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In this episode, we are thrilled to have Nithin Hassan, the founder and CEO of My Garden Emporium. With an impressive background in the tech industry, including roles at major companies like Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon, Nithin has returned to India to embark on a revolutionary journey in urban gardening and sustainability.
In this insightful interview, Nithin shares his motivation for starting My Garden Emporium, an innovative online platform offering a wide range of gardening materials, including plants, seeds, and pots. Discover how his company is transforming urban spaces into lush green oases while supporting rural communities through their production facility.
We delve into the integration of advanced technology with sustainability at My Garden Emporium, including the development of the largest AI-based hydroponic farm. Learn how this groundbreaking approach ensures optimal growth conditions without pesticides and aims to revolutionize urban agriculture by providing fresh, healthy produce directly from farm to table.
Key topics discussed in this interview include:
Nithin’s transition from the tech industry to the world of plants and sustainability
The ultimate goal of My Garden Emporium
How urban dwellers can easily create green spaces at home
Building sustainability into operations
Success stories and impacts of My Garden Emporium
Plans for scaling the business and future innovations
Community engagement and support for rural economies
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Nithin Hassan and his vision for a greener, healthier urban environment. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories and interviews. Hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest content.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:50 – Nithin’s Motivation for Starting My Garden Emporium
1:23 – Transition from Tech Industry to Urban Gardening
1:52 – Ultimate Goal of My Garden Emporium
2:26 – Helping Urban Dwellers Create Green Spaces
2:59 – Building Sustainability into Operations
3:33 – Success Stories and Impacts
4:10 – Plans for Scaling the Business
5:00 – ways to partner or support mygardebemporium
5:14 – Vision of my garden emporium
6:31 – Customer feedback
6:58 – Biggest challenges and lessons learned in starting My garden emporium
7:57 – AI into gardening
8:37 – Community Engagement and Rural Support
9:11 – Future growth, investment, and Profitability of My Garden Emporium
12:00- Environmental impact
12:34 – Future Innovations and Upcoming Products
13:00 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
13:35 – Most Rewarding Aspects of the Journey
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welcome to business Kickstart club by nithan Hassan hello everyone my name is Veda and welcome to the business Kickstart club today we have the pleasure of speaking with nethan Hassan the founder and CEO of my Garden Emporium nethan has an impressive background having spent 20 years working for major tech companies in the US he has played a significant role in the AI Revolution and the development of modern Data Center powering countless Services after two decades of experience nithan has returned to India to reconnect with his roots and start my Garden Emporium an Innovative online platform welcome nethan thank you it’s a pleasure to be here Nathan could you tell us what motivated you to start my Garden Emporium certainly after many years in the tech industry I wanted to combine my love for technology with the passion nature and sustainability my Emporium was born from a desire to make Urban spaces Greener and More Beautiful while also supporting rural communities we aim to provide easy access to wide variety of plants and gardening material through our online platform helping people create their old green spaces at home that’s inspiring how are you feeling about this transition from the tech industry to the world of plants and sustainability it’s been an incredible journey transitioning from an ittech environment to focusing on Plants has been both challenging and rewarding I am passionate about making a difference by promoting greenary in urban areas and supporting rural communities through our production facility it feels great to apply my experience in technology to create sustainable solution in this new field what is the ultimate goal of my Garden Emporium our ultimate goal is to transform Urban space into green Oasis we want to make it EAS easy for people to buy and grow plants regardless of living situation by providing high quality plants seeds pots and other gardening supplies online we aim to inspire and Empower people to bring nature into their homes and offices additionally we are committed to supporting rural economists through our production facility providing job and promoting sustainable practices how exactly are you helping Urban dwellers create green spaces through my garden and we make it simple for urban well to access wide variety of plant and gardening supply through our online platform customer can browse our extensive catalog read details plans scare instruction and place order that are delivered directly to the door steps we also offer personalized gardening advice and tips through our customer service team to ensure that even no G can succeed in creating a beautiful green spaces sustainability is a core part of your your mission how are you building sustainability