‘We need to start from where we are’

Bibek Bijukchhe

CEO, Pooja International, Vishal Group Automotive Division

Bibek Bijukchhe is the Chief Executive Officer at Pooja International, the automotive division of Vishal Group. Pooja International is the authorised importer of Volkswagen vehicles in Nepal. Bijukchhe has been working as the CEO for more than a decade and believes that hard-earned experience is what turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. He works with the strong aim of expand the business. Besides work, Bijukchhe enjoys music, football, trekking and travelling. In this edition of Business 360, Bijukchhe talks about some of his favourite brands and what he has learnt from them. Top 4 apps that you use the most WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook Messenger, eSewa 3 destinations within Nepal you want to travel to Everest Base Camp, Thorang-la Pass, Upper Mustang A startup that you think will ace later It will be companies that deal with logistics outsourcing, healthcare resort and 3D printing An entrepreneur who inspires you Binod Chaudhary, Birendra Basnet A non-profit you want to contribute to World Food Programme Three attributes required to manage a company Goal setting, right manpower, communication management Best work advice you have received Efficiency is all about managing time, cost and quality Work mantra Focus on human resources to align their personal goal with the company’s goal 3 Nepali startups you think deserve the spotlight Foodmandu, Health at Home app, Hamrobazar.com Someone you would want to work with? Binod Chaudhary, Upendra Mahato 3 things patrons can do to promote local businesses Sharing of skills, financial investment, manpower development Any advice that you want to give to young aspiring entrepreneurs? Work hard and believe in yourself Startups are important for a country like Nepal because… We need to start from where we are READ ALSO:

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