Sakshi
HAK IT is an engaging new podcast series hosted by Sakshi Chabbra Mittal, aimed at exploring the intersection of females, founders, and food.
Listeners gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial world, from overcoming obstacles to scaling successful ventures.
Q:Who is Sakshi Chabbra Mittal?
Sakshi Chabbra Mittal is a dynamic entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of FoodHak, a UK-based brand transforming the way people approach healthy eating. With a background in finance, technology, and healthcare investments, Sakshi has combined her expertise and passion for wellness to create a company that offers nutritious, preservative-free, chef-crafted meals. Her career journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit 
of innovation and a desire to make healthy living more accessible. Before establishing FoodHak, Sakshi held leadership roles at SoftBank Vision Fund, one of the world’s largest technology investment firms. There, she focused on healthcare investments, gaining deep insights into the intersection of food, science, and wellness. This experience sparked her interest in developing solutions for convenient, healthy eating without compromising on taste or quality. Recognizing a gap in the market for high-quality, ready-to-eat meals that cater to a variety of dietary preferences, Sakshi launched FoodHak. She envisioned a brand that would empower people to make healthier choices effortlessly, offering meals that are both delicious and nutritionally balanced. Her commitment to food innovation extends beyond FoodHak; she also hosts the HAK IT podcast, where she engages with entrepreneurs, founders, and industry leaders in conversations about food, business, and success. Through this platform, Sakshi continues to inspire and educate her audience on the ever-evolving landscape of food and wellness.
Q:What is HAK IT?
HAK IT is an engaging new podcast series hosted by Sakshi Chabbra Mittal, aimed at exploring the intersection of females, founders, and food. Through this platform, Sakshi provides a space for candid discussions with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and food enthusiasts, shedding light on their unique journeys, challenges, and achievements. Each episode of HAK IT delves into the stories of trailblazing founders who are shaping the future of food and business. Listeners gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial world, from overcoming obstacles to scaling successful ventures. The first episode, now available via Daily Mirror Online and The Sun digital and social media channels, features an inspiring conversation with Heinin Zhang, co-founder of yhangry, a platform that is revolutionizing private dining.
A new episode will be released every Monday morning to kickstart your week with inspiration!
Episode One: From Finance to Food - The Story of yhangry
Heinin Zhang and Siddhi Mittal founded yhangry in 2019 while working demanding jobs in finance. As professionals who loved hosting but struggled to find the time to cook elaborate meals, they identified a gap in the market; an easy way to hire private chefs for home dining. This realization led to the creation of yhangry, a platform designed to connect customers with talented chefs, making luxury dining experiences accessible and stress-free. Before launching yhangry, Heinin Zhang worked in fixed-income sales at Goldman Sachs and Barclays, managing hedge funds and institutional asset managers. Siddhi Mittal, a Columbia University computer science graduate, worked as a financial bonds trader at Barclays in Canary Wharf, where the two met. Their shared vision for yhangry was twofold: to provide an affordable private dining experience for customers and to empower chefs with a flexible platform that enables them to showcase their skills while earning fair wages.
The start-up gained momentum in 2019 when it was accepted into the Google for Start-ups Female Founders Residency Program. Encouraged by early success, Heinin and Siddhi took the bold step of quitting their finance careers to work on yhangry full-time. They launched their first website in December 2019, just before the pandemic. When COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted traditional dining experiences, they pivoted their business model to offer virtual cooking classes and meal prep delivery, ensuring their brand remained relevant during a challenging time. In 2020, yhangry made its mark on the entrepreneurial world by appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, where they received a £100,000 offer from two Dragons. However, after careful consideration, they decided to walk away from the deal privately and instead raised £1.1 million from a round of angel investors. By 2022, yhangry had joined Y Combinator, the prestigious start-up accelerator that helped launch global giants like Airbnb. With the program’s support, the company strengthened its operations, growing its team to 11 employees and expanding its network to nearly 1,000 chefs across the UK. Since its inception, yhangry has provided unforgettable dining experiences for over 40,000 guests, redefining the way people enjoy restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of their homes.
Through HAK IT, Sakshi Chabbra Mittal continues to spotlight inspiring founders like Heinin Zhang, sharing their stories of resilience and innovation. By bringing such conversations to a wider audience, she encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and embrace new opportunities in the food and business industries.
