Not-So-Common Common Sense

Parenting is becoming more expensive, more cluttered, and more screen-first. Children own more toys than ever, yet many still struggle with real play, imagination, physical activity, and meaningful engagement. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Saurabh Jain, Founder and CEO of EleFant, explains how his team is building India’s largest toy subscription platform. With 90+ toy brands, 1,200 to...

The corporate workforce is changing fast. The bigger question is whether AI will replace professionals or push them to become sharper thinkers, better decision-makers, and stronger business strategists. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Theertha Murlidhar, a senior consultant at a Big Four firm with 10 years of corporate experience, explains how professionals can stay relevant in the AI era...

India’s infrastructure sector is expanding at massive speed, backed by a $1.4 trillion pipeline driving rapid urban and industrial growth. But this growth also brings environmental pressure and complex supply chain challenges across construction materials. Then, in this episode, Mr. Vikas from Stonepedia explains how the industry is responding through structured sourcing, improved logistics, and m...

Healthcare is changing from “What disease do you have?” to “What health risk can we prevent before it becomes serious?” As India builds the next phase of precision healthcare, the bigger question is whether DNA, biomarkers, microbiome data, and AI can make healthcare more personal, predictive, and affordable. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Rahul Ranganathan from NuGenomics explains how g...

India’s education business is no longer only about coaching centers, exam books, and rank lists. The bigger question is whether the future of India’s test prep industry depends on trust, fair exams, and technology-driven learning. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Avinash Agrawal from Disha Publications explains how paper leaks, student pressure, fake coaching results, and weak accountabili...

India’s fintech story is no longer only about fast payments. The bigger question is whether digital transaction data, UPI adoption, and ecosystem-led finance can solve India’s deeper credit access problem. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast , Loveena, EVP Business Head at Mega Corporation, explains how UPI has changed the way money moves in India. She breaks down why digital payments are only...

Global logistics costs account for nearly 10–12% of global GDP, yet most people still think logistics is simply about transporting goods from one place to another. In reality, modern logistics has become a technology-driven industry powered by real-time tracking, IT asset management, automation, and operational intelligence. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Ajit Venkatesh from Globe Moving...

Anthropic is reportedly approaching a $900 billion valuation, making it one of the biggest stories in the global AI race. But behind the numbers lies a deeper question: what actually makes an AI company valuable: model intelligence, developer adoption, enterprise trust, or the people training these systems? In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Isha Ajmera, Prompt Engineer at Anthropic, shares...

Most conversations around AI in healthcare focus on replacing doctors. But what if the bigger opportunity is using AI to create better-trained, more confident, and more accessible healthcare professionals at scale? In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Maj. (Dr.) Saurabh Bhatia shares how his experience in healthcare informatics led to building QQ Sphere, an AI platform helping MBBS students im...

Most doctors treat patients. Few rethink how healthcare itself should be built. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Dr. Yogesh Nain shares his journey from practicing medicine to building ventures across the healthcare ecosystem. From delivering patient-centric care to mentoring aspiring medical entrepreneurs, the conversation explores what it really takes to balance compassion with business...

Most startups solve one problem. Few try to fix the system. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Sanjeev from Harley of London shares his vision of a “wholeness economy” that integrates health, wellness, and lifestyle into one connected ecosystem. From shifting healthcare toward prevention to building AI-powered personalised support, the conversation explores how modern life is fragmenting wel...

Most conversations around startups and venture capital focus on funding, valuations, and success stories. Very few talk about how people actually build careers in this space, how difficult it is to enter, and what really drives decisions behind the scenes. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Sayanee Bhowmik, a startup mentor and former venture capitalist, shares her journey from building star...

Most conversations around layoffs focus on headlines, numbers, and panic. Very few explain what is actually happening inside companies, how decisions are made, and what it means for the people affected. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Akanksha, a former employee at Oracle Corporation, shares her first-hand experience of navigating layoffs, job uncertainty, and the changing dynamics of the...

Most marketing conversations focus on ads or viral campaigns. Very few explain what truly drives growth, the balance between awareness, storytelling, and conversion. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Srishti Rawat shares her experience in retail and breaks down how modern marketing actually works. From campaigns and influencer collaborations to full-funnel strategy, she explains why marketi...

Most conversations around gaming focus on graphics, engines, or big-budget titles. Very few explore what actually drives game development, the blend of passion, storytelling, and technical execution behind it. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Vimarsh Sharma shares his journey into game development and breaks down how the industry really works. From discovering game programming during engin...

Most startup conversations focus on funding rounds, valuations, and success stories—but very few talk about the hardest phase: the journey from idea to product-market fit. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Manas Yash Sunita Pal , Co-Founder of PedalStart, breaks down why the pre-seed stage is where most startups struggle—and often fail. From finding the right co-founder and validating the p...

India’s agriculture sector supports over 50% of the workforce , yet most farmers still struggle with one core issue: getting fair prices and reliable market access. Despite decades of reforms and rising startup activity, these problems remain largely unsolved. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Abhinav Ahluwalia, founder of Kiwi Kisan Window, shares how his venture is addressing these long-s...

Mental health support is one of the largest unmet healthcare needs globally. As awareness grows, millions seek help for anxiety and stress, yet access to qualified therapists remains limited and expensive. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Pranav Gupta, Global Head at Wysa, explains how AI-powered platforms expand access to emotional support while maintaining clinical safety by combining AI...

Entrepreneurship is often glamorized as scale, funding, and hype. In reality, sustainable businesses are built on focus, operational discipline, and clear market positioning. In a global footwear market projected to surpass $750 billion by 2030, even large industries leave profitable niche segments underserved. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Avi Kumar, Founder of House of Avi, explains h...

The cloud is no longer just infrastructure. It's a national strategy. With India pushing data localization mandates, healthcare compliance frameworks like DISHA, government-hosted cloud requirements, and tax incentives for foreign cloud providers entering the market, the country is entering a decisive phase in its cloud evolution. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Chandni Jagga, Founder...

Video dominates digital consumption, yet most of it remains passive. Businesses invest heavily in driving traffic, but users watch, scroll, and leave without taking action. As the Agentic AI market moves toward $50 billion by 2030, the shift from static content to intelligent, action-driven systems is accelerating. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Uday Bhadkar, Founder of Cliperact, shares...

Cybersecurity has moved from an IT function to a core business risk. With attacks increasing in frequency and impact, and cybercrime projected to cost $15.6 trillion globally by 2029, organizations can no longer rely on traditional, in-house security teams alone to protect growing digital assets. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Abhinav Bangia, Founder of Com Olho, explains how their platf...

India hosts massive public gatherings, but the systems that support crowd safety, storage, and movement still struggle to keep up. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Manjunath Jakkur Munigowda, Founder of SafeCloak, shares how smart locker infrastructure is built and scaled across railways, temples, pilgrimages, and large events. Drawing from work across 26+ cities, he explains why peak dema...

India carries one of the world’s largest unmet cognitive and mental health needs, yet commercial adoption of mental health technology remains slow, fragmented, and capital-intensive. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast , Arshad Koya, Founder and CEO of Coexin Technologies Healthcare Private Limited , breaks down what it actually takes to build and commercialize cognitive health devices in Indi...

AI adoption is accelerating across India, but most enterprises still struggle to convert pilots into measurable business impact. While startups rush to label everything as “AI-powered,” decision-makers increasingly demand clarity, specificity, and return on investment. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast , Yugraj Dagur, Founder of Cleverr AI , breaks down what it really takes to build AI start...