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Wigzo is an automated customer data platform for D2C brands in which Shiprocket has acquired a majority stake. It has grown from an  automated personalized email marketing tool to a  platform that helps brands to understand massive customer data and use it intelligently. What you can learn from this episode: The evolution of Mar-tech, from email automation to Customer Data Platform The j...

From personal skin allergy woes to pioneering India's first Ayurvedic start-up securing seed funding from industry leaders, The Ayurveda Company is bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary health to provide Ayurveda as a lifestyle choice. Param talks about the journey of discovering product- market fit and taking the brand from zero to one, and then from one to hundred. Get notified about the lat...

How does Ganesh Shankar turn mind-numbing RFP chaos into revenue—and build a new SaaS category while he’s at it? Inside Responsive (formerly RFPIO), we unpack AI-powered Strategic Response Management (SRM), Fortune-100 adoption, and the hidden moats of enterprise sales tech. In this candid conversation with Akshay Datt , Ganesh traces his journey from product leader to CEO, the pain point that spa...

Balance Hero is one of India’s largest lending apps for the underbanked. They are among the top market leaders in the small ticket loan providers. And the most amazing thing about Balance Hero is that the founder (Charlie Lee) is a Korean who came to India to sell VAS services to telecom companies, and never left. If you want to hear about the evolution of tech businesses and how to adapt to chang...

Discover the incredible journey of an engineer turned healthcare innovator- Rohan Verma's entrepreneurial drive led to the creation of Breathe Well-being, a groundbreaking diabetes reversal platform. He talks about his roller coaster journey of building a bootstrapped health-tech business, facing multiple near death circumstances despite getting into the YC program, and eventually sticking through...

Unlike its counterparts in the health-tech realm, Dozee doesn't just stop at powerful software. Equipped with a novel physical product, Dozee is a special technology that uses smart AI to watch over patient’s vital stats 24/7 without any physical contact. In this episode, Mudeet talks about cracking data collection in a data dark space, innovating using AI, perfecting the product, raising capital...

As one of the oldest early stage startup investors, Mumbai Angels has funded more than 200 startups till date. In this episode, co-founder and CEO Nandini Mansinghka dives deep into the nuances of fund raising from the perspective of investors, thus helping startup founders to be well-prepared to pitch to investors. She talks about the legacy of Mumbai Angels and how it has evolved from an informa...

In a country obsessed with beauty, hair and skin, Traya is a result when a wife decides to ensure that the husband needs to focus on his health. Founder duo Altaf and Saloni created an innovative product to prevent hairfall while focusing on technology for holistic healthy habits. They spill the beans on building Traya, using cohort marketing to innovate, navigating investor relations, fundraising...

Learn about Rakesh Malhotra, the visionary entrepreneur who started Luminous, India's most trusted inverter brand more than 30 years ago. Hear firsthand about his journey of diversifying ventures and successfully navigating the market landscape. Discover Rakesh's invaluable insights on market penetration and his strategies for building businesses that stand the test of time, spanning across a mult...

Explore the misconception surrounding zero brokerage in this episode. Tajinder sheds light on Finvasia's journey, from his Wall Street experience to the bootstrap beginnings of Finvasia. He also shares insights into disrupting the financial landscape with a portfolio of global fintech businesses based in India under Finvasia's umbrella. For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our...

Discover how technology is breaking down geographical barriers, allowing individuals to collaborate with the world's best companies from anywhere with a solid internet connection. Remote takes center stage as a key player, simplifying the global hiring process. Job talks about how to create value by solving complex problems. For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter w...

Mintoak is a fintech SaaS platform doing the exact opposite of what most fintechs are doing- they are helping the legacy banks compete with nimble fintechs by arming them with an agile engagement platform for their business customers. In this conversation, Raman spills the beans on his unique thesis which has turned Mintoak into one of India's leading payment processors. For more such interesting...

