Mubashir Ali
Former Corporate Trainer
Tank Bund, Hyderabad
Hired pandemic-affected workers, dreams of multiple units
From Corporate Trainer to Entrepreneur
Mubashir Ali's story is one of empathy turning into action. With his corporate training background and journalism degree, he could have sought another white-collar job when the pandemic hit. Instead, he noticed the plight of daily wage workers around him—people who had lost everything overnight.
He saw LooCafe as more than a business opportunity; he saw it as a platform to create employment for those who needed it most. His LooCafe at Tank Bund, overlooking the beautiful Hussain Sagar Lake, now employs three workers who lost their jobs during COVID-19.
Mubashir personally trains them in customer service, hygiene practices, and financial management. He uses his corporate training skills to develop their confidence and communication abilities.
"I could have taken another corporate job," Mubashir reflects. "But this gives me something more—the ability to directly impact lives. Every person I employ is a family that's eating better, children who can stay in school."
He dreams of expanding to multiple units, creating a network of employment opportunities across Hyderabad.
"Every person I employ is a family that's eating better."
— Mubashir Ali
Key Milestones
Started during COVID-19 lockdown
Hired 3 displaced workers
Training program for employees
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