into your operations sustainability is at the heart of everything we do our production facility in rural areas follows eco-friendly practices such as using organic fertilizer and water saving irrigation system we are also committed to reducing our carbon Footprints by optimizing our supply chain and using sustainable packaging material additionally by promoting plant growth in urban areas we contribute to clean air and heier environment that’s fantastic can you share some success stories or impacts you’ve seen so far absolutely one of our most inspiring success stories is from a school by providing plants and gardening supply we help schools set up a beautiful garden where students now grow their own vegetables and flowers this project not only taught the children about sustainability and nature but also provided fresh produce for their meals addition our production facility has created numerous jobs in rural areas contributing to the local economy and promoting sustainable agricultural practices how do you plan to scale the business we are looking for a partners with whom we can collaborate to expand our production operation across all major Metro cities in India by doing this we can cut down on a delivery time and ensure that our customer receives their plant and gardening material as quickly and efficiently as possible this expansion will also help was better serve the growing demand for green spaces in urban areas if anyone is interested in gardening or wants to take it up as a business how can they go about it we are introducing a program called Green Partners through this program we set up an outlet which could even be on the rooftop of a building and we maintain the area the garden Partners becomes the local Point of Sales honestly we don’t charge any commission or franchise fees we only charge an initial set of fees and a maintenance fees so this way we can Empower more people to engage in gardening and promote green spaces in their Community how do you envision my Garden Emporium in the future we are planning to build largest hly farm which will be completely AI based this Farm will monitor nutrition and moisture level and be entirely pesticide free allowing people to enjoy nutritious vegetables directly from Farm to Table our vision is to combine advanced technology with sustainable practices to revolutionize Agriculture and provide fresh Health produce to our customer what motivates you to promote Urban gardening one of the key motivations for promoting Urban Garden is the immense benefit it brings to mental health gardening provides a sense of calmness and well-being especially in our fastpaced lives during the co9 pandemic many people found soless in gardening which help reduce stress and anxiety additionally green spaces have been shown to improve air quality which is crucial for our health creating Urban Garden not only beautifies the area but also Fosters a sense of community and to get done as among resident my gu Emporium aims to bring these benefits to every city helping to create healthier and more connected Urban environment can you share some feedback or testimonials from your customers how have they responded to your products and services we have received incredibly positive feedback from our customer many have shared how our plants have transformed their living spaces and brought a sense of calm and nature into their homes One customer mentioned how their rooftop garden set up through our garden partner program has become a community of where neighbors gather and share gardening tips it’s heartwarming to hear how we are making a difference in people lives what have been some of the biggest challenges you faced in starting and growing my garden Emporium what lessons have you learned along the way one of the biggest challenges have been shipping plant safely and efficiently initially if we Face significant issue with plant arriving damage or not surviving the journey we quickly realize that plant requires special care and condition during Transit unlike typical product we invested in developing A specialized package solution that would keep the pl secure and maintain heal another major hurle was ensuring timely delivery while maintaining the pl condition we partner with a reliable logistic companies and train them to handle live pluring they understand the importance of careful and quick delivery through these efforts we learn the critical importance of logistic and customer satisfaction this experience taught us to succeed we must continually innovate and adapt our shipping method to meet the needs of plants and customers can you elaborate on how Ai and Technology are being integrated into your operations especially in your upcoming hydroponic Farm project absolutely our upcoming hydroponic Farm will be completely AED the AI system will monitor nutrition and moisture level in Real Time ensuring optimal growth condition for the plants this technology allows us to be entirely pesticide free and maintain high standard of produce quality by integrating advanced technology we are able to maximize efficiency and minimize resource usage making the entire process more sustainable how does my Garden Emporium engage with local communities both urban and rural are there any specific Community programs or Partnerships you’re particularly proud of we are very involved with local communities in urban areas we conduct workshop and gardening events to encourage people to start their own