LevelUp with Devansh Lakhani

4:26 - Devansh’s Eve Experience
7:40 - Customer is king
9:34 - How do modest upbringings lead to strong business principles?
11:16 - How can a restaurant business survive in 2024 & beyond?
14:38 - North Star: Repeat customers
25:05 - Companies/ Industries Sumit ventured into
31:26 - Idea - Execution - PMF - Scaling
40:36 - Establishing the ambiance of a restaurant
46:46 - Influencer marketing in travel/ hospitality
53:23 - Metrics for building a successful restaurant business
55:57 - Diving into Eve’s business numbers
57:55 - Why do most food businesses fail?
1:00:33 - Most important metrics to optimize in the restaurant business
1:03:27 - Food wastage in the FnB industry
1:04:52 - Role of technology in FnB
1:08:56 - Rapid fire
1:15:29 - Concluding thoughts

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0:00 - Introduction
3:37 - Vibe check with Abhijeet
4:41 - Life before abCoffee
4:48 - Who is Abhijeet Anand?
9:18 - What led Abhijit to quit his job?
17:05 - Transitioning from Chai & Whiskey to Coffee & Wine
19:00 - Reverse engineering life
22:44 - India - World's fifth-largest producer of coffee
35:22 - Reason behind abCoffee’s name & logo
39:54 - Learnings from the competition
45:01 - Top 3 Values: Customer rating, Tech-enabled, Specialty
58:44 - Insight into the Coffee Business
1:07:02 - Diving deep into abCoffee’s business
1:08:00 - How Do You See Coffee Market Shaping Up?
1:13:37 - What differentiates abCoffee from the competition?
1:15:42 - Initial years of running abCoffee
1:18:33 - How Did You Reach Out to Investors?
1:22:17 - 0 Rejections from VCs
1:24:01 - Learning from your startup journey
1:30:53 - What does money mean to you?
1:34:30 - Rapid fire round
1:35:38 - Vision for AbCoffee in 5 Years

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Timestamps:-
1:21 -  Introduction
3:31 - Pranav’s Journey before The Hosteller
8:48 - Story behind ‘Backpacker’ as a concept
10:40 - Why did you start The Hosteller?
19:57 - Diving into Pranav’s family background
21:40 - How does the real estate mechanism work?
28:06 - Number crunching in the hotel industry
34:10 - Early Days of The Hosteller
44:11 - The Bootstapped Hosteller
45:26 - #1 Reason behind the Return Rate of The Hosteller’s Customers
52:50 - Founders-Customer relationship
53:20 - People management   
1:02:09 - Fundraising challenges
1:07:14 - Rejections, rejections, rejections 
1:10:32 - The First Cheque
1:12:01 - What does money mean to you?
1:17:00 - Rapid Fire Round
1:19:54 - Next 5 years Vision for The Hosteller
1:20:58 - Wrapping up

Starting with just ₹5 lakhs at 23, Pranav shares how his European experiences shaped his approach to hospitality and profit-first thinking. From hosting international travelers to building a hostel empire, he reveals key lessons on turning challenges into opportunities, including how $400 saved his business in its early days.

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 19 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

This video takes you through Bronika Gandhi's unique journey, showcasing her childhood in a small town in Rajasthan where she taught cooking at age 12 , being ultra creative, having a strong support from her parents and ultimately marrying to a Mumbai boy and settling in mumbai. Her profesional journey started ing from a compliance officer to now leading investments at the listed SAT goup proves that anyone can achieve something in life if you think big and work towards it. We also spoke about her passion for cooking and whenever she gets time how she makes sure her entire family enjoys the meal she cooks.
#WomenInFinance #CookingPassion #SuccessStory #Venturecapital

Bronika Gandhi, an Investment Manager at Sat Industries Limited is a bonafird all rounder. She is a multifaceted finance professional making significant impact in the startup ecosystem. We delve into her role with the Momentum Product, Bronika and her team recommend around, meticulously assessing their quality and market standing. She manages portfolios at Sat Industries in Mumbai, where she keeps a close eye on market shifts and demand-supply trends. Join us as we celebrate Bronika's determination and expertise in navigating the startup landscape!

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  / bronika-gandhi 

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00:00 - Highlights
01:10 - Intro
01:39 - introduction
04:45 - passion for cooking

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 18 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

Sridhar Sirugudi, the Associate Vice President at Pravega Ventures. With a rich background in management consulting, analytics, and engineering, Sridhar has worked with top firms like Bain & Company and ZS. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and is a Level I Chartered Financial Analyst. Join us as we explore his journey, expertise in strategy and digital transformation, and his dedication to making a difference in the business world!

