Dinesh Patel — Co-Founder

I am Dinesh Patel, Co-Founder at Gigabox. At Gigabox, shop any general merchandise, both online & offline! (General Merchandise: Sports, Toys, Kitchen Appliances, Bags & luggage, Gifts, etc). Successfully tested concept: Annual Run Rate (ARR) of ₹1.3 Cr with net profitability. Now, we're ready to launch the full-scale model. == My Work Experiences: I am ex-founder of two startups and has operated 4 different categories of retail stores full-time (5+ years of excellent retail experience). > 2008-2009: Worked full time at Bag & Footwear Store in Bengaluru > 2009: Worked full time at Kitchen Appliances Store in Baroda > 2018-2020: Founded Knitter - Social media app for Bharat - Reached 1.8M Android App Downloads - Raised ₹1 crore by self organizing event of 150+ members - Built & managed team of 20+ members > 2022: Founded Restokart - Onboarded 67 restaurants & generated revenue of INR 22 lacs in just 2 months > 2023: Worked full time at Sports Store in Jodhpur > 2024: Founded Gigabox - Built & operated our first 2500 sq. ft. store @ Jodhpur == About Gigabox: Target Audience: 1.6 crore households across the top 50 Indian cities, residing in 667 localities, with an annual income greater than ₹10 lakhs. -- The Problem: Customers face the hassle of switching between multiple platforms to meet their general merchandise needs. > Amazon/Flipkart: Wide product range but slow delivery and no physical experience. > Zepto/BlinkIt/Instamart: Fast delivery but limited product range and no physical experience. > Local Stores: Physical experience but limited product range and no delivery. -- Our Solution: Gigabox provides convenience and experience, all in one place, with a complete product range. > For convenience, use the Gigabox app (60 minutes delivery). > For experience, visit nearby Gigabox stores (store within 3km). -- Team: A team with experience in retail, technology & marketing. > Dinesh (CEO): Ex-founder of two startups and has operated 4 different categories of retail stores full-time (5+ years of excellent retail experience). > Meghraj (CTO): Founded Growcify, a SaaS platform for retailers to launch their own iOS & Android App. Sold 1000+ subscriptions, each worth ₹12K to ₹200K. > Ram (CMO): Ex-founder of two startups and generated ₹8+ Cr. revenue through his online and offline marketing efforts across various retail businesses. -- Gigabox App Links: Android (Play Store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gigaboxapp iPhone (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/in/app/gigabox-online-offline-store/id6504098884

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail and E-commerce entrepreneur with expertise in app development and community engagement.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 8 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Entrepreneurship
Business Strategy
Retail Management
Product Development
User Experience Design
Market Research
Networking
App Development
Community Engagement

Career Highlights

Founded multiple successful startups
Achieved ₹1.3 Cr ARR with Gigabox
Led a team of 20+ at Knitter

Work Experience

Gigabox

Co-Founder (2 yrs 9 mos)

Zepto

Dark Store setup manager (1 yr 4 mos)

Career Break

Professional development (7 mos)

Knitter

Co-Founder (3 yrs 10 mos)

Education

CFA at The CFA Institute (USA)

CA at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Dinesh Patel

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Founded multiple successful startups
Achieved ₹1.3 Cr ARR with Gigabox
Led a team of 20+ at Knitter

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail and E-commerce entrepreneur with expertise in app development and community engagement.

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EntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyRetail ManagementProduct DevelopmentUser Experience DesignMarket ResearchNetworkingApp DevelopmentCommunity Engagement

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CommunicationFinancial AnalysisFundraisingIdea IncubationInvestment AnalysisLeadershipMarket AnalysisNegotiationStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipUser Experience (UX)User Interface Design

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Gigabox

Co-Founder

Jun 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

At Gigabox, shop any general merchandise, both online & offline! (General Merchandise: Sports, Toys, Kitchen Appliances, Bags & luggage, Gifts, etc).
Successfully tested concept: Annual Run Rate (ARR) of ₹1.3 Cr with net profitability. Now, we're ready to launch the full-scale model.
The Problem: Customers face the hassle of switching between multiple platforms to meet their general merchandise needs (Sports, Toys, Kitchen Appliances, Bags & luggages, Gifts, etc).
> Amazon/Flipkart: Wide product range but slow delivery and no physical experience.
> Zepto/BlinkIt/Instamart: Fast delivery but limited product range and no physical experience.
> Local Stores: Physical experience but limited product range and no delivery.
Our Solution: Gigabox provides convenience and experience, all in one place, with a complete product range.
> For convenience, use the Gigabox app (60 minutes delivery).
> For experience, visit nearby Gigabox stores (store within 3km).
Team: A team with experience in retail, technology & marketing.
> Dinesh (CEO): Ex-founder of two startups and has operated 4 different categories of retail stores full-time (5+ years of excellent retail experience).
> Meghraj (CTO): Founded Growcify, a SaaS platform for retailers to launch their own iOS & Android App. Sold 1000+ subscriptions, each worth ₹12K to ₹200K.
> Ram (CMO): Ex-founder of two startups and generated ₹8+ Cr. revenue through his online and offline marketing efforts across various retail businesses.
Links for downloading the Gigabox App:
Android (Play Store): https://lnkd.in/dA__CwHE
iPhone (App Store): https://lnkd.in/dSQK4jBJ

Product DevelopmentUser Experience DesignNegotiationFundraisingEntrepreneurshipUser Interface Design+7

Zepto

Dark Store setup manager

Jan 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

Career break

Professional development

May 2021 – Dec 2021 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

# Explored the Indian startup ecosystem (2007 to 2022) and the global startup ecosystem (1992 to 2022).
# Research of Indian unicorns (total 95 unicorns) and global unicorns (total 1074 unicorns).
# Researched the Web3 technology.
# An in-depth analyzed 100+ blockchains.
# Actively build a healthy network with the startup community.
# Invested in crypto and learning about it.
# A lot of different ideas are being tested to find a potential product.
# Ultimately, the idea for Gigabox emerged as a result of this extensive research phase.

Knitter

Co-Founder

Jun 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Knitter is a Social Media App for villages. The advancement of diverse social media platforms has improvised the urban society significantly. Despite the fact that these social media platforms have improvised social interaction, the growth remains unbalanced. Considering this unbalanced social media advancement, Knitter has emerged to refine the standards of rural networking. It is a social media platform that connects the villagers to their villages more intimately.
Knitter has been formed by carefully considering the requirements of the rural lifestyle. The application allows the villagers to have ethical public discussions about the queries and difficulties people face in their everyday lives. The platform greatly benefits the villagers by giving information about every scheme and policy brought about by the government. This will help them to become more aware and will hence be beneficial in simplifying their lives. Agriculture has been predominant in our country. Farmers will now be able to hire the tools and equipment when necessary, for much lesser costs. This will help them to get better yields and make agriculture much more profitable to them. The roots of India begin in our villages and Knitter is an important step taken for the development of our villages.
Demo link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl9DpIuzEXU