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Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Dr.C N Ramchand: Nanotechnology or magnetic nanoparticle concept can be used for various applications. We have developed multiple unique patented products for DNA extraction, RNA extraction, protein extraction and size selection. Initially, this was part of various universities research work and eventually we realized that this has a great industrial potential as a business opportunity. Thus, we have set up a company (MagGenome Pvt. Ltd.) in the year 2014, the first Nano biotechnology company in India. Our all-developed products are ready for application and by 2018 and 2019 onwards we initiated the business process for the same. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Maggenome Technologies Pvt Ltd.? Dr.C N Ramchand: We have various products as well as services. The products are naked nanoparticle-based DNA extraction, which can be used whether it is for Blood, Saliva, Tissue, or Micro-organisms, or the similar way, RNA extractions or protein extraction also. Regarding services, we are mainly providing services for clients who is interested in extracting high throughput DNA extractions or RNA extractions or support service in molecular diagnostics using nanoparticles. Great Companies: What makes Maggenome Technologies Pvt Ltd different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Dr.C N Ramchand: Magnetic particle-based nanotechnology companies have various diagnostic purposes and application services. There are several companies in the market, but MagGenome is the unique company which uses naked nanoparticles. That means we are not using any coating to nanoparticles. That apparently is very complex, but there are significant advantages. That is the reason we have developed this product. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Dr.C N Ramchand: Our major challenge was neither discovering nor developing and nor regulatory, but commercialization. Basically, a new technology, novel products, and its application became challenging. First two years nobody used to buy and try our products. However, eventually we went personally and showed demo to the clients and scientists that how it works, and slowly everyone got convince and started using the same. Once they started using, they have not looked back and continuously started buying. Especially in the COVID times, we have sold throughout India a very large number of kits, almost several million US dollars’ worth RNA extraction kits for the purpose of RT PCR. And throughout India, 8 % of the population was completely used Maggenom’s COVID extraction kits. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Maggenome Technologies Pvt Ltd? Dr.C N Ramchand: Our first requirement is to expand throughout India with the current products which we are doing very well. We have about 6 to 8 people in the field which will be increased to about between 15 and 20 in a few months. We will cover from a small number of states to all the states in India. We have also set up a facility in the US, and expanding operations into the complete US market. We are also planning to expand in Europe, to Singapore and various other countries, but probably it can take a few years. Five years from now, we expect that we will be among one of the best nanotech companies using magnetic nanoparticles for various applications. We will feel that based on the technology that we have developed, this can be one of the best company with a user friendly nanotech products. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Dr.C N Ramchand: I would say, mainly selling is a complex procedure. When you are coming out with a novel product, the technology is new, and already some other technology-based product is existing, it will become very difficult for people to use it for various reasons. That is going to be the challenge. If you are overcoming that challenge, that means this new product people start testing and using, you are successful. You can eventually, in a few years, it can be a big success.

