Best Saurabh Singh Podcasts (2025)

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E219 - How He Built a ₹1500 Cr Food Empire Without a Single Restaurant | Jaydeep Barman, Rebel Foods 1:40:40

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How do you build a ₹1500 crore food empire — with no restaurants, no chefs, and no legacy playbook?In this episode, we sit down with Jaydeep Barman, co-founder and CEO of Rebel Foods, to decode how one of India’s most ambitious startups is reimagining the entire food industry — from the cloud kitchen up.This isn’t a story about biryani and wraps. I…

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E218 - Swiggy’s Secret Revealed: How They Run 100 Cr Orders Without Falling Apart with Rohit Kapoor, Swiggy Food Delivery CEO 1:00:03

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How do you deliver 100 crore orders a year — without bloating, breaking, or burning out?In this episode, we sit down with Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Food Marketplaces at Swiggy, to break down what it really takes to scale India’s most complex consumer business — and still operate like a startup.From McKinsey to Max Healthcare, from OYO to Swiggy — Rohit …

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E217 - He’s Building a Battery Empire to Challenge China | Devansh Jain, InoxGFL Group 1:07:21

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What does it take to challenge China in energy, batteries, and manufacturing—without being a tech founder? And how is one Indian group quietly building a ₹1.5 lakh crore empire across India’s most strategic industries?In this episode, we sit down with Devansh Jain, Executive Director of the InoxGFL Group, one of India’s most ambitious conglomerates…

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E216 - How Lahori Zeera Built a ₹500 Cr Beverage Brand Taking On Coca-Cola | Saurabh Munjal 1:41:31

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Why do most Indian beverage startups die in Tier 1 cities? And how did a bootstrapped brand from Chandigarh crack ₹500 crore selling ₹10 drinks across India?In this episode, we sit down with Saurabh Munjal, co-founder and CEO of Lahori Zeera—one of India’s most remarkable mass-market brand stories.What started as a kitchen recipe is now a household…

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E215 - The Truth About Building Hardware in India | Suraj Aiar, QWR on DeepTech, Grit & Growth 1:20:09

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What if India leads the next computing revolution?Suraj Aiar, founder of QWR, is betting on it—by building XR headsets from the ground up. No VCs. No shortcuts. Just a relentless pursuit of redefining how India builds hardware. In this episode, we sit down with Suraj Aiar, Founder & CEO of QWR—one of India’s only companies building XR (Extended Rea…

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E214 - Why 90% of Indian Brands Never Cross ₹100 Crore – and How to Succeed | Vivek Gambhir, Lightspeed India 1:26:29

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Why do 90% of Indian brands never cross ₹100 crore? And what separates the few that do?In this episode, we sit down with Vivek Gambhir—former CEO of Godrej Consumer Products, boAt, and board member at Mamaearth—to decode what it really takes to build a high-scale brand in India.This isn’t theory. It’s the actual playbook behind India’s biggest cons…

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E213 - This Indian Founder Broke Every Rule And Built a Global Luxury Brand | Gautam Sinha, Nappa Dori 1:07:07

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India’s startup playbook worships speed, scale, and funding. But what if you rejected all of it—and still won?In this episode, we sit down with Gautam Sinha, founder and creative director of Nappa Dori, who built a global luxury brand from India by going against every startup norm.No VC. No MBA. No blitz-scaling.Just instinct, craftsmanship, and re…

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E212 - He Built a ₹11,000 Cr Company by Finding Customers EVERYONE Ignored | Sandeep Menon of Vastu Finance 1:07:02

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India’s lending ecosystem is crowded with banks, NBFCs, and fintechs—but very few have managed to build institutions with scale, discipline, and long-term trust.In this episode, we sit down with Sandeep Menon, Founder & CEO of Vastu Housing Finance, one of India’s largest and most respected affordable housing finance companies. With a ₹11,000 Cr+ l…

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E211 - Zomato & Meesho: The Untold Story of How India’s Smartest Startups Scale | Mohit Bhatnagar, Peak XV 1:10:57

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India’s startup ecosystem has reached escape velocity — but how do you actually build a breakout company in this market?In this episode, we sit down with Mohit Bhatnagar, Managing Director at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), and one of the earliest backers of Zomato, Meesho, Freshworks, CARS24, and more. This conversation unpacks wh…

