Mr. Manish Pande
Director, iMPower & Paint-Lib
A visionary leader, a strategist, and a changemaker Mr. Manish Pande is not just a Business Coach, Franchise Consultant, and Project Management expert, but a mentor to thousands. With a B.Tech in Civil Engineering and an MBA under his belt, he holds over 29 years of hands-on experience across multiple industries. From mentoring startups to scaling enterprises and guiding generational business transitions, his professional trajectory is both deep and diverse. An adventurer at heart, Mr. Pande finds inspiration in travel and trekking, fuelling his ever-curious mind and innovative spirit. Exploring the globe with offbeat places and exploring varied businesses is his biggest driving force.
His journey, rooted in a humble service-class family, transformed early as he chose the entrepreneurial path with unshakable determination. Having worked on state-of-the-art infrastructure marvels like Delhi Airport (T3), Mumbai Airport, and Delhi Metro, Mr. Pande embodies a rare mix of ground-level execution and high-level strategic thinking. His associations with global giants like InterArch, GM, ITC, L&T, GMR, ABB, ETA and HUL have shaped him into an institution of knowledge. With a heart full of pride, he often speaks of his enriching journey through landmark projects like Delhi Airport T3 and Project MOBIUS with HUL — symbols of innovation and scale.
His strengths are deep analytical ability and solution-oriented problem-solving approach. He always strives for out of box thinking and off beat solutions for every business problem. He finds profound joy in engaging with Gen-Z and Millennials & he has been already connected with 5500+ to brainstorm, inspire, and empower them with his deep wisdom in systems and processes through key-note speaker, workshop & sessions.
About iMPower Projects & Business Solutions
Founded with the mission to empower business owners, iMPower Projects & Business Solutions is a comprehensive consultancy firm providing business modelling, franchise development, system design, and scalable solutions for startups and established enterprises alike. For over 15 years, Mr. Pande has been instrumental in helping entrepreneurs navigate market challenges with clarity and confidence. iMPower stands for innovative Men, Material, Money, Market & Methodology solutions to power the businesses and business owners.
The firm’s flagship offering “Franchise Power” is a unique initiative aiming to develop 100+ small businesses into successful franchise models, even for those who once thought franchising was out of reach. He wants to wipe out the myths that franchising is only for café/restaurant and Spa-saloon industries and for big established brands with huge turnover only. With Mr. Pande’s guidance, many entrepreneurs have transitioned from small-scale operations to structured, scalable, and revenue-generating franchises, e.g. service business like handwriting classes business; Flour Atta Chakki business; Astrologer etc.
Ideology Behind Paint-Lib
Born out of deep admiration for art and empathy for artists, Paint-Lib is Mr. Pande’s dream project, a revolutionary concept that blends entrepreneurship with creativity. The world’s first canvas painting library on a subscription basis – With Paint-Lib no need to buy costly paintings and stick to the same monotonous boring paintings for years, instead individuals can enjoy new art/paintings and a new ambience every month with fraction of cost. Paint-Lib has a unique plug-and-play franchise model designed with tagline world’s simplest & easiest business, offering opportunity to enjoy freedom and life allowing you to follow your passion, dreams and hobbies.
The ideology behind Paint-Lib is multi-dimensional:
Empower Art & Artists: Provide exposure and income opportunities to both mainstream and offbeat artists especially those from under-represented and rural regions.
Democratize Aesthetics: Make art accessible and affordable for everyone by allowing users to change their space’s vibe with high-quality canvas paintings on rotation with meaningful tagline ‘’Beautifying Spaces’’.
Promote Entrepreneurship: Create an easy-entry, low-investment franchise opportunity for aspirants be it working professionals, homemakers, or young entrepreneurs.
With a growing global network of 150+ artists (including over 100 from India), unique business & franchise model, Paint-Lib stands as a beacon of innovation, empowerment, and art appreciation.
Our Key Values & Future Vision
The core of Mr. Pande’s business philosophy is built on:
Integrity & Authenticity : Building trust-based relationships with clients and partners.
Innovation with Impact : Crafting scalable business models for small & medium businesses that benefit every stakeholder.
Inclusivity : Bridging the gap between privilege and talent, especially in the creative industry.
Empowerment : Equipping individuals with tools, knowledge, and opportunity to thrive.
The vision for Paint-Lib is to reach every corner of the globe transforming walls & spaces, empowering artists, and opening doors to thousands of new-age entrepreneurs. With the model tested, proven foolproof idea, Paint-Lib will aim to create a global art-entrepreneurship movement.
Message to All
Mr. Manish Pande believes success is not about shortcuts, it’s about clarity, commitment, and consistency. His message to aspiring entrepreneurs is simple yet profound:
“Know what you truly want. Create a roadmap. Move ahead with conviction and courage. Let passion meet purpose, and you’ll build not just a business but a legacy.”
In a world of fleeting ideas, Mr. Pande brings a rare blend of experience, innovation, and purpose. His journey from mega projects to meaningful ventures is a masterclass in leadership. And with Paint-Lib, he’s not just painting canvases, he’s painting dreams.
manishvpande@gmail.com
www.impowerservices.com
www.franchisepower.in
www.paintlib.in
+919540087100
