chaiwala - a vision for many things

Thoughts, notes, artifacts etc on building out my chaiwala vision. chaiwala, the literal meaning comes from a hindi term that refers to a tea seller that also has the very humble backdrop of being a street seller.

What does the name 'chaiwala' mean to me?

"Chaiwala" refers to a kind of persona through which I explore and drive long term personal projects and goals. At the least you can think of it as a simple project name. Yes, it's my own thoughts and expressions so why not just write like a normal person! lol :) I use the third person so to speak to ensure that stay as objective as I can. What I want Chaiwala to reflect, are hopefully timeless first principles that my future generations can consume, adopt and use to make bigger strides in their personal goals much earlier in their lives. Then there's the other side of Chaiwala.

For me; the name Chaiwala is a reminder to be human, to be humble, to be content, to have ambition and to think big and to not be complacent. It's a life long challenge to live in this world but not be of this world. hehehehe deep bro...Nah it's simple if you just ponder and ramble on a bit :). It's a reminder to humanize problems you see in others, to stay respectful and to learn how to prioritise what you focus on. It's a reminder to not get caught up in other peoples thoughts and follow the masses. Learn how to reflect on your self, listen to your feelings and gut and then make objective decisions. The result of all this? Consistent growth in life and becoming an original thinker and doer that's resourceful and confident in helping individuals grow.

Well that's what it means for now. ;-)

Short term

1. Chaiwala Engineered
   • A Platform that enables and supports all other chailwala projects. initially mostly software engineering assets but can grow to include hardware assets too.
2. Chaiwala Dukaan
   • A Platform for digitizing malls with an online, fully immersive (think VR) experience for a cleaner and sustainable future.
   • Pop up shops to full on eCommerce support (catalogs, marketing, eCommerce channels, delivery, customer self-service support tools etc)
3. Chaiwala Showcase
   • Various boutiques, galleries etc that showcase individual talent
4. Chaiwala, Namaste
   • The original chaiwala idea. Simple "tea & snacks" shop that offers guji style naashtano food. Creates a space for people to come together and share ideas and experiences (not just mingle).
5. Chaiwala Family
   • A Platform for digitizing the private aspects of family life for generations. Family history, events, contact info, information & knowledge management, wealth planning & management, legal documents (ownership, Wills, marriage certs etc)

Long term

1. Chaiwala Leadership
   • A Platform for individual development and private coaching/mentoring within a family/group/community
2. Chaiwala Invest
   • Help individuals navigate the world of personal finance by offering group investment strategies that help buy back personal time.
3. Chaiwala Wellness
   • Help individuals find, maintain and grow their soul-selves.