Pharmacy Entrepreneurship: How This Pharmacist Built and Sold a Business During the Pandemic with Nishan Divani

In this episode of The Happy PharmD podcast, we are joined by Nishan Devani, a successful pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur. He is currently Chairman at Devsan Systems Inc. and Vice President of the Pharmacists' Association of Niagara Peninsula. 

Nishan shares his inspiring journey from working in community pharmacies to founding and selling his own pharmacy service company. 

Discover valuable insights on identifying market gaps, the power of asking for help, and pivoting business strategies. He also discusses his strategies for balancing professional responsibilities with family life and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Whether you're a pharmacist or interested in entrepreneurship, Nishan's story provides valuable lessons in perseverance, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Nishan:

1:21 - Nishan's background, how he identified market gaps and started a business

8:35 - Whether his business interfered with his job

10:16 - His mindset surrounding taking the first step and building momentum, and the importance of asking for help and advice

16:34 - How things have shifted for the company post-Covid and how they needed to pivot, network and learn new skills to adapt

26:31 - The great end-result for the company and next steps for Nishan

39:52 - Thoughts on participating in competitions like Shark Tank

42:51 - Modernizing the Pharmacists' Association of Niagara Peninsula and organizing a successful in-person conference

49:47 - Closing thoughts, key takeaways and encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs

Links:

• Nishan Devani on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishandevani/

• Devsan Systems Inc. - https://www.devsan.ca

• Pharmacists' Association of Niagara Peninsula - https://www.panp.ca/

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