The Truth About Starting A Business Young | EP03 Akhil x Drishtti Mahajan

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest are personal and intended solely for informational and educational purposes. This podcast aims to encourage thoughtful discussions on public affairs, geopolitics, and global issues, and does not intend to promote hostility, misinformation, or hatred towards any country, community, or individual.--------------------Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:00 Meet Drishtti: Her Entrepreneurial Journey.06:55 What Inspired Her to Start a Business?09:55 The Role Her Family Played in Her Success.13:11 From Job to Startup: What Was Her Biggest Fear?16:35 Does She Cringe at Her First Product?20:11 Has Instagram Made Entrepreneurship Look Too Easy?24:52 Building a Successful Airbnb Business.29:05 Rent or Buy: The Real Airbnb Business Model.30:25 How to Start an Airbnb Business in India?35:04 Working with Family: Opportunity or Challenge?38:59 What Does Success Really Mean to Her?44:18 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs.46:26 Outro--------------------She is a Delhi-based entrepreneur and the founder of House of Vian, a luxury handcrafted footwear brand inspired by Rajasthani craft traditions. Trained at the Fashion Institute of Merchandising in Los Angeles, she has built a brand that blends global design with a deeply Indian aesthetic. Beyond fashion, she has expanded into the hospitality space through her Airbnb venture, Dreamscappee. Her journey is a story of building real businesses, across two industries, entirely on her own terms.-------------------------In this episode of Let's Talk With Akhil, Drishtti Mahajan, entrepreneur and founder of House of Vian, joins Akhil for an in-depth conversation on building luxury fashion from scratch, hospitality entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to run two businesses in India as a young woman.From launching a handcrafted footwear brand rooted in Rajasthani tradition to building a hospitality venture through Dreamscappee, this episode explores the realities of entrepreneurship, the challenges of breaking into competitive industries, and what the journey looks like beyond the highlight reel and what it truly means to build something that lasts.----------------------🎙️ Podcast: Let's Talk With AkhilHost: AkhilGuest: Drishtti Mahajan ------------------To Know More,Follow let's talk with Akhil on⤵︎Instagram: @letstalk_akhilhttps://www.instagram.com/letstalk_ak...Spotify: Let's Talk with Akhil Apple music: Let's Talk with Akhil Amazon music: Let's Talk with Akhil --------------------------If you enjoy deep conversations make sure to subscribe to LetsTalkWithAkhil and join the discussion.🎙️#LetsTalkWithAkhil #Leadership #fashion #fashionbusiness #rentalbusiness #airbnb #airbnbhost #entertainment #entrepreneur #footweartrends #InspiringStories-----------------About Let's Talk With AkhilWhere meaningful conversations meet powerful perspectives. We dive deep into the ideas, experiences, and stories that shape the way we live, lead, and grow. From business and leadership to culture, personal development, and everything in between, each episode brings candid discussions, fresh insights, and thought-provoking takeaways. Tune in, join the conversation, and discover perspectives that stay with you long after the episode ends.