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Zaggle is a publicly listed SaaS FinTech company that is a leader in providing spend management solutions to businesses. Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO of Zaggle, has diverse interests that complement his role at Zaggle. Avinash maintains a balanced lifestyle through regular gym workouts, running and cycling several times a week. He starts his day with 15-20 minutes of meditation every day to keep him focused and calm. An avid reader, Avinash enjoys reading multiple books at a time and has a collection of over 200 books on philosophy and business management. He is also a big fan of movies, with “Rang De Basanti” being his all-time favorite and “12th Fail” being his current favorite. Additionally, he is an avid podcast listener and a huge cricket fan.
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