Prashanth K G
Featured GuestPrashanth K G is the Co-Founder & COO of Tambuli Mane, a Bengaluru-based food brand bringing authentic Malenaadu flavours to the city. A 10th-grade school dropout, he turned his farming background and deep connection to traditional food into a successful entrepreneurial journey rooted in authenticity, discipline, and regional heritage.
About Prashanth K G
Prashanth K G is the Co-Founder & COO of Tambuli Mane, a Bengaluru-based food brand known for introducing authentic Malenaadu cuisine to urban audiences. Born in the lush regions of Malenaadu and raised in a farming environment, Prashanth’s journey reflects a deep-rooted connection to land, culture, and traditional food practices.
After stepping away from formal education post-10th grade, he chose to learn through real-world experiences, gradually building a strong foundation in agriculture, food understanding, and grassroots business operations. His upbringing played a key role in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset and his appreciation for natural, traditional food systems.
With Tambuli Mane, Prashanth has been instrumental in transforming a regional culinary tradition into a scalable business model. The brand focuses on preserving authentic Malenaadu flavours while adapting them for modern urban consumers in Bengaluru.
His journey highlights the challenges of building a category-defining food business, including operational struggles, consistency in quality, vendor trust, and early-stage startup challenges. Drawing from his farming background, he brings a unique perspective on ingredient quality, sustainability, and food authenticity.
Prashanth’s story is a testament to how passion, persistence, and deep cultural roots can shape a successful entrepreneurial path without relying on conventional academic routes.
Episodes Featuring Prashanth K G
1 Episode
The Dropout Founder Who Brought Malnad Flavours to Bengaluru - Prashanth K G | Tambuli Mane | Business Giseness
This episode of Business Giseness features Prashanth K G, Co-Founder & COO of Tambuli Mane in Bengaluru, who transformed his deep roots in Malenaadu and farming into a successful food brand. Dropping out of school after 10th grade, he built a journey driven by passion, learning, and persistence. The conversation explores how traditional Malenaadu flavours became a modern business, along with insights into entrepreneurship, operations, and building trust in the food industry.