Shruti Dhariwal
Co-founder at Ethical Espicio
Leading vision and operations for Ethical Espicio to expand Indian spice and grain trade into North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Intro
I'm Shruti Dhariwal, the Co-founder of Ethical Espicio and a specialist in global trade and IT recruitment. My career has been defined by bridging gaps—whether that's connecting local farmers to international markets or matching top-tier tech talent with US-based roles. At Ethical Espicio, I'm currently focused on redefining the spice and grain trade through technology and sustainable practices, scaling our reach across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. I bring a decade of experience in international logistics and a proven track record of growing export revenues and operational efficiency. I'm passionate about transparency in supply chains and empowering communities through direct market access. I’m always looking to connect with international buyers, agricultural suppliers, or tech professionals and recruiters who value innovation and seamless execution.
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What I can offer
- ›Global trade and logistics expertise
- ›Strategic sourcing of agricultural commodities
- ›US IT recruitment and W2 staffing solutions
- ›Market-entry strategy for international trade
What I'm looking for
- ›International buyers and premium agricultural suppliers
- ›US IT recruiters (freelance)
- ›Software Engineers, Data Analysts, and SDRs
- ›Partners passionate about global trade innovation
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Background
Career
Transitioned from managing international trade at Dhariwal Traders to co-founding Ethical Espicio, while simultaneously leading US IT recruitment and staffing initiatives.
Education
MBA from New York University Abu Dhabi (2018), BCom from Delhi University (2015)
Achievements
- ›Achieved a 40% increase in export revenue within two years at Dhariwal Traders
- ›Expanded trade operations to over 15 countries
- ›Reduced export documentation turnaround time by 30%
- ›Increased farmer incomes by 25% through a proprietary connection platform
- ›Secured international buyer partnerships within the first quarter of Espicio’s operations
Opinions
- Technology is essential for ensuring transparency and trust in global supply chains
- Local farming communities must be empowered through direct market access
- Tech-driven solutions are necessary to streamline manual trade and recruitment processes
Personality
Communication style
Professional, energetic, and action-oriented with a mix of corporate strategy and high-urgency recruitment language.
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