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Tales from My Culinary Rollercoaster at Google’s Food Entrepreneur Program — Part 1

I still clearly remember my time in the program — it was tough, to say the least. A few months in, I was diving into the culinary world, not really
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Flavors of Knowledge: My Experience in Google’s Food Entrepreneur Program

It was November 2016, and I had just returned from a brief but memorable trip to India. My mind was still buzzing with thoughts from home when I received the
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The Leap of Flavor: My First Step to Launching OnARoll

I remember the feeling of anxiety while driving on the morning of a clear day in August of 2016. It was the first time I had driven to San Francisco,
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Quest to Kathi Roll: Unwrapping Ideas that Shaped OnARoll

The research phase of OnARoll was a delicious journey. My family and I spent a considerable amount of time exploring multiple restaurants across the country, understanding their variation of the
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The Mediterranean Route: A Flavorful Journey Through Time

My adventures at Yalla allowed me an opportunity to explore Mediterranean cuisine. Once I joined, those flavors regularly found their way into my kitchen. Mountains of green herbs, quarter plates
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My Journey Through the Sizzling Flavors of Yalla Mediterranean

In the summer of 2016, working at a hot food station became my next adventure. I found myself basking in the aroma of spicy flavors in a Mediterranean kitchen. Seeing
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The Spicy Culinary Adventures of My Childhood

I still remember the bustling streets of Kolkata from my childhood. Food was a big part of the city’s emerging culture, and I always savored the flavors it offered. But
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Behind The Scenes of My Bakery Experiment (and how it shaped me as an entrepreneur)

I believe knowing how the oven works is essential before you start baking the bread. For me, the oven was managing a food business. At the right temperature, it would
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Rolling sleeves for a roll

I went around organizing my garage yesterday. Though it was neat, I wanted to keep up with my changing needs and ever-changing workflow. For me, identifying, learning, planning, and organizing
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The Flavors and Flakes of my Entrepreneurial Egg Roll

For me, being organized and taking thoughtful steps always come naturally. Being entrepreneurial, as in taking ownership, planning, and being in the thick of things, is how my friends and
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