Famously known as the MBA drop out a.k.a MBA Chaiwala, Prafull Billore had the guts to inject a not-so-high-profile profession into the list of top professions in India. Think Chaiwala! Can you believe that a tea-making business could land you in the list of topmost unicorn startups in India? Meet Prafull Billore, a humble, young boy who made millions selling the favorite beverage of Indians – garama garam chai! Intriguing right? Let’s see how he made it to the top.
Early Life and Education
Prafull Billore was born on 14 January 1996 in a Hindu family. He was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, but now resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where he runs his business. Mr. Billore Ahmedabad Chai Wala can be found on his YouTube channel under the name MBA Chai Wala.
In 2017, he dropped out of his MBA to open a Chai ka Thela. His family was unhappy and thought him to be mad. The following 50 days after his decision to drop out from MBA, he says, were life-changing for him. He learned more about life in those days than he ever did in his life of 25 years.
The Turning Point
On Valentine’s Day of 2018, he found the tables turned when a lot of youths professed their love and admiration for MBA Chaiwala. By 2020, they managed to sell their first franchise. It was then they started looking at the brighter side of things. They realized that they are up to something big in the near future. Everyone went berzerk with their brand and there was quite a buzz online to be associated with MBA Chailwala.
By 2021, the brand saw its biggest boom when its name was pinned at several locations in India and abroad. At this point, they were routinely selling their special Masala Chai to thousands of tea lovers every day.
The View Ahead
Today, the brand aspires to change the narrative of our country over tea.
Prafull Billore Wears Multiple Hats
His inspiring journey and the love from fans have turned him into a motivational speaker. He can be booked for live sessions as a speaker, mentor, and inspirational guru. He talks about entrepreneurship, personal growth, personal branding, wealth management, time management, and economics.
His first speaking session came as a surprise, and he was quite scared. He didn’t know what he had to offer to such a huge audience, but fear left him the instant he started speaking, somehow the words just followed naturally. It was the first time he shared his story with the world.
Since then, he has been invited to IIM Ahmedabad, Josh Talks, TEDxMDIGurgaon, TEDxKIET, Lovely Professional University, and other educational identities.
He loves solving problems and finds a thrill in working with fellow entrepreneurs. He consults, mentors, and invests in new ventures that have the potential to make this world a better place by creating value. It is estimated that Prafull Billore has a net worth of approximately 30 million rupees.
His Sentiments on Tea
- A perfect tea is like the full realization of your potential. Every flavor stands out strong! Get inspired by things surrounding you in everyday life – just like your favorite cup of chai.
- The act of brewing tea stimulates the brain to compile memories, get wisecracks, and be generally inspired with good thoughts.
Conclusion
From failing in CAT to building a multi-crore business, Praful Billore has proved once again that its only passion that drives one to success. Kudos to this man who quit a high degree to follow his dreams.
