“A lot of hotels have beautiful chandeliers because the asset owner is emotional about having chandeliers in the property. I always say that the customers aren't going to have chandeliers for breakfast. You'd rather take that money and give great breakfasts to the customer.”

Indian entrepreneur and billionaire, founder and CEO of PRISM

Ritesh Agarwal is an Indian entrepreneur and billionaire, best known as the founder and chief executive of PRISM, a hospitality chain. He has also appeared as a panellist on Shark Tank India in 2024. In 2024, Agarwal was listed among the Top 10 youngest Indian billionaires in the Hurun Rich List of India, with a net worth of $225 million. His public profile is tied to business and hospitality, and to the role of a young founder in India’s startup scene.