Members of India’s tech and startup neighborhood expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of Pepperfry cofounder Ambareesh Murty on Monday.

Murty, 51, handed away in Leh after a cardiac arrest.

His enterprise companion and Pepperfry cofounder Ashish Shah mentioned he has “misplaced a buddy, mentor, brother, soulmate” in Murty.

“Extraordinarily devastated to tell that my buddy, mentor, brother, soulmate @AmbareeshMurty is not any extra. Misplaced him yesterday night time to a cardiac arrest at Leh. Please pray for him and for power to his household and close to ones,” he mentioned in a tweet.

Swati Bhargava, cofounder of cashback and coupons website Cashkaro, mentioned Murty was an inspiration to many. “So unhappy & stunning to listen to of @AmbareeshMurty’s sudden demise resulting from cardiac arrest. Could his soul relaxation in peace. An incredible entrepreneur & inspiration to many… might his legacy with @Pepperfry stay on #RIP.”

Rajiv Srivatsa, founding father of City Ladder, and companion at Antler India, lauded Murty for constructing a furnishings model akin to Pepperfry in a tough class. “It’s powerful sufficient to be an entrepreneur. It’s harder to be one, in a class like furnishings and constructing the model @Pepperfry throughout a decade. Have heard nice issues about him,” he mentioned.

Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B remembered Murty as a Ladakh lover and biking fanatic, amongst different issues. “Amby – Chief, Reader, Trivia buff, Music aficionado, Biking fanatic, Ladakh lover, mentor, buddy and way more … this leaves me numb. Om Shanti My prayers are along with his household, pals and Crew Pepperfry,” he posted.
Murty began Pepperfry with Shah in 2012 and the startup turned one of many main on-line furnishings retailers on the time. He was planning to take Pepperfry public and had been engaged on the preliminary public providing since final 12 months.

Amish Tripathi, writer and diplomat, remembered Murty from their days at IIM-C. “Horrible information. Ambi was my senior from IIM-C. A fantastic man. Our batch mates and I are all in shock… Honest condolences to his household. Om Shanti,” he mentioned.

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