Valentine Day special: Generally, when we talk about Valentine's Day, pictures of flower bouquets, chocolates and romantic dinners emerge in our mind. But, there are some couples in India's start-up ecosystem who have changed the definition of romance. These couples saw in each other's eyes not just love, but a shared dream. A dream that will not only secure their future but also become an inspiration for thousands of people in the country. On this Valentine's Day, we have brought for you the stories of those successful Indian entrepreneur couples, who proved that when the spouse becomes the business partner, the taste of success doubles.
Love is not just the name of living together, but also the name of taking responsibilities together. The story of Himanshu Gandhi and Rishu Gandhi is a perfect example of this. When both of them became parents, the biggest challenge they faced was finding safe products for their newborn baby. He saw in the market that there is a lot of dazzling advertisements, but there is a huge shortage of such baby care products on which a parent can trust blindly. This is where the idea of Mother Sparsh was born. Himanshu understood the pulse of the Indian market. Their journey, which started in the year 2018-19, has today become a trusted brand with water-based wipes and natural products.
Himanshu Gandhi and Rishu
Not only in baby care, husband-wife duos are doing wonders in the beauty and skincare sectors too. The biggest name that comes to mind is that of Nykaa founder Falguni Nair and her husband Sanjay Nair. After crossing the age of 50, when most people think of retirement, Falguni decided to start her own business. In this risky journey, Sanjay Nair gave him strategic guidance and stood like a strong pillar. Today their partnership is one of the biggest successes of the Indian retail sector.
Falguni Nair and her husband Sanjay Nair
Similarly, Mamaearth's ghazal and Varun Alagh's story also started with the solution of a problem. When he was unable to find toxin-free products for his child, he started his own company. While Ghazal handled the brand voice and communication, Varun sharpened the business strategy.
Ghazal and Varun Alagh
Suyyash and Anisha Saraf of Dot & Key also turned a passion project into a brand with a revenue of Rs 198 crore. These couples showed that when husband and wife work as a team, they can make a mark in any market.
Suyash and Anisha Saraf
Komaldeep Singh and Harsimran Kaur have also made their mark in the tech market. In 2019, he noticed that there was a huge gap in the projector market, either very expensive foreign brands or cheap and unreliable options. To fill this gap, he started WZATCO. Komaldeep took charge of technology and innovation, while Harsimran managed finance and operations.
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Both Shikhar and Nidhi, husband and wife, are originally from Haryana. Both of them graduated together and the path of friendship led to love and then marriage. This husband and wife, who had good jobs and lived a happy life, are now business partners. And the name of their brand is Samosa Singh.
Swati and Rohan Bhargava
Apart from this, Harshil and Priyanka Salot of The Sleep Company have revolutionized the world of mattresses by introducing SmartGrid technology. Swati and Rohan Bhargava of CashKaro, all these couples are role models for today's youth. This Valentine's Day teaches us that the real meaning of love is not just looking into each other's eyes, but looking together in the same direction and achieving it.
