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Free · a Jaipur café or online
One relaxed conversation a week with one business owner, young entrepreneur or founder. Ideas, perspectives and connections, over coffee. No pitch.
One seat a week
01 What it is
Once a week, I keep one hour free for a conversation with someone building something. Bas ek coffee aur ek honest baat.
Mayank Jain
Today's menu
Price: ₹0
Served once a week · 60 minutes
You bring
I bring
You leave with
02 Who it's for
For business owners, young entrepreneurs, first-generation founders and professionals planning a venture. Where are you right now?
Espresso · Idea stage
Short, strong, to the point. We pressure-test the idea: who pays, why now, and the smallest way to try it before you quit anything.
Noted: your application now says “Idea stage”.
Cappuccino · Early stage
Some froth, some substance. We look at your first customers, what to say no to, and the one thing to fix before you grow.
Noted: your application now says “Early stage”.
Latte · Growing
Smooth, with a kick. We talk about team, delegation and the systems that let the business grow without you in every decision.
Noted: your application now says “Growing”.
Cutting chai · Established
The Jaipur classic, shared. We step back: what next, which bets, and how to keep a business fresh after years of running it.
Noted: your application now says “Established”.
03 How it works
There is one seat a week, so every application is read, and every applicant hears back.
Tell me a little about you and what you would like to explore. Five minutes.
I read every application myself. If it's a fit, you get a private link to pick your week. You hear back within 3 days.
In person at a café in Jaipur if you are in Jaipur, or on a video call if you are not. 60 minutes.
In Jaipur: we meet at a café in Jaipur. Chai or coffee, your call.
Outside Jaipur: a video call at the same weekly time. Bring your own cup.
04 What to expect
One honest line: if a real business need comes up and you ask, I may point you to the Growth Diagnostic. Only if you ask.
☕ Not sure what to bring?
Swipe the cards, shuffle the jar, and drop the one that fits into your application.
How do I raise prices without losing my best customers?
When should I make my first hire, and who should it be?
How do I grow beyond my own city?
Should I raise money, or grow from revenue?
How do I get out of day-to-day firefighting?
Is my idea worth quitting my job for?
How do I find my first ten paying customers?
How do I bring new ideas into the family business?
How do I choose a co-founder or a business partner?
Too many ideas, too little time: what do I do first?
05 Apply
Five minutes. I reply within 3 days, whatever the answer.
06 Community
Not everyone gets a seat in a given week. Everyone is welcome here.
Free. Leave any time.
? Questions
Mayank Jainusually replies in a sip
One seat a week. Tell me what you would like to explore.
Pick a topic below or type your question. I reply personally, Mon–Sat, 10 AM–7 PM.