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E210 - The Secret to Building Billion-Dollar Companies & Careers – Business Legends' Roundtable 1:05:28

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India’s biggest success stories weren’t built overnight. What does it really take to build institutions, scale businesses, and create a lasting legacy?In this rare business legends’ roundtable, we sit down with Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Info Edge), Ashish Dhawan (ChrysCapital), and Pramath Raj Sinha (ISB & Ashoka University) to break down the mindset, …

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Saurabh Nigam, author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. 35:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Saurabh Nigam—HR leader, angel investor, and author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. With over two decades of experience, Saurabh shares actionable insights on building a thriving startup culture, avoiding common HR mistakes, and hiring the right peop…

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From Mumbai to NYC: Leia Tyebjee on Building Pylot Studios, a global platform empowering emerging artists 30:22

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Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefin…

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E209 - India’s China+1 Moment: The Future of Manufacturing | ₹40,000 Cr Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur 59:42

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India is at a once-in-a-lifetime inflection point—Can we replace China as the world’s manufacturing powerhouse?In this episode, we sit down with Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar, to break down India’s China+1 moment and why manufacturing is the next trillion-dollar startup opportunity.We explore:- Why the next Indian unicorns won’t be SaaS—th…

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E208 - Mumbai vs. Bangalore: Where Should You REALLY Build Your Startup? Founders' Roundtable 1:09:31

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In this episode, we sit down with top founders to tackle one of India's biggest startup debates—Is Mumbai the next startup capital, or does Bangalore still dominate?We dive deep into why Mumbai is underrated as a tech hub, how founders are secretly choosing Mumbai over Bangalore, and what’s driving the rise of Mumbai’s startup ecosystem—from strong…

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E207 - Why Most D2C Brands Will FAIL – Cello World’s ₹20000 Cr Playbook to WIN BIG w/ Gaurav Rathod 1:23:30

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In this episode, we sit down with Gaurav Rathod, Joint MD of Cello World, to uncover the brutal reality of why most D2C brands fail—and how Cello scaled to ₹2000 Cr without chasing VC funding. Gaurav shares deep insights on manufacturing-led brand-building, why factories are the real profit centers, and how to dominate India’s complex distribution …

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E206 - Why Indian Brands Struggle to Scale (And How to Fix It) | Raul Rai, Nicobar 1:27:00

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In this episode, we sit down with Raul Rai, co-founder of Nicobar, to uncover the hidden challenges of scaling Indian brands and why so many fail to reach their full potential. Raul shares his contrarian approach to brand-building, balancing premium positioning vs. mass-market appeal, and why growth at all costs can kill a brand.We dive deep into h…

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E205 - India vs. China, Public Markets, and the Future of Indian Growth – Investor Saurabh Mukherjea 1:02:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Saurabh Mukherjea, a billion-dollar investor and Chief Investment Officer at Marcellus Investment Managers, to decode India's unique growth model, its divergence from China, and the evolving landscape of Indian public markets.Saurabh unpacks why India’s economic trajectory is unlike any other, how the next decade w…

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E204 - Why this ₹80,000 Crore Empire Is Betting Big on India’s Consumers | Shashwat Goenka, RPSG Group 1:27:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Shashwat Goenka, a leader at the helm of the ₹80,000 Crore RPSG Group, to uncover his journey of steering one of India’s largest conglomerates toward innovation and growth. Shashwat shares his unique approach to managing legacy businesses, adapting to India’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, and building future…

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E203 - How @ThinkSchool Redefined Educational Content | The Ultimate Creator/Business Playbook 2:01:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Ganesh Prasad, the visionary co-founder of Think School, a platform revolutionizing education and content creation in India. Ganesh takes us through his incredible journey—from his days as an engineering student to building Think School into a movement that merges education, storytelling, and business.We explore hi…

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E202 - India’s Massive Startup Boom: VC Secrets Every Founder MUST Know to Succeed – Niren Shah of Norwest Venture Partners 2:03:19

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In this episode, we sit down with Niren Shah, Managing Director at Norwest Venture Partners, a seasoned VC investor with 17+ years of experience shaping India’s startup ecosystem. Niren takes us behind the scenes of iconic investments in companies like Swiggy and OffBusiness, revealing what it takes to identify and build billion-dollar businesses i…

