Archive · 21 Jul 2026
5 MBA Grads Pursue Food Ventures
Five MBA graduates decided to start their own food businesses instead of taking traditional corporate jobs.
Mohammed Arif Hussain opened a lemonade stall in Hyderabad, Ram Kumar Shinde joined his father's street food business, Hussain Juzer Lokhandwala started a sandwich chain, Manas Madhu launched a banana chip venture, and Sajad Ahmad Bhat brought Kashmiri street food to Srinagar.
Each of them faced societal doubts but pursued their passions, achieving success and personal fulfillment.
Mohammed Arif Hussain opened 'MBA Limbu Pani Wala' in Hyderabad, offering hygienic lemonade and mocktails.
Ram Kumar Shinde joined his father's street food business, 'Ram Ki Bandi', and expanded it to include pizzas and employ 70 people.
Hussain Juzer Lokhandwala started 'What' A Sandwich' in Pune, growing it into a multi-crore empire with 50+ delivery kitchens.
Manas Madhu launched 'Beyond Snacks', selling banana chips in four different flavors, and secured investment on Shark Tank India.
Sajad Ahmad Bhat started 'Chew N Brew' in Srinagar, offering affordable Kashmiri street food and planning to expand.
- Who
- Five MBA graduates: Mohammed Arif Hussain, Ram Kumar Shinde, Hussain Juzer Lokhandwala, Manas Madhu, and Sajad Ahmad Bhat.
- What
- They chose to start their own food businesses instead of pursuing traditional corporate jobs.
- When
- Their ventures were started between 2011 and 2018.
- Where
- Their businesses are located in Hyderabad, Pune, Alappuzha, and Srinagar.
- Why
- They followed their passion for food and sought personal fulfillment and freedom.
Traditional Career Path
Entrepreneurial Pursuits
Career Stability
Traditional Career Path
Traditional jobs offer stable income and career growth.
Entrepreneurial Pursuits
Entrepreneurial ventures provide freedom and personal fulfillment.
Societal Expectations
Traditional Career Path
Society values traditional corporate jobs as prestigious.
Entrepreneurial Pursuits
Entrepreneurship allows individuals to follow their passions despite societal norms.
- Mohammed Arif Hussain
- Founder of 'MBA Limbu Pani Wala'
- Ram Kumar Shinde
- Owner of 'Ram Ki Bandi'
- Hussain Juzer Lokhandwala
- Founder of 'What' A Sandwich'
- Manas Madhu
- Founder of 'Beyond Snacks'
- Sajad Ahmad Bhat
- Founder of 'Chew N Brew'