Bootstrap to IPO - How EaseMyTrip Never Saw Losses? Prashant Pitti | Raj Shamani | FO 83

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, Raj is in conversation with Mr. Prashant Pitti, Co-founder of EaseMyTrip.com. He hails from Delhi and has completed his graduation from IIT, Madras. EaseMyTrip is among very few consumer-startups in the world that bootstrapped all the way till IPO & later even became a unicorn!

Prashant shares that despite being profitable for 14 odd years, Easemytrip never got validation from the media or the startup ecosystem. He explains how EMT has remained profitable even during the pandemic whereas its 7 competition brands have still not seen any profits!

Prashant reveals why they never got any funding and shares his thoughts on how a bootstrap company can make money and grow with about 93% of repeat customer rate!

Prashant elucidates how India is a relationship driven country and how he personally managed to bring his company at rank 2 with his 2 brothers without facing any sibling rivalries. He has explained how Indian customer is different, how customer loyalty can be built and sustained throughout the journey of entrepreneurship. 

To learn more about building a brand, scaling a business, watch the video till the end! 

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - Hard part about being a bootstrap startup
06:00 - Why EaseMyTrip didn't take funding?
07:45 -  Why EaseMyTrip don't promote their biggest USP?
10:03 - How they earn money without convenience fees?
11:32 - How EMT survived without funding?
15:09 - How EMT solves customer problems?
17:28 - Secrets behind the growth of EMT
19:57 - 130 CR Refund
24:03 - How to deal with tough time?
28:06 - How to survive in competition?
33:28- Top 3 principles to follow for startups
37:27 - Top 3 mistakes he made
39:52 - Growth Vs. Profitability
43:12 - Personal wealth creation
44:53 - Achievers and their patterns
48:14 - Luck and its importance 
49:19 - Long term thinking in a business
51:55 - High customer retention 
1:00:23 - Problem with hiring 
1:07:50 - What's different about Indian customers?
1:14:59 - Business in Dubai
1:16:55 - Merits of living in India 
1:19:52 - Building business within the family
1:30:35 - Safety for tourists in India
1:33:24 - Conclusion

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