How They're Challenging Big Hotel Booking Giants | HMHY ft. Staybook | Startup Stories of India

In this exciting episode of Help Me Help You, brothers Mohit and Karan bring their startup Staybook to the pitch room! Staybook is empowering budget and boutique hotels across India to get direct bookings without paying massive OTA commissions (like MakeMyTrip), while also scaling international tour and activities booking. From managing 11+ family-owned hotels to building tech that connects thousands of hotels and global activities directly to Google, watch the founders present their numbers, profitability, and ambitious expansion plans. Will the panel invest in their vision and close the deal? Watch till the end for an emotional moment with their father and the final equity negotiation! Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00 - Episode Teaser & Sneak Peek 01:05 - Introduction: Meet the Founders of Staybook 02:08 - The Origin: From Family Hotels to SaaS Platform 03:43 - How Staybook Helps Hotels Beat High OTA Commissions 05:30 - Expanding into Global Travel & Activity Bookings 07:42 - Solving the Budget Hotel Tech & Distribution Problem 09:30 - Live Demo: 2-Click Direct Booking & Google Integration 10:28 - Industry Reality Check: Trust, Cancellations & OTAs 15:05 - Unit Economics, Gross Revenue & Monthly Profits 19:22 - The Activities Business Model & Growth Potential 24:34 - Scaling Strategy, Projections & Funding Ask 26:38 - A Father’s Pride: Emotional Moment on Stage 28:12 - The Panel Takes a Call 29:40 - Deal Negotiation & Final Offer #helpmehelpyou #HMHY #Staybook #startupindia #businesspitch #traveltech #entrepreneurship #hotelindustry