Breaking The Ceiling With Ashwin Bhadri

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Shalini Rattan is the Founder of Cremeyum Creamery and Affogato, two fast-growing dessert brands that are transforming how India experiences ice cream, coffee, and indulgent treats. A passionate creator at heart and a foodpreneur by design, Shalini has built her brands on one core belief: that...

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Shreh Madan’s journey is a compelling blend of passion, grit, and creative ambition. What began behind the counter of a small smoothie bar has evolved into one of India’s most exciting food stories. A Springdales alumnus with a BSc in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Anita Shirodkar is the culinary heart behind Hotchaa. What began as a humble bowl of homemade chilli oil passed around her dining table soon became the brand’s origin story. Her passion for experimenting with spices, combining heat with harmony, laid the foundation for Hotchaa!’s best...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Hitesh Keswani is the Managing Director of Aspect Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s most dynamic F&B groups with a portfolio spanning fine dining, casual concepts, nightlife destinations, and international collaborations.

What began with the launch of Silver Be...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Ravi Wazir, IHM graduate and author of Beyond the Menu (Jaico), helps food entrepreneurs build successful ventures.

With experience at Olive, Swati Snacks, Izumi, Taj Birdys, and RKHS (now Sodexo), he blends operational depth with strategy.

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Abhijeet is the Founder & CEO of abcoffee. He is ardently passionate about coffee and is committed to bringing the best of Indian coffees to the people of India. He launched the brand with a single café in Versova in 2022, and has since expanded it into a t...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Anvi Shah is the driving force behind HyugaLife, India’s premier e-commerce platform dedicated solely to health and wellness. Inspired by the COVID era, Anvi co-founded HyugaLife in 2022 alongside Neehar Modi and Sachin Parikh. Their mission: bridge the gap in India’s preventive health space by comb...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Mayank Gupta and Lalit Jhawar are the visionary minds behind Food Square, a 25,000 sq. ft. gourmet destination transforming how India sources, experiences, and celebrates food.

Their journey began at the grassroots—selling organic produce on the streets of Dadar—which led to the founding of L...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Indraneel Chitale is a fourth-generation entrepreneur and Partner at Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale, one of India’s most iconic FMCG and sweets brands. With deep roots in legacy and a sharp eye on the future, Indraneel has been instrumental in modernizing the 70+ year-old family business, blending tradition wi...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Gaurav Palrecha is a born entrepreneur. A Mumbai native and a BBA graduate from Wolverhampton University, he has been driven by an innate passion for business since the age of eight—experimenting with ventures across industries like electronics, luxury, FMCG, art, textiles, and pharma before launching Ma...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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As a nutritionist, Gayatri Chona started out her food journey with one simple thought: what’s the point of having that damn cake if you can’t eat it? Driven by her belief that food should be a source of joy and nourishment, she has dedicated her...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Pranav Mehra is the co-founder of Nino Foods, a Y-Combinator-backed cloud kitchen startup that operates under the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) model. He focuses on creating delivery-optimized brands like Nino Burgers and Flash Pizza, ensuring fresh, minimally processed ingredients. With plans for rapid expansion across...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Rachel Goenka is an acclaimed Indian Restaurateur, Chef, Author and CEO of The Chocolate Spoon Company. Based in Mumbai, she leads an impressive portfolio of hospitality brands, including The Sassy Spoon, a multi-award winning, global dining concept; House of Mandarin, a chic Asian diner; Baraza Bars...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Kabir Moorjani is the co-founder and chef at Hundo Pizza, a digital-first, delivery-focused pizza brand based in Mumbai. Hundo Pizza is known for its artisanal approach, combining traditional pizza-making techniques with modern innovations. Kabir and his team have built a brand that emphasizes quality and transparency...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Varun Sheth, Co-founder of NOTO, is at the forefront of transforming healthy indulgence into a truly exceptional experience. Alongside his wife, Ashni, he launched NOTO over five years ago, and the brand has swiftly expanded from its Mumbai origins to several other cities. NOTO stands out...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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An alumna of Xavier’s Institute of Mass Comm, Anju has over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry, where she built a reputation as one of the most respected strategic Creative Directors. Driven by a passion for social impact and a love for food, she fo...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Bhuman Dani is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder of WickedGud, a brand making waves in the consumer goods industry. With a robust background in management consulting in the consumer goods sector and building a consumer start-up grounds up, Bhuman has consistently demonstrated his expertise and leadership.

