Frugal

Frugal Company is an innovation partner that helps organizations unlock creativity and efficiency by embracing constraints. Founded by Abhinav Agarwal, Frugal Company works with a diverse range of clients, including public and private sectors, startups, and NGOs. The company's unique approach is inspired by Indian philosophy, grassroots practices, and psychology, aiming to drive transformative change through authentic conversations and creative destruction.

Frugal Company offers a variety of services, such as keynotes, seminars, workshops, consulting, and venture building. One of their key tools is the Frugal Management Canvas, a strategic framework designed to solve operational and strategic problems by leveraging available resources and finding creative solutions. This methodology is particularly useful for change management and building innovation capabilities for both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs.

The company has been involved in numerous projects and publications, including a philosophical essay titled 'L'Éloge du Pain Perdu,' which explores the transformation of matter, individuals, and society through the metaphor of bread. Frugal Company has also contributed to articles and podcasts on topics like Industry 5.0, frugal innovation for cities, and resilient cities. They have organized events such as the Frugal Innovation Day and been featured in media outlets like DAF-MAG, Gazette des communes, and Les Echos.

For those interested in learning more or collaborating, Frugal Company offers resources such as a custom GPT with Agarwal's frugal innovation recipe, a WhatsApp community for innovation and frugal management, and various media publications and videos. Interested parties can get in touch for consulting needs, workshops, executive coaching, or co-innovation ideas.