How Sandeep Jain Built Two Industries | The mindset that makes it work
This episode explores the professional cleaning services industry in India, focusing on Emperia 1900 and its integrated hygiene solutions. It highlights COVID-era innovation like PPE vending, along with the growing role of facility management in India, training, technology, and data-driven systems. The discussion also emphasizes empathy in leadership and workforce development. The core insight: modern cleaning and hygiene services depend on people, processes, and execution, not just products.
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April 7 2026
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Featuring:
- Sandeep Jain, Director & CEO of Empire Industries Ltd. & Grabbit+, Founder of EMPERIA 1900
In this episode:
- How empathy-driven thinking shaped a complete hygiene solutions business, not just a cleaning chemicals brand
- The journey of building and scaling a vending machine ecosystem in India
- How COVID-19 triggered innovation with PPE and mask vending machines
- Why housekeeping staff training is critical to safety, efficiency, and hygiene outcomes
- How COVID-19 triggered innovation with PPE and mask vending machines
- Adoption of technology-led cleaning solutions (auto-dilution systems, advanced formulations)
- The business shift toward sustainable and cost-effective hygiene practices
- Building trust through after-sales service, training, and long-term partnerships
- Leadership principles focused on execution, ownership, and clear communication
This episode highlights how combining empathy, innovation, and execution can transform hygiene from a basic service into a strategic business advantage.
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