THE CAPITALYST

Shrimoyee Chakraborty: “I’d Describe Myself as a Storyteller and a Hustler” – On Food, Film, Entrepreneurship and Taking Indian Stories Global

In this interview, Shrimoyee Chakraborty reflects on building Calcutta Street, challenging Western ideas of Indian food, and moving from restaurants into filmmaking. She discusses India Bites, Spirit of the Wildflower, food security, and her production company, while explaining why storytelling, curiosity, representation, and relentless hustle continue to shape her work.

Iranian Pâtisserie Founder Ava Asadi: “I Wanted to Show People What They Were Missing” – Building Été at the Intersection of Food, Art and Design

Ava Asadi has built Été into more than a pâtisserie, bringing together French technique, Iranian flavors, art, design, and hospitality. From its beginnings in Toronto to its home in Tehran, her vision has centered on showing what Iranian pastry can become when tradition meets contemporary creativity, thoughtful collaboration, and fearless experimentation.

From Kashmir Refugee to Media Titan: Avinash Kaul on Leadership and The Next Mountain

From surviving refugee camps in Kashmir to leading India’s top media networks, former Network18 CEO Avinash Kaul reflects on three decades of industry disruption. In this candid interview, Kaul breaks down the shift from television networks to platform algorithms, how personal trauma reshaped his approach to corporate risk, and why true leadership means continuously seeking the next mountain to climb.

Azzi Glasser on Building the Future of Luxury Fragrance Through Identity and Storytelling

In an exclusive interview, award-winning master perfumer Azzi Glasser reveals how she crafts bespoke scents for Hollywood royalty like Johnny Depp, Cate Blanchett, and Cindy Crawford. Moving beyond traditional fragrance categories, the founder of The Perfumer’s Story explains why true luxury isn’t about floral or woody notes—it’s about translating human psychology, memory, and personal identity into invisible art.

The Architect of Modern India–France Business Relations: Payal S. Kanwar on Trade, Luxury, Innovation and the Next Global Partnership

In this exclusive interview, Payal S. Kanwar, Director General of IFCCI and recipient of France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, discusses the maturing India-France strategic partnership. From her early roots in Chandigarh to leading a network of 800+ companies, she reframes bilateral trade beyond luxury, addressing deep-tech innovation, policy predictability, and India’s growing authorship in global craftsmanship.