The Proven Playbook to Build a D2C Brand in India
A complete masterclass on zero-to-one product development, supplier sourcing, margin architecture, CAC control, and quick commerce scaling.
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Inside the Live Masterclass Room
Real screenshots and teardown moments from our live founder session — discussing supplier contracts, unit economics formulas, and dark store listing mechanics.
Unfiltered Operator Round-Table
Four D2C operators and angel investors trading candid notes on early manufacturing hurdles, product formulation bottlenecks, CAC escalation, and dark store inventory management.
Unit Economics & Margin Diagnostics
Detailed breakdowns of gross margin targets (65%+), RTO management, packaging requirements for marketplace readiness, and cash conversion cycles.
Learn from Operators Who Have Built It
Our panel brings together seasoned D2C founders who have built brands from scratch alongside growth practitioners scaling products across quick commerce platforms.
Gaurav Virmani
Founder @ Go Whipped · 3X D2C Founder
Deep expertise in zero-to-one consumer formulations, navigating Indian contract manufacturers, negotiating realistic MOQs, and achieving product-market fit.
Kandarp Malhotra
Growth Marketer @ XTCY
Specialist in omnichannel performance marketing, CAC optimization, and scaling fast-moving consumer brands across Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart.
Core Pillars Covered in the Masterclass
Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations
How each founder vetted their first contract manufacturer, negotiated low MOQs without quality compromises, and avoided costly initial inventory traps.
The First 100 Paid Customers
Tactical zero-budget and organic acquisition channels that actually drove initial orders, avoiding paid ad burnout before product validation.
Unit Economics & Margin Architecture
A transparent breakdown of real COGS, gross margins, shipping and RTO costs, and pricing structures designed for sustainable profitability from day one.
Quick Commerce Scaling (Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart)
The exact playbook to prepare packaging, meet platform compliance, and unlock localized instant delivery growth across top metro clusters.
Scaling Paid Ads & CAC Control
Knowing the exact signals when it is time to deploy performance marketing budgets on Meta and Google without burning cash on false positives.
The #1 Costly Mistake to Avoid
Unfiltered founder lessons on the biggest pitfalls, regulatory blind spots, and operational traps to skip entirely as a first-time consumer entrepreneur.
Join the Curated Founders' WhatsApp Community
An intimate group for early-stage and high-growth D2C founders in India. Direct notes on manufacturers, growth benchmarks, investor intros, and upcoming offline dinners.
Build or Scale with GetIntoD2C Studio
Looking to launch a new brand or diagnose leaking margins in an existing one? Our studio provides end-to-end launchpad execution, brand audits, and GTM acceleration.
Questions & Answers
Is this full webinar recording completely free to watch?
Yes. The live session has concluded, and we have made the entire masterclass recording publicly available on YouTube and this page for aspiring and scaling D2C founders.
How can I access the actionable D2C Playbook and frameworks mentioned in the video?
You can join our curated D2C Founders' WhatsApp Community (/for-founders) or connect directly with our advisory team to get our implementation frameworks, pricing calculators, and sourcing checklists.
How can I be notified about future live workshops, dinners, and founder sessions?
We host regular offline founder dinners in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, alongside focused masterclasses. Apply to join our invitation-only WhatsApp community to get first access when dates go live.
Can GetIntoD2C help me launch or audit my consumer brand?
Absolutely. We run an end-to-end launchpad for early-stage founders (from formulation and manufacturer sourcing to Shopify store build and GTM execution), as well as comprehensive brand & unit economics audits for live brands.