IG Yr-2 students took the stage to present an inspiring success story: the journey of Zomato, from its modest beginnings to becoming one of the leading food-tech giants in the world. The presentation, titled “Zomato: From Kitchen to Doorstep,” not only shed light on the company’s milestones but also highlighted the important lessons startups can learn from Zomato’s impressive growth trajectory. The students emphasized how the founders saw an opportunity to solve a real problem—easy access to restaurant menus—and how this sparked their vision of creating a platform where users could explore restaurants, menus, and later, reviews. They explained how strategic acquisitions—like the acquisition of Urbanspoon in the U.S.—helped Zomato gain a foothold in international markets. This led to a thoughtful discussion on the importance of strategic partnerships and investments in expanding a business globally.
To conclude, the students distilled the key takeaways from Zomato’s success story, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs such as Identifying and Solving Real Problems, Embracing Technology, Adapting and Innovating, and Global Vision with Local Execution.
