Gautam Kannan

Founder, The Society of Scents and Spirits

Twenty Years in Finance Technology

Gautam spent over 20 years leading technology programs at JPMorgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley. He worked across IT, research, risk, platform delivery, and regulatory change.

Building His Own Companies

In 2020, he founded Konkan Sun Productions, a boutique luxury video studio. He later started Agent Micho, an AI automation consultancy.

Where This Journal Comes From

The Society of Scents and Spirits grew out of his personal collection: over 1,000 fragrances and 140 spirits. He's a certified bartender, and a cocktail is named after him, The Kannan.

He lives in Manhattan and posts new pieces here regularly. Find more on Instagram at @societyofscentsandspirits.