2016 ENTREPRENEURS
Tenzin Rigdol
Breakfastwala
Breakfastwala is a breakfast delivery service that offers a healthy and hygienic breakfast to customers. The company was founded by Tenzin Rigdol who holds a Masters in International Business from the University of Bangalore… Read more.
Breakfastwala
Breakfastwala is a breakfast delivery service that offers a healthy and hygienic breakfast to customers. The company was founded by Tenzin Rigdol who holds a Masters in International Business from the University of Bangalore with co-founder Jampa Tendar who has a Masters in Marketing from the university of Baroda. Their mission is to capture the major percentage of the break fast delivery business in south Delhi, to offer healthy breakfast to the customers with affordable price, to expand the business by hiring new employees.
Breakfastwala also aims to solve the problem faced by the working professionals and college students of obtaining a hygienic, healthy and pocket friendly breakfast meal. Breakfastwala (Don’t think, Just order) is a Tibetan “Breakfast on demand” entity initially stated on 1st November 2015. It operates in South Delhi (Sarai Jullena) with a view to expand soon across Delhi. It has an ease of ordering a meal via phone call or social networking sites. Breakfastwala plans to expand quickly across South Delhi, starting with the Safdarjung neighborhood.
Their main unique selling point are time, price, quality and market where their delivery service starts from 5 am and none of the competitors have such features. Their prices are very affordable to all the sectors of the consumer. They also provide organic veggies and their target customers are nurses, college student and corporate employees.
Tenzin Tsenlek & Tenzin Sangpo
Tibet Dairy Farm
Tenzin Tsenlek and Tenzin Sangpo are co-founders of Tibet Dairy Farm. Tenzin Tsenlek holds a BA from St. Joseph’s Arts & Science College in Bangalore. He has five years of experience working at a BPO and at the FICT unit in Bangalore… Read more.
Tibet Dairy Farm
Tenzin Tsenlek and Tenzin Sangpo are co-founders of Tibet Dairy Farm. Tenzin Tsenlek holds a BA from St. Joseph’s Arts & Science College in Bangalore. He has five years of experience working at a BPO and at the FICT unit in Bangalore. Tenzin Sangpo completed his Masters degree from North Bengal and has five years of experience working at BPO and the CTA. It will be the first dairy farm business to be established at the Tibetan settlement in Odisha. The business is more into social enterprise wherein they aim to serve the people of their settlement by selling dairy products of highest quality from high pedigree and healthy livestock. They also aims to satisfy the local demand for processed fresh milk at an affordable price to the consumer.
Since there is a high demand of milk in the settlement, they wants to supply (Organic) pure cow milk instead of packaged milk. As per their survey, they found that people have left animal husbandry and started taking packet milk where there is total population of around 3500 with no diary service providers. Their mission is to sell milk of highest quality standard produced from highly pedigreed and healthy livestock and to improve continually our farm management to prosper as leader in Dairy Industry and to create value and make a difference in the community. They hope that their investment in people and technology will enable them to develop a successful business. Their main objectives is to provide high good quality of milk product to the consumers, to provide best working environment and for the future growth as well to follow ecofriendly practices and to generate employment opportunities in the settlement.
Tibet Diary Farm, has been selected as one of the TED 2016 business and the entrepreneur, Tenzin Tsenlek has received pre-incubation training from O.P Jindal Global University in Sonipat. They received training on Startup business structure, Legal Information for the Registration and to learn whole setup idea to run successful businesses.
Jampa Tendar
KERAA
KERAA was founded by Jampa Tendar and his partners in Dharadun. KERAA means belt in Tibetan and signifies unity. The company merges Tibetan ethnic style with modern fashion as well as manufactures traditional Tibetan dresses and handbags… Read more.
KERAA
KERAA was founded by Jampa Tendar and his partners in Dharadun. KERAA means belt in Tibetan and signifies unity. The company merges Tibetan ethnic style with modern fashion as well as manufactures traditional Tibetan dresses and handbags.
KERAA strives to preserve and promote Tibetan culture and to fulfill the H.H Dalai Lama’s vision of self-reliant Tibetan society. It also aims to train, inspire and propagate Tibetan culture among younger generation. Their vision is to become one of the largest Tibetan fashion manufacturing center in India.
The main idea of KERAA is to enter the global fashion industry adapting Tibetan ethnic dresses to suit modern fashion wears. It operates from Dehradun, where it hosts second largest number of Tibetan customers of all age groups and it was inaugurated on 08/10/2015 by Lama Tenshab along with Clement Town dignitaries. Currently, their focus is on Tibetan traditional dresses and handbags. They have sold more than 3,500 products to date. KERAA have adopted traditional tailoring method, where customers can buy materials or bring their own materials and tailors at KERAA manufacturing center.