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Nitesh Jadon: Being from the Biotechnology background, I always dreamt of exploring my field of interest. In the same process, I got my campus placement while doing my B. Tech and I worked in one of the renowned companies related to International Research and Publications. I got several good opportunities from the same company to visit abroad and get more knowledge in the relevant field. I worked for 3.5 Years and I moved out and first I started my freelance company for two years then I got the idea of bringing some revolution in the field related to my work experience so I started this business. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by ResGenesis Group? Nitesh Jadon: We are into various sectors such as freelancing, web designing, graphic design, digital marketing, research publications, medical journals, international conferences, etc. Great Companies: What makes ResGenesis Group different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Nitesh Jadon: As per my experience in the relevant industry, most of the similar service providers run after money instead of focusing on customer satisfaction, which indeed makes our company different from others. We are committed to building trust and faith within our customers and in this process, sometimes we need to provide our services for free also which we consider as our investment to our customer not our loss. In this way we are far better than the similar service providers in the industry. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Nitesh Jadon: My business journey started out with me working from home for around 12-18 hrs day and night on my laptop. As I mentioned that I had quit my job just 2 months before my marriage in 2016 and started my first company with a very brave decision. Since then, my journey has had great ups and downs. My wife started working in a company for managing household expenses as in the initial business days I had invested all my savings to start my company and it always takes a little time to get favourable returns to any business investment initially. So, as mentioned I had to work 12-18 hrs to get what I wanted in the initial months. Then after approximately 6 months, I asked my wife to quit her job and come along with me to start an office. So, she came along with me and we took a shared office with only 6 seats which is the only number we could afford at that time. Out of 6 we both had to take 2 seats and we then hired the first 4 members of our new company. Initially, it was quite difficult for us to hire the right candidates as our company was new and we only had two people to be seen as owners. The candidates who came for the interview had many expectations from a company where they would work which in our case were very less. But somehow, we managed to get started with 4 employees which gradually turned to 10 then 18 in just within 6 months. After that we left the sharing space and got our individual office (20 seats) which was nice and small. Now, we have a strength of 18 employees and have started working very hard. Within 1 year we moved to a bigger office space where we are right now having a seating of 50 members. Here itself I started my second company and the partnership firm. Frankly speaking it’s never an easy task to build a brand or to self-build a business empire. People always see where a person is standing, but never talk about the rough path he/she has gone through to reach there today. I have also gone through a very tough time after the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. There were times when I had to be worried about the revenue and the salaries I have to give to our employees. But, in those tough times as well, we never cut off anyone’s salaries, bonuses and incentives. I think it is the reward of our humanity and compassion with our employees which turned out to be a blessing that we survived that tough time very well. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for ResGenesis Group? Nitesh Jadon: Well! I am the kind of person who never settles for less. I aspire to make my company the biggest brand. Like the great business giants, I have to make ResGenesis Group excel in all sectors like education, finance, e-publishing, software’s, IT, etc. and not just limited to one or two domains. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Nitesh Jadon: Although I don’t consider that whatever I have achieved till now is too much so that I can give advice to others but my journey as an entrepreneur taught me great life lessons which I can share with aspiring entrepreneurs in short. Never be satisfied in your professional life, always try to achieve more and more, never stop learning new things, always experiment the process you are following for a longer time, take advice from people but put them into evaluation with your own experiences and ultimately never stop believing in miracles with your self-belief.

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Nilesh J Sompura: Its nature inspired Innovation of HEXAGON Shape Container, got idea from Honey Bee's Beehive. Also It has initiated due to Pure Empathy towards Ground level WORKERS working in very Pathetic situations of Pollutions round the clock, Hardship and life threatening situation in loose handling, repetitive jobs, Handling losses especially Agri-Produce which leads to Hunger, rise in commodity prices etc, frequent deaths while cargo hold cleaning, Unproductive & Underutilizations leads to high cost giving burnt to end user etc. Innovation in Bottom-Opening Door is the result of 25yrs+ experience in Cargo Handling Operations. Passion to solve Big Challenging problems. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Shallow Waterways Shipping Pvt Ltd. Nilesh J Sompura: Innovative Design Solutions for Real Life Pressing Issues. Selling and Leasing of HEXAGON GREEN CONTAINERS, Logistics Services, Consultancy/Advisory Services for Supply Chain and Social Sector especially for Water-Saving TAP & "Self-Care" Flushing System for Sanitation. Great Companies: What makes Shallow Waterways Shipping Pvt Ltd different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Nilesh J Sompura: SWSPL HEXAGON GREEN CONTAINER Solution is Simple, Sustainable, Scalable, Easy & Economic because it has an Nature Inspired Innovation, Optimization and Creativity all packed in one solution which makes it very Unique. All competitors are doing some or the other kind of minor changes or tweaking in conventional CUBICAL containers to do Unloading from bottom but their solutions are more complicated & costly thats why it can not be widely accepted by the Market. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Nilesh J Sompura: Funding, Technical, Engineering & Scientific (To get Research Paper on Benefits of HEXAGON Shape CONTAINER in Supply Chain Logistics) Support, Commercial (Valuation of our Idea) Support. Just by Self learning and Self achieving all hurdles we have reached to the Final Prototype and ready for Mass Manufacturing stage. We do have Customers order just before the prototype. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Shallow Waterways Shipping Pvt Ltd? Nilesh J Sompura: We want to make Whole Global Supply Chain Simplified and Sustainable. 5yrs down the line we see as Innovative Design Solution Creator in Supply Chain. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Nilesh J Sompura: Before starting your Startup go to the deepest of the depth of the Subject with an empathy to give your solution for bigger cause.

