Matt Chitharanjan is the co-founder and CEO of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, a pioneering speciality coffee brand focused on sourcing and roasting high-quality Indian coffee. Originally from the United States, he moved to India and started Blue Tokai with the aim of making freshly roasted coffee more accessible. Over the years, the company has grown from a small roastery into a brand with multiple cafés and a presence in retail. Prior to this, he worked for some years in economic and real estate consulting as well as international development. Chitranjan holds a Bachelor’s degree from New York University and a Master’s from the University of British Colombia.