Before founding WickedGud, Bhuman co-founded...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Meha Agrawal is a dynamic entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Meemee's, a standout brand in the competitive ice cream market. Launched with a vision to redefine dessert experiences, Meemee's has quickly gained attention for its innovative ice creams, ice-cream cakes, and particularly its popular ice cream sandwiches, which pair creamy ice cream with delectable cookies.<...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Soumyadeep Mukherjee, a first-generation entrepreneur, brings over 21 years of distribution expertise in FMCG and financial services. Hailing from Indore, his journey has traversed India, the Middle East, and Africa, enriching his understanding of diverse markets. Currently running Spice Story, he endeavors to craft one of India's most cherished consumer-facing food brands, fueled by his passion...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Akash Zaveri, co-founder of Plix, a leading plant-based wellness brand acquired by Marico, is recognized by BW as one of the 30 Under 30. Based in Mumbai, he champions a plant-based revolution in health and wellness.

At 23, Akash launched Plix (originally Olena) with interns from Internshala...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Anirudh Ganeriwal, co-founder of Food Darzee, is living his dream of revolutionizing the food and nutrition industry. Embracing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, he's passionate about crafting nutritious culinary experiences and inspiring others to pursue their dreams fearlessly. With an unwavering commitment to his vision, Anirudh navigates the...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Since its inception in 1969 by Mr. Amarjit Singh Tibb and Mrs. Surinder Kaur Tibb, Tibb’s Frankie has flourished under the leadership of Mr. Jasmit Tibb, Managing Director of Tibbs Foods Private Limited. With a vision to globalize the iconic Mumbai snack, Jasmit has expanded the brand across India an...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Shashank Mehta, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Whole Truth Foods, has become a driving force in the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) market, revolutionizing the landscape of healthy snacking. With a blend of passion, innovation, and dedication, Mehta has embarked on a remarkable journey that has not only...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Aakash Sotta, Co-founder of Cup-Ji, leads with vision and innovation, redefining the tea industry for India’s diverse audience. Cup-Ji offers ready-to-sip teas, blending nostalgia with convenience, consistency, and bold flavors like Kokam and Kashmiri Kahwa. 

Aakash's mission to provide healthy alt...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Samrat Reddy, the dynamic Founder and Managing Director of Drunken Monkey, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2016 with a vision to revolutionize the smoothie industry in India. With a background in engineering and an MBA from Scotland, Samrat's entrepreneurial spirit was fueled by his experiences across...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Harsh Kedia, the founder of A Diabetic Chef, is a Mumbai-based culinary expert with over nine years of experience specializing in diabetes-friendly and healthy alternatives. Recognized for his contributions, he was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2021, highlighting his position as a rising star in...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Zeba Kohli is one of India’s most revered and renowned entrepreneurs. She is also known as an accomplished chocolatier and mentor and was responsible for reinventing her family brand, Fantasie Fine Chocolate.

Zeba Kohli’s entrepreneurial skills have earned her multiple acco...

About Breaking The Ceiling

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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He is the co-founder at Get-A-Way, a healthy ice cream brand launched in 2019. What started as a kitchen experiment in his mother’s kitchen is now a premium brand known in the F&B space.

Jash has worked previously at FMCG giants as...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Rohan Mangalorkar, the 31-year-old mastermind behind Pack a Pav began his journey with a dream to reimagine street food culminating in a vibrant food haven just off Bandra's Pali Hill.

Pack a Pav, with its whimsical design and the tagline 'May the Pav be with...

About Breaking The Ceiling

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Arjun has a background in finance, operational planning, digital marketing and brand strategy. He

began his career at multi-national financial services and accounting firms in the US (BlackRock & EY),

working across roles including data integrity, pricing, management and tax consulting.

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About Breaking The Ceiling

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Sid Marchant is a first-generation entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Management Studies degree from the prestigious St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (2004). He is a certified Q Grader (Coffee) and a Specialty Coffee Association Trainer.

He started his career in Retail Real estate and pro...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Shailaja has spent over a decade at some of the largest newsrooms in the country. In 2017, she decided to pursue my childhood obsession of concocting teas and botanicals, but through Kombucha. 

She had been brewing Kombucha at home since 2016 and thought it w...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Jovita Mascarenhas, Founder of Bartisans. Alongside her son Jordan, she created this successful cocktail mixer brand in August 2021. It all started with their shared passion for mixing cocktails at home. Realizing the need to share their creations, they worked tirelessly, launching their ready-to-drink mixers in November 2022.

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Tanvi is a food enthusiast and a self taught ice cream mogul, thriving everyday with the entrepreneurial bug. 

She has varied experience, with an education in engineering, and work experience as a hedge fund trader on Wall Street. She's using her skills and passion as a...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Vinay has worked in the FMCG industry for 10+ years specifically in sales, distribution and marketing functions. He headed the sales team across rural and urban India; managed established brands @ ITC Foods like Sunfeast and led launches of various sub-brands. 