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Chaitanya Kodumuri: Sai and I shared the same workplace, but there was no room for creativity for both of us. That was the first time we considered starting our own company, where we would have creative freedom to make decisions. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by WE ARE VERY? Chaitanya Kodumuri: We offer everything and anything related to digital marketing, of course! Our company is a one-stop shop for all of your digital needs, from naming your business to building the logo, branding and advertising, social media marketing, SEO optimization, and generating quality leads. Great Companies: What makes WE ARE VERY different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Chaitanya Kodumuri: Our team is young and dynamic, which is essential in the age of digital marketing. Additionally, we have expertise working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, so we do not stick to one particular business. Additionally, the majority of our clientele remained with us for an average of two years. Furthermore, Sortlist rates us as a top marketing agency. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Chaitanya Kodumuri: We faced a challenge that no one else had. After only a few days of work, a pandemic struck, and the nation was put under lockdown. The first half of our first year in business was spent debating how to manage our existing clientele. Nevertheless, during that time, we had the support of our clients, notably CA Bosu, Pratheek Vanamal, Srikanth, and Tirupati Rao. Mr. Krishna, an assistant professor from IIT Delhi, was another person who consistently supported us then. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for WE ARE VERY? Chaitanya Kodumuri: I'd like to see the company function in every industry and serve more clients from diverse nations. Providing transparency to every client in every business is another primary goal. Additionally, we'll work to convert this service-based marketing strategy to a product-based one. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Chaitanya Kodumuri: Foreseeing the future. Anticipating how things will be in the next 5 to 10 years and finding solutions to those problems is one of the most effective ways to start a business. Also, if you are inheriting a business from a previous generation, make sure to update it to meet the demands of the modern world. In this way, you assist the company in remaining viable for longer.

Great companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Anuj Lohiya: The idea for my current business actually came to me during a conversation with a customer while I was running my previous startup. We were discussing potential deals when he brought up a common problem he faced–the difficulty of finding a reliable and convenient car cleaning service. That conversation sparked the idea of starting a car cleaning service as a supplementary business. However, I wanted to differentiate my business from the many other car cleaning services in the market. I realized that the traditional method of car cleaning is not only time-consuming but also wasteful of water. As a socially conscious entrepreneur, I wanted to find a way to provide a more sustainable and eco-friendly service. That's when I came up with the concept of waterless car cleaning services, which not only saves time but also conserves water. From there, I started researching and developing the technology to make waterless car cleaning services a reality. I am proud to say that we are now able to offer our customers a premium car cleaning service that is both efficient and environmentally friendly. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by YesSir Services? Anuj Lohiya: At YesSir Services, we specialize in providing waterless door-to-door car cleaning services on a daily basis. We understand that our customers lead busy lives and don't always have the time to clean their cars themselves. That's why we offer a convenient and affordable monthly subscription service that takes care of their car cleaning needs. Our services are designed to provide our customers with a hassle-free car cleaning experience that doesn't compromise on quality. Our trained professionals use high-quality products and state-of-the-art equipment to clean every nook and cranny of our customer's cars, leaving them sparkling clean and looking brand new. Overall, our goal at YesSir Services is to provide our customers with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are committed to delivering a premium car cleaning experience that is both affordable and convenient. Great companies: What makes YesSir Services different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Anuj Lohiya: At YesSir Services, we pride ourselves on being different from other car cleaning service providers in several ways. Firstly, we specialize in waterless car cleaning services, which is an eco-friendly and sustainable way of cleaning cars. Our innovative cleaning process not only conserves water but also ensures that our customer's cars are cleaned thoroughly and effectively. Moreover, we are committed to providing our customers with a premium car cleaning experience that doesn't break the bank. Our services are priced affordably, which ensures that our customers receive high-quality services without having to spend a fortune. Additionally, we have a team of highly trained professionals who are passionate about providing the best possible service to our customers. We use high-quality cleaning products and equipment to ensure that our customer's cars are cleaned to the highest standard. Finally, we are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with our customers and service partners. We listen to their feedback and continuously work to improve our services to meet their evolving needs and expectations. Our commitment to providing eco-friendly, high-quality, and affordable services sets us apart from other car cleaning service providers. We strive to deliver a premium car cleaning experience that is unmatched in the industry. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Anuj Lohiya: As a startup owner, I faced many challenges and struggles during the early stages of YesSir Services. One of the main challenges we faced was financial issues. It was difficult to secure funding for our business, and we had to rely on personal savings and loans from friends and family to get started. Another challenge we faced was building the right team. We needed a team of highly skilled professionals who shared our vision and were passionate about providing the best possible service to our customers. This took some time, but we were eventually able to build a team that was committed to our mission and helped us grow our business. One of the biggest challenges we faced was convincing our service partners that our business model was sustainable and profitable. Many of them were skeptical and were not willing to work with us initially. However, we persisted and were eventually able to build strong partnerships with reliable and trustworthy service partners. When it came to mobile app development, we faced another challenge. We had initially hired a mobile app development company to build our app, but we were not satisfied with the results. However, we couldn't afford to pay for further development. To overcome this challenge, we decided to explore alternative solutions and eventually settled on using WhatsApp Business automation, which helped us to streamline our operations and reduce costs. we faced many challenges and struggles as a startup, but we overcame them through persistence, determination, and innovation. We learned to be resourceful and to find creative solutions to the problems we encountered. These experiences have made us stronger and more resilient as a business, and we are proud of the progress we have made so far. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for YesSir Services? Anuj Lohiya: At YesSir Services, we are committed to growing our business and expanding our services in the future. Our goal is to become the leading car cleaning service provider in India and beyond. To achieve this goal, we have several plans in place. Firstly, we want to focus on improving the quality of our services. We are continuously investing in new technology, equipment, and training for our team members to ensure that we provide our customers with the best possible car cleaning experience. We want our customers to feel confident in our services and know that they can trust us to take good care of their cars. Secondly, we plan to expand our services to new locations across India and potentially even abroad. We believe that there is a growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable car cleaning services, and we want to meet that demand by expanding our reach to new markets. Finally, we want to ensure that our services remain affordable and budget-friendly. We understand that many people may not be able to afford expensive car cleaning services, which is why we strive to keep our prices competitive while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Five years down the line, we envision YesSir Services as a leading brand in the car cleaning industry, known for our eco-friendly and sustainable services, high-quality standards, and affordable prices. We want to continue to grow and expand our business while maintaining our commitment to providing exceptional service to our customers. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Anuj Lohiya: If I had one piece of advice for someone just starting out, it would be to stay consistent and believe in the process. Starting a new business can be challenging, and there will be many obstacles and setbacks along the way. It's important to stay committed to your goals and keep pushing forward, even when things get tough. Consistency is key when building a new business. It's important to stay focused and disciplined in your efforts, even if progress seems slow at times. Every small step you take towards your goals will eventually add up to big results. It's also important to believe in the process and have faith in yourself and your abilities. There will be times when you doubt yourself or feel discouraged, but it's important to remember that success is a journey, not a destination. Keep your eyes on the prize and stay motivated, even when things get challenging. Ultimately, starting a new business requires hard work, dedication, and a willingness to take risks. But with consistency and belief in the process, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve success in your venture.

