February 15, 2022
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Kalpana Kethineedi, Founder and Owner
What is your name?
Kalpana Kethineedi.
What is your occupation?
I am a Founder and Owner.
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than 1 year.
What is your instagram handle?
What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
NO. Born and raised in India. I have been in the US for 17 years now. Moved to Boston 4 years ago for my husband's job.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
Kay's Curries brings traditional Indian food in ready-to-cook kits. All you need to do is add water and cook for 15-20 min. Everything you need to make a meal is included in the kit (except meat). No added preservatives. No prep time. Organic ingredients. Vegan / vegetarian friendly options.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
Gone are the days of searching the aisles for spices & ingredients to make incredibly aromatic and flavorful authentic Indian dishes from the comfort of your home! I picked up a Chicken Biryani from Beacon Hill Wine and made it last night. It came out great! I make a lot of Indian cuisine meals using jarred sauces but have always been deterred from cooking from scratch because of the long list of spices typically required. Having all the dry ingredients packaged this way made it super easy. We are looking forward to future offerings from this company!
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Keep the Local feel of your packaging!
What is your favorite book?
Elon Musk 🙂
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, an organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
CANVA!! - I do everything for my business on Canva.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
I won the EForAll Accelerator Final Pitch! My products can now be delivered with your groceries. We have a deal with a local grocery delivery company newenglandcountrymart.com.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
N/A.
How do you enjoy your free time?
There is no free time anymore. But if I do, I cook, knit, crochet.
What is something that not many people know about you?
N/A.
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