Preparing for the Next Venture So, there I was, 22 yrs old. I’d just finished up with the coffee chain in India, where I had my first chance at Being Entrepreneurial and I was now ready to move on to something greater and in particular, start something completely on my own. I felt a lot of [...]
How I've Learnt From Continuous Learning If there is one thing that millennials are doing right is that they are continuously learning using technology and different modes of educational tools. They easily adapt to new modes or learning and they are constantly adopting the latest technology. If you think about it there are so many [...]
Take The Risk Or Lose The Chance I wouldn’t call myself an adrenaline junkie per se, but I don’t mind the occasional thing that challenges me. I’ve sky dived once falling far above the ground and awkwardly hopped myself off a bridge in a bungee jumping experience in New Zealand. All because I have [...]
Leadership Lessons Continued This Leadership series begins at Part 1 Amjad Khanche on Leadership, Part 2 Leadership Lessons and now, Lessons continued. For more helpful advice from 9East Managing Director and Entrepreneur, Amjad Khanche you can also follow him on LinkedIn. Part Three (3) 1.Communicate Keep the lines of communication open. Be approachable. If you’re in a [...]
My Leadership Lessons Part Two (2) I’ve had the privilege in my life to have inspiring leaders and share in leading alongside great partners in business. For this reason, I have listed below some key lessons for leadership that I have either learnt along the way, provided or received personally. Whether you are in [...]
Amjad Khanche on Leadership Part One (1) As a 40 year old serial entrepreneur with several successful businesses behind me, and several currently in place I am keenly aware of the impact I have on others when managing, directing or starting one of my businesses. Each venture is not without careful consideration and planning. [...]
The Road to Humility Part Five (5) If you haven’t read Part 1 Being Entrepreneurial, Part 2 An Idea is Born, Part 3 Developing The Strategy and Part 4 Location, Location, Location before reading this blog, it would be best to start at the beginning, to gain context and truly enjoy this post, which is the final piece [...]
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Part Four (4) If you haven't read Part 1 Being Entrepreneurial, Part 2 An Idea is Born, and Part 3 Developing The Strategy before reading this blog, it would be best to start at the beginning, to gain context and truly enjoy this post, which is the fourth piece in the [...]
Developing The Strategy Part Three (3) When dealing with the Indian market it’s important to note that cultural sensitivity, including Bollywood and cricket is never to be ignored. In fact, it is important to incorporate it into your plans at some level. Being from Mumbai naturally made me culturally adept, as Mumbai truly is [...]
An Idea is Born Part Two (2) It began with an idea. A small group of entrepreneurs, decided they wanted to make an impact on the Indian market, introducing real Italian Espresso coffee to a traditionally faithful tea society. The plan was to provide the exclusive drink, for aspiring cosmopolitan Indians. (You can read the [...]