The secret behind Himalayan Java's Success unveiled by Gagan Pradhan | Co-founder of Java

About our guest: Gagan Pradhan, the co-founder of Himalayan Java, is a renowned entrepreneur who revolutionized Nepal's coffee industry. With a degree in Hospitality Management from Australia, Gagan opened the first Himalayan Java outlet in 1999, introducing handcrafted coffee to a market dominated by tea. Despite initial challenges, his dedication to quality and innovation paid off, leading to the brand's exponential growth. Today, Himalayan Java boasts 43 global outlets, with Gagan's team owning 13. His vision extends beyond coffee, as he supports local farmers and promotes sustainable business practices. Gagan's inspiring journey showcases his passion for elevating Nepali coffee and culture worldwide..

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0:00 Start
1:00 How did Himalayan Java start, its progress & what sets it apart?
5:40 Status & Importance of the Patent System in Nepal
11:10 Why leave Australia for Nepal?
12:45 Do you need a degree to run a successful business?
15:55 How he met his business partner Mr.Anand Gurung ( Other half of Java)
19:00 Who did Java as a business target to make revenue?
26:30 Coffee and chocolate: passionate necessity
28:30 Franchising the ambiance & Announcing his future project
30:10 Birth of the ambiance & prioritizing cleanliness
34:00 Going as a Spy into his own outlets?
54:40 How to raise children who end up successful entrepreneurs?
58:00 Explaining Franchising & Innovative H.J. models
1:06:00 The Importance of Convenience for coffee shops & Brand Value
1:12:00 Coffee culture & possibility of drive-thru in Nepal
1:18:00 Operating in Nepal vs abroad
1:27:15 How much does a Himalayan Java franchise cost?
1:29:50 Issues Faced by the coffee industry in Nepal
1:32:25 How Himalayan Java chooses to give their franchise?
1:37:10 How Java kept going in a crisis like “load shedding”!
1:53:50 Will Himalayan Java ever go Public as a company?
2:03:00 Why was Ilam Java’s first choice to farm coffee

Himalayan Java: https://himalayanjava.com/about.php

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