Cloud Kitchens, Vintage Watches & The Ando Story - Asif Khan | Coffee Pump (E083)

Konichiwa Fam! On E083, I sit down with entrepreneur and Ando founder Asif Khan for a deep conversation on building one of the biggest delivery and cloud kitchen businesses in the region. We talk about: - How Ando started from selling biryani out of home during Covid - Building cloud kitchens and scaling food brands across Kenya, South Africa, and Kigali - The real business behind delivery apps, Uber Eats, and creator partnerships - Using business to change lives, create jobs, and feed underprivileged children - Watches, vintage pieces, Rolex, Omega, Grand Seiko, and entry-level grails - Film making and photography And much, much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Download the Ando app: https://linktr.ee/ando_foods Get 10% off your order using the code COFFEEPUMP10 Our Sponsors:Camera's Africa - Website: https://www.camerasafrica.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerasafrica_/ Find Asif Khan: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asayf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asayf?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== CoffeePump Socials: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578456950684 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeepumppodcast? utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Coffee Pump Audio: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/coffee-pump/id1755013994 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1unCgwcsMSoG7YfgAu73?si=FBy53R8rSCm-xXGJMKQtaQ Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Instagram: https://instagram.com/sajidvayani?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajvayani?_t=ZM-8tKwY3KSEon&_r=1 - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sajidvayani - Twitter / X: https://x.com/sajvayani?s=21 Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided. 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Subscribe To The Channel 1:36 - Cameras Africa (New CPP Sponsors) 2:18 - Fasting & Building A Mosque 4:04 - Asif's Education Background 5:08 - How Saj And Asif Met 6:57 - Saj's Education And Work Background 8:50 - Asif's Education Background 9:23 - Japan Religion And Culture 10:27 - Asif's Experience In Japan 15:56 - Wise Two's Artistic Work 17:28 - Asif's Japan Recommendations 22:35 - Asif's Experience Working In A Bank 24:36 - Asif's Second Job In Marketing At Scan Group 29:10 - Asif's Photography Business & Working With Heavy hitter Brands 34:48 - Asif's Experience In New York & Pizzas 39:13 - Asif Working With Java House 45:15 - Building The Right Culture For Your Business 51:17 - 360 Degrees Pizza 53:14 - Process Of Introducing A New Product In A Food Menu 54:43 - How To Build A Restaurant That Fails 57:10 - Genesis Of Cloud Restaurants 1:00:24 - Asif's Film And Photography Company (Monolith) 1:03:51 - Saj's Upcoming Film Projects 1:09:34 - Filmmaking And Its Challenges 1:10:05 - Ghost/Cloud Kitchens Concept 1:12:05 - Building Khan's /Ando Kitchens 1:18:55 - Ando''s Kitchen Partnership With Uber Eats 1:19:56 - Ando's Kitchen Collaboration With Creators 1:24:36 - Building A Collaborative Business Mindset 1:26:13 - Saj And Asif's Conversation On Watches 1:34:00 - Ando's Future Plans & Driving Force 1:38:46 - Asif's Favorite Restaurants 1:41:15 - Saj's Fiancé 1:42:13 - Saj And Asif's Future Collaboration 1:44:08 - Outro