{"id":18681,"date":"2024-12-06T11:11:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T11:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/demo-day-2024-gusto-food-beverage-program-showcases-scalable-innovation\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T11:11:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T11:11:07","slug":"demo-day-2024-gusto-food-beverage-program-showcases-scalable-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/?p=18681","title":{"rendered":"Demo Day 2024: Gusto Food & Beverage Program Showcases Scalable Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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December 5, 2024<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 The <\/span>Gusto Food & Beverage Program<\/u><\/span><\/a>, an initiative by <\/span>Gruhas<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Jubilant Bhartia Family Office<\/strong>, DLF Family Office<\/strong> and <\/span>Anthill Ventures<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a> to accelerate the growth of promising startups in the F&B industry, hosted its highly anticipated Demo Day at <\/span>Broadway<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>. Broadway is redefining offline retail by blending content and commerce to create immersive consumer experiences<\/i>.. The event brought together industry leaders, investors, and media partners to witness the impact and scalability of six exceptional startups from the Gusto cohort.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The day began with one-on-one discussions between the leadership teams of Gruhas, Jubilant Bhartia Family Office, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures. These sessions were an invaluable opportunity for strategic dialogue, fostering insights that aligned innovation with investment priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next, the founders engaged in an inspiring session with <\/span>Stuti Pandey<\/u><\/span><\/a>, Senior manager from <\/span>Zepto<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>, one of India\u2019s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms. She shared actionable insights on operational excellence, technology adoption, and customer retention strategies, providing a blueprint for startups aiming for hyper-growth in the competitive F&B ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The highlight of the day\u2019s knowledge-sharing sessions was a fireside chat with <\/span>Kishore Biyani<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>, the visionary founder of Future Group. Biyani emphasized the evolving landscape of consumer preferences in India, highlighting the critical role of adaptability in F&B. \u201cToday\u2019s consumers are looking for more than just products; they\u2019re seeking experiences. Brands that can integrate tradition with innovation, while staying relevant to the modern palate, will define the next decade of this industry,\u201d he said. Biyani also applauded the Gusto cohort for their bold vision and encouraged them to continue pushing boundaries. The session was gracefully moderated by <\/span>Prasad Vanga<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Founder and Director at Anthill Ventures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The opening keynote was delivered by <\/span>Arjun Bhartia<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Director, Jubilant Bhartia Family Office. In his address, Bhartia reflected on Jubilant\u2019s collaboration with the Gusto program, stating, \u201cWe are proud to be part of this incredible journey with Gruhas, DLF FO and Anthill Ventures. The Gusto cohort represents an amazing set of companies that are disrupting the food and beverage space with their creativity and drive. At Jubilant, we believe in backing businesses that make a real impact, and we\u2019re thrilled to be associated with this initiative.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Following the keynote, the spotlight shifted to the pitches, where six startups presented their unique value propositions and growth strategies to a discerning audience of investors and media representatives:<\/span><\/p>\n