Episode 50: The Future of Hyperlocal Retail in India ft. Akanksha Hazari

In this episode of the Do Big Podcast, we are joined by Akanksha Hazari, Founder & CEO of LoveLocal, one of India’s fastest-growing hyperlocal e-commerce platforms empowering neighborhood retailers and kirana stores. Akanksha shares her inspiring journey, from being a professional athlete ranked among the top junior squash players in the world to becoming a mission-driven entrepreneur building technology for local communities. Through LoveLocal, she is enabling thousands of small retailers to go online, helping them compete in a rapidly evolving digital commerce landscape while preserving the deeply personal shopping experience that local stores are known for. In this conversation, Akanksha talks about the challenges of building a hyperlocal marketplace, the importance of strong teams and culture, lessons from sports that shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, and how technology and AI could transform everyday shopping. She also shares her vision for the future of retail, from omnichannel commerce to the idea of “zero-click shopping,” where technology anticipates your needs and brings the convenience of local stores directly to your doorstep.