Priya Sachdev a well known model has shifted gears from the past few years and is a successful entrepreneur. Despite being an Alumni of The University College London (UCL), she has chased her interests in modeling and limelight. Now she is enjoying success with her fastest growing e-commerce venture, RockNshop, which intends to make luxury affordable through EMIs to e-shoppers. So we at AAW got talking to the glamorous Priya:
Hi Priya, thanks for your time, could you please tell us a bit about how you started online luxury shopping business?
I started the business in 2014. Online luxury shopping is the future. We found there is a market in India which has a desire to shop and indulge in luxury shopping. Therefore we bridged that gap with RockNShop.com with technology and made luxury shopping accessible, delivered to your door step with a click of a button.
What were the early challenges you faced and do you still encounter them?
The early challenges were the right technology to use, the right team which believes in the same vision and goals and funding issues. These were and we are still encountering them today in different levels.
We heard that you are very picky about what you retail; do you personally select the merchandise?
Yes we have a team for merchandising and QC. All the brands and the products must complement each other on RockNShop. We pride in curating exclusive collections which are only avail ale on RockNShop. The customer must receive a beautiful product and enjoy the experience of owning the product and shopping on RockNShop.
How do you define luxury?
Luxury for me is Time. Time today is the most treasured commodity.
Do you think that entrepreneurialism is something that is in your blood? Or is it something that can be learned?
I think it is in my blood. My father is a 1st generation entrepreneur. I have watched him work real long hours and build his business.
Being a mother how do you maintain work-life balance?
It is very challenging to be a mother and run a start-up.
Yes the balance between work-life is essential and important to have. Therefore you need to invest in a good team which has the same vision as you do.
Who is your role model?
Natalie Massenet
Where do you see yourself after 10 years?
I see RockNShop as the best & largest online luxury market place for India. With a strategic partners and investors
If you’re asked to address female entrepreneurs, what will be your message?
To believe in your idea and make it happen!
Does your past and successful business help you in this foray?
Yes it does. One learns from their mistakes and successes.
