No F&B background.
Broken supply chains. Empty stores.
In 2020, Chandni Israni launched Ladurée India when most businesses were trying to survive. Every rupee was tracked, every assumption questioned, and pivots weren’t a choice — they were survival.
Her journey is a powerful reminder for salaried professionals and first-time founders:
you don’t need industry credentials to build something lasting.
You need clarity, discipline, and the courage to adapt when conditions are brutal.
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