Avinash Parhi

Avinash Parhi is a business leader, entrepreneur, and author who writes with a simple belief: real growth begins with self-awareness, not ready-made answers. He currently focuses on children, driven by the conviction that skills like emotional thinking and decision-making need to be nurtured early—often missing in the rush of purely academic education.

An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and NIT Rourkela, Avinash brings over 15 years of experience across consumer, technology, and healthcare, spanning both startups and large organisations. His work has consistently centred on building systems and products that help people think clearly and make thoughtful choices.

Aahana and the Two Brains began as a personal bridge to his daughter, Aahana—a way to share reflections on feelings, decisions, and everyday situations even when he wasn’t physically around. What started as simple conversations evolved, with inputs from over 60 children, into a story-journal that encourages young readers to explore their inner world through curiosity, play, and imagination.

Avinash believes that whether in leadership or in life, the most meaningful decisions come from understanding oneself—and his writing aims to gently nurture that ability in young minds.