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Chirag Maliwal: My inspiration for founding Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd. emerged from my longstanding passion for technology and its transformative potential in the business landscape. Recognizing the increasing demand for software solutions, I identified an opportunity to establish a company that offers expert, user-friendly, and cost-efficient software services to a diverse range of industries. By leveraging my enthusiasm for innovation and technological advancements, I sought to create a firm that delivers tailored and impactful solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd.? Chirag Maliwal: Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd. specializes in delivering a comprehensive suite of services designed to address the diverse needs of our clients. Our offerings include web development, mobile application development, block chain development, quality assurance and testing, cloud services, software development consulting, staff augmentation, and code audit services. Our highly skilled team of developers is well-versed in a multitude of technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, React, Python, Node.js, Ruby, GraphQL, and more, ensuring that we can provide tailored solutions that align with our clients' specific objectives and requirements. Great Companies: What makes Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd. different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Chirag Maliwal: Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd. distinguishes itself from other service providers through our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and client satisfaction. We place a strong emphasis on fostering solid relationships with our clients, ensuring mutual trust and respect. Furthermore, we excel in delivering highly proficient and cost-effective software solutions that are carefully tailored to address the unique requirements and objectives of each client's business. This client-centric approach, combined with our dedication to excellence and innovation, sets us apart in the competitive landscape of software service providers. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Chirag Maliwal: Throughout our journey, we encountered a variety of obstacles, as is typical for any business. One of our most significant challenges was assembling a skilled and committed team of developers. To overcome this hurdle, we focused on cultivating a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. By offering ample opportunities for professional development and ensuring our employees feel valued and supported, we were able to attract and retain top talent, ultimately building a strong and dedicated team that drives our success. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd.? Chirag Maliwal: As we look to the future, our primary objective is to broaden our service offerings to cater to an even wider array of industries while expanding our global footprint. We aspire to become the premier software development company for businesses of all sizes, consistently delivering exceptional value and expertise. In five years' time, we envision Hashtrust Technologies Pvt Ltd. as a global leader in the software development industry, renowned for providing highly proficient, intuitive, and cost-effective software solutions that enable businesses across various sectors to thrive and excel. To achieve this vision, we will continue to invest in our team, technology, and processes, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation and service excellence. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Chirag Maliwal: To anyone embarking on a new venture, my foremost piece of advice would be to maintain a strong focus on your objectives and unwavering dedication to your vision. Believe in your capabilities and those of your team, and embrace the opportunity to take calculated risks that can propel your business forward. Surround yourself with a network of positive and supportive individuals who can contribute to your growth and success, fostering an environment of mutual learning and resilience in the face of challenges. Remember, perseverance and adaptability are key to achieving long-term success in any endeavor.

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Pinky Danani: During the lockdown, when I didn't have a job, I thought about the concept of dips. Having traveled to various UAE countries and tasted Hummus, I did online research studying around 300 recipes. That's when I came up with the idea of serving Hummus Platters. I started sharing the food with Food Bloggers and received a good response. I joined many Food Groups and started selling the dips to various clients across Mumbai. Apart from Hummus, I also started offering Dinner Dishes and Pan Asian Cuisines. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Dipping Sauces? Pinky Danani: We offer Mezze Board Grazing Platters and Cheese Platter Boards. Great Companies: What makes Dipping Sauces different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Pinky Danani: Our recipes are handcrafted, and we have put a lot of thought into them. Each recipe is handmade, and we don't stock any hummus in the fridge. We serve with the freshest ingredients, etc. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them? Pinky Danani: There were many struggles as I was doing everything by myself. Mornings were dedicated to production-related work, afternoons for deliveries, and evenings for creating social media content and planning for the next day. I learned time management on the job. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Dipping Sauces? Pinky Danani: I am planning to build a franchise model for Dipping Sauces, starting with one store and offering franchises. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be? Pinky Danani: Being an entrepreneur requires the heart of a lion and working like a horse. Entrepreneurship involves facing endless failures, but never giving up. It's tough when the odds are against you, but you have to keep going. There will be numerous challenges along the way, but believe in yourself, create miracles, and trust your own journey to overcome them.

