Vyapaar

In this episode, I invited Karan Kalra who is a visual engineer & has a decade long experience in creating illustrations, motion graphics & animations. We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like:  1.  Karan's journey exploring various creative crafts  2.  How he got into NFTs  3.  What exactly is an NFT & how it's different from other Cryptos &n...

In this episode, I invited Vaibhav & Sayantani - cofounders of What’s up Wellness, a company in the health & wellness space. Their first product is a [delicious] gummy which is packed with nutrients which targets the skincare/haircare/nailcare segment. We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like: How working for various D2C startups helped Vaibhav & Sayantani in creating thei...

In this episode, I invited Jayanti & Shalini - two sisters who have created India Hemp & Co, a company which sells various products made from Hemp - like protein powder, hemp oils etc. We talked about a range of topics in this episode like: 1. The central idea behind building a company in the Hemp space 2. Challenges faced during the initial days (insert - the pandemic) & how they turn...

In this episode, I hosted Shailesh Ganeriwala & Animesh Thakur - cofounders of OGHemp, a company which is making paper & packaging materials from Hemp.  We dived into their respective journeys, how they got in the Hemp space & why they specifically targeted the paper industry. Shailesh explained the benefits of making paper from Hemp & why it is a no brainer to do so!  An...

In this episode, I invited Guneesh Sahny - founder of Kensho, a company exploring the world of Nootropics or 'Cognitive Enhancers' This was a really interesting episode, and Guneesh explained how he came up with the idea to start Kensho, explained what exactly does a 'Nootropic' mean. He also touched upon the benefits of each ingredient that goes into their product 'Elevate' & how Nootropics h...

In this episode, I invited Ajinkya Dhariya - owner of Pad Care Labs, a company providing end to end solutions in the Menstrual Hygiene segment.  We spoke about how Ajinkya embarked on this journey, how during his engineering days he came across the problem in the Menstrual hygiene space & started Pad Care Labs.  Ajinkya also explained the difficulties & the challenges he faced wh...

In this episode, I invited Silawath Irshad - host of 'The Growth Mindset Podcast', to talk about some trade secrets in the podcasting world.  We spoke about Silawath's journey, how he got into podcasting & how he was able to grow and attract such great minds on the podcast. Silawath broke down the process of how he approaches people and the level of research that goes behind the scenes.&n...

In this episode, I invited Mehul Patel - owner of PaanCasa, which is the world's most innovative Paan place & they have the ambition to become a globally renowned brand in the next few years.  Mehul walked me through his journey, how his Nanima sparked his interest into Paan when he was a kid and how he turned his hobby into a serious business.  We also talked about the challenges of...

In this episode, I invited Hansika Chhabria - owner of OneLess, a sustainable clothing company. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world after the Oil industry.  To build some context, it takes around 20,000 Liters of water to make just 1kg of cotton! Imagine that, in a country like India where there's massive water shortages.  And, to address this problem stateme...

In this episode I invited Raina De, the creative force behind 'Cheethi' - a digital time capsule that let's you communicate with your future self [or with a loved one].  We spoke about a range of topics - starting with how Raina came up with the name [It's really catchy isn't it?].  Raina explained how she used to write physical letters for her future self & how the pandemic and the...

In this episode, we invited Eklavya Rishi - owner of Botany Bar, a company which makes cosmeceuticals - products which provide skin treatment. I have not really tried a lot of skin care products in my life (used a face wash once or twice :P), but I have seen the people around me use it and one thing that stands out - is the cost.  Skin care, is quite expensive - especially if it's branded. Pl...

In this episode, I invited Puneet & Jatin - co-founders of CureSee, a company which has created a vision therapy software to treat an eye condition known as 'Amblyopia' or better known as Lazy eye.  Around 3-5% of the global population suffer from this condition and most of them are not even diagnosed. The situation in India is worse, because not only the patients, but the doctors are als...

In this episode, I invited Rishi Nanda - a corporate trainer who specializes in Indian Epics.  We took a journey down the rabbit hole which lead us to the reason why Rishi quit his job, the struggle and the pain he endured to find out what he wanted to do, how he picked up on Indian Epics and how he got his first break into Corporate training.  Rishi, revealed his secret of how he b...

In this episode, I invited Sankalp and Shreyash - cofounders of ValuEarth, a company which makes plastic alternatives using natural materials.  We spoke about how they came up with the idea to start ValuEarth & the product pipeline that they currently have. Sankalp elaborated on the challenges of growing the Company and why plastic is so sticky.  We also spoke about the growth in the...

In this episode, I invited the Co-Founders of Black Eye Technologies, which is a Company helping farmers conserve water by harnessing the power of AI & IoT.  They have also developed a device which runs on Algae and helps factories keep their CO2 emissions in check. Their mission is simple - harnessing the power of AI with the vision to heal the nature.  They have a couple products i...

In this episode, I invited Deep Malhotra - who is a real estate developer and he has started several companies like Gemini New Media Ventures, Beck Friends.  We spoke about Deep's personal journey, how he pivoted from being one of the main guys in Google India marketing team to then joining his family's real estate business.  Deep has also written a book called 'Brick, Cement & Dotco...

In this episode, I invited Viren & Govinda - who cofounded Motherhuts, a company which provides home cooked food at your doorstep.  Viren told me how they came up with the idea to start this company, and Govinda deep dived into the entire process of onboarding a cook, maintaining quality control.  We also discussed the revenue model and how it's different from other [deep cough] *unp...

In this episode, I invited Adete Dahiya, who along with her brother Siddhant set up a nut based milk company called 'The Nutty Kitchen'.  Adete told me how they came up with the idea, the target audience and the market size for nut based milks. We also spoke about the logistics, the current delivery model and the next phase of expansion.  If you live in Delhi NCR, order your bottle of nu...

In this episode, I spoke to Raina De, owner of Marque & Brew - a company which helps startups with their marketing/branding needs.  We spoke about the idea behind starting M&B, why marketing agencies don't charge for strategy, how having a business parent can be more important than going to business school & more!  If you're a startup looking to create a long lasting brand -...

In this episode, I invited Rupen Paul - who is a Stand-up comedian, owner of two podcasts, host at Finshots and also a blogger.  We spoke why Rupen chose the comic life, about his advice for people who are just starting out, and about his theory of Equalization. We discussed why Managers don't laugh at Corporate Events and about that one time where he didn't get paid!  And, Rupen told me...

In this episode, I invited Tanya Nambiar - owner of El Diablo Sauces.  We spoke about how she and her husband started this business, how it pays to think like the customer. We also discussed the distribution strategy of retail vs digital.  We spoke about how El Diablo stays ahead of the curve, Tanya's vision for the company and what El Diablo means!  You can check out El Diablo's In...

In this episode I invited Priyanshu Jain, and we spoke about his journey - how he and his partner Aniket created AgriJoy/Indian Hydroponics. We also tried bursting some stereotypes in the startup world.  We touched upon the constant iterations that the business model underwent & what Priyanshu's vision is for AgriJoy and Indian Hydroponics. You can check out more about their initiative at...