What if we told you that some of the world’s best craft chocolate is made right here in India—in a quiet corner of Coimbatore? Meet Dr. Arun Viswanathan, the award-winning Indian chocolatier and founder of Chitra’m Craft Chocolates (https://chitramcraftchocolates.com), who has taken Indian flavors to global platforms without chasing scale. With a Master’s from Cornell University, training in Belgium, and experience at Dandelion Chocolates, San Francisco, Arun has redefined what Indian artisanal chocolate can be.In this exclusive Dare to Begin episode, Arun shares his journey from food science to fine chocolate, how he blends bold Indian flavors into globally recognized bonbons, and why building a strong team and staying contented might just be the next big founder superpower. He also opens up about the craft chocolate movement in India, how Indian cacao is evolving, and the power of rooted, purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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