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Mohammad Atiqure Rahman: From the beginning, I was involved in business management and very tech-savvy. I learned that in India, there are very few software companies providing standard software with standard business management procedures. So, I decided to come up with a new product that could cater to all the departments in every business. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Nano Informatics Private Limited? Mohammad Atiqure Rahman: Currently, we have only one product, which is ACCU360 ERP. We are also planning to introduce factory automation and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things). By the end of this year, we will be launching our Industrial Internet of Things solution. Great Companies: What makes Nano Informatics Private Limited different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Mohammad Atiqure Rahman: There are many products in the international market, but as a pure ERP system, you will find hardly 10-20 companies worldwide. Many products use the term "ERP" in their service or product names, but when you actually use their product, they only provide a few modules like accounting, inventory, purchasing, and sales. However, to be considered a comprehensive ERP system, it should cater to all the segments. Now, let's talk about those who provide ERP products like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Odoo, etc. Their licensing and implementation processes are very complex. They charge for every module, and sometimes extensive customization is required. After understanding all the problems in the market and existing products, we developed ACCU360, which is a comprehensive ERP system that includes all the modules. With our single license, you can access all the modules without the need for separate module-wise licenses. We have also replaced SAP and Tally in some companies with our product, ACCU360 ERP. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them? Mohammad Atiqure Rahman: Of course, there have been many struggles. As I started the company without any investment, we had to focus on sales from day one to meet our daily and monthly expenses. In the beginning, we struggled with zero sales for almost 2 years and even more, I think. When we started dealing in ERP software, there were very few customers who wanted that kind of solution, even after knowing the benefits. So, the market was not ready for ERP at that time. After all the struggles, we are finally in a good position, generating good revenue, and expanding our business in the Middle East and Africa. I cannot fully describe all the struggles in words, so I'm just giving you a brief overview. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Nano Informatics Private Limited? Mohammad Atiqure Rahman: We conducted a valuation and forecasting 6 months ago for investment purposes. After considering our market share, product quality, and high customer satisfaction, we are expecting revenue of Rs. 3540 crores. We anticipate that 67% of our revenue will come from the foreign market. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be? Mohammad Atiqure Rahman: I would advise any newcomers to thoroughly study the subject before starting any business and not to focus solely on investment. First, make sure that your product truly satisfies your customers' needs. Be involved in every business process to understand the consequences of your decisions before it's too late. Keep your team small and establish a strong hiring process so that you can hire the best manpower. Having the best manpower can eliminate unnecessary headaches of teaching them about their duties, giving you

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Seema Purkayastha Roy : The first and easiest place to come up with a business idea is through my own experiences. As I belong to a small town of Assam had many hurdles in my life so, after quitting my corporate job I came with my own startup Projexel Foundation. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Projexel Foundation? Seema Purkayastha Roy : Our FOCUS AREAS FOR OPERATION are Children Education Health & Hygiene of Adolescent girls and women Literary and cultural programs Investor Awareness and Consumer Rights protection Skill Development for Employment Environment protection Great Companies: What makes Projexel Foundation different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Seema Purkayastha Roy : We are a mission- driven organization working towards socio-economic development & Bringing positive social changes by focusing on Art & Culture, Children’s Education, Health and Medical facilities, Skill development, Women empowerment, literature and cultural activities. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Seema Purkayastha Roy : Learning new things is always a challenge for me. But with my sincere efforts, hard work I make them look easy and simpler. It is a better way to handle any challenge. Toughest Challenges faced by me are when I start my venture. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Projexel Foundation? Seema Purkayastha Roy : In five years, I see myself as an integral part of the society, and contribute towards the growth and success as Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth". I would like to continue developing my skills and knowledge in order to be able to take on more responsibility for the people I am working for society. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Seema Purkayastha Roy : Don't compare yourself to others. Your strengths and weaknesses are your own, and you have your own path to pave. Enjoy the ride without looking at how others are paving their way

