BMI Session 8 Building A Soup Brand: Women in Restaurant Industry
The 8th session of BMI was conducted on 2nd November 2023, on the topic Building a Soup Brand: Women in Restaurant Industry by Ms. Gayathri Chittybabu. She introduced the audience to the world of MAMEE SOUP, tracing its origin and her vision to transform it into a well-organized brand, drawing parallels to major franchises like Starbucks, KFC, and McDonald’s. The essence of business was a key theme, with Ms. Gayathri stressing the importance of patience, courage, and a thirst for knowledge. She shared her remarkable journey from a 14-year-old model to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting her academic pursuits alongside work. Encouraging the audience to explore entrepreneurship, the session transitioned to an engaging Q&A segment, addressing queries on capital raising, women in the industry, competition, branding, marketing, and empowering women through her business. The session concluded with expressions of gratitude, and a memento was presented to Ms. Gayathri for her valuable insights.