How she brought healthy snacking to India ft. Suhasini Sampath
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Meet Suhasini Sampath - An Entrepreneur Redefining Healthy Snacking 🍛Suhasini Sampath, a visionary entrepreneur and food industry expert, co-founded Yogabars with a mission to revolutionize India's snacking landscape. 🥠Her inspiration was simple yet powerful: to offer convenient, on-the-go snacks that are both delicious and nutritious. 🏢Her dedication to this cause had a profound impact on the industry.
As Suhasini puts it, "Larger MNCs became far more conscious and healthier after Yogabar," highlighting how her venture sparked a trend toward healthier snacking choices in India. 📚Beyond her impressive entrepreneurial journey, Suhasini boasts a remarkable educational background, holding an MBA from both the London Business School and Wharton, and being a Chartered Accountant.
🏬In 2014, Suhasini, along with her sister, founded Yoga Bars, and their dedication quickly paid off. The company expanded rapidly, distributing its protein bars to over 5,000 stores and yoga studios across the city. 💰This growth translated into substantial financial success, with Yoga Bar achieving an astounding ₹100 crore in revenue. 💸Most recently, Suhasini made headlines by selling her company to ITC for an impressive sum of Rs 500 crore, marking a significant milestone in her entrepreneurial career. 💪Her journey embodies the spirit of innovation and resilience in the food industry, redefining the way India snacks and inspiring a healthier future for all.
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