Dhruv Kohli

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 8 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Founder of India's fastest growing Bubble Tea Chain.
  • Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 honoree.
  • Experienced angel investor supporting emerging ventures.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a dynamic entrepreneur with expertise in food and beverage, investment, and business development.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyAngel Investing

Other Skills

RetailMerchandisingStore ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningInvestmentTeam LeadershipFood TechnologySales ManagementProfitInventory ManagementTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMerchandise PlanningSales

About

Founder Boba Bhai | Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 | Angel Investor | Public Speaker 🥤 Founded Boba Bhai in 2023, passionately focused on building India's largest Bubble Tea Chain, spreading joy and delight across the nation. 🏆 Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 honoree, celebrating entrepreneurial achievements and industry contributions. 💼 As an angel investor, I actively support emerging ventures and invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. 🗣️ Passionate public speaker, sharing insights on Hospitality Tech, QSR Industry, Fintech for Restaurants, and other relevant topics. 🎓 Proud alumni of Western Sydney University, honored with over $100,000 in scholarships and a three-time recipient of the Dean's Merit List award. ✨ Built three startups, learning valuable lessons from failures and achieving success with one. Let's connect and collaborate to drive innovation, create impact, and shape the future of the business world together. #Entrepreneur #RestaurantTech #BubbleTea #ForbesUnder30 #PublicSpeaker

Experience

12 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Boba bhai

Founder

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Kicked off in October 2023, Boba Bhai is building the India's fastest growing Bubble Tea QSR Chain and pairing with awesome Korean Style Burgers.Raised Pre Seed round from the some of the renowned names in the Industry. Hiring for multiple roles and looking for multiple real estate sites. Connect with me at dhruv@bobabhai.com
RetailMerchandisingStore ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningEntrepreneurship+1

Multiple companies

Angel Investor

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • LP at Multiple funds across India- ZeroPearl, PointOne, Warmup ventures and others. Angel Investor at NeoSapien, Dressfolk, Go Oats, Storefox, Smylo & others
InvestmentEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentAngel Investing

Forbes

Forbes 30 Under 30 2023 (Asia)

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Honoured to be part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Cohort for ASIA 2023.

Geezy

Founding Team

Oct 2020 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Started by selling my previous startup Grabox to GBR Technologies and joined as head of expansion leading sampling and then Co founder Geezy Foods within the organisation -Building the Future of Food with Tech, present in USA,,UK, Australia, NZ & France. Marquee Brands include I want Biryani, Wings for the Win & Wraps of India, team of 70+ people- Engineers and Foodies.

Grabox [exited]

Co-Founder

Apr 2018 – Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Sold to GBR Technologies hence Geezy built a data driven sampling platform scaled across 14 countries 500 plus multinational brands scaled to revenue of $5 million annually before selling it off
Business DevelopmentTeam LeadershipFood TechnologyEntrepreneurshipBusiness Strategy

United nations

Team Leader at USLS conference held by UN in Bangkok

Aug 2017 – Aug 2017 · 0 mo · Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

  • Being Chosen by Western Sydney University to represent them at UN USLS Symposium to discuss over global issues

Socialregister

Head Of Business Development

Jun 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr · Sydney, Australia

Business DevelopmentSales ManagementEntrepreneurshipBusiness Strategy

Western sydney university

2 roles

Brand Ambassador

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 0 mo

  • Representing Western Sydney University in Singapore to carry out a research on startup ecosystem in Singapore and how startups make their way in global economy and bringing back those insights into Australian startup ecosystem. During my visit I worked closely with companies such as Google, Golden gate ventures, unruly, grab, be my guest, space mob & Sky scanner to identify trends in Start-up ecosystem.

Dean's Scholarship, George WH Lan Business Scholarship, Colombo Plan Scholarship

Jul 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Being Awarded with numerous scholarship awards throughout my academic career. Being Awarded with Scholarships worth $40000. Got Awarded with Dean's merit award 4 times in year, Achievement Award in Financial Institutions & Markets, Law and Corporate Finance Management. Ranked 2nd in my course in whole university

Aldi stores australia

4 roles

Future Leader Program

Promoted

May 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

Store Manager

Aug 2015 – May 2016 · 9 mos

Trainee Store Manager

Oct 2014 – Jul 2015 · 9 mos

Deputy Manager

Nov 2012 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

Dhs sportswear and accessories

Co-Founder & CEO

May 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

  • Co-Founded innovative sports venture to allow Australian clubs access sublimated game clothing, sports gear at cost-effective process. Started in Garage business ultimately grew to team of 5 yielding a gross revenue of $12000/month. Responsible for sourcing the supply by liaising with vendors internationally and domestically, building relationships with existing clients and sourcing new clients.
  • Successfully Negotiated a contract with one of the leading Australian sports retailer to deliver the kookaburra cricket balls at less than wholesale price despite less quantity
  • Introduced sports equipment of our own home brand within 3 months of launch and got positive response with the equipment used by some senior grade players
  • Successfully negotiated the contracts with two major sports club in Australia for delivery of game equipment & clothing

Education

UNSW

Master of Business Administration - MBA [Executive] [Deferred] — Finance & Investment Management

Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

Y Combinator

Start up School- Grabox

Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

University of Oxford

Blockchain Fintech Programme — Finance and Financial Management Services

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

Western Sydney University

Bachelor of business and commerce ( advanced business leadership) — Accounting and Business/Management

Jan 2014 – Jan 2017

Arthur Phillip High School

High School — High School Certificate of Competence Program

Jan 2008 – Jan 2014

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