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Both originally worked at investment banks in London
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Left that life to become entrepreneurs in the world of cake and publishing
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When COVID hit, took some time to reassess what they wanted to do
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Got introduced to the world of startups in their native Bangladesh
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This wife and husband team really work together well and have complementary skillsets
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Arogga – a service that delivers medicine directly to your door
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In Bangladesh, the pharmacy market is quite fragmented and disorganized
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Complicating the customer journey is the fact that 20% of medicine in Bangladesh’s pharmacies are counterfeit
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Building a strong company culture
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Managing through 40% month over month growth
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Word of mouth matters so service has to be key
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What it means to be role models and also learning from the younger generation of founders
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It Was Really Interesting Going from Corporate to Creative
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Authentic, Less Expensive, and Convenient
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There’s Just Enormous Opportunity Right Now
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What Has Been Amazing for Us Has Been the Word of Mouth
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I Have Five Stents in My Heart
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There Is a Definite Sense of Pride
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