ENTREPRENEUR & MENTOR

InnovatingFood IndustryThrough Passion

From software engineer to visionary entrepreneur, transforming the food industry with innovation and passion.

15+
Years of Excellence
5+
Successful Ventures
1000+
Mentored Entrepreneurs
Prashant Kulkarni
Awarded
Masterpreneur

Visionary Leader in Food Industry

Prashant Kulkarni is a visionary entrepreneur with a dynamic portfolio of ventures that span the food industry and beyond. As a Parallel Entrepreneur, he excels in managing multiple businesses simultaneously, leveraging his expertise, innovation, and strategic thinking to drive success.

In his role as the Director of Tasty Alphabets, Prashant has revolutionized the field of food, foodtech, food education, packaging standards, food standardization. Tasty Alphabets is an innovative platform that combines culinary education with language learning, providing a unique and engaging experience for children.

Prashant serves as the CEO of Food Franchise India and Food Business India, two leading organizations dedicated to nurturing growth and innovation in the food franchise industry. Under his guidance, these platforms have become invaluable resources for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive guidance, industry insights, and networking opportunities.

Recognition & Impact

Awards, accolades, and the impact of Prashant Kulkarni's entrepreneurial journey.

2019

CNBC Masterpreneur

Recognized for exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.

2018

Super Startup Asia

Honored for innovative business models and sustainable growth strategies.

2017

Food Innovator of the Year

Awarded for revolutionizing the street food industry with standardized processes.

2016

Franchise Leadership Award

Recognized for outstanding contribution to the franchise ecosystem in India.

2015

Young Entrepreneur Award

Honored for exceptional business leadership and innovation at a young age.

Journey Through Time

A timeline of Prashant Kulkarni's entrepreneurial journey and key milestones.

Born
1987

Born

Born in 1987, Prashant Kulkarni's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, where he exhibited a remarkable drive for innovation and a keen business sense.

Selling Paper Boats
1996

Selling Paper Boats

Sold paper boats at 25 paisa for 50 boats to buy orange candies.

Summer Magazine Library
1997

Summer Magazine Library

Setup magazine library (Champak, Chacha Chaudhary, Pinky) to buy marbles (kanche).

Video Cassette Library & VCR Rental
1998

Video Cassette Library & VCR Rental

Managing Video Cassette library & VCR rental.

Book Trading & Aquarium Passion
2001

Book Trading & Aquarium Passion

Bought books from 'kabadiwala' and sold them to buy new fishes for aquarium.

SIM Cards & Tyre Tube Shop
2003

SIM Cards & Tyre Tube Shop

Sold SIM cards to college students (earned ₹300 per activation) & managed tyre tube shop.

Tyre Tube Factory Setup
2006

Tyre Tube Factory Setup

Helped father set up tyre tube factory at Nimrani Industrial Area.

Joined Infosys
2007

Joined Infosys

Managed projects, implemented innovations, and organized events.

Chatar Patar Concept
2009

Chatar Patar Concept

Started working on Chatar Patar snack concept.

Chatar Patar Pvt Ltd
2011

Chatar Patar Pvt Ltd

Registered Pvt Ltd company and expanded Chatar Patar nationally.

Boxo Burger
2013

Boxo Burger

Launched Boxo Burger, a subsidiary to diversify food ventures.

Andeywala & CNBC Award
2015

Andeywala & CNBC Award

Andeywala received CNBC Masterpreneur award.

Franchise Consulting
2016

Franchise Consulting

Started franchise consulting with Connect Franchise.

Masterpreneur Award by ET Now
2017

Masterpreneur Award by ET Now

Awarded Masterpreneur by Times Now & ET Now.

Entrepreneur of the Year
2019

Entrepreneur of the Year

Honored as Entrepreneur of the Year.

Zuper World
2020

Zuper World

Launched Zuper World to support new entrepreneurs.

On a Mission to Help Entrepreneurs
2023

On a Mission to Help Entrepreneurs

On a mission to uplift entrepreneurs across India.