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Scott Sharp: There is a global issue for innovative start-ups to tell the world they exist because the vast majority simply do not have the cash or resources to promote their solutions and technologies. Likewise, corporations seeking innovations find it expensive and time consuming to locate start-ups that are developing relevant solutions to their business. For example, a major oil company I was in conversations with, told me they knew there was an innovator developing a solution somewhere in the world that they were interested in, the problem was they didn’t know where they were, and the innovator didn’t know they were looking. I set out to build a Global Innovation Marketplace where innovation seekers could connect with innovation providers. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Leading Edge Only? Scott Sharp: Today, Leading Edge Only (LEO) is the world’s largest Global Innovation Marketplace. Thousands of innovators and hundreds of universities promote their innovations, technologies and solutions on the LEO Marketplace for free. Hundreds of corporates then use the marketplace to connect directly to these innovators. Simply by clicking a button. We’re essentially an innovation match making agency! Great Companies: What makes Leading Edge Only different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Scott Sharp: There are currently no other companies that offer a comparable service to Leading Edge Only. There are consultancies researching on behalf of their clients and charging accordingly, however, these companies do not provide an innovation marketplace that is affordable for every size of organisation. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Scott Sharp: LEO is a double-sided platform. Double-sided platforms need “suppliers” and “customers”. In the early days we struggled to get innovators (suppliers) to put their innovations on a platform because corporates (customers) would not use the platform because there were no innovators. And innovators would not add their solutions because there were no corporates. Therefore, I had to beg and borrow 29 innovations to get the ball rolling. Today we have 30,000 innovations, 600 universities and over 200 of the world’s largest corporations, such as IBM, Fujitsu and Shell using the platform. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Leading Edge Only? Scott Sharp: Our goal is to make Leading Edge Only the one-stop-shop for innovators to promote their technologies and for corporates to find the solutions they seek. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Scott Sharp: Halve your sales forecast, double your planned expenditure, have absolute and utter strict cash control, but most importantly, employ the right people. Web Site : https://www.leadingedgeonly.com/ Social Media : LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Saif Wahid Maniyar: The seed for the business I have now was really planted when I was pursuing my engineering degree. During my degree the thought that came to my mind was “Stop waiting for an idea and start doing something to find out the solution to the real world issues”. The idea of my startup came through my own experiences in the field. Graduating with BE in Information Technology, I personally struggled to get a job in the corporate world and landed in a reputed Digital Marketing and Web Development firm, where I had a Digital marketing and Web Development team working under me. With a better overall performance, the company pushed me with sales and here is where i dared to get into my own startup. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by Radiant IT Services Pvt Ltd? Saif Wahid Maniyar: We are a leading IT Corporate Training Company with competitive and market trending products like Salesforce, Data Science, AWS, etc as a result of high quality training, eventually we have our alumni working with industrial giants. We also provide services such as Digital Marketing, SEO, SMM, Google Ads, Lead Generation, Website Development, Web Application, CRM Billing Software, Graphics Design and many more. WEB SITE : https://www.theradiantitservices.com/ Great Companies: What makes Radiant IT Services Pvt Ltd different from hundreds of other similar service providers? Saif Wahid Maniyar: Not simply the business that makes an organization one of a kind; it's individuals, their methodology, the immaterial components. The work to be done is self-reflection to investigate what the organization's particular vision or mission is, and how that varies from different brands in the commercial center. Accommodation Unwavering quality/Constancy · Quality · Prevalent Client/ Candidate assistance · Inventiveness Team Building and Retention. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? Saif Wahid Maniyar: In a Hub like Pune, healthy competition is always on the verge, here with IT corporate training there are always new technologies booming in the industry and according to the trends we also need to have very sound knowledge about the Product in our case having 18 different technical courses takes a lot to determine things. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for Radiant IT Services Pvt Ltd? Saif Wahid Maniyar: 5 Years Down the line Radiant would be emerging as a international corporate training solution to all aspects of IT industry so as to grow and find a hefty hike. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Saif Wahid Maniyar: Beginning a business is on the list of must-dos of nearly anybody I realize that has recently worked for different new companies. It simply seems like the intelligent subsequent stage. The end objective. A definitive objective. In any case, it's not. Essentially not a great fit for everybody! Before you do anything more, become perfectly clear about your reasons, goals, and inspirations driving beginning an organization. Put together your Thought with a Brain Guide Simplify and Explain Refine your Thought with Input Characterize your Objective Market Review your Objective Market Dissect the Serious Scene Make your Go-to-Market Plan SOCIAl MEDIA : Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? JAFFAR SADIQ: I Started my carrier journey at year of 2002 after completing my Bachelor degree from Engineering in India and joined in a Furniture Manufacturing unit in Dubai. I always love to work on new challenge and my passion to learn new things which was the one of the reasons took me to the position of Chief Operating Officer from Supervisory role. During my tenure in GCC, I booked and executed various mega projects and got appreciation letter for proper handing over of projects In time with quality as per client requirement for iconic projects executed in UAE. I gained 23 years of Experience out of which 18 years of Gulf Experience in the field of Interior Fit out Operations and to add on my further academic knowledge, I done my master’s degree in business administration. I left Dubai at the year 2018 and made my footprint in my home country and to gain knowledge and better understanding of Indian market and customer, I started my carrier on senior Management role with a top best Interior Fit out manufacturing company located at Chennai, India and served the best in the industry as a well-known professional. After a span of 3 years, I finally decided to start up my own private Interior Fit out company named as “JK PRO” to serve the best to my society with complete professionalism and quality standards from scratch to handover in the field of Interior Fit out and Construction. Great Companies: What are the various services provided by JK PRO PROJECTS & INTERIOR SOLUTIONS PVT LTD? JAFFAR SADIQ: JK Pro Projects & Interior Solutions Pvt Ltd is a registered member of “INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL” and certified with “ISO 9001 : 2015” Private Limited company with exceptional quality of work with one stop solution to make "Your Dream Home into Reality”. We extend excellent personalized services in several fields of Construction & Architectural. We are Dedicated to deliver the project needs of the Clientele, meeting the Global Standards and expectations, with Value Added Trust and Customer service & satisfaction by placing Powerful Communication and Dynamic Management systems in place. This collective vision of our management has made us one of the best in the Construction & Interior Companies in Chennai. Great Companies: What makes JK PRO PROJECTS & INTERIOR SOLUTIONS PVT LTD different from hundreds of other similar service providers? JAFFAR SADIQ: JK PRO work on the concepts of Design – Develop – Deliver. We clearly understand the Client requirements and we work on it with complete professional way for the crystal-clear visibility of the parameter’s considerations based on client requirements. We work each project with standard best operating procedures regardless on the value of the project. We use modern techniques and fully advanced machinery technologies for product conversation from raw materials to interior products. We do Proper communication to the client on day-to-day basis on the updates of the project status against the delivery deadline. Customer Satisfaction and Quality of our Works are two important key element which we focus on to make our brand stronger in the market to serve best in Industry. Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? JAFFAR SADIQ: We generally face bringing down costs on the proposed designs, meeting expectations of new clients and old clients and finding the right suppliers to them in their budget. We do value engineering to bring down the costs without major change in the proposed designs. Most common challenge what we face to make the Client to understand the cost associated with fabrication of interior manual works vs machinery works and its related quality & reliability of the output. We totally execute our works in machinery fabrication and avoid manual process during fabrication and only installation will be manual . Hence the comparison and advantages will be clearly explained to client for better understanding to execute their projects. Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for JK PRO PROJECTS & INTERIOR SOLUTIONS PVT LTD? JAFFAR SADIQ: Construction & Interior Fit out Industry has got a good potential market and it is in raising scale not only in India but also in Globe. But it is challenging industry because of heavy competition between small to big scale companies already in the race. Hence to be in the top, we are mostly focusing business strategy on continuous improvements on our Quality of works & Customer satisfaction & Understanding what Customer wants. This will help to grow our business and make thrust on our works which by word of mouth of our customers will earn more customers to our company. Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? JAFFAR SADIQ: Being flexible to adapt quickly when things don't go as planned. Relying on yourself for decision-making and seeking out mentors and advisors who have been successful entrepreneurs before — may offer valuable insights into how they built their company from scratch. Web Site : www.jkproindia.com Social Media: Facebook