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E201 - How I Made 400x Returns on Mamaearth – Angel Investing Secrets with Suhail Sameer of OTP Ventures 1:20:58

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In this episode, we sit down with Suhail Sameer, founder and managing partner at OTP Ventures, and former CEO of BharatPe. Suhail unpacks his incredible 400x return on Mamaearth, turning a ₹15 lakh investment into ₹60 crore. We dive deep into the world of angel investing, spotting high-growth startups, and the future of consumer brands in India.Suh…

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E200 - Gen Z Will Make or Break Your Brand – Crack the New Media Playbook | Nikhil Taneja 2:12:20

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In this episode, we sit down with Nikhil Taneja, co-founder and CEO of Yuvaa, a leading youth media organization creating impactful and empathetic content for India's Gen Z. Nikhil shares the powerful story behind Yuvaa’s inception, shedding light on the loneliness epidemic affecting young people and how media can be a force for positive change.Fro…

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E199 - Nithin Kamath: The 10,000 Crore Comeback After the Toughest Year 1:33:13

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In this milestone episode, we sit down with Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of Zerodha, to uncover the untold secrets behind building India’s largest broking platform. Nithin shares his incredible journey of scaling Zerodha into a billion-dollar empire while remaining bootstrapped, customer-first, and uncompromising on values.From navigating per…

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E198 - ₹250 Crore in 2 Years: How NewMe Reinvented Women’s Fashion in India - Sumit Joria, Co-founder 1:49:28

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In this episode, we sit down with Sumit Joria, the co-founder and CEO of NewMe, one of India's fastest-growing fashion brands redefining how young Indian women shop. Sumit shares the untold story behind NewMe's success, revealing the bold decisions, innovative strategies, and consumer-first philosophy that have made the brand a household name among…

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E197 - India's Health CRISIS: What's Going Wrong and How to Fix It - Prashant Desai, Stanford 1:50:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Desai, a seasoned business leader, investor, and health influencer, to uncover why Indians are sicker than ever before and how to fix it. With over three decades of experience in business and investing—including his role as Managing Director at Everstone—Prashant brings a unique perspective to the health c…

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Indie Hacker Special: Piyush Patel founder of AmplifyX Labs on Building Micro-SaaS, Bootstrapping, and Scaling. 41:41

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Indie Hacker Special! I speak to Piyush Patel, the founder of AmplifyX Labs and a prominent voice in the micro-SaaS and indie hacking space. From bootstrapping projects to building in public and exploring AI-powered tools, Piyush shares invaluable insights into his personal journey, product development strategies, getting your first customers and t…

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E196 - The Indian College Where Students Build Startups in 7 Countries - Pratham Mittal, Tetr 1:02:03

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In this monumental 100K episode of the Indian Silicon Valley podcast, we welcome back Pratham Mittal, Co-founder of Masters’ Union and TETR, to explore his vision for the future of education. Pratham shares the incredible journey of launching TETR, a groundbreaking undergraduate program that blends global travel with experiential learning. (Watch h…

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From Spicy Dreams to Market Domination: Mikhel Rajani co-founder of Naagin Sauce on building India’s No.1 hot sauce brand. 34:14

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Chicken and hot sauce are a match made in heaven! In this episode, II’m joined by Mikhel Rajani, co-founder of Naagin Sauce, India’s first and favourite hot sauce brand. Mikhel and his team spotted a gap in the market about five years ago and have since transformed Naagin Sauce into a household name, now partnering with KFC India and reaching both …

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E195 - How We're Fixing India’s Broken Education Market - Rohit Gupta, College Vidya 47:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Rohit Gupta, Co-founder and COO of College Vidya, to discuss how he is tackling India’s broken education market. Rohit shares the journey of building College Vidya, an ed-tech platform that simplifies and democratizes access to online education, catering to millions of students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. (Colle…

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Building Strength for Everyday People: Adarsh Gopalakrishnan founder of Move101 on Making Fitness Accessible. 45:40

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The world is getting fatter! In this episode, we dive deep into fitness and nutrition with Adarsh Gopalakrishnan, founder of Move101 in Chennai. Move101 is a unique strength and conditioning gym tailored for regular folks with little to no training background, and it also offers online coaching. Adarsh’s journey into fitness began in an unexpected …

