To say her first year in business was challenging is an understatement, quickly followed by operational shut downs and additional set-backs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Through perseverance, Anisha was able to consistently deliver value to key stakeholders. These included her customers, employees and 5+ vendors (many of whom supplied ingredients on credit), as well as her investors and landlord who held a stake in a traditionally high-risk hospitality investment.

While operating Powerhaus, Anisha successfully navigated multiple cumbersome legal processes. Most notably, she secured the first new beer and wine license in Powerhaus’ business district in 10+ years when there was “almost no chance of getting the license” per the regulatory body. After an extremely research-intensive, multi-year effort to build an appeal case, she successfully convinced the judge at trial that Powerhaus should be granted a license.