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<\/p>\nWhen your job is to interview founders of a startup, you immediately think of professionals who have been there and done that. But we were in a unique position as our entrepreneurs were three young, full-spirited students of PGDM Batch 2015 -17 of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow with big dreams in their eyes.<\/p>\n
Vaibhav Srivastava, Tammar Rizvi and Shubh Gupta came up with an idea for a Healthy Shake Cafe in a Business Proposal contest launched by Dr. Reena Agrawal, Chairperson, The\u00a0Centre for Entrepreneurship. Picked from several proposals for its initiative, \u201cCrazy Straws\u201d came into being. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow campus is now on high energy with these tree student entrepreneurs bringing their ideas to execution and functioning successfully even before their PGDM is completed.<\/p>\n
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The caf\u00e9 was launched on October, 2016 by Dr. M Ashraf \u00a0Rizvi, Director, Jaipuria, Lucknow. It was a proud moment for our entrepreneurs and faculty members alike, but the seeds of the venture were sown from Day 1 at Jaipuria Lucknow.<\/p>\n
Through its industry-oriented curriculum, E-cell initiatives, interaction sessions with corporate professionals and personality development classes, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow tries to build entrepreneurial spirit amongst students. The initiatives build students\u2019 confidence to go out there and achieve their dreams.<\/p>\n
Three musketeers behind \u201cCrazy Straws\u201d have done just that and are gung ho about their new venture. We spoke to them about what drove them to take on the project and what their expectations from the business venture are. <\/p>\n
According to the new entrepreneurs, the idea for the business stemmed from the need and focus on the demand. \u201cStudents often consume oily, unhealthy meals. We just thought that it would be great if there was an alternative, which we aim to provide with our healthy shakes,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n
The team has dedicated time for market research and intends to offer their consumers good value for money. \u201cOf course the taste and quality of the shakes will be our primary concern. But we also intend to provide our shakes at half the market rate,\u201d they claimed.<\/p>\n
These entrepreneurs are optimistic about a good response and hope to make decent profits. They already have plans to keep things interesting for their consumers. \u201cWith winter coming we will make few changes to the menu; you will soon find Hot Chocolate at the caf\u00e9,\u201d they said with a smile.<\/p>\n
Dr. M Ashraf Rizvi couldn\u2019t have been prouder of the venture. \u201cCrazy Straws is an exuberant initiative, which will not only assist them in learning the nuances of running a business, but will provide them an opportunity to handle a business in totality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He believes that it\u2019s a platform for students to put management concepts into practice and hopes the enthusiasm will be passed on over batches. \u201cI would like them to focus on the venture with commitment and dedication while working for profit with principles,\u201d was his advice to them.<\/p>\n
The entrepreneurs meanwhile are prepared to \u201cshake\u201d things up and make sure that their caf\u00e9 is a huge success. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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