Most people believe that an affluent entrepreneurial family provides one a leg up in the entrepreneurial journey. But like any star-kid will tell you, these comparisons are for the outsiders who are looking in.

The reality for someone like Dhruv Toshniwal, scion to the Banswara Syntex family, is vastly different.

I am ecstatic to share the story of a fellow next-genner, and I look forward to hosting him this Thursday, 16th September 2021, at 9 PM to talk about:

• Growing up in Mumbai, New York City, and Mexico
• Why Dhruv decided to join a 40+ year-old family textile manufacturing business? Why start with extended hours on the factory floor instead of sitting in the air-conditioned offices in Mumbai?
• How has Dhruv’s role evolved at Banswara? The opportunities & challenges of being a 3rd generation in the family business? What is his most enormous responsibility?
• What does Dhruv think of the massive interest in the startup ecosystem? How is he steering the Banswara ship into startup-friendly waters? Why did he decide to branch out to start something of his own?
• What is the legacy that Dhruv inherited from his father? How did he get him bought into his vision? What has been his experience working with his brother? What is the legacy he wants to leave behind?
• What is the Pant Project? Who are the ideal customers for the Pant Project? How is he creating customers that are fans? Does creating the innovation outside Banswara make better sense than creating it within Banswara?
• What are the areas that Dhruv is investing in? How can a founder reach out to him?

Join us live this Thursday at 9 PM for episode XLvii to know how Dhruv is cashing in on the D2C wave with The Pant Project