Building La Pino'z from One outlet to 750+ stores - the La Pino’z Pizza success story | Sanam Kapoor

Inside the Mind of a CEO | Leadership, Success & Real Stories | La Pino'z Pizza Success Story | Sanam Kapoor | Debunk With Karuna Podcast TimeStamps 00:00 – Preview 01:15 – Introduction 02:10 – Journey Begins 04:45 – Entering the Pizza Industry 07:34 – Backup Plan? 08:03 – Challenges Faced 08:49 – Self-Made Recipes 12:10 – Launching La Pinoz 18:40 – The two types of entrepreneurs 19:40 – Customer Feedback Stories 22:30 – Surprise Outlet Visit 24:19 – Plan to Become No.1 25:14 – Franchise Model Insights 32:27 – Success, Humility & Hard Truths 41:45 – QSR vs Fine Dine & Rapid Fire Credits Host: Karuna Singh Guest: Sanam Kapoor Research: Noor Malhotra Direction: IASH Marcomm Ventures LLP Producer: Karuna Singh Editor: Rishab Sound: IASH Marcomm Ventures LLP Special Thanks: Vivek Mehra In today’s episode of Debunk with Karuna, we sit down with Sanam Kapoor, the founder of La Pinoz Pizza, as he takes us through his entrepreneurial journey from the very beginning. Sanam Kapoor shares how he started, what inspired him to enter the pizza industry, and whether there was a backup plan in mind. He opens up about the challenges he faced, the effort behind self-made recipes, and the process of launching La Pinoz and his recent venture Lord Petrick. The conversation dives into the mindset of entrepreneurship, with Sanam Kapoor explaining the two types of entrepreneurs, sharing real customer feedback stories, and recounting a memorable surprise outlet visit that shaped his approach. He also talks about his plan to become number one, his experience with the franchise model, and the lessons he learned about success, humility, and the harsh realities of running a business. Sanam also gives insights into working with a life partner in business, compares OSR vs Fine Dine, and wraps up with a rapid-fire round full of candid reflections. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a franchisee, or just curious about the journey behind a growing brand, this episode is packed with actionable insights, lessons from real-life experiences, and inspiration to pursue your own path. About Karuna Singh Karuna Singh is a philanthropist and entrepreneur at heart, blending her expertise in business, education, and global leadership. She is the winner of Femina Miss India Punjab 2020 and a TEDx speaker who inspires audiences with her insights on empowerment and growth. She is passionate about creating meaningful impact through philanthropy, mentorship, and initiatives that drive social change. To know more Follow Karuna Singh on Instagram @karuna.singh12 Instagram @debunkwithkaruna