Coming this weekend!

Hi gang,

I will be there at Tata Crucible Corporate Quiz 2017's regional round in Ahmadabad (technically its in Gandhinagar!)  today,

So be ready for a comprehensive review of this year Corporate Quiz on this weekend.

OBQ 1027: Going main street?

On many of the back alleys of cities in USA (and now in Japan as well) you will find this cute shop, a business that started at the turn of the century is know for its chic and friendly vibe + they are really good at what they do.

But recently they just got acquired by the big boy of their industry that many fear will make them more main street and less chic.

Identify the company.

Answer: Blue bottle coffee which was acquired by Nestle

OBQ 1026: More than star power behind it.

Identify the logo of company which is not just started by a celebrity but also has some really solid ethical principles driving it.

Answer: The Honest company started by Jessica Alba.

OBQ 1025: The unlikely immigrant.

From the country he was born in to the country that he currently lives in not to mention the job that he holds this guy is literally in eye of storms.

But looking at his pedigree it wont be a surprise to see him emerge out of this with flying colours!

Connect these images to a business personality.

Answer: Dara Khusrowsahi the new CEO of Uber.

OBQ 1024: Controversially yours

Started between two world wars in a country mired with it, the company had really hard time staying away from controversy.

Lately though company is more known for its innovation and passion for sports rather than its shenanigans!

Answer: Adidas

OBQ 1023: What a woman wants!!!

Maybe most of you lads out there have no answer to that elusive questions "What woman wants?".

But sure he did and knowing that answer he made boat loads worth of money which keeps even his grandkids among the richest people in the world!

Who is this brilliant guy? 😊😊😊😊

Answer: Max Factor and its founder Maximillian.

OBQ 1022: The Small Giant.

No No No this is not that.... that big company that we all know. This is a logo of a homegrown (Indian) company that has done exceedingly well in high end IT solution in some very challenging sectors at that.

Its a true "Small Giant".

Identify the company from its logo.

Answer: Rolta is the right Answer!

OBQ 1021: A man with great taste!

Connect to a European multi billionaire who has stringed together some of the greatest brands to extend the empire he inherited.

Apparently his great taste also extends to his personal life as well!

Connect to him or name the holding company that he owns.

Answer: Jesse Owens wore the first shoes designed by Dassler brothers (founder of Puma and Adidas) Puma is now owned by Kering group, Salma Hayek is wife of  Francois Henri Pinault the heir of Kering and Gucci is also owned by Kering!

OBQ 1020: Hotel Apna Apna

Simply connect to a legendary hospitality brand.

Enough hints there!

Answer: Hyatt. They own brand of hotels called "Andaz"

OBQ 1019: The Fightclub

He has got looks of bouncer and he is exactly that! He owns one of the biggest fightclub (if you can call it that!) in the world and with his media savvy he has transformed it into a billion dollar business.

Identify him and the franchise he owns.

Answer: Dana White of UFC.

OBQ 1018: The reliable Swede.

The company is a benchmark in the world for safety and comfort, and with new ownership now the company is planning to go fully electric in two years.

Connect to a brand whose ownership is a bit of an enigma.

Answer: Volvo Cars.

OBQ 1017: The Topgun(s)

Connect the two images to a proposed mergers of two giants in there industry that are finally looking eye to eye.

Answer: Essillor Luxottica merger

OBQ 1016: If Zuckerberg was humble.

Zuckerberg was a cocky kid when his Social networking site crossed a million users, things have changed a lot since that time (or atleast we hope!).
Here is another Social network guy whose app and initial success is far bigger than any other social network still he is an humble pie!
Identify him and the app he started, even the app makes you humble ;-)

Answer: Sarahah and its founder.

OBQ 1015: The make-up boy.

Nah this is no modern witch craft, this is simply a make-up guy working on his model!

And no he is no common make-up guy, he is the person who actually coined the term "make-up" in modern context of applying cosmetics to look better.

Identify him and the company that he started which is his namesake.

Answer: Max Factor

OBQ 1014: Knight with the shiny armor!

Well not from the old tales but here is a true knight in Indian business context, who it seems is gonna stage comeback once more.

He has created  and worked with many great organizations in his career here is a just a small collection of them, Connect the images below to this polymath from Indian business world.

Answer: Nandan Nilekani