From Zero to IPO: The Inspiring Journey of EaseMyTrip | Business Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2 of The GrowthSchool Townhall! In today’s podcast, we’re joined by the incredible, Mr. Prashant Pitti, the co-founder of EaseMyTrip, sharing his journey of building one of India's leading bootstrapped travel companies. Prashant Pitti takes us on an adventure from humble bootstrapped beginnings to IPO success, that too, without any external backing. No funding, no VC money, no angel investors! From revolutionizing the travel industry to creating a Rs 7,500 crore business, EaseMyTrip has redefined the travel experience for millions worldwide, not just in India. Discover how Prashant and his team defied the odds, turning a humble startup into a unicorn IPO sensation with zero losses, no funding & just profits. Watch the full episode to discover Prashant Pitti’s invaluable insights on building a successful business, work-life balance, the secrets behind EaseMyTrip's insane rise, and more! Follow Prashant Pitti on Instagram:   / prashantpitti   Watch the first GrowthSchool Townhall:    • Building a Career out of Social Leverage |...   - - - - Timestamps 00:00 - INTRO 00:46 - Initial Days & Childhood 03:08 - IIT Life 06:40 - How to hire the best people! 08:48 - Taking big-bold-bets being Bootstrapped 12:27 - This decision saved EaseMyTrip! 13:37 - How EaseMyTrip started 19:27 - What's the heart & soul of a business 27:29 - Is Easemytrip possible in 2023 without funding? 32:21 - How Easemytrip makes money? 33:43 - Call center story 36:28 - Q/A with the team 37:33 - How people got know that Easemytrip has gone international 39:49 - ESOPs policy in EaseMyTrip 41:52 - Why competitors couldn't afford to not charge convenience fees 46:06 - Take on current Macro-economic situation 48:23 - AI AI AI 50:44 - Are you in your early 20s? Watch this! 52:28 - Some advice for Vaibhav :) 54:40 - How Easemytrip survived the pandemic 58:29 - Secrets of Building a 'Successful Career' 01:01:14 - Profitable by building for a low-paying audience? 01:03:04 - What if Prashant was running Growthschool? 01:05:03 - Prashant's next startup! 01:06:30 - True meaning is 'USP' (unique selling point) 01:07:07 - RAPID FIRE ROUND 01:07:20 - 1 habit that led to success 01:07:55 - Most Expensive possession 01:08:07 - First salary at EaseMyTrip 01:08:30 - What is Prashant's current salary! 01:09:02 - What do you do during your free time? 01:10:52 - Voila! THE END. - - - - About Vaibhav Sisinty aka me ;) I'm currently the CEO & Founder of GrowthSchool. A growth hacker by profession and an entrepreneur from heart. To Know More, Follow Vaibhav Sisinty On ⤵︎ Instagram @VaibhavSisinty   / vaibhavsisinty   Twitter @VaibhavSisinty   / vaibhavsisinty   Facebook @VaibhavSisinty   / vaibhavsisinty   LinkedIn - Vaibhav Sisinty   / vaibhavsisinty   -------- About GrowthSchool - At GrowthSchool, we partner with the top 1% of instructors to create high-impact cohort-based courses on personal and professional growth for learners worldwide. To Know More, Follow GrowthSchool On ⤵︎ Instagram @growthschoolio   / growthschoolio   Twitter @growthchoolio   / growthschoolio   Facebook @GrowthSchool   / growthschoolio   LinkedIn - Growth School   / growthschoolio   - - - - #podcast #vaibhavsisinty #growthschool