India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch

1. I N D I A Digitally Advance VOL-01 How is Digital ISSUE-02 Transformation enhancing Businesses? 2022 Subtle Thinking Start-ups - Are India's they Surviving Fastest and Thriving? GRO ING Companies Satish Sadasivan to Watch Founder and CEO EvolveBPM

4. India's Editor's Note Fastest GRO ING Companies to Watch INDIA INC.’S CRUISING Company Name Featuring Brief DRIVE INTO THE FUTURE s everything slowly returns to normal, India Inc. The modern consumer is also more aware of the vast Bariza is committed in serving its clients to achieve superior Indrashish, hopes the pandemic will get over. Because changes brought about by turbulent times. No more Bariza online solutions which are customized and designed to achieve A COVID-19 bought corporates worst ever they will settle for the good or even great. Their Founder & CEO the desired results targeted by the clients. nightmare in reality. expectation from the companies is sky-high, and they aspire best. And they are now in a hurry. Still, just like the phoenix rises from the ashes, the EvolveBPM is a new generation provider of Revenue Impact Indian industry emerged much more robust and too They are not ready to wait because of the explosion of Satish Sadasivan, EvolveBPM solutions, enabling global sales teams to scale their revenues. rapidly from the darkness. uncertainty. They want everything quality without Founder & CEO compromising the environment, and they want it It was due to the two year’s steep learning curve. It quickly. helped the industry overcome restrictions and form a Gangotri Organics is one of the largest and quality more pragmatic approach to adjusting to the new Indian companies are responding to this changed Gangotri Organics manufacturer, exporter, Trading and supplier of Inorganic Bharat Maheshwari, normal. reality by evolving as fast as possible. They are quickly Chemicals. Managing Partner developing their planning, manufacturing, designing The global reality is changing with unprecedented policies and delivering strategies. speed due to many factors. The pandemic, economic intelBUILD Engineering Services LLP, an Engineering fluctuations, technological revolutions, implications of Yet they are not adamant about anything but flexible, Consulting Company, is a perfect blend of modern technology Huzaifa Nakhwa, intelBUILDMumbai the climate crisis, shifting social and political demands, learning, adapting and adopting the best way to win & management with expertise and ingenuity. MD and the only choice left of sustainability. over the competition. CIOLOOKINDIA, in its latest edition, has curated the list of India’s Fastest Growing Nowadays, the new corporate mantra is to adapt, Companies to Watch, which are more people-oriented, Learnbix is a modern and innovative learning app for students upskill, and reskill to keep up with these continuously more tech-driven, and entirely ready for the post- with a creative interface and active participation of enhanced Pravin Biyani, Learnbix changing scenarios. The philosophy of ‘business as pandemic world. technology like Artificial Intelligence. Founder usual, is a relic of the past. Those who still think traditionally are not in the race anymore. They will make India Inc. Industry 4.0 story an exemplary one. Flip on through the following pages to As we are at the end of the first quarter of 2022, the learn about their outstanding achievements. You may race is being led by those companies which have sensed also find the mindful articles written by our in-house the opportunity in the most chaotic period in human editorial team. history. And they have snatched victory from the jaws of an imminent defeat. Put on the belts, foot on the pedals; you will find the ride fast enough for your adventure. Let yourself They did it by keeping an open mind to new ideas, novel indulge in the reading drive! methods, and new-age business processes. New ideas of digitalisation, novel methods of people-centric business models, new-age IT integrated processes and tech-driven core business functioning.

5. India's Fastest GRO ING Companies to Watch Company Name Featuring Brief Bariza is committed in serving its clients to achieve superior Indrashish, Bariza online solutions which are customized and designed to achieve Founder & CEO the desired results targeted by the clients. EvolveBPM is a new generation provider of Revenue Impact Satish Sadasivan, EvolveBPM solutions, enabling global sales teams to scale their revenues. Founder & CEO Gangotri Organics is one of the largest and quality Gangotri Organics manufacturer, exporter, Trading and supplier of Inorganic Bharat Maheshwari, Chemicals. Managing Partner intelBUILD Engineering Services LLP, an Engineering Consulting Company, is a perfect blend of modern technology Huzaifa Nakhwa, intelBUILDMumbai & management with expertise and ingenuity. MD Learnbix is a modern and innovative learning app for students with a creative interface and active participation of enhanced Pravin Biyani, Learnbix technology like Artificial Intelligence. Founder

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10. Satish Sadasivan Founder and CEO EvolveBPM EvolveBPM's motto is delivering client expectations

11. EvolveBPM EvolveBPM's motto is delivering client expectations

12. Akshay Deshpande Pradip Tiwari Nithya Ramesh Vice President, Vice President, Data Sahil Sharma Vice President, Email Operations Customer success – Americas Solutions Vice President, Shekhar Lohani Customer Success – EMEA & APAC Vice President, Fulfilment Operations s a business owner, you want as many people to The company has five strong pillars that are leading the iIntel – is the business research arm that provides services The key insights that they got have been categorised into try your product or service as possible. While company with sheer excellence. Akshay Deshpande, the around market research, business research, and persona three main headers: A having a great product or service is important, it Vice President, Customer success – Americas, Sahil research. won't get you very far if no one wants it or is prepared to Sharma, Vice President Customer Success – EMEA & 1. Intent Data – truth vs. hype pay for it. APAC, Pradip Tiwari, Vice President Data Solutions, iMedia – includes solutions around programmatic display "We believe the hype around intent data will reach an all- Shekhar Lohani, Vice President, Fulfilment Operations, ads, microsites, SEO and PPC solutions, Linkedin, and time high in 2022, but we believe marketers are just starting The ability to find interested people who might benefit Nithya Ramesh, Vice President, Email Operations are social media campaigns. to scratch the surface on how to best operationalize these from what you have to sell and persuade them to make the the five gems of EvolveBPM. insights. B2B marketers have been preoccupied with using journey from merely being interested to becoming buyers With over 100 employees across the globe, EvolveBPM technology to send the right message to the right person at is critical to the success of your business and sales. The Exemplifying Genesis delivers programs across multiple channels, including e- the right time for years but delivering a really tailored higher this number is, the more likely you are to succeed. EvolveBPM is a new generation provider of Revenue mail, telemarketing, webinars, and display ads. They message in terms of content, timing, and concern is So, how do you maintain this line of people growing? Growth solutions; it partners with global enterprises in partner with the leaders in this space, including Bombora extremely difficult without intent analytics," states Akshay. designing and delivering some impactful Revenue Focussed for intent, HG Insights for technographics, and multiple You want it to go all the way out the door, around the solutions. Based out of Wyoming, USA, today it is a multi- database providers, including Salesintel and Leadiro. Signals about a person's or an account's desire to block, and beyond. To begin the process of establishing national company with a presence across the UK, EvolveBPM is a GDPR and Cyber essentials certified accomplish something are referred to as intent data. These this customer pipeline, you must first get their attention, Dominican Republic, Philippines, and India. organisation. digital footprint-based intent analytics can help you make which is commonly accomplished through digital Its suite of solutions include: your marketing experiences more relevant and tailored. The marketing. Lead generation is the term for this strategy. Future Endeavours team believes that the use cases and successes for B2B iRev – demand and lead generation solutions including This great blessing for businesses makes the work crispier "As we concluded our year ending for 2021, we had the marketers employing intent will rise next year, from ABM, buying intent signals, technographic, and and easier. EvolveBPM delivers cutting-edge solutions opportunity to connect with our client stakeholders and account prioritisation to leading your content marketing firmographic data. with lead generation. understand from them their internal marketing tactics and efforts. strategies for 2022," says Akshay.

13. Akshay Deshpande Pradip Tiwari Nithya Ramesh Vice President, Vice President, Data Sahil Sharma Vice President, Email Operations Customer success – Americas Solutions Vice President, Shekhar Lohani Customer Success – EMEA & APAC Vice President, Fulfilment Operations s a business owner, you want as many people to The company has five strong pillars that are leading the iIntel – is the business research arm that provides services The key insights that they got have been categorised into try your product or service as possible. While company with sheer excellence. Akshay Deshpande, the around market research, business research, and persona three main headers: A having a great product or service is important, it Vice President, Customer success – Americas, Sahil research. won't get you very far if no one wants it or is prepared to Sharma, Vice President Customer Success – EMEA & 1. Intent Data – truth vs. hype pay for it. APAC, Pradip Tiwari, Vice President Data Solutions, iMedia – includes solutions around programmatic display "We believe the hype around intent data will reach an all- Shekhar Lohani, Vice President, Fulfilment Operations, ads, microsites, SEO and PPC solutions, Linkedin, and time high in 2022, but we believe marketers are just starting The ability to find interested people who might benefit Nithya Ramesh, Vice President, Email Operations are social media campaigns. to scratch the surface on how to best operationalize these from what you have to sell and persuade them to make the the five gems of EvolveBPM. insights. B2B marketers have been preoccupied with using journey from merely being interested to becoming buyers With over 100 employees across the globe, EvolveBPM technology to send the right message to the right person at is critical to the success of your business and sales. The Exemplifying Genesis delivers programs across multiple channels, including e- the right time for years but delivering a really tailored higher this number is, the more likely you are to succeed. EvolveBPM is a new generation provider of Revenue mail, telemarketing, webinars, and display ads. They message in terms of content, timing, and concern is So, how do you maintain this line of people growing? Growth solutions; it partners with global enterprises in partner with the leaders in this space, including Bombora extremely difficult without intent analytics," states Akshay. designing and delivering some impactful Revenue Focussed for intent, HG Insights for technographics, and multiple You want it to go all the way out the door, around the solutions. Based out of Wyoming, USA, today it is a multi- database providers, including Salesintel and Leadiro. Signals about a person's or an account's desire to block, and beyond. To begin the process of establishing national company with a presence across the UK, EvolveBPM is a GDPR and Cyber essentials certified accomplish something are referred to as intent data. These this customer pipeline, you must first get their attention, Dominican Republic, Philippines, and India. organisation. digital footprint-based intent analytics can help you make which is commonly accomplished through digital Its suite of solutions include: your marketing experiences more relevant and tailored. The marketing. Lead generation is the term for this strategy. Future Endeavours team believes that the use cases and successes for B2B iRev – demand and lead generation solutions including This great blessing for businesses makes the work crispier "As we concluded our year ending for 2021, we had the marketers employing intent will rise next year, from ABM, buying intent signals, technographic, and and easier. EvolveBPM delivers cutting-edge solutions opportunity to connect with our client stakeholders and account prioritisation to leading your content marketing firmographic data. with lead generation. understand from them their internal marketing tactics and efforts. strategies for 2022," says Akshay.