He was also fortunate to be a...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Bhakti Mehta is the chef and founder of Little Food Co & Little Food Daily.

Prior to her foray into food, Bhakti worked in advertising with SSC&B Lintas and in marketing with Star TV. 

While Bhakti has a degree in m...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Mr. Amir Majali, a Jordanian Citizen wishing to bring the True flavors of the Middle East into India, has set foot in Mumbai in 2020 and started the brand Tru Falafel in October 2021. 

With rapid growth and great appreciation and acceptance from the p...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Gurmeet Kochhar is an experienced Founder in the Food Tech industry, known for his role as the founder of Oye Kiddan. With a demonstrated history of working in the field, Gurmeet possesses a strong skill set in Investment Banking and creating effective Business Models. He is a...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Mr. Vinay Maheshwari is the CEO and Founder of The Health Factory, a passionate and accomplished entrepreneur who founded The Health Factory, a promising direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup that offers pro-nutrition bread. He completed his studies from Symbiosis Pune and later worked in the pharmaceutical industry before...

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Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

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Mohammad Bhol, is a passionate entrepreneur and the Founder of The House of Biryan - a virtual brand that aims to be the world's leading provider of biryani.

With over a decade of experience, Mohammad has dedicated his career to perfecting the entire value chain of biryani, from...

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

Get ready to learn from the greatest entrepreneurial success stories! Packed with expert interviews and fascinating conversations you can expect thought-provoking and exciting conversations with passionate industry leaders who have overcome all kinds of barriers to build successful enterprises.

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Sangita Garg is a passionate advocate for delicious and nutritious cuisine. In January 2020, she established Siaash Foods Private Limited...

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

Get ready to learn from the greatest entrepreneurial success stories! Packed with expert interviews and fascinating conversations you can expect thought-provoking and exciting conversations with passionate industry leaders who have overcome all kinds of barriers to build successful enterprises.

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Mustakeen Sheikh and Darshan Shetty, the dual power packed millennial entrepreneurs have set benchmark success modules across diversified...

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

Get ready to learn from the greatest entrepreneurial success stories! Packed with expert interviews and fascinating conversations you can expect thought-provoking and exciting conversations with passionate industry leaders who have overcome all kinds of barriers to build successful enterprises.

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Having led retail pan-India for her family brand Siyarams for eight years, Poddar had experienced...

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

Get ready to learn from the greatest entrepreneurial success stories! Packed with expert interviews and fascinating conversations you can expect thought-provoking and exciting conversations with passionate industry leaders who have overcome all kinds of barriers to build successful enterprises.

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Mumbai-based entrepreneur Chirag Kenia turned his passion for food into a successful business - Urban...

Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.

Get ready to learn from the greatest entrepreneurial success stories! Packed with expert interviews and fascinating conversations you can expect thought-provoking and exciting conversations with passionate industry leaders who have overcome all kinds of barriers to build successful enterprises.

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Coming from a family of chefs and an inclination towards health and...

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A splash of sass, a pinch of glitter, and a whole lot of talent, Naimita Jagasia is a badass Chef on a mission to redefine the pastry scene. At first, she simply wanted to fill a cupcake shaped void in her life. Now, she’s inviting everyone to the plant-based party (BYOF – Bring Your Own Forks).

She said good riddance to animal products in 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. After studying fashion in London, she returned to Mumbai with plans to launch a vegan footwear line. When she found herself spendi...

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Aditi Surana is an entrepreneur, podcaster, writer, art enthusiast & an unshakeable optimist dedicated to helping people become the person they most want to be.

She is a Behavioural Analyst & High Performance Coach & the Founder of India's first mental gym, APT - by love & learning!

Ujvala is a new age Organic Food & Beverage Entrepreneur.

In this video, she shares a story of how she got introduced to Organic Fruits and Vegetables as a lifestyle change by her brother and then got passionate about it. This led to the establishment of Organic Cold Pressed Juice project in Qatar called 'Juicin It' in 2016.

Having faced several issues in sourcing reliable and high-quality organic produce, she then decided to move to India giving birth to Rus Organic. Rüs Organic was started with a mission of providing people with the most nutritious and d...

Niharika Goenka is the heart behind this brand. While still a student of nutrition at Columbia University, her lifelong interest in food was sharpened into a singular obsession: to create world-class food products that enrich and enhance lives.

After the success of her first food venture Arugula&Co., This brand was built with the aim to create sustainable and 100% natural food systems, better human health, and of course, delicious food. An embodiment of her love for and fascination with the enticing world of food, the brand reflects just how wholesome and good the food industry can be.<...

