
Ep086 – Sahil Verma, CEO, Cookaway | The Accidental Foodpreneurs getting you to cook together | SATT
From Swim Against The Tide by Steve Henry
April 16, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 86
About this episode
Sahil Verma shares his journey from economics to co-founding Cookaway, a platform for authentic culinary experiences.
This week Sahil Verma, co-founder and CEO of Cookaway, joined the podcast to share his journey from an economics background to becoming an accidental entrepreneur. Together with his wife, he built Cookaway - an innovative food experience platform that brings authentic world cuisines into people's homes. The conversation explores how the couple developed a brand rooted in culinary authenticity, cultural storytelling, and the joy of shared human experiences, while navigating real-world challenges such as market confusion, scaling, and global expansion. Sahil's story is one of purpose and fulfilment, arriving at a place where personal passion and professional success go hand in hand. The SATT Team :) #podcast #business #swimagainstthetide #growth #entrepreneurship
People in this episode
Host: Steve Henry
Guest: Sahil Verma
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- food experience
- culinary authenticity
- cultural storytelling
- shared experiences
- market challenges
Keywords
- Cookaway
- Sahil Verma
- foodpreneurs
- entrepreneurship
- cooking
- cultural storytelling
- market challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cookaway
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