green spaces in rural areas our production facility not only provide jobs but also offer training program on sustainable Farm practices we are particularly proud of of a partnership with our local schools where we set up a small garden and teach children about importance of plans and environment how have you effectively managed to secure and allocate your Investments we have been very strategic with our investment to ensure the growth and sustainability of our my gard Emporium we have invested $1 million in our modern F focusing on advanced technology and sustainable practices this investment has allowed us to make high quality production and scale up to meet increasing demand can you share more about the profitability of my Garden Emporium we are in the stre growth and are on the path to profitability by focusing on high quality products and excellent customer service we are able to tap onto the rapidly growing gardening Market in India which is worth about10 billion our effort to meet increasing demand has brought us closer to consistent profitability which is pro projected to break even by end of 12 months what are your plans for financing and expansion we have an ambitious plan for expansion we aim to extend our production operation to all major Metro cities in India within next two years this will help reduce our delivery time by 50% and better sh the growing demand for green spaces we are also looking for a strategic partner and attract almost $3 billion in new investment from like-minded investors who share our vision of sustainability what is the current growth rate of your business the gardening Market in India is growing at a impressive rate of 8% my gum successfully leverage this trend and expect to grow year over year about 35% our commitment to Innovative products sustainable practices and customer satisfaction has been key to driving the growth and helping us to capture the1 billion Market how do you share profits with the rural communities involved in your production we are committed to to support rural communities we share 20% of our profits with rural schools and providing them with better resources and opportunities we have invested in educational infrastructure and Supply directly benefiting hundreds of students this is not only supporting the education also strengthen our relationship with our community inol in our production can you explain your plant giveaway program and its impact our free plan giveway program has been increasingly impactful we plan to give away one lakh plan through this initiative aiming to encourage more urban residents to start gardening this program has helped us to build a loyal customer base increasing our customer engagement about 25% and Community participation in our ging Workshop by 30% environment these steps have been potentially backr by absorbing 100 tons of metrics of carbon dioxide anually under contributing to cleaner and healthier environments Beyond reducing carbon Footprints and promoting Greenery how does my Garden Emporium measure its overall environmental impact are there any specific metrics or goals you track yes we have several metrics we track to measure our impact we monitor the number of plant sold and estimate the amount of CO2 they can absorb we also track our water usage and aim to reduce annually through our efficient irrigation system another important metric is reduction in urban e Island in areas where our BS are prevalent we set up AAL goals to improve these metrics and constantly Tri St through enance or environment contributions are there any up products or innovations that my Garden Emporium is working on that you can share with us yeah we have some exciting innovation in our pipeline we are developing a range of Smart Card link tools that connects to mobile app allowing users to monitor their plans health and receive care tips we are working on expanding our hydroponic system for own use making it easier for people to grow their own vable Ines this Innovation need to make our even more accessible and enjoyable for every [Music] what advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs who are passionate about sustainability and looking to start their own business my advice would be to stay true to your passion and vision sustainability is not just a trend its necessity for our future focus on creating a real value and impact through your business and success will follow also don’t be afraid to leverage technology to enhance your operations and reach it’s a powerful tool that you can get help for scaling and making a greater impact what has been the most rewarding aspect of your journey with my Garden Emporium so far most rewarding aspect has been seeing the positive impact on people lives here stories from customer about how our plants have improved their living spaces and wellbeing is incredibly fulfilling knowing that we are contributing to a Greener and healthier PL makes all the hard work worth it thank you Nathan for sharing your journey and insights with us it’s inspiring to see how you’re leveraging technology and your passion for nature to make a positive impact we wish you and my Garden Emporium all the best for the future thank you it is pleasure talking to you and thank you everyone for tuning in stay tuned for more inspiring stories and interviews don’t forget to like share and subscribe to our Channel business kickstar Club hit the Bell icon to get notification on our latest updates have a great day