14. Intent Data is a key attribute for sales executives to drive revenue for a company 2. Increase in Digital Ad Spend – Omicron and beyond Due to limited B2B marketing budgets, digital ad expenditure is increasing at the expense of traditional marketing channels. Targeted advertising solutions, according to Akshay, have become an attractive route to contact customers due to the cost per impression (CPM) of digital ads, increasing email rules, and worldwide compliance standards. Integrated campaigns that leverage email/social media selling backed with telemarketing will be the comprehensive strategy going forward. So future programs will be a combination of CPL/CPM and CPM metrics driving leads through the sales funnel, nurturing leads, and delivering qualified opportunities to the sales teams. advanced than their counterparts, e.g., Western Europe is of prospective buyers based on the location, weather language and culture represent a significant challenge for more advanced than Nordic countries, which are more conditions of the place, lifestyle choices, income, etc., when marketers as it remains a significant market for most 3. Impact of AI on the demand generation industry advanced than the Middle East and Africa regions. they surf the internet and use the same to target them with companies. "AI solutions are creeping in on every aspect of B2B ads. Such data is called Intent Data. marketing, from content production to email assistants and Therefore, a one size fits all strategy for the EMEA region Language skills are extremely important across all these chatbots, predicting ABM lists and attribution, and lead is a waste of valuable marketing and demand generation What is Intent Data exactly? markets; therefore, having a language experts' team is scoring models," States Sahil. budget. Intent Data is what gives insights into the behavioural critical either as telemarketers or content generators, who information of a person based on his or her online activities. also understand the cultural sensitivities of the region. AI solutions help marketers analyse large datasets to enable EMEA region consists of 116 countries with a combined Intent Data is not just about anonymous online activity. It is individualization at scale, uncover actionable insights and population of approximately two billion. The Europe lead gauged from an individual's behaviour in social media, likes EvolveBPM has been at the forefront of these emerging improve productivity by offloading mundane tasks to smart generation solution market alone is expected to grow from and dislikes towards certain content, social media trends, and our investments into building capabilities across software solutions. US$ 853.21 million in 2021 to US$ 2,705.03 million by interactions, online activities, and engagements, etc., paired the Dominican Republic and the US has been focused on 2028; the EMEA region is estimated to grow at a CAGR of with additional research to refine it. All of these combine to delivering multi-lingual services to its client base. Sahil Shares that whilst the US market for demand and lead 17.9% from 2021 to 2028. Though these are impressive reflect an individual's intent towards an element on the generation has matured quite a bit due to established growth numbers, the EMEA market with its diversity in internet. The new buzz word 'Intent' data players, the EMEA region is still some distance from language and culture represents quite a challenge, not to Pradip Tiwari indicated that the B2B space thrives on data, reaching there. This presents a significant opportunity for a mention regulatory challenges like GDPR and their In layman terms, intent can be as simple as highly and it is what keeps the business up and running. With its company like EvolveBPM to enter and strengthen its permitted variations. With 116 countries under its belt, researched data to attach tags to targeted buyers while own dynamics, experts collect data to determine the intent position in this market. Part of the countries in EMEA are

15. of prospective buyers based on the location, weather language and culture represent a significant challenge for conditions of the place, lifestyle choices, income, etc., when marketers as it remains a significant market for most they surf the internet and use the same to target them with companies. ads. Such data is called Intent Data. Language skills are extremely important across all these What is Intent Data exactly? markets; therefore, having a language experts' team is Intent Data is what gives insights into the behavioural critical either as telemarketers or content generators, who information of a person based on his or her online activities. also understand the cultural sensitivities of the region. Intent Data is not just about anonymous online activity. It is gauged from an individual's behaviour in social media, likes EvolveBPM has been at the forefront of these emerging and dislikes towards certain content, social media trends, and our investments into building capabilities across interactions, online activities, and engagements, etc., paired the Dominican Republic and the US has been focused on with additional research to refine it. All of these combine to delivering multi-lingual services to its client base. reflect an individual's intent towards an element on the internet. The new buzz word 'Intent' data Pradip Tiwari indicated that the B2B space thrives on data, In layman terms, intent can be as simple as highly and it is what keeps the business up and running. With its researched data to attach tags to targeted buyers while own dynamics, experts collect data to determine the intent

16. Leveraging Technology and Streamlining the Operations "Lead generation will increasingly rely on automation and artificial intelligence as time goes on. Furthermore, we can Technology is expect marketing activities to be more extensively monitored and analysed utilising data analytics," expresses Shekhar. reshaping how At EvolveBPM, the team has made significant investments into building their customised CRM, which captures all activities from cradle to grave for a lead journey. This is businesses operate, supplemented by ancillary systems that provide for six sigma driven toll gate checks, role-based work routing, automation of quality checks, machine learning for critical and their marketing field checks. "We have seen a much better outcome from these processes are technology investments from reduced time to process, lower cost of operations, lower rejection rates with our partners, and at the end of the day customer delight," states no exception Shekhar. Tech-savvy Solutions Today, email is one of the most widely utilised modes of understanding and predicting what their behaviours and communication. As a result, it's an excellent approach to signals mean. It enables marketers to get a distinct insight reach out to your target demographic. In fact, it is still the into customer engagement, their intention to buy a product most successful lead generating approach. You may or service, etc. increase the effectiveness of your email marketing by segmenting and personalising them, as seen in the statistics However, most intent data is derived from a limited number below. of engagements that happen between a targeted persona and "Our email deliverability process ensures emails are placed the business. This could be just an interaction over email or in the inbox and not the spam folder," says Nithya. content consumed on a social media platform. The actual Considering sender reputation, domain reputation, Ip insights generated from such minimal touchpoints could be reputation, feedback loops, domain authentication, spam pretty basic and confusing. Hence, it might not be possible traps, blacklists, user engagement, and more ensures the to interpret and predict any behaviour from it until sufficient company keeps up with the challenges encountered with data is collected. deliverability. Although 'intent' is intangible and abstract, the data EvolveBPM investigates all these aspects to ensure emails collected from it is real and comes in handy in businesses. arrive at the user's inbox. The email lists, engagement, This article breaks the myth about intent data and focuses content, subject lines, email compliances as per CAN on its wholesome application in scaling up a business. SPAM ACT, GDPR regulation, and of course, CCPA compliance policies are mandated. If the team gets all these Areas in business to use Intent Data lined up in proper order, results follow. "Let us decode how we can use Intent data in a functional Customers are more demanding than ever, and expectations enterprise. In an extremely competitive market, business out of campaigns are more. users can make use of intent data in the following cases. This will prove that intent data is not a myth but has promising results with usage," says Pradip. · Identifying Early Opportunities · Account-Based Marketing · Refining Your Content Strategy · Targeted Advertising

17. Leveraging Technology and Streamlining the Operations "Lead generation will increasingly rely on automation and artificial intelligence as time goes on. Furthermore, we can Technology is expect marketing activities to be more extensively monitored and analysed utilising data analytics," expresses Shekhar. reshaping how At EvolveBPM, the team has made significant investments into building their customised CRM, which captures all activities from cradle to grave for a lead journey. This is businesses operate, supplemented by ancillary systems that provide for six sigma driven toll gate checks, role-based work routing, automation of quality checks, machine learning for critical and their marketing field checks. "We have seen a much better outcome from these processes are technology investments from reduced time to process, lower cost of operations, lower rejection rates with our partners, and at the end of the day customer delight," states no exception Shekhar. Tech-savvy Solutions Today, email is one of the most widely utilised modes of understanding and predicting what their behaviours and communication. As a result, it's an excellent approach to signals mean. It enables marketers to get a distinct insight reach out to your target demographic. In fact, it is still the into customer engagement, their intention to buy a product most successful lead generating approach. You may or service, etc. increase the effectiveness of your email marketing by segmenting and personalising them, as seen in the statistics However, most intent data is derived from a limited number below. of engagements that happen between a targeted persona and "Our email deliverability process ensures emails are placed the business. This could be just an interaction over email or in the inbox and not the spam folder," says Nithya. content consumed on a social media platform. The actual Considering sender reputation, domain reputation, Ip insights generated from such minimal touchpoints could be reputation, feedback loops, domain authentication, spam pretty basic and confusing. Hence, it might not be possible traps, blacklists, user engagement, and more ensures the to interpret and predict any behaviour from it until sufficient company keeps up with the challenges encountered with data is collected. deliverability. Although 'intent' is intangible and abstract, the data EvolveBPM investigates all these aspects to ensure emails collected from it is real and comes in handy in businesses. arrive at the user's inbox. The email lists, engagement, This article breaks the myth about intent data and focuses content, subject lines, email compliances as per CAN on its wholesome application in scaling up a business. SPAM ACT, GDPR regulation, and of course, CCPA compliance policies are mandated. If the team gets all these Areas in business to use Intent Data lined up in proper order, results follow. "Let us decode how we can use Intent data in a functional Customers are more demanding than ever, and expectations enterprise. In an extremely competitive market, business out of campaigns are more. users can make use of intent data in the following cases. This will prove that intent data is not a myth but has promising results with usage," says Pradip. · Identifying Early Opportunities · Account-Based Marketing · Refining Your Content Strategy · Targeted Advertising

18. “ From branding businesses online and helping them achieve their business goals to Indrashish Chatterjee Founder & CEO creating television ads conceptual YouTube Ads, Bariza is a one-stop “ solution for all Your Business to a Digital Brand Transformer e have experienced; businesses and enterprises keeping in mind to help small to medium-scaled businesses Below are the excerpts of the interview. saw a drastic turn-around of things since the avail themselves of the best online solutions at the most W outbreak of the pandemic. Looking at the affordable rates. Please brief us about Bariza. current scenario and the sagacity, what can these Bariza is one of the leading IT firms known for providing organizations do to overcome these adversities? Being a first-generation entrepreneur, he had no blueprints IT solutions to businesses globally. Other than developing to follow as such to make the venture a success. However, software, app, websites, Bariza has expertise in Digital To overcome these turbulent times, enterprises must thrive his passion and desire to assist other business owners Marketing as-well. From branding businesses online and towards growth as fast as possible. Because each and every helped him to gain goodwill and establish a brand for his helping them achieve their business goals to creating department of theirs, be it marketing, advertising, sales, self-funded venture in the market. television ads conceptual YouTube Ads, Bariza is a one- support or even HR, is overwhelmed with the onslaught of stop solution for all. We have our presence in India, digital customers. In fifteen years of working experience, Indrashish, now Australia, and the United States of America. In the next thirty-four years of age, is not only supervising the five-year projection plan, we are working towards growing But the traditional digital transformation approaches are too operation of Bariza, but he has successfully set up three our operations serving businesses in Dubai, Singapore and slow, clunky, and expensive. And if companies wait even other tech ventures which are serving consumers not only in Ireland. for a few months, they might be way behind or entirely out pan India but caters to serve customers globally. of the race. Thus, the fastest digital transformation is the What were the initial challenges you faced while need of the hour. He also works closely with the start-up communities venturing into the industry you are catering to? globally and has contributed to more than ten start-ups as an Challenges are part of every venture, regardless of whether And when it comes to speed, economy, and smoothness, angel investor, start-up mentor and incubator. they succeed or fail in the long run. Even Bariza had its then there is only one who can be your fastest friend: share of fair struggle. Indrashish Chatterjee,the Founder & CEO of Bariza In an interview with Insights Success for its edition of Software Solutions. Before the incorporation of Bariza, he ‘India's Fastest-Growing Companies to Watch’, Indrashish In an Indian household, most of the parents want and was working with a leading corporate house in a senior is talking about how Bariza is aiding companies in support their children to get highly educated so that they position. transforming themselves into a digital brand by providing can have a financially secured future. And if you are from a work progress transparency, timely delivery, cost-effective Bengali household, parents and family consider doing a Indrashish was only twenty-five years old then, a pass-out solutions, quality assurance, higher traffic generation, and government job is better than doing a corporate job, and from a leading business school. He initially incorporated converting visitors to business promoters. business is not a valid option for a Bengali family. Bariza under the banner name Need Websites in 2014, 16 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 17 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

19. “ From branding businesses online and helping them achieve their business goals to Indrashish Chatterjee Founder & CEO creating television ads conceptual YouTube Ads, Bariza is a one-stop “ solution for all Your Business to a Digital Brand Transformer e have experienced; businesses and enterprises keeping in mind to help small to medium-scaled businesses Below are the excerpts of the interview. saw a drastic turn-around of things since the avail themselves of the best online solutions at the most W outbreak of the pandemic. Looking at the affordable rates. Please brief us about Bariza. current scenario and the sagacity, what can these Bariza is one of the leading IT firms known for providing organizations do to overcome these adversities? Being a first-generation entrepreneur, he had no blueprints IT solutions to businesses globally. Other than developing to follow as such to make the venture a success. However, software, app, websites, Bariza has expertise in Digital To overcome these turbulent times, enterprises must thrive his passion and desire to assist other business owners Marketing as-well. From branding businesses online and towards growth as fast as possible. Because each and every helped him to gain goodwill and establish a brand for his helping them achieve their business goals to creating department of theirs, be it marketing, advertising, sales, self-funded venture in the market. television ads conceptual YouTube Ads, Bariza is a one- support or even HR, is overwhelmed with the onslaught of stop solution for all. We have our presence in India, digital customers. In fifteen years of working experience, Indrashish, now Australia, and the United States of America. In the next thirty-four years of age, is not only supervising the five-year projection plan, we are working towards growing But the traditional digital transformation approaches are too operation of Bariza, but he has successfully set up three our operations serving businesses in Dubai, Singapore and slow, clunky, and expensive. And if companies wait even other tech ventures which are serving consumers not only in Ireland. for a few months, they might be way behind or entirely out pan India but caters to serve customers globally. of the race. Thus, the fastest digital transformation is the What were the initial challenges you faced while need of the hour. He also works closely with the start-up communities venturing into the industry you are catering to? globally and has contributed to more than ten start-ups as an Challenges are part of every venture, regardless of whether And when it comes to speed, economy, and smoothness, angel investor, start-up mentor and incubator. they succeed or fail in the long run. Even Bariza had its then there is only one who can be your fastest friend: share of fair struggle. Indrashish Chatterjee,the Founder & CEO of Bariza In an interview with Insights Success for its edition of Software Solutions. Before the incorporation of Bariza, he ‘India's Fastest-Growing Companies to Watch’, Indrashish In an Indian household, most of the parents want and was working with a leading corporate house in a senior is talking about how Bariza is aiding companies in support their children to get highly educated so that they position. transforming themselves into a digital brand by providing can have a financially secured future. And if you are from a work progress transparency, timely delivery, cost-effective Bengali household, parents and family consider doing a Indrashish was only twenty-five years old then, a pass-out solutions, quality assurance, higher traffic generation, and government job is better than doing a corporate job, and from a leading business school. He initially incorporated converting visitors to business promoters. business is not a valid option for a Bengali family. Bariza under the banner name Need Websites in 2014, 16 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 17 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

20. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch Hence when the only son in the family decides to quit a To date, I believe, no matter whatever is your venture, if high paying corporate job, it is highly likely the entire you take care of your customers, no one, absolutely no one, family gets an idea that their beloved son or brother or can stop your venture from growing to the next level. friend has lost his sanity and is on the verge of destroying his career and life. What would be your advice to the aspirants willing to venture into the niche? As the founder of Bariza, the first major challenge was to First of all, one needs to identify the ‘Pain Area’ their convince others that I knew what exactly I was doing. products or services cater to. By ‘Pain Area’, I mean what Secondly, considering Bariza is a self-funded venture, and I solution your products and services will provide to the am a first-generation entrepreneur, there were quite a few targeted buyer’s segment. To confirm the same, try to do a obstacles in those initial days. test run or create a beta product and do the market survey, which will help you identify the market demand for your Trust is a major factor when you’re incorporating a venture. services and products. You have to trust people, but then again, if you trust people too much, you will be sent to the cuckoo land by those Once you find your product is viable and is getting positive people only. In my initial days, I trusted the wrong guys, reviews, you can start focusing on other important aspects and I got cheated badly. It was so bad that there was one like budgeting on incorporating a company, planning and time when I had to take a call if I wanted to give it one final strategising on marketing and sales and then maybe attempt or head back to my corporate life. approaching investors for investing in your venture. So, I will suggest if you’re an aspirant who is willing to Luckily for me, I am a fast learner, and I guess I had that venture into a niche, it is essential to identify the product or risk-taking appetite then hence I took the last chance on service which you can develop or serve at its best at first myself, and things turned out well for me. because at the end of the day if buyers reject your products or services no matter how much you invest on the sales and To incorporate a company, it is important to have the right marketing, you will eventually fail in establishing your kind of talents working with you. I have been fortunate brand or successfully running your operation. enough to work with great talents since the beginning of my ventures. However, one of the major challenges I faced was Being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how getting a proper infrastructure set up for my venture. emerging technologies enhance the industry and what advancements can we expect in the future? Considering I got cheated in my early days, it took me no Technology plays a vital role in today’s date for any time to learn that a start-up is as good as the amount of venture. If you use technology to your benefit, you can money in its bank account. Hence, I ensured to invest very work on both a.reduction of cost and b.growth of your cleverly in those early days. business. I focused on getting the optimum utility of the resources I In the modern era, AI is being considered the future of invested. I worked on networking and interacted with humanity. Technology being utilised can help you seniors in the field and took notes which helped me streamline your entire operation, enhance your employees' eliminate many challenges that came my way. productivity, and help you achieve the optimum customer experience. However, to be very honest, my clients played a vital role in making Bariza whatever it is today. I always strive to Other than that, if you consider growing your sales or deliver the best to my clients, and they understood and establishing your brand, you can also do that through the appreciated the efforts of my team and guided me to grow positive utilisation of technology. in a positive direction. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube are designed The entire idea which worked for me was to ensure that I to attract more users. It also provides an avenue for look after my clients better than anybody else could. businesses to reach their target market, enhancing the opportunity for the ventures to generate more potential sales 18 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 19 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

21. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch Hence when the only son in the family decides to quit a leads, which eventually leads to growth in revenue To date, I believe, no matter whatever is your venture, if Hence, it will not be wrong to say, at present and in the near high paying corporate job, it is highly likely the entire generation for a venture. you take care of your customers, no one, absolutely no one, future, those ventures who will be using technology at their family gets an idea that their beloved son or brother or can stop your venture from growing to the next level. own benefit will grow faster and certainly have more friend has lost his sanity and is on the verge of destroying It also helps a venture create its own brand as these longevity. his career and life. platforms offer a huge opening to the ventures to reach What would be your advice to the aspirants willing to millions of people regularly. venture into the niche? Where do you envision Bariza eventually, and how do As the founder of Bariza, the first major challenge was to First of all, one needs to identify the ‘Pain Area’ their you plan to embrace the changes happening in your convince others that I knew what exactly I was doing. Being a founder of multiple tech companies, I can say that products or services cater to. By ‘Pain Area’, I mean what industry? Secondly, considering Bariza is a self-funded venture, and I the modern era and the future are all about tech. If you’re solution your products and services will provide to the IT is an ever-evolving industry. This is one industry where am a first-generation entrepreneur, there were quite a few not using technology, you’re not only sabotaging the targeted buyer’s segment. To confirm the same, try to do a different software apps are being developed every day to obstacles in those initial days. growth of your business, but you’re also slowly poisoning test run or create a beta product and do the market survey, make the life of its users easy. Bariza works with small to your venture. which will help you identify the market demand for your medium-scaled businesses globally and, to date, have Trust is a major factor when you’re incorporating a venture. services and products. served above 1000 B2B clients all over the world. You have to trust people, but then again, if you trust people Why do I say so? Let us consider these unstable Pandemic too much, you will be sent to the cuckoo land by those Times when the world went for a lock-down. Numerous Once you find your product is viable and is getting positive The research team of Bariza is always working and is trying people only. In my initial days, I trusted the wrong guys, businesses failed to survive during this period, but not all reviews, you can start focusing on other important aspects to introduce new software for different industries, which and I got cheated badly. It was so bad that there was one ventures experienced the same. like budgeting on incorporating a company, planning and will reduce the operational cost and help the ventures invest time when I had to take a call if I wanted to give it one final strategising on marketing and sales and then maybe more in advertisements, which will help them grow their attempt or head back to my corporate life. Companies like Amazon, eBay, and other eCommerce approaching investors for investing in your venture. ventures. platforms experienced above 80% growth during these So, I will suggest if you’re an aspirant who is willing to In terms of digital marketing, Bariza is trying to utilise Luckily for me, I am a fast learner, and I guess I had that tough times. venture into a niche, it is essential to identify the product or growth hacking for the benefit of its clients. risk-taking appetite then hence I took the last chance on service which you can develop or serve at its best at first myself, and things turned out well for me. because at the end of the day if buyers reject your products or services no matter how much you invest on the sales and To incorporate a company, it is important to have the right marketing, you will eventually fail in establishing your kind of talents working with you. I have been fortunate brand or successfully running your operation. enough to work with great talents since the beginning of my ventures. However, one of the major challenges I faced was Being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how getting a proper infrastructure set up for my venture. emerging technologies enhance the industry and what advancements can we expect in the future? Considering I got cheated in my early days, it took me no Technology plays a vital role in today’s date for any time to learn that a start-up is as good as the amount of venture. If you use technology to your benefit, you can money in its bank account. Hence, I ensured to invest very work on both a.reduction of cost and b.growth of your cleverly in those early days. business. I focused on getting the optimum utility of the resources I In the modern era, AI is being considered the future of invested. I worked on networking and interacted with humanity. Technology being utilised can help you seniors in the field and took notes which helped me streamline your entire operation, enhance your employees' eliminate many challenges that came my way. productivity, and help you achieve the optimum customer experience. However, to be very honest, my clients played a vital role in making Bariza whatever it is today. I always strive to Other than that, if you consider growing your sales or deliver the best to my clients, and they understood and establishing your brand, you can also do that through the appreciated the efforts of my team and guided me to grow positive utilisation of technology. in a positive direction. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube are designed The entire idea which worked for me was to ensure that I to attract more users. It also provides an avenue for look after my clients better than anybody else could. businesses to reach their target market, enhancing the opportunity for the ventures to generate more potential sales 18 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 19 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

22. Digitally Advance How Is Digital Transformation Enhancing Businesses? ou cannot delegate the digital transformation for changing the basic operations and delivering improved your company. You and your executives have to value to customers. In fact, it is the change in complete Y “ own it! Executives need to engage, embrace and organizational ecosystem that requires every member to adopt new ways of working with the latest and emerging stand up and challenge their work culture, experiment with technologies.” – Barry Ross, CEO and Co-founder, Ross the new possibilities and be prepared to accept failure. and Ross International. After understanding the digital transformation as a concept, Rightly said, introducing the digital technologies in the every organization needs to identify ‘The Why’ and ‘What’ business is not enough. The entire company, its team needs specific to their organization. to learn, understand, practice and use it regularly in an ambitious objective of improving, enhancing and excelling Digital transformation is a complete shift of the business the customer service. working to digital platforms with the application of digital Agreed! So, what is this digital transformation all about? technologies where the teams adapt working in numerous systems and multifunctional software interfaces. Digital transformation is uniting and connecting digital Applications in automating operations, data analytics, technology in all departments of business primarily integration of diverse software and technologies in a central process. 20 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 21 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

23. Digitally Advance How Is Digital Transformation Enhancing Businesses? ou cannot delegate the digital transformation for changing the basic operations and delivering improved your company. You and your executives have to value to customers. In fact, it is the change in complete Y “ own it! Executives need to engage, embrace and organizational ecosystem that requires every member to adopt new ways of working with the latest and emerging stand up and challenge their work culture, experiment with technologies.” – Barry Ross, CEO and Co-founder, Ross the new possibilities and be prepared to accept failure. and Ross International. After understanding the digital transformation as a concept, Rightly said, introducing the digital technologies in the every organization needs to identify ‘The Why’ and ‘What’ business is not enough. The entire company, its team needs specific to their organization. to learn, understand, practice and use it regularly in an ambitious objective of improving, enhancing and excelling Digital transformation is a complete shift of the business the customer service. working to digital platforms with the application of digital Agreed! So, what is this digital transformation all about? technologies where the teams adapt working in numerous systems and multifunctional software interfaces. Digital transformation is uniting and connecting digital Applications in automating operations, data analytics, technology in all departments of business primarily integration of diverse software and technologies in a central process. 20 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 21 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

24. These are all enablers that support work infrastructure, but • Better Reliability: It has provided better reliability in it is most essential to harness a farsighted leadership and a the work outputs in terms of communication, clarity, cohesive culture that focuses on the objective of adding quality, delivery and fulfilment of the commitments. value to the products or services which meet and fulfil customer expectations. • Enhanced work satisfaction: All the employees working in the business process get to experience a As the word ‘Digital’ looks very vague and indistinct with different kind of work satisfaction due to immediate people deriving their own meaning arising from their own feedbacks, reviews and updates. The work becomes understanding. For a few it might be a paperless office, more interesting as very member is connected and some may perceive the application of AI and analytics, to a engaged in the process. few it could be visualizing agile teams and still others may think of open-plan business structures. • Encourages learning: Digital transformation is a process of constant upgrading and adapting to the Digital transformation has boosted the businesses to a large newer technologies thereby offering a wide scope for magnitude in many dimensions. Let’s explore the impact learning in various platforms. areas as detailed below. • Better productivity: The systems which are configured • Real time seamless communication: Digital media and with the functionalities through unified integration communication platforms have opened a huge platform have enhanced better productivity. The basic work for possibilities and operational choices that have output of every individual has reached new ensured a continuous communication thereby retaining benchmarks of productivity rapidly contributing to the the trust and building further business opportunities organizational objectives. even in the uncertain times of pandemic lock downs. • Increased ROI: Businesses having transformed • Versatility: Every business communication needs to be digitally have made phenomenal developments in their equipped with smart, logical and impressive product offerings, service interactions and impressive presentations. Technology has empowered in creating quality standards. Increased satisfaction automatically interesting logical demonstrations through multiple leads to increased business adding up to an impressive graphic, animation and statistical tools. ROI. • Work made easy: It has helped to work in a systematic • Adding growth opportunities: Successful business framework that has many preset patterns based on the organizations that function on modern technological customized workflow. It automatically takes care of the platforms have robust work culture having an amazing output thereby making things easy to work. magnetic effect on the industry. Current satisfied customers happily recommend newer customers to be • Fast pace: Compared to the earlier methods, digital added seamlessly, while the positive aura will attract transformation has automated the entire work many new customers from the market to ‘experience’ architecture integrating all the departments seamlessly. the satisfaction. The positivity amongst the business The work now happens very fast. associates too adds up in increasing indirect opportunities. • Better Control: All divisions of the business structure work in close integration with tight looped Digital transformation when rightly planned and functionalities, there is a better control in the process at implemented focusing on the company business objectives various operational stages. Monitoring is feasible and enhances the work experience, increases the productivity, easier. boosts the efficiency and speeds up the team efforts towards the organizational objectives. • Greater Transparency: The software platforms and the tools provide real time work updates and periodic reviews, increasing greater transparency among the teams, customers and associates. 22 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com