"Distribution is a 300-year-old industry. I didn't invent it, I just innovated on it." In a startup world obsessed with shiny new products, Dr. Somdutta Singh argues that the real, sustainable moat lies in mastering the age-old game of distribution. Her company, Assiduus Global, is built on this very principle, proving that innovating on the "how" of selling is often more powerful than just the "w...

Even though banking and finance have gone digital, many still rely on traditional methods for getting home loans. While this may be fine for expensive homes, it becomes costly and difficult to expand when it comes to affordable housing. Atul Monga is a fintech veteran chasing an ambitious mission to make affordable home loans accessible to Bharat by using an innovative asset light approach. For mo...

Having faced initial setbacks, Iesh's decision to join a successful startup exposed him to a steep learning curve, where he absorbed crucial lessons from an accomplished founder. Two years later, armed with newfound insights, he took the plunge again, founding Powerplay- utilising his accumulated knowledge to achieve substantial scale and profitability. Iesh shares his lessons from both failure an...

Discover the journey behind building Intangles into a global SaaS business, focusing on mining valuable data from commercial vehicles. Much like an Apple Watch tracks and provides insights into one's body, Intangles helps vehicles in becoming "fitter" by identifying issues that, once resolved, result in substantial cost savings for fleet operators. For more such interesting founder journeys, subsc...

EVage Motors stands at the forefront of innovation in the electric vehicle sector, positioning itself to be a significant disruptor, much like how Tesla revolutionized the global market. Inderveer Singh discusses the visionary approach to crafting the next generation of four-wheeled EVs. Read more about EVage at: 1.Chandigarh-based EVage is driving towards a greener future with its made-in-India f...

Shauraya Bhutani brings to the table an exceptional combination of being both young and a veteran of the PE space, and he is the co-founder of the boutique investment bank - Capital Connect Advisors. He spills the beans on how to get your startup funded across different levels, and how to be more strategic about engaging with an investment bank to raise funds. For more such interesting founder jou...

Shreyans reveals a groundbreaking solution to address the inefficiencies in traditional lending. With the innovative platform Sheru, he is on a mission to reshape lending norms by considering a diverse range of assets, from stocks and mutual funds to cryptocurrency and NFTs. For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.com Read more about Finsire:- 1.Bo...

Pallav Pandey has been a key player in India's startup scene for two decades. Now, with his fourth venture, Uolo, he aims to become the go-to platform for distributing edtech products across India. Uolo's core belief is that there's no one-size-fits-all solution in edtech; instead, India requires a multitude of affordable options. Pallav is actively constructing the channels through which these di...

"The real power would lie if we crack the technology piece very clearly." Pawan Prabhat and Paramdeep Singh emphasize the importance of robust technology in their ventures. In this episode, they share their journey of building and scaling tech-driven companies, highlighting the critical role of innovation and adaptability in solving complex business problems. Pawan Prabhat is the Co-founder &...

A former Indian Army major turned entrepreneur, Karthik recognized that India's strength lay in economic prosperity. He spent six years in disruptive startups before founding Jumbotail to disrupt traditional retail without disempowering the last mile retailers. For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.com Read more about Jumbotail:- 1.Jumbotail: The...

This episode delves into the world of pre-owned mobile phones with Saket Saurav, founder of Refit Global, a leading player in the space. Discover the remarkable journey of scaling up this startup without external funding, reaching a topline of over 300 crores this year. For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.com Read more about Refit Global:- 1. S...

Discover the heartwarming journey of CarDekho, India's very own success story, born in a small town and fueled by the family values of Bharat. Amit shares deeply personal stories, invaluable insights from building up the gigantic yet nimble tech startup, and some essential principles for aspiring founders. For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.co...

A community startup is built on the back of a strong organically grown community base, hyper-focused on adding value to the community. Kunal Jain is one of the early pioneers in community building and he shares his journey of starting a community, bootstrapped, and how it became a full-fledged platform for analytics professionals with a global reach. For more such interesting founder journeys, sub...