Unlike the tools required to make a personal relationship
successful, business partners are driven by a different set of goals, and
probably require more understanding and equilibrium to be successful in
whatever they undertake. Their minds have to work in sync and they have to be
proactive in bringing new ideas to the table to help the business flourish.
Keeping petty arguments aside but never hesitating in creative banter, many
partnerships have reached great heights in Goa.
Denzil Pereira and Trisca Fernandes formed the band DnT
nearly six years ago. Now a successful duo, the two give power-packed
performances together while also having separate sets of responsibilities
chalked out off stage. “We first met during the making of a gospel movie for
youth, called ‘Crossroads’. Since then, we have performed numerous shows in Goa
and abroad, and we perform throughout the week at various venues across the
state,” says Denzil, from Chaudi, Canacona. Singing in six languages, the band
is working on a new motivational music video featuring noted musicians from
Goa.
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While Trisca handles the administration of sending out mails
and dealing with clients, Denzil shows his expertise in music and
entertainment. “When I started singing with Denzil, I knew just ten songs and I
usually set the target for the band, so I started singing new songs every week
which added to our portfolio. We can now perform for an eight-hour show with
new songs,” adds Trisca. “Being just the two of us, we understand each other
well. Both of us are passionate about music so this keeps us involved in our
projects,” says Trisca.
Arts and cultural hub Art Escape, running since 2009, has
four partners, Vinesh Iyer, Darryl Noronha, Carol and Sandra. While Vinesh and
Darryl are usually at the forefront with their workshops and events, Carol and
Sandra run the restaurant. “Each of the partners requires more understanding of
our team members and we sort out our differences at the base. We all have our
own strengths and direction and are of speciality which does not get into our
way of functioning. Since we don’t have a space dedicated to our work, we meet
up regularly to discuss future projects,” says Vinesh, who handles marketing
for the various events. “We have our own favourite genres; we all love blues,
rock and jazz and this helps us understand music in a better way. But our
personal preferences don’t determine the festivals we organise,” he adds.
Cousins Amit and Gautam Bakhale and Gregg Furtado, all from
Panjim, have been running two restaurants with great unity. Owners of Cohiba in
Sinquerim and Tao in Panjim, even though the three are constantly in touch,
they give each other the space they need, thereby allowing their association to
grow. “We have been partners for the last eight years and we each have
different responsibilities. Gregg is in charge of entertainment and creativity
while I handle operations and finance, and Gautam looks after the client
servicing bit. All three of us meet at least twice or thrice a week and we are
constantly in touch as we are running a huge operation and have to be at the
top of our game,” says Amit.
With constant brain storming and each member playing a vital
role, the partners are very comfortable with each other. “We have family
holidays together but we also have different social circles which involves our
own friends. We give each other space so that we don’t get too involved,” adds
Amit. The three partners have recently taken possession of a new property in Panjim
right next to Tao which will be converted into a new concept bar. “It is a five
shutter space and the work will commence shortly. The fights mostly take place
while naming the place so that is left for the last,” smiles Amit.
