Q: What motivated you to lead John Jacobs, and how has your journey been so far? Apeksha Gupta: My journey with John Jacobs began in 2018 when I was invited to build an eyewear brand tailored for the digitally native Indian consumer. Coming from a background in luxury fashion and retail, I saw a significant […]
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Q: What inspired you to establish Artihcus Global? C K Reddy: Throughout my career as an SAP consultant, I identified a significant gap in the market for specialized services in supply chain digital transformation. Recognizing the increasing demand for efficient and innovative solutions, I founded Artihcus Global with the vision to provide top-tier SAP Extended […]
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Q: Thank you for joining us, Deep. Let’s start with your journey. What inspired you to start MakeMyTrip? Deep Kalra: Thank you for having me! The idea for MakeMyTrip came in 1999 when I saw a huge opportunity in India’s travel sector. At that time, booking travel was a cumbersome process—long queues, unreliable agents, and […]
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Q: Aditi, thank you for joining us. Can you share what inspired you to start Menstrupedia? Aditi Gupta: Thank you for having me! Growing up in India, I experienced firsthand how menstruation was surrounded by taboos and misinformation. Like many girls, I was made to feel ashamed and restricted during my periods. Even though I […]
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Q: Thank you for joining us, Radhika. Let’s start with your journey. What inspired you to start ShopClues? Radhika Ghai Aggarwal: Thank you for having me! The idea of ShopClues came in 2011 when e-commerce in India was still in its early stages. While platforms like Flipkart and Amazon were focusing on branded products and […]
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Q: What inspired you to start Sun Pharmaceuticals? Dilip Shanghvi: I come from a business family, but I was always interested in the pharmaceutical industry. I saw an opportunity to manufacture niche specialty medicines that were not widely available in India. In 1983, with a small capital of ₹10,000, I started Sun Pharma with just […]
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Q: Can you share the inspiration behind starting Mamaearth? Ghazal Alagh: The idea for Mamaearth came from a personal need. When my husband Varun and I were expecting our first child, we struggled to find toxin-free, safe baby care products in India. That’s when we realized that many parents faced the same challenge. This led […]
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Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in retail and eventually establish RetailU? April Sabral: I grew up in an antique shop; my mother was an antique dealer. I didn’t know at that time my career would be in retail. At 17, I found myself living in a hostel and got a job in […]
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Q: What inspired you to specialize in lifestyle medicine and establish Rooted Femme? Dr. Brooke Stubbs: During my residency, I experienced burnout and health challenges, including chest pain and infertility issues related to endometriosis. Observing colleagues facing severe health crises made me realize the importance of preventive care. This led me to specialize in lifestyle […]
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Q: What motivated you to establish Veterans Disability Help, LLC? Eric Louis Power: After serving honorably in the U.S. Navy from 2002 to 2012 and experiencing firsthand the challenges veterans face in securing their rightful benefits, I recognized a significant gap in support. This realization inspired me to create Veterans Disability Help, LLC, aiming to […]
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