In this episode, Rohith and Govind sit down with Amal Mishra, co-founder and CEO of Urban Vault, a bootstrapped managed office space company generating over 150 crore INR in revenue with an 18% profit margin. Amal shares his journey from techie to entrepreneur, the challenges of scaling a business with blue-collar workers, and the principles of sustainable, people-first business growth. This conversation explores themes of bootstrapping, market strategy, and the impact of building meaningful livelihoods for the team while scaling a highly profitable business. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction to Amal Mishra and Urban Vault 0:45 – From Tech to Furniture to Managed Office Spaces 10:39 – The Decision to Bootstrap 14:01 – Balancing Personal Finances and Early-Stage Funding 17:25 – Scaling Urban Vault: Profitability and Expansion 19:38 – Building a Team and Culture Without FOMO 27:18 – Scouting Real Estate Supply and Leasing vs. Purchasing 32:35 – Vision and Enjoying the Journey 37:02 – Comparing Old and New Business Mindsets 39:27 – Managing and Motivating a Blue-Collar Workforce 45:01 – Current Challenges and Lessons for Entrepreneurs 48:14 – Rapid-Fire Insights 51:00 – Applying the Blue Ocean Strategy 57:04 – Bootstrapping Software Businesses 1:13:13 – Takeaways and Closing Reflections 💬 Let us know your favorite part of the conversation in the comments! If you’re interested in startups, entrepreneurship, or the sports industry, hit Subscribe and stay tuned for more conversations like this. #bootstrap #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset