RIVERSIDE, CA, July 29, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Gurpreet Paul has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Paul, born in India in 1973, has established a distinguished career as an entrepreneur and business leader after immigrating to the United States in 2002. As the founder and chief executive officer of ThirsTea USA since 2023, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the boba tea industry by addressing operational and service gaps and expanding the brand globally. His responsibilities include maintaining the supply chain for the boba sector, sourcing products from Taiwan, China and India, collaborating with authorized distributors to ensure product availability and distributing products to franchisees. He also supports franchisees across multiple states and is instrumental in onboarding new partners. Under his leadership, ThirsTea has gained recognition for its innovative approach and rapid growth.

Before establishing ThirsTea USA, Mr. Paul served as president of Accelerated Services. He held concurrent roles as founder and chief executive officer of Star-Buffet Chain, Digify Media Agency and E-Commerce beginning in 2017. In these capacities, he demonstrated expertise in business development, strategic planning and operational management across diverse industries.

From 2011 to 2017, Mr. Paul was sales manager at Coca-Cola Refreshments, The Coca-Cola Company, California. He managed sales operations, developed key accounts and led teams to achieve significant revenue growth. His earlier tenure at Coca-Cola included serving as area development manager from 2008 to 2011 and channel manager from 2004 to 2008 in the Los Angeles, where he focused on expanding market share and optimizing distribution channels.

Mr. Paul's career began with Pepsi Cola Co as a customer executive from 2000 to 2002, where he gained foundational experience in sales, marketing, and customer relations. and as a sales executive at Reckitt Benckiser from 1997 to 2000.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Paul serves as president of the Asian Business Resource Group Southern California, reflecting his commitment to supporting Asian business professionals and fostering community engagement.

His academic background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Management Studies, earned in 1997. He also holds a associated degree in international sales and export management from the IIEM Bangalore 1997, and a Bachelor in Economics and Business, awarded in 1994. These academic accomplishments provided him with a strong foundation in business principles that have been integral to his success. Mr. Paul attributes his achievements to extreme hard work, constant focus and persistent execution—qualities that have enabled him to move beyond traditional work hours into continuous planning and implementation.

Mr. Paul's most notable accomplishment is the creation of the ThirsTea brand, which has set new standards within the beverage industry by eliminating inefficiencies and expanding internationally. He is also the author of "The Franchise Mindset," a book that chronicles his journey from childhood through entrepreneurial success while offering practical guidance on identifying market opportunities, building brands and navigating trademark processes.

His contributions have been recognized with several honors, including a 55th ranking in the Top 100 Influencers by Franchise Voice in 2026 and a ranking of 47th among new and emerging United States brands by Entrepreneur magazine in 2026.

Civically engaged, Mr. Paul is actively involved in charitable initiatives within the Indian community. He supports various groups by donating products from ThirsTea locations to those in need, demonstrating a commitment to giving back.

Outside his professional pursuits, Mr. Paul enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his family. Looking ahead, he aims to expand ThirsTea to 50 locations across the United States and overseas combined and establish its international presence, while supporting families in achieving financial independence through franchising opportunities.

Mr. Paul's journey exemplifies dedication, innovation, and leadership in both the business and community spheres.

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