25. These are all enablers that support work infrastructure, but • Better Reliability: It has provided better reliability in it is most essential to harness a farsighted leadership and a the work outputs in terms of communication, clarity, cohesive culture that focuses on the objective of adding quality, delivery and fulfilment of the commitments. value to the products or services which meet and fulfil customer expectations. • Enhanced work satisfaction: All the employees working in the business process get to experience a As the word ‘Digital’ looks very vague and indistinct with different kind of work satisfaction due to immediate people deriving their own meaning arising from their own feedbacks, reviews and updates. The work becomes understanding. For a few it might be a paperless office, more interesting as very member is connected and some may perceive the application of AI and analytics, to a engaged in the process. few it could be visualizing agile teams and still others may think of open-plan business structures. • Encourages learning: Digital transformation is a process of constant upgrading and adapting to the Digital transformation has boosted the businesses to a large newer technologies thereby offering a wide scope for magnitude in many dimensions. Let’s explore the impact learning in various platforms. areas as detailed below. • Better productivity: The systems which are configured • Real time seamless communication: Digital media and with the functionalities through unified integration communication platforms have opened a huge platform have enhanced better productivity. The basic work for possibilities and operational choices that have output of every individual has reached new ensured a continuous communication thereby retaining benchmarks of productivity rapidly contributing to the the trust and building further business opportunities organizational objectives. even in the uncertain times of pandemic lock downs. • Increased ROI: Businesses having transformed • Versatility: Every business communication needs to be digitally have made phenomenal developments in their equipped with smart, logical and impressive product offerings, service interactions and impressive presentations. Technology has empowered in creating quality standards. Increased satisfaction automatically interesting logical demonstrations through multiple leads to increased business adding up to an impressive graphic, animation and statistical tools. ROI. • Work made easy: It has helped to work in a systematic • Adding growth opportunities: Successful business framework that has many preset patterns based on the organizations that function on modern technological customized workflow. It automatically takes care of the platforms have robust work culture having an amazing output thereby making things easy to work. magnetic effect on the industry. Current satisfied customers happily recommend newer customers to be • Fast pace: Compared to the earlier methods, digital added seamlessly, while the positive aura will attract transformation has automated the entire work many new customers from the market to ‘experience’ I N D I A architecture integrating all the departments seamlessly. the satisfaction. The positivity amongst the business The work now happens very fast. associates too adds up in increasing indirect opportunities. • Better Control: All divisions of the business structure work in close integration with tight looped Digital transformation when rightly planned and functionalities, there is a better control in the process at implemented focusing on the company business objectives various operational stages. Monitoring is feasible and enhances the work experience, increases the productivity, easier. boosts the efficiency and speeds up the team efforts towards the organizational objectives. • Greater Transparency: The software platforms and the tools provide real time work updates and periodic reviews, increasing greater transparency among the teams, customers and associates. 22 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com

26. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch Mr Bharat Maheshwari Managing Partners of Mr Pragnesh Patel Gangotri Organics Gangotri Managing Partners of Gangotri Organics Organics A Drive Towards Feasible and Sustainable Environment rganic farming in India, also known as promotes quality food but also creates a sustainable ecological agriculture or biodynamic environment, altogether. This is where Gangotri Gangotri O agriculture, works in a stable harmony with Organics came into the picture. nature. This is because the agricultural activities involved in this type of farming do not cause any harm Gangotri Organics is a pioneer in organic farming in Organics to the environment. Gujarat and it is one of the leading Bio and eco-friendly, mushroom products manufacturers. As organic farming is enabling an eco-friendly plans to be environment, it is being considered as a crucial The Initiation alternative to traditional chemical and fertilizer-based farming. Since 2017, Gangotri Organics started its organic an innovative mushroom cultivation at Valsad, and soon, it expanded It is also transforming the scenario of excessive use of into international markets. chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides were raising bio and the bars for ecotoxicity and chronic health issues. On the other hand, it has trained more than 200 women entrepreneurs for cultivating the mushrooms most On the other hand, though the excessive use of economically and improving the standard of living of eco-friendly pesticides and fertilizers results in increasing crop people and the community. production, it is burning down the vital ingredients of products the crops, eventually reducing nutrient content and the At present this company offers a wide range of value- overall food quality. added products made out of oyster mushrooms. manufacturer Partners in Excellent Innovations This is the crucial reason why the modern world is adapting the emerging farming methods, that are Bharat Maheshwari is Managing Partner of Gangotri precisely focused on enhancing food quality, it is also a and supplier Organics. With over 25 years of corporate experience reason why modernization is thrusting the demand for in various MNCs and corporates like Enercon and NR organic agriculture. paper mills covering various roles from head human company. resource manager to operations head, his vast Organic agriculture is a holistic production and experience helped a lot in understating and strategizing management system that promotes and improves the business models to strive for success. health of the agricultural ecosystem including its biodiversity, and soil biological conditions. HR department helped a lot to understand the psychology of the farmers as well as their potential These fundamentals created an immense thrust and customers. offered new opportunities among the companies to set up an eco-friendly business model that not only 24 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 25 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

27. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch Mr Bharat Maheshwari Managing Partners of Mr Pragnesh Patel Gangotri Organics Gangotri Managing Partners of Gangotri Organics Organics A Drive Towards Feasible and Sustainable Environment rganic farming in India, also known as promotes quality food but also creates a sustainable ecological agriculture or biodynamic environment, altogether. This is where Gangotri Gangotri O agriculture, works in a stable harmony with Organics came into the picture. nature. This is because the agricultural activities involved in this type of farming do not cause any harm Gangotri Organics is a pioneer in organic farming in Organics to the environment. Gujarat and it is one of the leading Bio and eco-friendly, mushroom products manufacturers. As organic farming is enabling an eco-friendly plans to be environment, it is being considered as a crucial The Initiation alternative to traditional chemical and fertilizer-based farming. Since 2017, Gangotri Organics started its organic an innovative mushroom cultivation at Valsad, and soon, it expanded It is also transforming the scenario of excessive use of into international markets. chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides were raising bio and the bars for ecotoxicity and chronic health issues. On the other hand, it has trained more than 200 women entrepreneurs for cultivating the mushrooms most On the other hand, though the excessive use of economically and improving the standard of living of eco-friendly pesticides and fertilizers results in increasing crop people and the community. production, it is burning down the vital ingredients of products the crops, eventually reducing nutrient content and the At present this company offers a wide range of value- overall food quality. added products made out of oyster mushrooms. manufacturer Partners in Excellent Innovations This is the crucial reason why the modern world is adapting the emerging farming methods, that are Bharat Maheshwari is Managing Partner of Gangotri precisely focused on enhancing food quality, it is also a and supplier Organics. With over 25 years of corporate experience reason why modernization is thrusting the demand for in various MNCs and corporates like Enercon and NR organic agriculture. paper mills covering various roles from head human company. resource manager to operations head, his vast Organic agriculture is a holistic production and experience helped a lot in understating and strategizing management system that promotes and improves the business models to strive for success. health of the agricultural ecosystem including its biodiversity, and soil biological conditions. HR department helped a lot to understand the psychology of the farmers as well as their potential These fundamentals created an immense thrust and customers. offered new opportunities among the companies to set up an eco-friendly business model that not only 24 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 25 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

