The Buzzkill Army is here!
Our Story
We are a for profit, social enterprise focused on protecting lives from the world’s deadliest predator- the mosquito. Eco BioTraps was born – wielding science, not swatters, to break the mosquito breeding cycle and shield communities from deadly diseases.
While masks and vaccines helped us weather the storm of Covid-19, vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria pose an even greater threat. Surprisingly, we still lack vaccines for these killers. Traditional methods like electric mosquito traps, fogging, spraying, repellents and swatters offer limited solutions, merely repelling the problem instead of addressing the root of the problem.
The for-profit venture presents a game-changer: simple, biodegradable devices that disrupts the mosquito breeding cycle. Together let’s make a real impact – one Eco BioTraps at a time.
Meet The Team
Prasad Phadke
Founder & CEO
🦟Man aka Chief Buzz Kill at the Dengue, Malaria Mosquito Party
Always on the lookout for a new challenge to take on, Prasad Phadke likes to call himself an ‘Uberalllosigkeit living the dream of a raconteur’ (although when people meet him they call him the 🦟man). During one of the team brainstorming sessions at a restaurant in California, United States, the mosquitoes around disrupted their discussions which drew their attention to the fact that, in the world of artificial intelligence and moon/sun/space missions, dengue malaria diseases were unsolved problems and diseases that continue to take lives of million people every year. That night he and his co-founder Ash Munshi aka Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur decided to wage a war against the pesky mosquitoes for the greater good.. If the mosquitoes could kill their buzz, they could become buzz kills. That’s how the EcoBio Group, a for-profit social enterprise, was born- to #breakthechain of mosquito breeding.
With over 20+ years of leadership experience and a strong track record of building global brands such as 3Dlabs, Autodesk, NVIDIA and Hewlett Packard in South Asia and the Americas, Prasad is known for his knack for scaling successful businesses in technology- hardware and software, and building businesses by developing relationships with people and creating unique experiences. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FICCI) recognised him with an award for his special contribution to the Media & Entertainment -AVGC Industry and CMO Asia recognised him as the 100 most influential national leaders in marketing in 2016.
Quoting him: “We’ve got a doozy mosquito problem at hand and if you want to get involved with the buzz kill army in any manner, please hit me up – pp@ecobiotraps.com.”
Prasad Phadke
Binal Shah
Chief Operating Officer at the Buzzkill Army
I love structuring chaos!
Binal Shah
Deepak Doshi
Manufacturing Head at the Buzzkill Army
I love making things
Deepak Doshi
Nitin Khope
Customer Success Head at the Buzzkill Army
I love making customers successful.
Nitin Khope
Nehal Das
Scientific Research Scholar at the Buzzkill Army
Have courage and be kind
1Driven by the passion to contribute towards the upliftment and betterment of society, Nehal has been working in the development sector for 10 years. With a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy, she also pursued a PGD in Public Health Management from Gandhinagar, and an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS, Mumbai, because she always believed she could do more. In her 10-year-old career, she has actively been a part of projects involved in Public Health, Education, Gender, Child Protection, and Menstrual Health Management. For her, working in the Development Sector isn’t just a profession; it’s a calling that keeps her motivated, driven, and grounded. By taking a vow to break the chain of dengue mosquito breeding, she has found a bigger sense of purpose for herself and the betterment of the world around her!
Nehal Das
Rimpa Sen
Scientific Research Scholar at the Buzzkill Army
Let’s dream big and bring change
Rimpa Sen
Ashok Vishnu Jagtap
Head of Production Quality Assurance, Control and Supply Chain, Buzzkill Army
I have a Hawkeye for Quality
Ashok Jagtap
Misha Paul
Marketing & Communications Consultant at the Buzzkill Army
Storytelling will save the world.
Misha Paul
Anaya Lall
Intern Social Impact
Anaya Lall is an enthusiastic 11th-grade STEM student at Singapore American School with a deep-rooted passion for environmental science and research. Driven by curiosity and a strong commitment to sustainability, Anaya dedicates herself to exploring and practicing innovative solutions for a greener and healthier future, both within and beyond the classroom.
As President of the PAW (Protection of Animal Welfare) Service Club, she champions animal welfare and social responsibility. Her commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by her work at Swapaholic, promoting conscious consumption through pre-loved fashion, and a UN Plastic Pollution Research Project, where she researched and advocated for tangible solutions to plastic pollution.
Anaya is thrilled to join Eco BioTraps and contribute to protecting public health and promoting ecological sustainability.
Anaya Lall
Scientific Advisory Board
leading scientists specialising in mosquito-borne diseases
Dr. Neeraj Dhingra
Former Director of National Vector-borne Diseases Control Program,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
Dr. Neeraj Dhingra
Dr. Subhash Salunkhe
Former Director General of Health Service and Former Regional Assistant
Director at WHO-SEARO
Dr. Subhash Salunkhe
Dr. Mrigendra Pal Singh
Eminent Biostatistician and Former Scientist at ICMR's NIRTH
Dr. Mrigendra Pal Singh
Dr. Rajinder Singh
Former Director of Operations, with over 37 years of dedicated service in Paper Pulp Moulded Products Manufacturing
Storytelling will save the world.
Dr. Rajinder Singh is a distinguished professional with over 37 years of dedicated service in the field of Paper Pulp Moulded Products Manufacturing, culminating in a distinguished tenure as Director of Operations at a pioneering Indian company. Known for exemplary expertise in operations and executive leadership, they have amassed invaluable experience, including a transformative three-year collaboration with global leaders in a joint venture, which significantly enriched their knowledge base.
Specialising in scaling businesses, optimising sales strategies, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and crafting strategic business plans, Dr. Singh has consistently demonstrated a talent for navigating complexities and driving growth. Their illustrious track record speaks volumes of their ability to deliver results and lead teams towards success.
Committed to leveraging their extensive experience and insights, Dr. Singh is dedicated to contributing to the ongoing success and advancement of the industry, ensuring continued excellence in operations and leadership.
