Rathna Sharad

Rathna Sharad

Mentor at All Raise
Seattle, Washington, United States

Rathna Sharad is the Founder and CEO of FlavorCloud Inc. She has expertise in product innovation for cross-border commerce, logistics, and global trade compliance, with experience in startups, SaaS, retail tech, supply chain, advertising platforms, and marketplaces.

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Seattle Startup FlavorCloud Gains Demand from Trump’s Tariff Changes and New China Import Rules

Seattle startup FlavorCloud, led by CEO Rathna Sharad, is benefiting from increased demand as companies navigate new complexities from President Trump's recent tariff changes, including the elimination of the $800 'de minimis' exemption on imports from China effective May 2. FlavorCloud specializes in cross-border shipping and compliance, helping e-commerce brands manage duties and taxes amid unprecedented global trade shifts.

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FlavorCloud raises $6.3M Series A led by Mucker Capital as profitable international-shipping startup hits rapid growth

Seattle-based FlavorCloud, which simplifies cross-border e-commerce shipping by handling customs rules and product codes, raised $6.3 million in a Series A led by Mucker Capital. The profitable, four-year-old startup — founded by CEO Rathna Sharad and CTO Sherwyn Soff in 2017 — has grown rapidly during the pandemic and has deals including a partnership with Chinese payments firm LianLian Pay; total funding is $8.6 million.

Organizations

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  • All Raise Mentor 2020–present · current
  • FlavorCloud logo
    FlavorCloud Founder & CEO 2018–present, Executive Officer, Director, Promoter 2017–2024 · current
  • Galvanize Inc Mentor 2017–2018 · past

Education

  • Y Combinator Startup School Online, Startup Founder Track - FlavorCloud · 2017
  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Kellogg School of Management Certificate, Marketing · 2008
  • Annamalai University B.S, Computer Science and Engg. · 1992–1996
  • Vana Vani

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