They also sell ready-made garments that are available at KERAA chain stores. They manufacture Traditional Tibetan garments as well as modern Tibetan fashion wears and hand bags. Currently KERAA has three stores; two in Dehradun and one new store Delhi. The market that they operates in is niche yet very active and vibrant. They operate in a monopoly market as there are no competitors from the locality on designing work in Dehradun. Therefore customers are naturally driven to buy KERAA products and services. KERAA’s customers are currently Tibetans from all over the world with the majority from Dehradun. KERAA serves both individuals and businesses organizations such as temples and schools.
2015 ENTREPRENEURS
Tenzin Jigme
Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic
The Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic provides innovative and effective physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment to patients. The clinic was founded in 2013 by Dr. Tenzin Jigme and Dr. Penchen Sangpo. Located in Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala, the clinic is the first of its kind to operate in the Tibetan community… Read more.
Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic
The Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic provides innovative and effective physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment to patients. The clinic was founded in 2013 by Dr. Tenzin Jigme and Dr. Penchen Sangpo. Located in Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala, the clinic is the first of its kind to operate in the Tibetan community. Its location near Delek Hospital allows the clinic to provide in-patient physiotherapy treatment at the hospital as well as receive outpatient referrals. The clinic also provides treatment for walk-in patients and self-referrals.
The mission of the Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic is to provide affordable and accessible physiotherapy services to all members of the community. The clinic operates under the highest standards of care that uphold its ethical values and are consistent with best practices in physiotherapy. The clinic is working to raise awareness about the practice of physiotherapy and demonstrate how it contributes to healthy living through functional rehabilitation. The clinic aims to become a leader and innovator in evidence-based practice in outpatient rehabilitation, orthotics, and prosthetics.
The Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic operates with a strong social mission. Prices are kept low for in-patients of Delek Hospital and special concessions are made for students, monks, and nuns. The clinic also provides free treatment for very poor Tibetan patients with approved documents issued by the Central Tibetan Administration. Since its inception, the clinic has held several free physiotherapy camps and distributed orthosis free of charge to residents of the Jampaling Elders’ Home in Dharamshala.
The clinic aims to establish a full-fledged Physiotherapy Center with sophisticated electrotherapy equipment, exercise machines, and skilled human resources to provide the highest standard of care. It also seeks to establish an International Physiotherapist Exchange program to share best practices and learn from the experience of others. Its future objectives include opening branch clinics that create professional opportunities for Tibetan physiotherapists in Tibetan communities. It also aims to establish the Tibetan Association of Physiotherapist (TAP) in Dharamshala and register as a member association of World Confederation of Physical Therapist.
Visit the Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic website to learn more.
About the Entrepreneur
Dr. Tenzin Jigme received his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) in 2009 and Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in 2012 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health in Banglore. In 2013 he joined Tibet Corps as a volunteer physiotherapist (Dhangshap-Pa) at Tso-Jhe Khangsar Charity Hospital in Bylakuppe. That same year he also participated in the Tibetan National Football Tournament held in the Hunsur Rabkyaling Settlement as a sports physiotherapist. He co-founded the Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic with Dr. Penchen Sangpo in 2013. He is currently the chief physiotherapist of the Tibetan Physiotherapy Clinic and a member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP).
Tsetan Dolkar
Tibetan I Tech
Tibetan I Tech is a full service web development firm based in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala. The company specializes in custom website design and development for clients worldwide. Tibetan I Tech was founded in 2013 by Tsetan Dolkar in Dharamsala, India… Read more.
Tibetan I Tech
Tibetan I Tech is a full service web development firm based in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala. The company specializes in custom website design and development for clients worldwide. Tibetan I Tech was founded in 2013 by Tsetan Dolkar in Dharamsala, India. Tibetan | Tech currently operates as a partnership between Ms. Dolkar and Tenzin Sonam, a graphic designer with a masters degree in mass communication. Initially founded to provide web development services to clients in the Dharamsala area, the firm has expanded its range of services to include graphic design, search engine optimization, and mobile app development to clients across India, Tibet, and the United States. The agency is the first Tibetan web development firm to operate in India and currently the only female led Tibetan firm in the country.
Tibetan I Tech’s mission is to produce high quality websites that meet the needs and objectives of their clients. Its team of designers and developers combine a unique design sensibility with a broad range of development capabilities to produce feature-rich websites that are visually appealing and user-friendly. The firm has built mission-driven websites for nonprofits and NGOs (Tibetan Women Association, GuChuSum, Tibet Express, Dhokam Chushi Gangdruk, Tibet Charity) as well as e-commerce sites for businesses. Their commitment to customer service has helped the company build long-term relationships with clients.
