah matchmaking delivery

2024 Successes

+ Top-tier artist experiences
+ Premium decorations & photo ops
+ Great food options
+ New market expansions (Seattle)

Our Adventure

The retreat wasn't all work—our team took time to rejuvenate and connect. Here's a glimpse of our itinerary:

Thursday (1/16): Drive to Joshua Tree, Basketball, Mexican Dinner, Jacuzzi & Sauna
Friday (1/17): Ice Plunge, National Park Excursion, Work Session, Pickleball, Golf
Saturday (1/18): Drive to Vegas, NFL Games, Explore Vegas Strip

Why Retreats Matter

Retreats are vital for team bonding, re-aligning goals, and building strong connections. This trip was our way of rejuvenating and preparing for a brighter future. It also served as a gesture of appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our team.