Putting the creative in creative problem solver, Gaya is a multi-faceted artist turned entrepreneur. Awarded the UAE Golden Visa for her contribution to the arts & culture in the region, Gaya's expertise as a brand-builder comes from a more alt MBA - her career as an independent musician & visual storyteller. This is where she learned to be her own marketeer, salesperson, campaigner, filmmaker, editor, set designer, a rally-er of the troupes, a one-woman agency through and through. Her ability for storytelling and the connection she fostered with her loyal and rapidly growing digital community led to global and renowned brands from the region take notice. Eventually leading to her co-founding snac - The Creative Un-Agency. Gaya has worked with esteemed regional entities like Dubai Tourism and global brands like Volkswagen, Godrej, Bloomingdale’s, Red Bull, Uber and OLX in the roles of Content Director / Brand Consultant / Content Creator & Strategist. Gaya’s focus is always on creating brand value beyond the purpose of selling and being instrumental in helping people & brands connect with their audience with authentic storytelling.
Snac
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Co-FounderSnac May 2022 - Present
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Co-FounderBest Of Days Mar 2022 - PresentDubai, United Arab Emirates“I think we can all agree that the pandemic was the full stop for life as we knew it. But it accidentally became a chance for renewal - of how we’ve built our lives and who and what really mattered. So I wanted to build a company that enables how we express our love for each other. To be instrumental in punctuating the moments that really matter, taking the seemingly ordinary and making it extraordinary.”
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Independent FilmmakerStories By Gaya 2013 - Present- Director, writer, editor and performer in over 50 short films and vlogs, many of which are an homage to her childhood in Dubai. - Published on WAVO (OSN streaming), youtube, and @gayamusic Instagram page (18k+followers)- Editor of dozens of TVCs and other commercials, including brands such as: - Volkswagen - Tashkeel - Harvey Nichols - Ounass - Bloomingdales - Gucci - Parmigiani Fleurier- Director, writer, and editor of campaign videos for several small locally owned Dubai businesses, as part of an effort to promote home-grown brands. These include: - Melange (Cakes) - Hand-tied (Flowers) - Asli (OSN’s co-working space)
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Brand & Content StrategistStories By Gaya 2012 - Present- Developed brand identities, brand positioning, and full-scale brand books from scratch for startups to listed companies- Formulated social media strategy for top brands; Conceptualized and executed end-to-end marketing campaignsClients - - GoodnessMe (Part of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.)- Ministry of New- Wood Culture (Lifestyle Brand in Dubai)- TiinTiin (Automotive Startup)- BMG (Automotive Startup acquired by OLA India)
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Singer | SongwriterSelf-Employed 2007 - PresentDubai, United Arab EmiratesAlthough my relationship with music has been a life-long one, my journey as a performing artist began in Dubai over a decade ago. Released 4 highly-rated albums, including RollingStone Middle East’s highest rated album from this region (“The Unknown).- Qisse (Upcoming 2021) - Gaya (2017)- The Unknown (2013) - This album was successfully crowdfunded, with over $23,000 raised in ten days, as part of the first its kind campaign in the region.- Disengage (2009)Musical Endorsements- Sennheiser Brand Ambassador (2015-Present)- RED Bull MENA artist (2014-Present)- Uber/Fair-Played Music artist (2016)- Mini Cooper Ambassador (2014 season)- RollingStone ME - highest rated artist (2012)- Featured in the 2014 world-tour documentary of Grammy-winner artist Joss Stone.- Commissioned artist, as well as a performer at Sikka Art for multiple years.- Featured on the 2014 Sikka Art fair “Sikka Score Vol 1” CD with the song ‘Marble Moon’Performed at- Opening of Florence + The Machine- Sikka Art Fair- Dubai Music Week- World Economic Forum- TEDx- Emirates Literature Festival- Music Hall- Yasalam/F1- VOX Cinemas (album launch concert, first in-cinema music performance in UAE)- Joe’s (Part of New York Public Library)- Blue Frog (Mumbai)- Dubai Airports
Gaya Krishnan Education Details
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English Language And Literature, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaya Krishnan
What company does Gaya Krishnan work for?
Gaya Krishnan works for Snac
What is Gaya Krishnan's role at the current company?
Gaya Krishnan's current role is Co-Founder of snac | Singer/ Songwriter | Multidisciplinary Storyteller.
What schools did Gaya Krishnan attend?
Gaya Krishnan attended Symbiosis College Of Arts & Commerce, Gems Education.
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