Sidharth Gupta, Founder of Treebo Hotels — the man behind India’s largest budget hotel chain with 800+ properties!

In this explosive episode, Sidharth reveals how he built Treebo from scratch, survived a $50M funding crash, battled the pandemic, and continues to compete not with big brands — but with what he calls "local heroes."

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Scaling to 800 Hotels: How Treebo dominates the ₹2,000/night market with 16,500+ keys
• Near-Death Moments: The $50M investor fallout & pandemic survival tactics
• Real Competition? “Local independent heroes” – not hotel giants
• Leadership Secrets: Why nurturing talent is Sidharth’s #1 focus
• Mid-Market Play: Treebo’s ₹3,000-6,000 brands (Medallion & Radisson collab)

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - From McKinsey to Treebo’s audacious ₹2,000 vision
05:32 - “Local heroes are our REAL competitors”
12:45 - $50M funding crash & profitability hacks
18:20 - Why Treebo’s tech is a “secret weapon”
25:10 - Leadership philosophy: “Make yourself redundant”
32:00 - IPO or acquisition? Sidharth’s exit plan

💬 Question: Would you stay at a ₹2,000/night hotel? Why or why not?

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Website: https://www.treebo.com/

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Innside Scoop is the ultimate podcast for hospitality professionals, aspiring hoteliers, and travel entrepreneurs. Hosted by Anant Kumar (Co-founder, Brij Hotels), the show uncovers real stories, failures, and strategies from industry leaders. Tune in to level up your hospitality journey!