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E194 - India’s Hidden IQ Crisis: Rocket Learning’s Radical Plan to Save Our Kids 1:43:26

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In this episode, we sit down with Azeez Gupta, Co-founder of Rocket Learning, an ed-tech nonprofit dedicated to revolutionizing early childhood education in India. Azeez shares his journey of building Rocket Learning, an organization that partners with government schools and anganwadi centers to create digital communities that empower educators, pa…

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E193 - From 0 to ₹700 Crore: Our D2C Blueprint for Explosive Growth - Suyash Saraf, Dot & Key 59:10

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In this episode, we sit down with Suyash Saraf, the co-founder of Dot & Key, a leading D2C beauty and personal care brand in India. Starting from scratch, Suyash and his team scaled Dot & Key to an impressive ₹700 crore business, which was recently acquired by Nykaa, a market leader in the beauty space. In this candid conversation, Suyash shares th…

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E192 - The Untold Secrets of Building a Billion-Dollar Marketplace: Umang Dua, Keychain (Previously built Handy, acquired by $ANGI) 1:26:00

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In this episode, we sit down with Umang Dua, the co-founder of Handy, one of the world’s largest home services marketplaces, which was acquired by Angi, a billion-dollar public company. Now building his second startup, Keychain, Umang shares the untold secrets behind scaling a marketplace business and the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial jo…

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E191 - How Manyavar Built a ₹30,000 Crore Fashion Empire and Took Over India: Vedant Modi, CRO 1:23:54

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In this episode, we sit down with Vedant Modi, Chief Revenue Officer of Manyavar, to uncover the secrets behind building one of India’s most iconic ethnic wear brands. Manyavar has become synonymous with Indian weddings and celebrations, and Vedant shares his journey of taking the brand from its early days to a ₹30,000 crore empire.We dive deep int…

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E190 - Spotify Chief EXPOSES the Future of Indian Music - Amarjit Singh Batra (Spotify India MD) 1:40:20

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In this episode, we sit down with Amarjit Singh Batra, Managing Director of Spotify India (and General Manager of 59 Countries), a visionary leader shaping the future of music streaming in one of the world’s largest music markets. Amarjit shares his fascinating journey, from being at the forefront of the Indian internet economy to leading Spotify's…

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E189 - Why Most D2C Brands Fail: Rohit Chawla (Innovist) on Cracking the Code for Success 1:21:40

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In this episode, we sit down with Rohit Chawla, the visionary founder behind Innovist and The Man Company, to explore his journey as a serial entrepreneur in the competitive direct-to-consumer (D2C) space. Rohit shares invaluable insights into product development, customer acquisition, and the critical decisions that shaped his brands' growth.We be…

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E188 - He built a ₹1000 Crore Lingerie Empire in India: Pankaj Vermani, Clovia (Acquired by Reliance) 1:09:09

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In this episode, we sit down with Pankaj Vermani, founder and CEO of Clovia, one of India's most successful lingerie brands. From building the business from scratch to selling a majority stake to Reliance, Pankaj opens up about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.We dive into how Clovia stood out by balancing premium quality with affo…

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E187 - Everything You Know About Startups is WRONG: Dr Ritesh Malik - Investor in 100+ Companies 1:40:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ritesh, a finance expert and entrepreneur who has carved out a unique path in the Indian financial landscape. Dr. Ritesh takes us through his journey to financial freedom, sharing his self-realization about the true priorities in life and how he maintains discipline to stay ahead of the curve.We delve deep into…

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E186 - He's Making India HEALTHY with TECHNOLOGY! Gaurav Gupta, Gabit (Ex-Zomato Co-Founder) 1:07:29

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In this episode, we talk to Gaurav Gupta, co-founder of Gabit and former COO at Zomato. Gaurav shares what initially attracted him to Zomato and the deeper reasons behind his decision. He provides an inside look at Zomato during its hyper-scaling years and discusses what it meant to be elevated to a founder role in a company he didn't start.Gaurav …

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E185 - How the Founder of ISB, Ashoka Uni is Changing India: Pramath Raj Sinha 1:28:31

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In this episode, we talk to Pramath Raj Sinha, a visionary entrepreneur and academic leader who has revolutionized Indian education through founding institutions like ISB, Ashoka University, and Harappa Education.Pramath shares how his multidisciplinary background shaped his approach to building educational institutions. He offers insights into the…

