Gagan Dhawan
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi (Bachelor's degree) |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Spouse | Sakshi Dhawan |
| Children | 2 sons (Ishaan, Nivaan) |
| Parents | Brigadier S. C. Dhawan (Retd.) Kamal Dhawan |
Gagan Dhawan is an Indian serial entrepreneur, early-stage angel investor, and non-fiction wellness author based in New Delhi. He is best known as the founder of ServDharm, an omnichannel consumer brand established to organize India's devotional accessories and spiritual publications market, and as a co-founder of the early-childhood STEM edtech venture Einstein Box under Metis Learning Solutions.
Dhawan's commercial track began in 1999 with the creation of the advertising production and commercial graphics firm RHI Printographics. In corporate literature and lifestyle medicine, he is the architect of the "WISE formula" and the author of The New Me book series, which examines plant-based nutrition, executive burnout mitigation, metabolic balance, and biological longevity.
Early life and background
Gagan Dhawan was raised in an Indian military household, the son of Kamal Dhawan and Brigadier S. C. Dhawan (Retd.), a commissioned officer in the Indian Army. Due to rotational military postings, Dhawan completed his schooling across various garrison settlements, attending regional branches of Kendriya Vidyalaya and the Army Public School system.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delhi, earning a bachelor's degree in the mid-1990s. Following his graduation, he spent five years working in private-sector corporate sales and marketing management before launching his first independent enterprise.
Corporate career and commercial ventures
Commercial printing and industrial trading (1999–2010s)
In 1999, Dhawan launched RHI Printographics in New Delhi, a commercial advertising production, graphics, and offset printing company. The enterprise expanded by servicing the corporate communication, corporate merchandise, and large-format print marketing requirements of multinational businesses and satellite broadcasting corporations in India.
Building upon his production infrastructure, Dhawan diversified into multi-sector ventures:
- Natural Stones & Minerals: Founded Aayana Marbles to trade architectural natural stones, marbles, and mineral commodities.
- Media & Entertainment: Financed independent vernacular film productions and creative development projects.
Educational technology: Metis Learning Solutions and Einstein Box
Dhawan co-founded Einstein Box, an educational toy and early-childhood learning brand operating under the corporate banner of Metis Learning Solutions. The brand designs curriculum-mapped STEM activity boxes, cognitive science experiment modules, and logic puzzles aimed at developing critical thinking in young children. In parallel with its primary Indian e-commerce presence, the enterprise expanded internationally into North America via its affiliated imprint, Doctor Jupiter.
Modernizing devotional retail: ServDharm (2021–present)
In December 2021, Dhawan established ServDharm in New Delhi to address structural inefficiencies, inconsistent supply pipelines, and fragmented branding within India's traditional devotional, prayer (pooja), and spiritual merchandise sector.
The firm manufactures, curates, and distributes standardized spiritual products across several core categories:
- Sacred Literature & Texts: Illustrated trilingual editions of the Bhagavad Gita translated across Sanskrit, Hindi, and English, alongside fine-bound volumes of the Hanuman Chalisa and the Sunderkand.
- Sacred Brassware: Precision-cast brass diyas, artisanal deities (murtis), and ceremonial pooja thali assemblies.
- Aromatics & Festival Kits: Natural incense sticks, pure camphor, traditional itra fragrances, and festive gifting hampers.
ServDharm operates an omnichannel fulfillment network, selling through national e-commerce portals (Amazon, Flipkart), quick-commerce channels (Blinkit, Zepto, Flipkart Minutes), regional bookstores (Bahrisons, WH Smith, Midland Books), and a dedicated airport retail boutique at Jammu Airport catering to pilgrims en route to the Vaishno Devi shrine. The enterprise exports products to international markets, including the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and the European Union.
The New Me and the N2X Incubator
Dhawan established N2X, a proprietary brand incubator and venture-building platform. Through N2X, he launched The New Me, an integrated lifestyle health initiative that produces plant-based dietary plans, calisthenics conditioning modules, habit-tracking applications, and bilingual wellness materials.
Angel investments and startup mentorship
Alongside his operating businesses, Dhawan acts as an active angel investor, mentor, and corporate advisor across early-stage Indian startups, focusing on retail logistics, consumer lifestyle goods, technology platforms, and hospitality:
- Tyche Retail & Marketing: Premium sports distribution house holding exclusive Indian franchise rights for global golf and lifestyle labels, including Callaway, Ogio, TravisMathew, and TiZO.
- Vital Wires: Enterprise technology, system connectivity, and corporate IT consulting advisory.
- Fitoutpros: Commercial fitness center design and corporate gym infrastructure planning.
- SandS Fashion House & IKAROA: Direct-to-consumer apparel and lifestyle consumer brands.
- Eco-Hospitality Development: Backer of a sustainable luxury resort and leisure real estate project on the banks of Tehri Lake in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, developed in association with Taj Hotels.
Authored publications and wellness philosophy
The New Me: A Guidebook to Perfect Health (2022)
In 2022, Dhawan published his debut volume, The New Me: A Guidebook to Perfect Health. Drawing from his personal journey of physical transformation, the book outlines structured dietary routines centered on whole-food plant-based nutrition, daily bodyweight calisthenics, circadian alignment, and behavioral habit architecture for busy executives. In 2023, the text received the International Book of Honour during an awards convocation hosted at the House of Lords in the British Parliament in London.
The New Me 2.0 (2026)
In 2026, Dhawan published The New Me 2.0, shifting focus toward executive longevity, digital burnout, chronic workplace fatigue, and metabolic restoration. Central to the work is Dhawan's proprietary WISE framework, which establishes four operational pillars for sustained executive health:
- W (Wellness): Physical and cellular rejuvenation through anti-inflammatory nutrition and sleep restoration.
- I (Intentionality): Cognitive clarity, attention management, and mental discipline amidst digital distractions.
- S (Strength): Functional musculoskeletal conditioning, cardiovascular stamina, and mobility.
- E (Energy): Mitochondrial efficiency, metabolic vitality, and purpose-driven living.
Themes from the manuscript were featured in national television broadcasts on business news networks in mid-2026. The book was officially launched in New Delhi in October 2026 by Chandradath Singh, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to India, during the official celebrations marking Trinidad and Tobago's fiftieth Republic Day.
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award / Honour | Presenting Body / Platform | Category / Context |
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| 2023 | International Book of Honour | House of Lords, British Parliament, London | Non-fiction health writing (The New Me: A Guidebook to Perfect Health) |
| 2026 | Special Recognition Award | Times of India Healing India Forum Awards | Advocacy in conscious living, preventative health, and holistic wellness |
Personal life
Dhawan is married to Sakshi Dhawan; the couple has two sons, Ishaan and Nivaan. An advocate of whole-food plant-based living, he maintains a strict fitness regimen incorporating calisthenics, road running, and participation in the Indian pickleball sporting circuit, attributing his daily discipline to his military upbringing. Outside corporate operations, he supports non-profit student literacy funds, public welfare initiatives, and founder-mentorship clinics for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Published works
- Dhawan, Gagan (2022). The New Me: A Guidebook to Perfect Health. New Delhi.
- Dhawan, Gagan (2026). The New Me 2.0. New Delhi.