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How Priya Patil left her job and started startup during COVID-19 || Feroall Cookware

Priya patil decided to quit her job and pursue entrepreneurship full time with her new venture Feroall Cookware

By Viestories
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 Priya Patil founder of Feroall Cookware
Priya Patil founder of Feroall Cookware

Meet Priya Patil, born and brought up in a city called Kolhapur in Southern Maharashtra. Priya had a humble childhood, where she spent most of her time in reading books, listening to cassette players, and having fun with friends.

Priya used to get good grades in school and was very bright student, she was always fascinated by IITs and dreamed of getting into one but that did not happen. Priya chose mechanical engineering as she liked to know how machines work, what goes into various manufacturing processes etc.

After completing her Mechanical Engineering, Priya was not willing to just stop after having the technical knowledge but also wanted to learn the business side, the commercial side of things. So, she went on to do MBA in supply chain and operations from Goa Institute of Management. Priya completed her MBA in March 2020 before the Covid 19 pandemic hit.

Priya had been placed in one of the Big 4 firms through campus placement during MBA. But due to the pandemic she started work from home. While at it, she used to make a lot of restaurants type recipes at home, taking help of YouTube.

“Everywhere around me I could see people talking about healthy food, healthy eating habits, importance of nutritious food and exercise. So, on one such days while cooking, I thought if everyone is so bothered about the food, why not also think about the cookware we use to cook our food. So, I started my research about cookware and found out some shocking results. Found out that non-stick cookware having Teflon coating is cancer causing, cookware made up of light metals such as aluminium is like slow poison,” Priya says.

Then further she collected research information and concluded that cast iron is one of the best materials that can be used for cooking. And this is how Feroall Cookware was born.

Priya decided to quit her job and pursue entrepreneurship full time -

Feroall Cookware
Feroall Cookware

“Through Feroall my aim is to make people aware that along with Food, it is also very crucial to use healthy alternatives of cookware,” Priya says.

Feroall offers a range of ingeniously designed cast iron cookware. With the help and support of her loving family, Priya got the initial financial assistance from her family. At the moment Priya handles all the activities of her startup.

Feroall cookware is currently a bootstrapped venture and is incubated at Atal Incubation Centre, Goa Institute of Management.

According to Priya, whatever we do, should not cause harm to the environment and our planet earth. So, from the start itself she has been practicing sustainable habits. She does not use plastic at all for any of Feroall packages. She uses jute bags and corrugated boxes. She believes that the jute bags can be reused by the customers for milk groceries etc. and would not end up in trash.

Priya has a message to all the aspiring entrepreneurs-

“I would urge young people to not fear, take that courageous decision and then stick to it come what may. The road of entrepreneurship is hard, you would see people around you enjoying, earning more than you do initially, but just keep at it. Do not give up. This is an extremely wonderful journey of doing what you love every day and having the freedom to do it at your own pace.”

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Trio Entrepreneurs Built a Multi-Million Worth Business, Bridging an Agri-Sector Gap | Bioprime Agri Solution

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Bioprime Agri Solution Pvt. Ltd. is a Pune-based platform founded by Dr. Renuka Diwan, Dr. Shekhar Bhosle, and Dr. Amit Shinde. Trio entrepreneurs were enjoying their high-flying careers with their fantastic academic credentials. But when they found a gap in the agri-sector, they left behind their straightforward path and chose a challenging one to impact farmers and the planet positively.

At Bioprime, their goal is to make agriculture more sustainable by using environmentally friendly chemistry and cutting-edge technology. Trio entrepreneurs built a successful business worth $7.97M as of May 22, 2023, generating ₹3.39Cr ($422K) as of March 31, 2023. Let’s begin the story of Bioprime Agri Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Founders at Bioprime Agri Solutions:

Bioprime Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was founded by three researchers, Dr. Renuka Diwan, Dr. Shekhar Bhosle, and Dr. Amit Shinde, who are committed to using advanced technology to revolutionize agriculture in India and around the world. Driven by this vision, they are working tirelessly at Bioprime to make it a reality.

Dr. Renuka Diwan: Co-founder & CEO at Bioprime

Meet Renuka, a female CEO who holds a PhD in Plant Biotechnology and completed her postdoctoral research in Genetic Engineering at Pune University, India.

Prior to BioPrime, Renuka worked as a scientist known for her important research on the anti-cancer effects of coumarins and flavonoids, which inhibit topoisomerase I and II. She has written 10 research papers and holds a patent for producing and extracting coumarins. With over 25 years of experience in research and agriculture, Renuka has valuable, meaningful contributions to her field.

Renuka has been honoured with the prestigious Women in Entrepreneurial Research award from FICCI-BIRAC for her contributions. She regularly shares her thoughts on climate-resilient agriculture in the media and with other scientists. Additionally, she is part of the advisory board for Environment and Sustainability Studies at the University of Pune. Renuka actively promotes women's roles in agriculture and works with several social groups to help improve the lives of marginalised communities.

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Dr. Shekhar Bhosle

Dr. Shekhar has a Ph.D. in botany and has worked a lot in applied biotechnology. He has published over 10 research papers and holds a patent for animal feed additives. With more than 30 years of experience in research, entrepreneurship, and agriculture, Shekhar is also a member of the Board of Studies for Botany at the University of Pune.

Dr. Amit Shinde

Dr. Amit has a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology and has led research and development at a top plant tissue culture company. He has published over 10 research papers and specialises in creating microbe-based formulations. With more than 25 years of experience in research, entrepreneurship, and agriculture, Amit brings a wealth of knowledge to the field.

At Bioprime, with their strong background, the trio entrepreneurs were enjoying their high-flying career, but rather than ignoring the issue, they left their conventional path behind and combined their expertise to make biochemistry work for the betterment of nature & human life.

Bioprime’s journey begins:

Many times people listen and discuss problems like low crop production, crop loss from climate change, and farmers losing confidence; however, most of them often overlook them. But these trio entrepreneurs didn’t do like this. Rather than overlooking these issues, they were resolved to find answers to the questions. This is how Bioprime's journey started.

Concept to Creation: Bioprime Agri Solution

Now, the concept was clear in the trio entrepreneurs’s minds. Soon, they developed a solution called Bioprime. In 2016, Dr. Renuka Diwan, Dr. Shekhar Bhosle, and Dr. Amit Shinde founded Bioprime Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a platform that is redefining agriculture and transforming lives.

Bioprime Agri Solution Pvt. Ltd.

This AgBiotech startup develops innovative, affordable products for farming, gardening, and flower growing so that farmers can enhance soil, crop, and water management. Their products not only promote sustainable farming practices but also nourish both people and planet, aiming for a better future.

Bioprime works on improving crop resistance to climate change using specially designed biomolecules. These biomolecules help plants grow faster and more reliably by affecting important processes in their biology, leading to better crop yields. The technology can be used with all types of crops and farming methods.

With their strong academic backgrounds and expertise, they could have easily pursued successful, high-flying careers. However, instead of taking the easier route, they embraced a more challenging path. Their hard work paid off, and they built a multi-million-dollar company, generating ₹3.39 Cr ($422K) in revenue as of March 31, 2023.

Hats off to trio entrepreneurs for leaving their easy path behind and choosing a challenging one!

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