In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Manish Taneja, the visionary entrepreneur behind Purplle, one of India's leading e beauty platforms in the FMCG space. Join me as we sit down with Manish to uncover his journey from a small town in North India to the helm of his unicorn via a short stint in investment banking along the way. Discover how his passion for entrepreneurship ignited during his time at the prestigious India Institute of Technology in Delhi, and how encounters with visionary founders in the financial services industry fueled his drive to create something extraordinary. We gained firsthand insights into India's FMCG beauty space, one of the fastest growing segments in the country. We also learned of Manish's unwavering dedication to solving problems and how his pursuit of changing the online beauty space, not only in India, but globally, hasn't always been a smooth ride with many near misses and challenges along the way. So without further ado, let's delve into the world of Purplle and Manish's unique startup journey.