In India, over 60% of the people are non-vegetarian. The science against animal-based meat consumption is real. The good thing is that we are becoming aware of what we eat. This collective consciousness needs to grow so that we can create a positive impact for ourselves and for the little blue planet we call home. We are seeing a new era for food.

I strongly believe that it is our duty to eliminate animal agriculture and unsustainable food habits that are not-so-slowly making the planet inhabitable.

My main inspiration to be in this...

I’m a serial entrepreneur having built 2 successful businesses in the past. I started my first online business when I was 16 in 2006. I played football for my state, debated for my school, collected 25+ medals in athletic events, and was awarded the Top 0.1% merit certificate from CBSE. I went on to pursue Economics (H) degree at Delhi University and graduated in 2011.

My core skills include brand building, e-commerce, digital marketing, supply chain management, retail & distribution, online community building, integration of ops & tech & team building. As an entrepreneur, I'm searching for significance. My goal is to be able to cr...

Postcard is founded by Ashish Nichani & Sudarsan Metla. Previously, Ashish had completed his engineering from RV College, Bangalore, and MBA from IIFT Delhi post which he had worked with Axis Bank in Mumbai for 5 years, before moving to ING Bank in Bangalore where he worked for a couple of years. While working together at ING, both Ashish & Sudarsan built a strong working relationship which translated into a friendship as they bonded together on food and travel. Postcard launched in the end of 2019. Initially, we focussed on select SKUs and an omnichannel strategy. However, the pandemic that started within 3 months...

An ardent coffee drinker, with an avidity towards entrepreneurship and fueled with the desire to venture into the F&B industry, Rahul Aggarwal founded Cravium Gourmet under which he came up with the idea of hosting a brand that solely deals with single-serve coffee – Coffeeza

Having completed his higher studies in the United States, at Purdue University and Babson College, and travelled around the world experiencing the finest coffee, he decided to launch Coffeeza after seeing limitations in the convenient options in India to enjoy premium barista-style coffee, despite its growing demand. So, in 2017, he decided to mo...

About the guest (Dohful cookies)

Arushi, the Co-Founder of Dohful Cookies discovered soft cookies while honeymooning in Europe. They came to India and didn’t find cookies similar to the one they had. In 2018, they started this venture for the love of soft cookies. The soft cookies they introduced are gooey, and melt in the mouth.

Arushi, her husband and friend in 2014 while studying at IMT, Ghaziabad started their first venture of sandwich burger-based outlet, Sandwedges during their MBA. While starting the second venture Dohful Cookies, they experimented with 300+ chefs and conducted mu...

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Rohan Rehani is the Co-Founder of Moonshine Meadery and Asia’s first Meadery that brought back the Ancient Royal Drink - Mead, made by fermenting honey, fruits, and spices. At Moonshine, he offers an extravagant range of mead and a broad spectrum of honey too, under the Moonshine Honey Project which uses a unique ‘Hive to Table’ approach.

A Mechanical Engineer from Pune University, Rohan has over 15 years of work experience in Core Manufacturing and Mergers and Acquisitions. Earlier, he was double hatting as a partner with a boutique firm dealing with M&A and...

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Sonal Holland is a award-winning broadcaster is a distinguished writer, a wine judge, and an in-demand international speaker with diversified entrepreneurial ventures in wine and beverage education, consultancy, club, awards, and retailing. A domain expert on the business of wine, saké, and spirits in India, Sonal is passionate about drawing global attention to the country’s young and exciting beverage industry. Her vast cultural knowledge has made her a sought-after strategic consultant to international brands seeking a foothold in India’s complex marketplace.

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Dr. Vikram Kamat is synonymous with hospitality, with a professional journey spread across nearly two decades. He is All India National Council’s Gold Medalist and Topper Hotel Management from IHM, Mumbai. After which he completed his Masters in Hospitality from Pune University and Received his Doctorate in Business Administration from George Washington University USA.

Vikram launched the successful 4-star premium hotel brand ‘VITS’ at the early age of 22. From then, to taking VITS international now with countries like Thailand. Food & Beverages is the chain’s biggest strength and the group is proud to...

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Aditi Handa

Since 2013, Chef Aditi Handa has spearheaded the sourdough bread narrative in India. When she started The Baker’s Dozen in 2013, her idea was clear - to draw the attention back to the age-old goodness of sourdough bread and put it on every dining table as an essential commodity.

Aditi always had the vision to train people herself rather than hiring experts. She has trained many people in the span of 7 years who are currently working at a higher position for the brand irrespective of their educational qualifications and ba...

