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From Whisks to Business Plans: Chef Niklesh’s APCA Journey

Chef Niklesh Sharma, Founder and Managing Director, Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts (APCA)

04-Dec-24 10:00

From Whisks to Business Plans: Chef Niklesh’s APCA Journey

From pastry kitchens and whisks to classrooms and business plans, Chef Niklesh Sharma, Founder and Managing Director of the Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts (APCA), has been an entrepreneur in the culinary education space since 2010. Starting with a campus in Malaysia, APCA has expanded to three campuses in India, as well as locations in the Philippines and Indonesia.

Focusing on hands-on training, APCA aims to meet the growing demand for skilled culinary professionals.

In this episode of Open for Business, Chef Niklesh discusses his journey from chef to educator, the challenges of scaling APCA across borders, and the importance of tailoring programs to industry needs. He also shares insights on managing growth and what’s next for APCA.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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