Tibetan | Tech continues to grow in scope and scale by providing employment opportunities to talented Tibetan designers and developers. The firm has hired four additional web and app developers including Tenzin Choenyi, a web developer with a bachelor’s degree in computer applications. Tibetan | Tech aims to continue to grow as a business and expand its services while maintaining its customer-centric focus.
Visit the Tibetan | Tech website to learn more about the company.
About the Entrepreneur
Tsetan is the CEO and lead developer of Tibetan | Tech. She holds a diploma in Web Design and Programming. In addition to Tibetan | Tech, Tseten has been involved in a number of community programs such as Hillhacks, TedxDharamsala, and the Dharamsala International Film Festival.
Wangchen Phuntsok
Phayul Craft
Phayul Craft is an online e-commerce market that sells traditional Tibetan handicrafts. The company aims to deliver unique, high-quality products while giving customers the convenience of shopping from home… Read more.
Phayul Craft
Phayul Craft is an online e-commerce market that sells traditional Tibetan handicrafts. The company was founded by Mr. Wangchen Phuntsok, who holds a Master of Business Administration from Lovely Professional University in Phagwara. The company aims to deliver unique, high-quality products while giving customers the convenience of shopping from home. Phayul Craft sells various traditional Tibetan products including singing bowls, jewelry, prayer flags, herbal products, ritual items, clothing, rugs, and more.
Phayul Craft will cater to international customers. The company will concentrate primarily on the North American and European markets. With limited competition in the digital marketplace, Phayul Craft will differentiate from competitors by offering high quality products and exceptional customer service. As an e-commerce company, Phayul Craft will market its products to an international audience on a global scale. The company will utilize multiple social platforms as will as traditional print media to attract and retain customers.
Phayul Craft will maintain the highest standards when it comes to social and environmental responsibility. The company will ensure that each and every product is manufactured in a socially responsible manner from businesses that provide fair wages and safe working conditions for Tibetan artisans and manufacturers.
Tenzin Rigthen
City Momo
City Momo will be a fast casual Tibetan restaurant chain that serves a variety of authentic Tibetan food including momos, noodles, tingmo, as well as other popular regional dishes. A variety of fresh smoothies and shakes will complement the menu… Read more.
City Momo
City Momo will be a fast casual Tibetan restaurant chain that serves a variety of authentic Tibetan food including momos, noodles, tingmo, as well as other popular regional dishes. A variety of fresh smoothies and shakes will complement the menu. City Momo’s combo style menu will provide quality food at a pocket-friendly price compared to other restaurants.
The first City Momo restaurant will be located in the heart of Hyderabad city (Jubilee Hills) where several multinational companies are situated. Limited options for authentic Tibetan cuisine make Hyderabad an ideal market to start. Given the popularity of traditional Tibetan dishes such as momos and thukpa in India, City Momo aims to build its brand and expand into other major cities and tourist areas to become the first Tibetan restaurant franchise in India.
City Momo will use social media marketing to promote the restaurant to its target audience of university students and employees from multinational companies in the area. The style and decor of the restaurant will be based on traditional Tibetan culture to provide an environment that is like dining on the Tibetan plateau. City Momo will be a customer-service oriented restaurant that emphasizes fast service and customer satisfaction. It plans to offer home delivery services within six months of opening and provide online ordering on its website.
About the Entrepreneurs
City Momo will be registered as a partnership between Mr. Tenzin Rigthen and Mr. Tenzin Kunchok, chefs and culinary arts graduates from the Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad in 2013 and 2012 respectively. They are both trained in the preparation and service of Asian cuisines, specifically Far East cuisine. Rigthen completed internships at ITC Gardenia, Bangalore as well as a Japanese restaurant (EDO) and Chinese restaurants, gaining experience as a garde manager. Kunchok did his internship at Taj Palace, Delhi and also worked for Princess Cruiseships, USA. In addition to food & beverage service and restaurant management, both are trained in various types of food preparation including a la carte, bulk cooking, bakery and pastry arts, oriental and world cuisine preparation. Rigthen won first prize in the Tawa Cookery & Vegetable Carving Competition in 2013. Rigthen also worked as a head chef and event organizer for the Tibetan Student Association of Hyderabad (Hyderabad G Tsokpa) to prepare food for different events such as the Fresher party, Losar (Tibetan New Year), and Trunker ceremony (Dalai Lama’s Birthday).
