From the corporate world to Luxury Furniture: Sunil D’Sa’s Inspiring Journey at Poshium

By Alan Aranha

On Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, Sunil D’sa and Chaitra D’Sa, the founders of Poshium, shared their remarkable journey with members of Kanara Entrepreneurs. The Founders’ Fiesta session wasn’t just about business success; it was a testament to unwavering passion, humility, and resourcefulness.

Poshium, now known for its exquisite high-end custom furniture, started from anything but a conventional path. Sunil and Chaitra, both with corporate backgrounds, ventured into the furniture industry with grit and determination. Their story resonated deeply with the audience, highlighting the value of hard work, sacrifice, and a client-centric approach.

Despite their humble beginnings, marked by challenges and hardships, they emphasized the importance of appreciating small things and frugality. These values, ingrained in their upbringing, continue to benefit their business even today.

Initially starting with automotive leather interiors, Poshium pivoted to custom furniture after recognizing a gap in the market for high quality products. With no prior design experience, Chaitra embraced the challenge, mastering the craft through sheer dedication and learning on the job. Sunil, initially working part-time while holding another job, joined full-time in 2018, showcasing their unwavering commitment.

Their unique approach, devoid of copying other brands, led to the creation of one-of-a-kind furniture. By outsourcing materials and expertise from industry veterans, they ensured quality while focusing on their core strengths.

Poshium’s commitment to quality shines through. They prioritize replacing even minor imperfections, reflecting their unwavering dedication to their craft. This, coupled with their client-centric focus, fueled their growth primarily through word-of-mouth recommendations. Over the years, POSHIUM has grown into a comprehensive Luxury Furniture, Home Decor, Furnishing, and Lifestyle Company.

The session marked a significant milestone with the news of their 2023 furniture export to Canada. This achievement symbolizes their dedication and the recognition they’ve earned for their unique approach.

Sunil is also the Co-Founder of several successful ventures, including Meat Exotica, a premium meat business platform; Ven & Varn, a natural fruit-based ice cream brand in South India; and Qinfin Consulting, an end-to-end outsourcing firm specializing in Accounts & Finance.

Key takeaways from the session:

• Principles and values matter: They prioritize quality above all else, never compromising on their standards.
• Time is precious: Recognizing the limited resources available to achieve success, they value their time and use it judiciously.

The event concluded with a delightful cocktail dinner hosted by Team Poshium, fostering a valuable networking opportunity for the Kanara Entrepreneurs members.

Claudius Pereira Anoop Sequeira Sunil D’sa James Coelho Naveen R D’Souza Clarence Pereira Eugene Mathias Vilina Sequeira Laveena Dsouza Sabitha Lasrado Carol D’Souza

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