India, March 4 -- Building a startup in India has always been a tough nut to crack, and for one Bengaluru founder, the past five years proved just how demanding that journey can be.

Vardhman Jain, co-founder of the Bengaluru-based coffee brand Drickle, formerly known as BONOMI, has shared an honest reflection on X as he nears five years of building his coffee business.

Jain described the experience as the most gruelling thing he has done, both mentally and financially.

In the post, Jain wrote that he is about to complete five years of trying to build his coffee venture in India.

According to him, entrepreneurship slowly changes a person year after year, forcing founders to develop a thick skin and prepare for constant criticism.

Jain...