28. Transcending the Difficulties of the Pandemic Pragnesh Patel is also a Managing Partner of Gangotri Organics. With over 12 years of corporate experience Pandemic drove everyone into different phycology, in international locations and MNCs like 'Abbot and many people now want to be precautions and be Claris' by handling strategic roles for marketing health-oriented at the same time. departments towards bringing in an international experience and local experience and blending it Though the business was eventually down during the together to enable innovations to apply at the business pandemic, however, there has been an increase in level. demand, resulting in a boost of utilizing organic Exhibiting Excellence products. Gangotri Organics is impacting 500 farmers for Word to the Wise growing organic products and mushrooms and indirectly impacting a large chunk of society to move "The agriculture becomes attractive to young people towards a healthy society leaving behind the chemicals- only when it's profitable, competitive, and dynamic." laded farming products for the betterment of young says team Gangotri Organics. Indians who are the future of India. For this, the use of innovative technologies, Along with this, the company is also involved in creating improvement in input supply, improvement in the value-added products from mushrooms and is also a infrastructure network, easy access to land and finance, step towards eradicating malnutrition in our society. and upgradation of farm operations are must, and Gangotri Organics advises the younger people to join It has also trained the women of 'Mann Deshi this industry and provide more benefits to the society. Foundation' as a part of 'CSR' (Corporate Social Responsibility) activity supported by 'HUL', Accenture. "Young minds can do wonders for such Industry as till now the old and traditional method has been followed Gangotri Organics also has a strong product portfolio which can be changed with young minds." adds team with a unique selling proposition to cater to market Gangotri Organics. needs with the next B2B2C business model. It is a globally-scalable business from a rapidly growing Enabling Sustainable Future Indian market with multi-fold financial growth capability. Gangotri plans to be an innovative bio and eco-friendly products manufacturer and supplier company. Powering the Advancements in the Organic Farming Space It is currently achieving zero carbon emission biodegradable mushroom packaging material using Morden technologies have helped a lot in aggregating precise systems and a deep understanding of things which were far-fetched thought of as a mycelium's biology. Gangotri Organics is amplifying the possibility has become a reality. natural properties of specific strains to fit unique material needs. Farmers are nowadays connected directly to us by the use of technology and the same applies to end It is also offering 100 per cent natural alternatives to consumers who are leveraging technology for all their plastic and polystyrene, reusable and home requirements and are making it easier for Gangotri compostable, and is reducing carbon emission across Organics to comprehend the requirements from both the nation and international locations via its franchise sides. model enabling a feasibly sustainable environment. 26 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com

29. Transcending the Difficulties of the Pandemic Pragnesh Patel is also a Managing Partner of Gangotri Organics. With over 12 years of corporate experience Pandemic drove everyone into different phycology, in international locations and MNCs like 'Abbot and many people now want to be precautions and be Claris' by handling strategic roles for marketing health-oriented at the same time. departments towards bringing in an international experience and local experience and blending it Though the business was eventually down during the together to enable innovations to apply at the business pandemic, however, there has been an increase in level. demand, resulting in a boost of utilizing organic Exhibiting Excellence products. Gangotri Organics is impacting 500 farmers for Word to the Wise growing organic products and mushrooms and indirectly impacting a large chunk of society to move "The agriculture becomes attractive to young people towards a healthy society leaving behind the chemicals- only when it's profitable, competitive, and dynamic." laded farming products for the betterment of young says team Gangotri Organics. Indians who are the future of India. For this, the use of innovative technologies, Along with this, the company is also involved in creating improvement in input supply, improvement in the value-added products from mushrooms and is also a infrastructure network, easy access to land and finance, step towards eradicating malnutrition in our society. and upgradation of farm operations are must, and Gangotri Organics advises the younger people to join It has also trained the women of 'Mann Deshi this industry and provide more benefits to the society. Foundation' as a part of 'CSR' (Corporate Social Responsibility) activity supported by 'HUL', Accenture. "Young minds can do wonders for such Industry as till now the old and traditional method has been followed Gangotri Organics also has a strong product portfolio which can be changed with young minds." adds team with a unique selling proposition to cater to market Gangotri Organics. needs with the next B2B2C business model. It is a globally-scalable business from a rapidly growing Enabling Sustainable Future Indian market with multi-fold financial growth capability. Gangotri plans to be an innovative bio and eco-friendly products manufacturer and supplier company. Powering the Advancements in the Organic Farming Space It is currently achieving zero carbon emission biodegradable mushroom packaging material using Morden technologies have helped a lot in aggregating precise systems and a deep understanding of things which were far-fetched thought of as a mycelium's biology. Gangotri Organics is amplifying the possibility has become a reality. natural properties of specific strains to fit unique material needs. Farmers are nowadays connected directly to us by the use of technology and the same applies to end It is also offering 100 per cent natural alternatives to consumers who are leveraging technology for all their plastic and polystyrene, reusable and home requirements and are making it easier for Gangotri compostable, and is reducing carbon emission across Organics to comprehend the requirements from both the nation and international locations via its franchise sides. model enabling a feasibly sustainable environment.

30. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch ngineering projects are known integrated with emerging trends of Since we faced a workforce shortage, for being time-consuming and technology. we prudently took the responsibility to TM E highly demanding. For a deliver the project as per commitments project to be successfully concluded, it In an interview with CIO Look India, to our clients. We connected with the takes coordinated efforts of Huzaifa Salim Nakhwa sheds the client through digital marketing, and intelBUILD professionals from all walks of life. spotlight on the professional tenure of all means of professional approaches. However, Consulting engineers play a intelBUILD Engineering Services, Engineering Services LLP significant role in the industry. highlighting the USPs, current industry We dealt with many technical scenario, and his opinions on the future challenges and came up with practical Consulting engineers may have it the of the company. solutions for establishing our position hardest simply because they are in the market. Initially, we faced charged with the actual coordination, Mr Huzaifa,please brief us about stereotypical and conventional Benchmark of Excellence and Innovations start to finish. It is a matter of facts, intelBUILD and its USPs in detail. practices that we had to deal with by including ideas, skills, and practical intelBUILD Engineering Services LLP educating our clients with modern working principles these professionals provides design and building solutions practices and organization habits in the follow. for residential, commercial, and construction industry. industrial buildings/infra As a result, the necessity of guidance projects—catering to national and What would be your advice to the of these consultants in the initial stage international markets. aspirants willing to venture into the of the project cannot be ignored, nor niche? can be overemphasized as a consulting Our core team is very well conversant The aspiring entrepreneurs should engineer ensures implementing and expertise with the latest 3D connect their academics with the practical and innovative technology for technologies like BIM/Revit Structure market to redefine the construction “ intelBUILD all the important solutions—all for the Construction Industry, practices. together with working knowledge of providing advanced designing and Engineering finance integrated with business detailing solutions. People should focus more on indulging procedures. their time on software and innovative Services present We present engaging ideas and designs technologies. During the initial phase engaging ideas and Moreover, the contours of consulting that are prosperous and secure the of academic, students who desire to fraternity are changing from the natural aesthetics intending to support enter the professional market should designs that are resourceful one man show to large the transition of structures to low- develop their profile. It is necessary to organizations that have emerged over energy consumption. Our technical inculcate management and prosperous and time by providing multi-disciplinary expertise and well-built comprehension organization skills to fit into the secure the natural services and serving global clients with of local regulations help clients to be industry without facing any hurdles. leading-edge solutions. innovative and build environment- aesthetics friendly Structures. Students should have a research- This is where intelBUILD oriented approach to understand and intending to Engineering Services LLP excels in We work to accomplish newer work on the root causes of any support the the industry by playing a significant benchmarks and believe in making problem and have the capability to find role in achieving clients’ desired every project profitable, safe, and solutions. This will help to develop transition of objectives by bridging the gap between remarkable. Our esteemed clients are analytical and critical thinking. clients’ expectations and diverse Platinum Corp, Indiabulls, Indian Oil, structures to low- implementation ways. SAIL, Bharat Petroleum, BPCL, Being an experienced leader, share energy Godrej group, Bombardier, and Alstom. your opinion on how the involvement Under the leadership of Mr Huzaifa of emerging technologies enhances “ consumption Salim Nakhwa, Director, the What were the initial challenges you the industry and what advancements company provides services with faced while venturing into the can we expect in the future? engaging ideas and designs that are Engineering Consulting industry? As we have our roots in BIM software, prosperous altogether, with advanced Initially, we understood the importance Tekla, staad.pro, and many more designing and detailing solutions to maintain the quality of the project. civil/structural software applications, 28 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 29 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

31. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch ngineering projects are known integrated with emerging trends of Since we faced a workforce shortage, for being time-consuming and technology. we prudently took the responsibility to TM E highly demanding. For a deliver the project as per commitments project to be successfully concluded, it In an interview with CIO Look India, to our clients. We connected with the takes coordinated efforts of Huzaifa Salim Nakhwa sheds the client through digital marketing, and intelBUILD professionals from all walks of life. spotlight on the professional tenure of all means of professional approaches. However, Consulting engineers play a intelBUILD Engineering Services, Engineering Services LLP significant role in the industry. highlighting the USPs, current industry We dealt with many technical scenario, and his opinions on the future challenges and came up with practical Consulting engineers may have it the of the company. solutions for establishing our position hardest simply because they are in the market. Initially, we faced charged with the actual coordination, Mr Huzaifa,please brief us about stereotypical and conventional Benchmark of Excellence and Innovations start to finish. It is a matter of facts, intelBUILD and its USPs in detail. practices that we had to deal with by including ideas, skills, and practical intelBUILD Engineering Services LLP educating our clients with modern working principles these professionals provides design and building solutions practices and organization habits in the follow. for residential, commercial, and construction industry. industrial buildings/infra As a result, the necessity of guidance projects—catering to national and What would be your advice to the of these consultants in the initial stage international markets. aspirants willing to venture into the of the project cannot be ignored, nor niche? can be overemphasized as a consulting Our core team is very well conversant The aspiring entrepreneurs should engineer ensures implementing and expertise with the latest 3D connect their academics with the practical and innovative technology for technologies like BIM/Revit Structure market to redefine the construction “ intelBUILD all the important solutions—all for the Construction Industry, practices. together with working knowledge of providing advanced designing and Engineering finance integrated with business detailing solutions. People should focus more on indulging procedures. their time on software and innovative Services present We present engaging ideas and designs technologies. During the initial phase engaging ideas and Moreover, the contours of consulting that are prosperous and secure the of academic, students who desire to fraternity are changing from the natural aesthetics intending to support enter the professional market should designs that are resourceful one man show to large the transition of structures to low- develop their profile. It is necessary to organizations that have emerged over energy consumption. Our technical inculcate management and prosperous and time by providing multi-disciplinary expertise and well-built comprehension organization skills to fit into the secure the natural services and serving global clients with of local regulations help clients to be industry without facing any hurdles. leading-edge solutions. innovative and build environment- aesthetics friendly Structures. Students should have a research- This is where intelBUILD oriented approach to understand and intending to Engineering Services LLP excels in We work to accomplish newer work on the root causes of any support the the industry by playing a significant benchmarks and believe in making problem and have the capability to find role in achieving clients’ desired every project profitable, safe, and solutions. This will help to develop transition of objectives by bridging the gap between remarkable. Our esteemed clients are analytical and critical thinking. clients’ expectations and diverse Platinum Corp, Indiabulls, Indian Oil, structures to low- implementation ways. SAIL, Bharat Petroleum, BPCL, Being an experienced leader, share energy Godrej group, Bombardier, and Alstom. your opinion on how the involvement Under the leadership of Mr Huzaifa of emerging technologies enhances “ consumption Salim Nakhwa, Director, the What were the initial challenges you the industry and what advancements company provides services with faced while venturing into the can we expect in the future? engaging ideas and designs that are Engineering Consulting industry? As we have our roots in BIM software, prosperous altogether, with advanced Initially, we understood the importance Tekla, staad.pro, and many more designing and detailing solutions to maintain the quality of the project. civil/structural software applications, 28 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 29 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

32. Coherent Leadership Mr Huzaifa Salim Nakhwa is the Director of intelBUILD Engineering Services LLP and has successfully led the company for the past six years. In the year 2021, he got recognition and was awarded from the Indian Achievers Forum for ‘INDIAN ACHIEVERS AWARD 2021 for YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR.’ His business goal is to light the importance of developing sustainable projects for the construction industry. He started his journey by pursuing a Diploma and Bachelor’s in the Civil Engineering field and received his master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Marathwada University, Maharashtra, India. He also holds the designation of Chartered Engineer, India. He has about a decade of rich experience in the field of Structural Design Engineering and construction technology. He is a well-known social activist aiming towards achieving the 17 UN Goals. His social parameters include Education and Medical Aid for those in need, along with a polyclinic for Body and Dental treatments. In addition to that, he contributes with the short vocational courses for Women empowerment. we understand that technology will construction process with minor technology developers and play a more vital role in the future for hindrances. contributing to the industry through the construction industry. With the our idea of a future construction advancement of science and modern Much focus is shifting toward eco- process. techniques, the involvement of friendly and reusable materials; artificial intelligence will gradually technology will help material science We are a dedicated organization to shape the industry. develop new construction techniques. build a research and development unit with a prime focus to deal with current As the industry will rely more on Where do you envision your challenges in the field. We have software and machines, we will require company eventually, and how do you planned to achieve growth by more skilled labour forces. Hence, this plan to embrace the changes developing more sustainable and will lead to more professional happening in your industry? greener projects as an initiative to deal organizations in the construction We aim to handle major infra projects with climate change and other sector. There is a scope of 3D printing across major cities in the world. We environmental issues. machines that will help speed up the believe in thriving as leading 30 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 31 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

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34. Subtle Thinking Sviving Startups– are They and Thriving? “ he smallest company in the world can look as large as the largest company on the web” – Steve Jobs. T What an impactful statement Steve made! It speaks volumes as you read it repeatedly, deriving new dimensions of its meaning to it. “If you fully accept the worst that can ever happen in your journey, fear won’t ever be an obstacle in starting up.” – says Kunal Shah, founder of Freecharge. Kunal very aptly pointed out the readiness that an entrepreneur should be prepared for the worst, yet planning, working for the best results. Start-up word came to be known in the past decade ever since the ambitious initiative of honorable prime minister 32 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 33 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

35. Subtle Thinking Sviving Startups– are They and Thriving? “ he smallest company in the world can look as large as the largest company on the web” – Steve Jobs. T What an impactful statement Steve made! It speaks volumes as you read it repeatedly, deriving new dimensions of its meaning to it. “If you fully accept the worst that can ever happen in your journey, fear won’t ever be an obstacle in starting up.” – says Kunal Shah, founder of Freecharge. Kunal very aptly pointed out the readiness that an entrepreneur should be prepared for the worst, yet planning, working for the best results. Start-up word came to be known in the past decade ever since the ambitious initiative of honorable prime minister 32 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 33 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

36. Narendra Modi when he announced the perspective, and the vital business aspects which have been the key government program of ‘Startup India’ objective of starting the venture. There factors th in his speech on 15 August 2015, needs to be some uniqueness and a • Conceptual approach focusing on the key areas of creative positioning while forming the • Limited initial investment. simplification, hand-holding, funding startup. It should have good futuristic • Well planned and organized support, and other initiatives. planning in terms of operational project model. groundwork and good support based • Committed to a solid business A startup basically is a company on extensive market research. objective. started by any entrepreneur to achieve • Choice of selecting investors. some logical goal, develop through a A survey conducted by Economic • Smooth and easy process. basic framework, and authenticate a Times 2021-2022 revealed that startups • Easy access to funding sources. high scope business system. have remarkably grown in the past • Tax holidays for the initial three decade, with 14000 new startups years. Startups are different from small adding up to 61,400 startups • Supportive R&D facilities. businesses in many aspects of recognized in India, which is • Important tax savings for innovation, including the risk involved, approximately 20 times the scenario investors. external funding, growth ratio, and five years ago. • No complicated compliances. profits. They are planned with a proper • Easy exit policy. project report with projected gradual It is said that India is emerging as the growth in their scalable business third-largest startup ecosystem globally The initial period of the startup when it model. after US and China. 44 Indian start-ups is formed proves crucial on how it achieved the prestigious Unicorn makes the start, positions itself as a According to Steve Blank, startups status, reaching 83. Maharashtra leads potent business investment ground, and exist in six different forms, namely with the highest number of recognized wins the trust through its logical and • Lifestyle startups involves self- start-ups with 11,308, Delhi with 5000, convincing business projections. employed professionals. and Bengaluru with 4514 start-ups. • Small Business startups run for The future of the startups in India family survival. The primary factors for the growth of looks bright and promising due to the • Scalable startups are set on Indian startups were decent liquidity to encouraging initiatives from the scalable and repeated business the investors, the uncertainty in China government, the growing interest of the • Buyable startups are formed to be leading to the diversion of the flow in investors in the startup sector, and the grown to the level of being sold to India, and the rapid growth of the strength of the startup model(s), which big companies. Indian digital ecosystem. India's well- has been set on systematic planning, • Large company startups are based known successful startup brands are long term approach and organized on innovation or closed for other Paytm, Nykaa, Biju’s, Unacademy, business infrastructure. Unlike small developments. Acko, and NoBroker, which have businesses, the startups have bloomed • Social startups are purposeful with created their mark in the Indian startup based on a sound foundation of the aim and mission to create a skyline. The urban company Apna, concept, project business model, and positive social impact. Razorpay, Delhivery, Classplus, decent funding support leading to the Upgrad are seen as the innovative impressive growth of this fantastic On the basic foundation level, any startups which began with a specific nation-building program. entrepreneur needs to plan a solid mission of providing focused services logical business model capable of that met the customer requirements. being scaled up based on the uniformity in the business structure, As we analyze the success of numerous the seriousness in a long term startups, we identified a few interesting 34 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com

38. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch Effortless Education with Creative Innovation e can experience emerging trends in the Currently, we are offering our services for B2B and B2C educational sector post the COVID-19 segments. In B2B segments, we are offering white-labelled W pandemic. Many organizations and educational content services for various educational institutions, institutes introduced engaging ideas towards distant learning publication houses, ed-tech companies. We have various and enhanced eLearning platforms. When eLearning courses for the B2C segment. experienced this progress globally, educational companies used it as leverage towards designing new and enhanced In the upcoming few months, we are also launching low-cost educational software with ease of accessibility. and effective courses for coding, robotics, entrepreneurship aligned with the NEP-20. Our main aim is to reach the last Learnbix – a modern and innovative learning app for mile student with our best services at very affordable rates. We students with a creative interface and active participation of are also launching our new experience centres where students enhanced technology like Artificial Intelligence is will come and experience the learning model of Learnbix. contributing towards students of all ages. It is assisting them with expert guidance in studying for their exams and their Currently, thousands of students are getting benefits from the bright future ahead with proper and personalized teaching various courses of Learnbix through various modes. Through methods. the B2B model, we have helped around 20+ organizations and institutes in the establishment of their own e-learning content As a result, students are adapting these innovative teaching delivery platform. methods with the learning app and software as they make learning more fun and exciting, and through these What kind of offerings does LearnBix provide to its applications, students can comprehend the content precisely. clients? In an exclusive interview with Insights Success, Pravin Currently, Learnbix offers the academic and competitive Biyani, Founder ofLearnbix, sheds some light on the exam blended online courses for class fifth to class tenth journey of the company in the education sector. students of various state boards, CBSE and ICSE boards. LearnBix offers thousands of high-quality video lectures from Please describe to us about LearnBix in detail. the experts from Kota, short notes for revision on the LearnBix is a modern and innovative learning app for CBSE, concepts, adaptive assessments and tests for the practice, ICSE, and State board students. Currently, we are catering for concepts shots, mind-maps, sample papers, NCERT the students of class fifth to Class tenth. Our services are solutions, 24×7 doubts assistance, and much more. currently offered via various models like android-based applications, web applications, smart-TV content. We focus LearnBix is developed by the renowned Biyani group of on mathematics, science (physics, chemistry, and biology), education. It ensures all concepts are well learnt, revised, Pravin Biyani English grammar, and competitive exam foundation for class practised, and assessed. This type of learning helps to build a fifth to tenth. solid foundation for various competitive exams. founder 36 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 37 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

