Welcome to Episode 5 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy Season 2, where Gauri Devidayal delves into Karan Chechani, Dhruv Dewan, and Krishi Fagwani, the brilliant minds behind the transformative journey of Thrive's evolution from Hashtag Loyalty.

From their roots at EY India to college and school connections, the trio's diverse backgrounds converged to pioneer Thrive's mission. Explore the dynamics of loyalty programs, including Starbucks', and the resilience of F&B businesses amidst the pandemic. Discover the integral role of logistics, the impact of delivery aggregators like Swiggy and Zomato, and the nuances of customer satisfaction in food delivery. From the intricacies of logistics to the pitfalls of delivery aggregators, the team navigates through the complexities of the food commerce and technology industry with resilience and innovation.

Discover how Thrive is redefining food discovery and ordering with its conversation platform, bridging the gap between content, community, and commerce. Explore the future of food and tech, from drone deliveries to the rising trend of pick-ups and takeaways, and envision a world where food commerce becomes transparent and beneficial for all stakeholders.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on entrepreneurship, navigating challenges, and envisioning the future of food and tech. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, F&B enthusiast, or tech aficionado, this episode offers a rich tapestry of insights and inspiration.

Join Gauri Devidayal in an enriching conversation with Anuradha Joshi Medhora, founder of Charoli Foods, on Episode 4 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy Season 2. Anuradha takes us on a culinary journey through the history and geo-politics of Madhya Pradesh's Malwa cuisine, offering insights into the royal culinary traditions of her hometown.

From learning to cook from her grandparents to navigating the challenges of starting her business during Covid-19, Anuradha shares heartfelt stories and invaluable lessons. Discover the fascinating history of Malwa, the unique cooking styles influenced by neighboring states, and the multi-flavor profile of Madhya Pradesh food. Dive deep into the world of home chefs and supper clubs, and learn about the importance of constantly learning and upskilling in the F&B industry. This episode concludes with an exploration of the myths surrounding veg biryani and the actual technique of making this beloved dish.

Tune in to explore the intersection of history, culture, and cuisine in this captivating episode of Speak Greasy.

On Episode 3 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, designer turned cook Anurag Arora spills the beans on selling out his home pop-ups tickets in 1 minute, growing up in a vegetarian Punjabi family, his food obsessions and phases and everything in between.

Join Anurag as he traces his journey as a budding chef in a socialite mother's kitchen, becoming the popular 'nanni' chef and eventually building the global UI/UX for Uber Global, amongst other bigwigs. In a changing F&B scape post COVID, Anurag, like many other cooks across the world, experimented with hosting friends, family and guests at residential pop ups, and has not looked back. After the success of The Brunch Club and Fried Chicken & Flowers, Anurag's latest, Apartment challenges the very notion of fine dine 'restaurants' in India.

Make a beeline for a hilarious and engaging conversation about design, breaking barriers and putting oneself out on a plate - in branding and from the kitchen!