Jampa Tsering
Dang Chu
Dhang Chu is a purified water manufacturing and sales company. It was established in April of 2006 in the Tibetan settlement of Mundgod. The company got its start supplying water in 20 liter refillable bottles in water dispensers that it rents and sells… Read more.
Dang Chu
Dhang Chu is a purified water manufacturing and sales company. It was established in April of 2006 in the Tibetan settlement of Mundgod. The company got its start supplying water in 20 liter refillable bottles in water dispensers that it rents and sells. Their emphasis on providing safe, quality drinking water at an affordable price has led to increased demand for their service. The company has built a strong business in Mundgod that generates 4 Lakh in annual revenue. The company aims to scale in order to meet current demand and expand into other communities. Their goal is to become a recognized consumer packaged drinking water brand that creates value for customers and the community.
Dhang Chu is guided by the belief that investing in people and technology will lead to success. The company currently has two employees. As the business grows, they plan to hire more employees from the Tibetan community. The company strives to create an employee-friendly working environment that promotes job satisfaction and future growth. The company is committed to the environment and will continue to follow eco-friendly practices as it grows.
About the Entrepreneur
Jampa Tsering has over five years of experience selling and distributing packaged drinking water in Mundgod. He completed his +2 from Mundgod Central School. He took over Dhang Chu from his father, Mr. Thupten Tsering, who founded the company in 2006.
Ngawang Chonjor
Tibet Electricals
Tibet Electricals provides high quality electrical products and services at an affordable price. The company offers a full range of electrical services with an emphasis on the design, installation, and maintenance of residential electrical wiring for new building construction… Read more.
Tibet Electricals
Tibet Electricals is a startup company founded by Mr. Ngawang Choejor that provides high quality electrical products and services at an affordable price. The company offers a full range of electrical services with an emphasis on the design, installation, and maintenance of residential electrical wiring for new building construction. Domestic repair and maintenance work will also be offered as a service to its customers. To ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction, Tibetan Electrical evaluates each installation and will make any necessary changes to improve the overall effectiveness of each project.
Tibet Electrical also plans to open a retail store that sells electrical products from name brand manufacturers including switches, wires, cables, CFL, LED, batteries, inverters, and other products. As the company grows, it aims to start manufacturing products of its own such as ceiling fans and induction motors.
Tibet Electricals will be the first company of its kind to operate within the Tibetan community in India. Its mission is to make the Tibetan community self-reliant with respect to electrical services. The company considers the three guiding principles of the 14th Kashag (Unity, Innovation and Self-reliance) as the driving force behind its success.
About the Entrepreneur
Ngawang Choejor has always wanted to start his own business. His entrepreneurial journey began as a student at CST Mundgod where he was among the top students in his class. His academic achievements qualified him for a scholarship from the CTA Department of Education to attend M.S. University of Gujarat. He was awarded a degree in Electrical Engineering in 2010. After graduating, he hoped enroll in an MBA program and study business but was unable to attend due to financial constraints. For the past two years Choejor has worked as an electrical technician in a pharmaceutical unit providing day-to-day technical assistance to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in the manufacturing of medicinal pills.
Tenzin Choezin
Gurlscloset
Gurlscloset is an e-commerce fashion startup founded by Ms. Tenzin Choezin that offers clothes and accessories for young women. Gurlcloset aims to reach its target audience online, where many of today’s youth prefer to do their shopping… Read more.
Gurlscloset
Gurlscloset is an e-commerce fashion startup founded by Ms. Tenzin Choezin that offers clothes and accessories for young women. Gurlcloset aims to reach its target audience online, where many of today’s youth prefer to do their shopping. Online shopping offers a convenient way to shop for apparel that may not be available in traditional retail outlets. Gurlscloset will offer a variety of products including tops (tank, crops, tees), shorts, pants, denim, shoes, sandals and other accessories such as sunnies, bracelets, hats, swimsuits, chokers, and beanies.
Unlike other online stores in India that sell domestic manufactured products, Gurlscloset will focus on bringing in products from neighboring countries and emphasize quality products at an affordable price. Choezin’s unique ability to understand and forecast fashion trends will enable Gurlscloset to offer the latest trends to the India market and give Gurlscloset a competitive advantage over other online retailers.
About the Entrepreneur
Ms. Tenzin Choezin holds a degree in English and Fashion Merchandising. She has extensive experience working in retail through her family business. From a young age she was learning the ins and outs of running a fashion retail business from managing inventory to accounting and merchandising. For last 6 years she has had a vision of setting up her own venture. Her dream of starting an e-fashion business came about from her passion for social media and fashion.