39. India's Fastest Growing Companies to Watch An efficient leader Born to a middle-class business family, Pravin Biyani working and creating a successful offline learning model, completed his schooling in Beed and college education the Learnbix team entered the online learning model in Pune. After accomplishing a Bachelor of Engineering two years ago. from Pad. Dr D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technolgy, Pimpri, Pune in the branch of Instrumentation As its offline infrastructure was strong and modern, it and Control, he started his professional journey with was extremely easy for the company to do business in India Bulls Power Ltd. (now known as Rattan India Power the online learning segment also. Currently having the Ltd.). setup of 12000 sq. Ft., with 10+ modern classrooms equipped with all modern technologies, the Learnbix While doing the job, he completed his PGDM in team has tie-ups with international brands like Ebix, marketing management from one of the renowned Smart stem, Class plus, Smart classes, etc. institutes, IMT Ghaziabad, and after that joined Markets and markets, Pune as a research associate. After gaining Within these five years, Pravin Biyani received many expertise and experience in various skills, he decided to awards for his exceptional work in the field of education. start a company in the education industry. He along with his team are working day and night for the betterment of the students. With his expertise and skills, he along with his team started the Biyani Group of Education five years ago on nd 2 June 2016, intending to bring many innovative changes in the field of school education. Biyani Digital Smart Coaching, Biyani Career Institute, Biyani Educational Services, Biyani Eduventure, Learnbix are various wings of Biyani Group of Education. After Pravin Biyani founder 36 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 37 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

40. Currently, we are providing educational services which help the students to prepare their school syllabus along with the competitive exam preparation. The students can achieve success in various exams like NTSE, Dr Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidyanik exam, Scholarship, “ Learnbix offers Olympiad, etc. after doing the study from our application. the academic and Being an experienced leader, share with us your opinion on what impact has the adoption of modern technologies competitive exam had on the education space and what more could be expected in the future? blended online Today’s world is the world of technology and with the problems in society, and you can provide them with an adoption of modern technology, education is becoming more “ innovative and affordable solution. Another piece of advice interesting and valuable. With the help of Artificial courses. would be that stay client-driven. Solve all their queries. Give Intelligence, we can evaluate the learning outcomes of a them the best services and do not ignore their complaints. certain course. The implementation of visual learning is Keep your eyes and ears open and always be quick to adapt to showing great impacts on conceptual understandings. the changing times. With the help of smartboard and animated content, learning is How do you envision scaling Learnbix’s operations and becoming more practical. In future, the technologies like 3D offerings in 2022 and beyond? printing, AI, robotics will change the way students are After the pandemic, the growth of e-learning boosted in the learning the concepts of science and mathematics. After the multi-folds. Now, with our expertise and great services, we pandemic situation, the flip-based learning and hybrid are extending our services to various locations in India. Our learning models will now become more sustainable models in vision is to become India’s most affordable and largest e- the field of education. In hybrid learning models, online st learning company by 1 August 2025. Till 2025, we are learning and offline learning will go hand in hand, and they planning to launch our services in various states and have will give out more impactful results. 1500+ happy employees. We have an incredibly positive outlook and have been building strong content, team, systems Taking into consideration the current pandemic, what to make this dream possible. In terms of finance, Learnbix is initial challenges did you face and how did you drive currently bootstrapped and doing business with positive Learnbix to sustain operations while ensuring the safety account numbers. In the future, we are looking for funding of your employees at the same time? agencies for further improvement in our services and content. Our team always takes any situation positively and treats all challenges as opportunities. Initially, it took time for all of us What is your opinion on ‘The future of the education to adjust to the routine of work from home but soon we industry post-pandemic? worked on it and focused on the development of new products Before the pandemic, the education industry was mostly which will suit the hybrid learning. For safety purposes, we working into the offline learning model. But due to pandemic initiated a vaccine drive at our organisation for our team situations, everyone accepted the online learning model. But members as soon as the vaccine was made available to the we should acknowledge the fact that online learning cannot public. replace the offline learning model. Both have their benefits. So, in the post-pandemic era, we would see the hybrid One of the biggest challenges faced by Learnbix was to learning models will come forward and these models will be convince the schools and educational institutes to adapt to e- the future of the education industry. Due to many B2B start- learning and technology because they were reluctant to accept ups like Learnbix, the educational institutes which were not the change. But after looking into our product, many schools able to invest massive amounts in content creations can now trusted us and their results and impact on learning solved all easily implement that solution cost-effectively. The students our future hurdles. will get the most advanced and practical knowledge at their fingertips due to the implementation of the hybrid model. What would be your advice to the young generation? Access to high-quality digital material will become easier For the new and future entrepreneurs, I would suggest doing than ever before. We are looking forward to an incredibly work in the industry for a few days in which you want to start a positive business scenario for the education industry post- business as it will build your personality with all the traits pandemic. required for that business. Looking around there are many 38 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 39 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com

41. Currently, we are providing educational services which help the students to prepare their school syllabus along with the competitive exam preparation. The students can achieve success in various exams like NTSE, Dr Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidyanik exam, Scholarship, “ Learnbix offers Olympiad, etc. after doing the study from our application. the academic and Being an experienced leader, share with us your opinion on what impact has the adoption of modern technologies competitive exam had on the education space and what more could be expected in the future? blended online Today’s world is the world of technology and with the problems in society, and you can provide them with an adoption of modern technology, education is becoming more “ innovative and affordable solution. Another piece of advice interesting and valuable. With the help of Artificial courses. would be that stay client-driven. Solve all their queries. Give Intelligence, we can evaluate the learning outcomes of a them the best services and do not ignore their complaints. certain course. The implementation of visual learning is Keep your eyes and ears open and always be quick to adapt to showing great impacts on conceptual understandings. the changing times. With the help of smartboard and animated content, learning is How do you envision scaling Learnbix’s operations and becoming more practical. In future, the technologies like 3D offerings in 2022 and beyond? printing, AI, robotics will change the way students are After the pandemic, the growth of e-learning boosted in the learning the concepts of science and mathematics. After the multi-folds. Now, with our expertise and great services, we pandemic situation, the flip-based learning and hybrid are extending our services to various locations in India. Our learning models will now become more sustainable models in vision is to become India’s most affordable and largest e- the field of education. In hybrid learning models, online st learning company by 1 August 2025. Till 2025, we are learning and offline learning will go hand in hand, and they planning to launch our services in various states and have will give out more impactful results. 1500+ happy employees. We have an incredibly positive outlook and have been building strong content, team, systems Taking into consideration the current pandemic, what to make this dream possible. In terms of finance, Learnbix is initial challenges did you face and how did you drive currently bootstrapped and doing business with positive Learnbix to sustain operations while ensuring the safety account numbers. In the future, we are looking for funding of your employees at the same time? agencies for further improvement in our services and content. Our team always takes any situation positively and treats all challenges as opportunities. Initially, it took time for all of us What is your opinion on ‘The future of the education to adjust to the routine of work from home but soon we industry post-pandemic? worked on it and focused on the development of new products Before the pandemic, the education industry was mostly which will suit the hybrid learning. For safety purposes, we working into the offline learning model. But due to pandemic initiated a vaccine drive at our organisation for our team situations, everyone accepted the online learning model. But members as soon as the vaccine was made available to the we should acknowledge the fact that online learning cannot public. replace the offline learning model. Both have their benefits. So, in the post-pandemic era, we would see the hybrid One of the biggest challenges faced by Learnbix was to learning models will come forward and these models will be convince the schools and educational institutes to adapt to e- the future of the education industry. Due to many B2B start- learning and technology because they were reluctant to accept ups like Learnbix, the educational institutes which were not the change. But after looking into our product, many schools able to invest massive amounts in content creations can now trusted us and their results and impact on learning solved all easily implement that solution cost-effectively. The students our future hurdles. will get the most advanced and practical knowledge at their fingertips due to the implementation of the hybrid model. What would be your advice to the young generation? Access to high-quality digital material will become easier For the new and future entrepreneurs, I would suggest doing than ever before. We are looking forward to an incredibly work in the industry for a few days in which you want to start a positive business scenario for the education industry post- business as it will build your personality with all the traits pandemic. required for that business. Looking around there are many 38 | January 2022 |www.ciolookindia.com 39 | January 2022 | www.ciolookindia.com