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Coworking with Shobhit Khandelwal

He’s co-founder of Minoan Experience
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Shobhit Khandelwal

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Shobhit Khandelwal is co-founder of Minoan Experience, a “native retail” platform that allows short-term rentals and boutique hotels to buy furniture below retail prices, and, in turn, allows consumers to order products they see in the properties by scanning a QR code. Learn more about Khandelwal and Minoan Experience below.

How would you describe your job to someone who doesn’t work in retail? With a decade of experience in data analytics and digital transformation, I help brands better reach their customers through customized data-driven solutions, while creating real-world shopping experiences that aim to change the way consumers interact with and purchase products.

One thing we can’t guess about your job from your LinkedIn profile? So much of being a founder and leading a company relies on more than having the technical skills to build a product. Very often, the key to success lies in bringing as much passion and eagerness to the table every day to create sustainable solutions which will benefit businesses in the long run, while having a great team that can expedite the process.

What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on? I would say the content and order management platform for our shoppable sites. This platform powers all the shoppable sites from the same centralized platform.

Which emerging retail trend are you most excited about this year, and why? I’m very excited about “phygital retail,” which blends the physical and digital elements of retail to allow brands to reach shoppers more holistically, providing a more personalized, immersive experience.

What’s your go-to coffee order? It’s 50/50 between a flat white and an iced Americano.

Worst piece of advice you’ve received? “You have to fail a couple times before you succeed.” Although it can be true, I think this notion encourages a high-risk approach. As someone with a data background, I think there are key decisions one can make to significantly reduce risk, which would have been a better piece of advice looking back.

What was your favorite retail product when you were 15, and what’s your favorite retail product now? When I was 15, it was a Sony Walkman. Now, it is an iPad Pro, as it works great as a second monitor when I travel and it is powerful enough to get basic things done.

Retail news that keeps industry pros in the know

Retail Brew delivers the latest retail industry news and insights surrounding marketing, DTC, and e-commerce to keep leaders and decision-makers up to date.