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E184 - The Future of India According to a Billion Dollar Investor: Sanjay Kukreja, ChrysCapital ($10Bn AUM) 1:39:24

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of private equity and India's economic future with Sanjay Kukreja, Chief Investment Officer and Partner at ChrysCapital, India's largest PE firm. Sanjay shares invaluable insights from his 25-year journey in the industry, discussing how ChrysCapital grew from a $60 million fund to managing $9 billion in …

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E183 - From Hike's Billion-Dollar Loss to India's Gaming Revolution: Kavin Mittal 1:41:03

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In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Kavin Bharti Mittal, founder and CEO of Hike, as he shares insights on building India's first unicorn messaging app and its evolution into a Web3 gaming platform. From Hike's meteoric rise to a $1.4 billion valuation to its pivot in the face of changing market dynamics, Kavin offers a cand…

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E182 - This woman is taking on India’s Junk Food Empire: Suhasini Sampath, Yoga Bar 1:24:27

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In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Suhasini Sampath, Co-Founder of Yoga Bar, a trailblazing health food brand that has disrupted India's junk food landscape. Yoga Bar has revolutionized the way Indians snack, offering healthy alternatives in a market dominated by less nutritious options. From its humble beginnings in 2015 to its rece…

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E181 - Secrets of a Billionaire Wealth Manager in India: Himanshu Kohli (Founder of Client Associates) Reveals All 1:13:21

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In this episode, we speak with Himanshu Kohli, Co-Founder of Client Associates. Client Associates is a leading private wealth management firm dedicated to providing personalized financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. With a strong presence in the Indian financial landscape, Client Associates has built a reputation for trust…

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E180 - India’s Largest Travel Company - Deep Kalra, Founder of MakeMyTrip ($9 Billion Business) 1:11:07

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In this episode, we chat with Deep Kalra, the former CEO of MakeMyTrip. Deep opens up about his amazing 24-year journey as an entrepreneur, sharing his experiences and the lessons he’s learned along the way.We discuss how he navigated the pandemic, his thoughts on reinventing oneself, and the exciting impact of AI. Deep also talks about the skills …

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E179 - Meet India's Biryani King: Vishal Jindal of Biryani By Kilo 1:05:19

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In this episode, we chat with Vishal Jindal, the co-founder of Biryani By Kilo (BBK), a leading food delivery service revolutionizing how India enjoys biryani. Vishal, who ventured into entrepreneurship at 40, shares his journey of turning a passion for biryani into a thriving business.We explore why biryani is so beloved, the consumer trends drivi…

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E178 - How Robin Hood Army Feeds 14 Crore People Worldwide: Neel Ghosh, Co-Founder 1:50:03

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In this episode, we speak with Neel Ghose of Robin Hood Army. Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based organization that works to get surplus food from restaurants and communities to serve less fortunate people. They have a presence in multiple countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and many others. They have successfully fed over 14 crore p…

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E177 - From Freelancer to Multi-Crore Agency Founder : Ayush Wadhwa of OWLED Media 1:45:17

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In this episode, we speak with Ayush Wadhwa of OWLED Media. OWLED is a leading marketing solutions company that works with the best companies in India, including the likes of Groww, Unacademy, PhonePe, Dezerv, Flipkart, Meesho and many others. They're the folks behind the Nikhil Kamath Podcast, Indian Business Podcast by Think School, Unacademy's N…

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Anushka Gupta co-founder of MyMuse on building India’s first bedroom essentials brand. 51:19

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On a mission to make intimacy easy, approachable, and fun. Today my guest is Anushka Gupta, co-founder of MyMuse. MyMuse is India’s first bedroom essentials brand, dedicated to making intimacy easy, approachable, and fun for Indians everywhere. Anushka and her husband started in a small apartment and now operate a warehouse serving over 150,000 cus…

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Prince Thomas, CEO & Co-founder of MetaShot on building the world's first console-like cricket game 36:37

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Experience real cricket at home! In this episode, I sit down with Prince Thomas, co-founder of MetaShot, a Bangalore-based gaming startup. MetaShot offers a unique and immersive cricket experience through a cutting-edge metaphysical smart bat. Prince shares how the idea for MetaShot emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the early days of…