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Seema Jindal Jajodia, Founder of Nourish Organics is a health and fitness-driven woman who started this company with the intention of providing easy and ready-to-eat, truly healthy solutions for the busy on-the-go urban consumer. She realised there was such a dearth of real healthy food and healthy snacking options in India, that even if one did want to treat their body well, the available options in the market would make it impossible to do so. Besides this, a close member of the family was suffering from Breast Cancer which led Seema to a lot...

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Arman Sood worked with a leading tech start-up as a Marketing and Communications Evangelist to gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day operations of a business. An entrepreneur at heart, Arman understood that there’s a need to make real coffee easily available. After studying the coffee market thoroughly, he launched Sleepy Owl Coffee in 2016 with his friends - Ajai Thandi and Ashwajeet Singh, pioneering the new coffee movement in India.

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Ashish is one of India’s leading young entrepreneurs credited with building award-winning hospitality brands. He has created a chain of 51 restaurants across India with iconic brands like Whisky Samba, The Kimono Club, The Wine Company, The Wine Rack, Antares Restaurant & Beachclub in Goa, Dimsum Bros. And YO! China. Recently, in the fight against COVID-19, Ashish along with Niti Aayog and The Embassy of Israel launched in India the Gold standard “CPD ALCO-STERILE.

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Pooja Dhingra is the founder of the Le15 brand of patisseries and packaged foods, which she founded in 2010. She is a graduate of hospitality from Cesar Ritz Colleges, Switzerland and trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, for a Patisserie Diploma. She is an INK Fellow and hosts an extremely popular podcast called #NoSugarCoat.

Pooja has published five books, The Big Book of Treats was her first and won second place at the Gourmand World Cookbook Award. Her other books are The Wholesome Kitchen and the bestselling Can't Believe It's Eggless. She is...

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Gauri Devidayal is a Law graduate from University College in London. She is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England & Wales. Gauri was previously working with Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP in the UK and then later finishing her exodus shifted back to India and continued working for the same. Gauri Devidayal and her husband Jay Yousuf started their food entrepreneurial journey with their first venture 'The Table' in Colaba, Mumbai. The concept of having a 'Community Table' is the core theme of the restaurant. The instant success pushed Gauri to leave her...

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A scientist by training, Abhinav got his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon Health and Science University (Portland, US) and an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from the Indian School of Business (Hyderabad, India). Abhinav brings a global outlook, coupled with a strong analytical mindset and strategic thinking. Driven by a mission to make the world a compassionate place, Abhinav uses his expertise to guide the current operations and future growth at GoodDO.

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Shraddha Bhansali is an avid sustainability activist, passionate foodie, proud vegan. Shraddha is the COO and co-founder at Evo Foods. An entrepreneur at heart, she has previously owned and operated a vegetarian restaurant and bar in Mumbai's Breach Candy known as Candy & Green. She has been recognized by the likes of Forbes who have included her in the list of 30 under 30.

Evo Foods aims at launching their product at the same price range as an organic egg.

Shraddha Bhansali has made it to the list of Forbes 30 Under 30. After travelling...

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Neha Sethi has a degree in finance from the Wharton School Of Business. Neha Sethi was working as an Investment banker when on being nudged by her friends to make cookies and try sending them out.

The story takes an unexpected turn when her brother-in-law Akash Sethi joins her turning her into the Cookie Mafia Boss. Neha Sethi has been featured on Business Insider, Vogue, Economic Times and Forbes.

Sweetish House Mafia:

Nano to Mega franchise Sweetish House Mafia was started by Neha Sethi and Akash Sethi which...

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Karan Tanna, Founder CEO of Ghost Kitchens India hails from Automobile Engineering background having worked as a Research Analyst with Mckinsey & General Motors. However, he was always passionate about F&B industry & started his journey with ‘Kutchi King’ & played a key role to expand its business to 200 outlets!

Karan Tanna is a seasoned entrepreneur who has worked over the years in the FnB and Hospitality industry. He has over the years expanded his base to over 140 internet restaurants and helped young aspiring food entrepreneurs to step into the industry.

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The Bohri Kitchen was founded by Nafisa Kapadia and Munaf Kapadia, a mother-son duo, that made Bohri cuisine world-famous by inviting strangers to their home on weekends to eat home-cooked Bohri food from a thaal.

The concept became popular in no time, bringing the who’s who of Mumbai to the Kapadia family’s dining room every weekend.

It prompted Munaf to quit his high-flying job at Google, India and become the full-time Chief Eating Officer of The Bohri Kitchen.

Before Covid19, The Bohri Kitchen had 4 delivery kitchens and...