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00:00 - Highlights
00:55 - Intro
01:22 - welcome
02:55 - introduction
04:33 - formula 1 fanbase in India
11:59 - why player change the company’s
18:24 - Why Formula 1 shut down in India
22:52- growing up years & school life
24:58 - infrastructure and development in Hyderabad
29:25 - Lock Sabha elections 2024
34:39 - Reason of not state is develop
42:02 - importance of process & outcome
49:45 - pressure handli

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 18 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

Join me in this episode as we follow Parmi Doshi's journey from PwC to Inflexor Ventures! Learn about her impressive background in finance, her expertise in evaluating investment opportunities, and her passion for dance and Garba.
#FinanceExpert #CareerJourney #DancePassion

Parmi Doshi, the Associate Vice President at Inflexor Ventures. From her Chartered Accountant title to her CFA charter, Parmi's expertise in finance shines through as she navigates through spreadsheets and evaluates investment opportunities with precision. Learn how Parmi wears many hats in the venture capital world while also pursuing her passions for travel, food, and dancing. She excels in sourcing deals, supporting portfolio companies, and managing relationships with Limited Partners.

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00:00 - Highlights
01:39 - Intro
02:08 - welcome
03:27 - foodie lifestyle
06:23 - dance & Garba
09:01 - last personal trip/dream destination
13:34 - career options
15:43- growing up years & school life
22:06 - importance of education/family culture

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 18 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

Join Bhawna Bhatnagar in this engaging podcast as she opens up about her career choices in journalism and the pivotal moment when she decided to leave her job to embark on a new journey. In this we gained valuable insights into Chinese work culture, language learning, and her firsthand experiences investing in startups. Discover the differences between India, USA, and China's work and culture, and explore the concept of reverse migration in these countries. She also explains global investors, Bytedance, and the intricate politics of user data.
 #JournalismInsights #StartupVentures #GlobalInvestment #levelup #vc

Bhavna Bhatnagar, co-founder of We Founder Circle, EvolveX, and Avinya VC. investment platform and diverse portfolio of 100+ startups. Gain insights from her 8+ years of experience in product development, operations, and strategy in the Internet Technology sector, including AI-based content aggregation, short video streaming, and social media. Plus, learn about her involvement in the global startup community and her former role as Co-Director of Startup Grind Beijing.

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00:00 - Highlights
01:26 - Intro
01:54 - welcome
02:49 - introduction
05:01 - growing up years

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 18 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

The inspiring story of Sonakshi Gupta, in this podcast, she shares her transition from an average student to a CA topper. Learn about her experiences in the Aditya Birla Group Leadership Programs and how she excels in restructuring and investor relations.
#InvestmentProfessional #AdityaBirlaVentures #SuccessStory

Sonakshi Gupta, an investment professional at Aditya Birla Ventures. Learn about her journey from the prestigious Finance Leadership Program to her current role, and how she has made an impact in finance and strategy across businesses in India and the US. Find out how she brings her expertise in restructuring, financial analysis, and investor relations to the investments team at Aditya Birla Ventures. Plus, discover her accomplishments as a published writer and her fun side outside of work!

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  / sonakshi-gupta- 


00:00 - Highlights
01:03 - Intro
01:33 - welcome
02:32 - Lifestyle & foodie
06:03 - Focus on education/family
10:48 - Curious minds questions and interacting with students
15:46 - Average student to topper/CA rank
20:57 - CA final law paper/Equity and stocks

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 18 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

In this podcast with Gireendra Kasmalkar, we delve into topics like a national conference for social innovation, nonviolent wild honey harvesting, and his reasons for not having a TV at home. We'll also discuss his experiences growing up, his time at IIT Mumbai and TCS, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.
#SocialInnovation #Meditation #IITGraduate ##BusinessLessons

Gireendra Kasmalkar is the visionary behind Ideas to Impacts (i2i) hub and Pentathlon Venture Capital fund which invests in B2B SaaS startups. His commitment to nurturing talent and transforming communities is making a difference in Pune, India.

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  / gireendra 


00:00 - Highlights
01:10 - Intro
01:40 - welcome
02:38 - Student innovation
05:41 - national conference for social innovation
08:03 - nonviolent wild honey harvesting
13:06 - Reason behind not having a TV at home
18:13 - learning and development & growing up years
23:53 - Meditation & focus on one thing

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Welcome to LevelUp, a Podcast brought to you by Lakhani Financial Service (www.lakhanifinancialservices.com). LFS is India’s leading Investment bank helping startups raise funds. LFS has helped 18 startups raise funds and advised 400+ startups in expansion.

explore the Learning and career choices of Satish Kataria, Explore the challenges of building trust and credibility in the blockchain industry. Learn about the rapid pace of technological innovation and its implications for entrepreneurs.Web3’s Impact on Businesses and Society. About he written in Satish Kataria’s new book UNBLOC, and our favoraite part of podcast rapid fire questions.

Satish Kataria, Managing Director at Catapooolt, shares his extensive experience in fund management and crowdfunding in this insightful YouTube video. Learn about his journey with India's first SEBI registered Film Venture Capital Fund and how he became a trailblazer in crowdfunding in India. He is a Web3 Advisor to Brands and Content Companies. 4X Entrepreneur. 3X VC Investments Head. Building entrepreneurs.

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