Galata

Vikas and I dive into his journey building Shoffr: From testing with just 2 BYD cars to scaling a thriving fleet, his unique “vibe-based” hiring philosophy, raising funds directly from customers, spotting massive growth opportunities, and much more!

Nikhil Kamath, Co-founder, Zerodha, and I discuss markets, Greek philosophy, helpers high, Renaissance paintings, luck and so much more! Reach Nikhil on Instagram: @nikhilkamath586 Links to significant resources mentioned in the interaction: Books: Money: Master the Game - 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom  Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders Updated (Indian Reprint) The Courage To Be Di...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ravichandar V, the visionary behind Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and Sabha. From his early days at BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad to founding Feedback Consulting and later transitioning to civic leadership, Ravi shares his remarkable journey of building public spaces and cultural institutions in Bangalore.  Discover how he revolutionised property t...

Join us for a deep dive with visionary engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose groundbreaking ideas on education, sustainability, and social justice have inspired millions worldwide. In this extended conversation, you’ll learn: • What education is truly for: Why we must shift from conquering nature to nurturing it, and how unschooling and mother-tongue instruction empower real learning. • Clim...

🎧 About Galata Podcast  Galata is a Kannada word that means the ruckus of noise. Through candid, long-form conversations, I explore entrepreneurship, creativity, and the pursuit of meaningful work with some of India’s most interesting minds.  🏛️ About Hundredhands  Hundredhands is a Bangalore-based collaborative architecture practice founded by Bijoy and Prem Chandavarkar. Their work spans instit...

In this episode of The Galata Podcast, I’m joined by Suresh Kumar , the founder of Pepul Tech , a privacy-first social network that’s reimagining how people connect online. Suresh has an incredible journey: he bootstrapped Pepul from zero to a million users in just three months , built strong relationships that powered growth, and even turned down funding offers to stay true to his vision. In this...

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with CK Kumaravel, co-founder of Naturals Spa & Salon, to unpack his inspiring journey — from pioneering India’s beauty revolution to the secret to catching unstoppable growth, why even a great product needs marketing muscle, and how dreaming big attracts big opportunities. A must-listen for dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs alike!

Hey, It's Puneet! Join me on this utterly, butterly delicious  journey!  I have got a fascinating 2-hour episode lined up all about Varghese Kurien, the legend behind India's White Revolution. We'll be flipping through the pages of his book I Too Had a Dream and sharing the juiciest highlights. From his game-changing innovations in the dairy industry to his unwavering commitment to uplifting rural...

In this electrifying episode of Galata, join Puneeth as he sits down with the legendary Peter De Jager, a titan in the world of change management and technology. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of navigating change, captivating audiences, and crafting compelling presentations. Discover why people leave companies, the real secret behind effective change, and the most crucial question...

Tune in to the Galata Podcast as we unlock the fascinating story of Indian retail pioneer Kishore Biyani, through his insightful autobiography "This Happened in India." From humble beginnings to building retail empires like Pantaloons and Big Bazaar, Biyani's journey is a testament to innovation and understanding the Indian consumer. Whether you're interested in business, retail, or simply the sto...

Explore his journey to becoming a content powerhouse, learn his unique creative process, conquer resistance, reflect powerfully, think actively, and embrace the daily grind. Uncover micromanagement secrets, leverage the power of constraints, and ignite your creative spark. Tune in now!

Hey, It’s Puneeth and Welcome to The Galata Podcast. In this episode we have a guest whose vision is reshaping the future of healthcare technology. This episode was recorded live on the vibrant campus of IIM Bangalore during Eximius 2023. As a Y Combinator alum from the Summer 2020 cohort, our guest is on a mission to democratize health insights for a billion people. Leading a dynamic team at MedP...

In this episode we discuss the beauty in simplicity, meditating on Indian highways, the fascinating difference between the west and the east, visible scale vs hidden depth and so much more!

We are joined by someone who studied MBBS at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He served in the Indian Army as a Doctor in multiple counterinsurgencies, high altitude and peace locations for seven years. He became a Major in 2013 but gave it all up..to become a prominent quizzer and quizmaster. As a quizzer, he has won and placed at prestigious open quizzes such as India's Biggest Open quiz, the...

Sometimes I walk down the aisle of a bookstore and stumble upon a book that draws me in…once I open it, I just can’t keep it back! Maybe it was the bearded gentleman on the cover with a welcoming smile or the outright audacious title or the index. Yes, it was the index that stirred something in me. I thought this man must be crazy! But that’s how I stumbled upon “Let me hijack your mind” at Sapna...

Barkha Dutt speaks the changing voice of journalism, people-first news and her latest book in this short episode recorded at VIsra 2022 in IIM Bangalore Please enjoy the interaction. check out her latest book: To Hell and Back: Humans of COVID - https://amzn.to/3EogTz9 PS: This link helps me to continue making Galata!

This is the second part of the solo episode where I share 3 things to do when you arrive at the venue, how to become a powerful super host, storing and recalling people's names, startups, and milestones. Resources mentioned: #55: 5 Powerful WhatsApp Hacks To 10X Your Productivity! : Where I share my methods to organize WhatsApp to work for your business and you, maintain relationships with 100's p...

Rohith Bhat is a parallel entrepreneur who started three companies: Robosoft Technologies, Global Delight, and 99Games. Founding Robosoft Technologies in 1996, with Apple Inc. as a first customer. (Which we cover in this episode)  As an entrepreneur for over 25 years, he has done it all: product design, fundraising, exits, coding, sales & marketing, and evangelism. TechnoPro, a Japanese company ac...

This is the first of the 3-part series focused on networking. This first solo episode outlines 3 powerful weapons you need in your social kit before you go to another event, how to find and make it to the right events, and creating a memorable visiting card that converts! How to get in a socialite mode. The 3-time tested strategies that networkers swear by!  Make sure you implement at least one of...

Megna Jain and I uncover the science of baking, scaling from a home kitchen,women-only kitchen, values, choosing a cloud bakery, surviving logistical tsunami and so much more! About Megna Jain: Megna Jain runs an online bakery called Dream a Dozen with an all-women kitchen in Bangalore with the dream of expanding across the world one day. She's a cheerleader for all business people, especially bus...

About Vivan Marwaha Vivan Marwaha is a user researcher who works on technology projects in emerging markets. A millennial himself, he cares deeply about understanding India and its future through its youth. He has lived and worked in New Delhi, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Buenos Aires, and has written for the Washington Post , New Statesman , Mint , and Times of India , among other publication...

About Shridhar Venkat: He has over 25 years of work experience and has been associated with leading multinationals like Philips, ABB, Webex Communications (now CISCO), etc. Prior to joining Akshaya Patra, he was Vice President – Sales, Webex Communications. He joined Akshayapatra in search of existential purpose in life. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Manageme...