Rupesh Kumar Shah is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Managing Director and CEO of Adonia Hospitality.His entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 with the co-founding of InOpen Technologies alongside Prof. Sridhar Iyer. This ed-tech company, emerging from IIT Bombay, revolutionized the teaching of computer science in Indian schools and left a significant impact on the global computer science education scene. The eventual acquisition of InOpen marked a notable milestone in Rupesh's career.In 2021, Rupesh launched Adonia Hospitality, a food-tech startup that quickly gained prominence in the casual dining and cloud kitchen sectors. The company successfully raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from Pepperfry founders, Ambareesh Murthy and Ashish Shah.Adonia Hospitality owns and operates several restaurants, including notable brands like Mia Cucina, BreadUp, Bread Butter Beyond, and 9th Street Pizzeria. Mia Cucina, known for its authentic Italian cuisine, is immensely popular and considered a top choice among diners in MumbaiAdonia has been consistently growing at 60% year-on-year since 2021. Rupesh's vision for Adonia is ambitious; he aims to operate a network of 200 F&B outlets by 2026, with an annual revenue target of over ₹600 crores. The company’s strategic expansion plans include in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Goa and GurgaonAdonia’s innovative approach leverages advanced technology for optimized production and distribution, ensuring high standards of hygiene and quality. The company also explores urban hydroponics and vertical plantations, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices.Rupesh's first startup, InOpen, is considered one of the successful ventures in the education sector. As CEO, he led InOpen to impact more than 700,000 students across India through partnerships with 540 public and private schools, governments, and NGOs.Rupesh is a Computer Science Engineer and holds an MBA in Business Analytics. He understands startup growth fundamentals, product management, sales, strategy, team building, and supply chain management.As a first-generation entrepreneur, Rupesh has been a hands-on player, involved in every stage from ideation to execution. Rashmi Bansal wrote a chapter about him in her book 'Arise Awake,' and he has been profiled by WBS TV Tokyo, CNBC, NDTV, The Wall Street Journal, The Economic Times, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, among others.