Leo by Zodiac, Octopus by Nature
Aman Birendra Jaiswal
Entrepreneur | Journalist | Designer
From pioneering quick-commerce years before it became mainstream to building India’s first AI-powered smart pot (GIA), my journey is driven by curiosity and creativity. A mechanical engineering dropout, IIT-Delhi alum, and media strategist, I bridge tech, storytelling, and sustainability to create experiences that resonate.
About Me
They call me
PlantDaddy
Born in Pune on 22 August 1995 to a traditional Baniya business family, I survived a life-threatening illness as an infant, fueling my grit from the start. As a two-time National Science Exhibition winner and early entrepreneur, I launched my first venture in 6th grade, later founding startups spanning logistics, creator economy, and digital marketing—facing failures and learning at every turn. Dropping out of engineering to follow my calling, I eventually created Giftreeng, pioneering India’s first AI-powered “pet plant” smart pot as the “PlantDaddy.” My journey blends hands-on innovation, media expertise, resilience, and a mission to use technology for fostering deeper human-nature connections.
2009
Friends Club
Launched in 6th grade, selling stationery kits to classmates at below-market rates, delivered in minutes.
2016
Subjicart
Hyperlocal delivery under 30 minutes — years before quick commerce existed. Onboarded 60+ BigBasket customers.
2017
Poetical Boffins
Artist management platform to help poets-comedians monetize their art. Gave stage to future stars like Anubhav Singh Bassi.
2018
LitNest Café
India’s first literature-themed food café. Ambience designed as a paradise for literature lovers. Menu inspired by poets & writers.
2019
Tempowala
On-demand mini-truck logistics platform like Porter. Disrupted local goods transport. Suspended due to COVID lockdown.
2020
Dots & Commas
Founded a digital marketing & design agency. Built 60+ logos, 30+ WordPress websites, and branding campaigns for startups & businesses.
2022
ETT Food Café & YouthOn Café
ETT Café embodied the mantra “eat. sleep. repeat.” while YouthOn Café brought warmth, laughter, and community vibes.
2022
Giftreeng
Founded India’s first smart AI plant pot – GIA. Turns plants into interactive companions with emotions and voice.
As Featured In
The Octopus Effect
Jack of all trades, master of breaking all the rules—and loving it.
Entrepreneur
Founded 5+ ventures across delivery, logistics, creator economy, and agri-tech.
Journalist
8 years in Zee, ABP, TV9, News18 — shaping stories and digital strategies.
Engineer
A mechanical/electronics tinkerer who designs, solders, and prototypes with own hands.
Brand Builder
Created 70+ logos, visual identities, and campaigns that gave ideas a face.
Poet
Performed on stage; created Poetical Boffins as a launchpad for artists.
Numerologist
Practiced readings; blended numbers and hands with human patterns.
Politician
Held posts in ABVP & BJP; ran campaigns, built media strategies.
MicroSculptor
Chalk carver and founding member of the Indian Micro Artists Association.