In this episode, Mr.Imran, Director at Black Tulip Group, share insights from a 35-year journey of building a family-run business into a global enterprise. He discusses the realities of scaling across markets, the importance of people-first leadership, and the decisions that shaped long-term growth. The conversation also explores Black Tulip Group’s presence across floriculture, farming, logistics, and retail, offering practical perspectives on building resilient, legacy-driven businesses in a global landscape.

00:00 Intro

01:17 The Black Tulip story

02:28 Flower gifting for everyone

04:05 Three brothers, one business

06:43 Learning from the ground up

08:41 People-first culture

10:24 Building without middlemen

12:34 Legacy vs startup mindset

15:10 Second-generation leadership

18:22 Experience over degrees

22:52 From research to retail

28:36 India’s floral market growth

33:54 The emotion behind flowers

36:59 Farm-to-consumer supply chain

42:36 Import and policy challenges

46:37 India’s floriculture regions

49:35 Why Agri talent exits

55:37 AI in floriculture

01:02:30 What’s next for Black Tulip

01:09:39 Family and faith

01:12:11 Final thoughts