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From College Canteens to Global Food Giant: Zomato’s Journey🌎
The Beginning
Back in 2008, Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah, two IIT Delhi alumni, launched a small project in their college canteen. Their simple idea—helping students and office-goers access restaurant menus online—quickly struck a chord. What started as a basic solution to a common problem soon transformed into Zomato, a global platform redefining how people discover, review, and order food worldwide.
Key Milestones
2008: Launched as Foodiebay with restaurant listings. 2010: Expanded to multiple Indian cities . 2015: Introduced food delivery & online ordering . Today: Serves millions across 24+ countries.
💪 Overcoming Challenges
The road wasn’t smooth—competition, tech scalability, and logistics all posed major hurdles. But Zomato navigated these challenges with:
- Smart technology
- Data-driven strategies
- A sharp focus on customer experience
✨ Why Zomato Stands Out
Zomato isn’t just about food delivery. It’s about convenience, innovation, and reliability. By consistently innovating, the brand has become a household name and earned global recognition 🏆.
🎓 Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs
Here’s what aspiring founders can learn from Zomato’s journey:
- Start small, dream big.
- Solve real problems your audience faces.
- Use technology to scale fast.
- Keep adapting, innovating, and improving.
🤔 What Do You Think?
Could your college project become the next Zomato? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear them! 💬
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September 26, 2025“This is a really insightful read!”
Vaibhav Shrivastava
September 26, 2025Still the best in food industry….
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September 27, 2025I really appreciate Zomato for making food delivery so easy and reliable, great work by the team.
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September 27, 2025From startup idea to our daily food saviour—Zomato ne asli jugaad dikhaya 👏😂💫✨✅
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September 27, 2025best !!
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September 27, 2025Very inspiring
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September 27, 2025Zomato is a true example of how Indian startups can grow into global leaders .Very inspiring journey.
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September 27, 2025What a inspiring blog filled with new experiences and learnings.