Not-So-Common Common Sense

What does digital independence really look like—and why does it matter who controls your online identity? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, we sit down with Sajan Nair, founder of Agaamin Technologies, to unpack the story behind India’s homegrown answer to the global web. From his early days in advertising to building a decentralized, vernacular-first Internet for India, Sajan’s journey is...

What does it take to build a film career in an industry where the rules change every month? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, Ekant Babani—founder of Alligator Media and the Indian Film School—walks us through his journey from college intern to media entrepreneur, embracing everything from old-school film reels to the latest AI tools. Ekant shares why he believes the real magic of filmmakin...

What if solving India’s pollution crisis isn’t just about banning stubble burning, but about turning crop waste into clean energy—and even fresh oxygen? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, Dr. Mandeep, co-founder of E-Neuf Energy and E-Neuf Green Solutions, shares his journey from academic research to award-winning startups. From building a patented plant that turns agricultural waste into hi...

In India, outdated transfusion technology leaves thousands at risk—while families search desperately for the right blood at the right time. Shweta Chavla Bhattia , PhD and founder of Soul Sense Innovations, saw this crisis up close during her clinical research. Rather than pursue a safe career in academia, she pivoted into entrepreneurship—determined to translate her nanotechnology breakthroughs i...

What if the real digital divide isn’t about internet access, but about who gets to build the future? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, Dr. Gunjan Jhajharia—PhD, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Aaklan —shares her journey bringing hands-on tech education to schools across India’s heartland. From AI and robotics to entrepreneurship and patents, Dr. Gunjan’s team is proving that world-class ski...

What if the key to solving India’s water crisis isn’t more infrastructure—but smarter operations? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, we sit down with Mansi Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of DigitalPaani, a climate-tech startup turning dysfunctional water treatment plants into high-performance recycling systems. With roots in Delhi and an education from Stanford, Mansi is building scalable system...

What if the fight for gender equality didn’t just belong in policy debates—but in boardrooms, breakrooms, and startup ecosystems? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast , we talk with Rudrani Gupta—writer, journalist, and outspoken advocate for gender justice—about the intersection of patriarchy, entrepreneurship, and workplace equity. From small-town silence to national discourse, Rudrani shares...

What if building a billion-dollar startup wasn’t just about funding rounds—but about timing, discipline, and knowing when to exit? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast , we talk with Gregory, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author who has built and sold 12 companies and backed startups that actually exit. Gregory shares why most founders fail, what investors often get wrong, and how impact...

What if accounting wasn’t just a back-office chore—but a strategic edge? In this eye-opening episode of the Exit Fund Podcast, we sit down with Matt Tait, founder and CEO of Decimal, a remote-first, AI-powered accounting firm built to solve the real-world problems entrepreneurs face with bookkeeping, payments, and financial ops. A former lawyer turned serial entrepreneur, Matt shares how frustrati...

What if the future of work in India isn’t in the big cities—but in the small towns we’ve long overlooked? In this episode of the Exit Fund Podcast, we sit down with Ranchu Nair , co-founder of Mikro Grafeio , a company reshaping the future of work through distributed offices and local ecosystems. Ranju shares how they’re not just building workspaces—they’re enabling talent to thrive without leavin...

What if your favorite halwa didn’t come with guilt or glucose spikes? In this empowering episode of the Exit Fund Podcast, we sit down with Manvi , the founder of The Sweet Change , a natural monk fruit-based sweetener brand created specifically for diabetics, pre-diabetics, and the health-conscious. With over a decade of experience as a clinical nutritionist, Manvi shares her personal journey fro...

What do you get when you combine deep empathy, rigorous fieldwork, and decades of experience in India’s social enterprise sector? You get Villgro. In this sharp, no-fluff conversation, we sit down with Ananth Aravamudan, who’s spent years helping deep tech founders build for Bharat—not just for pitch decks. We go into: Why most tech founders overlook user behavior—and what that costs them What hap...

What if waste wasn't just a problem, but a massive opportunity? In today’s episode of the Exit Fund Podcast , we sit down with Victoria D'Souza , co-founder of Swachha Eco Solutions , one of Forbes India's Top 100 Startups to Watch . From growing up in a green village with no plastic to leading Bangalore’s recycling revolution, Victoria’s journey is a powerful lesson in accountability,...

What happens when a single mother, a three-year-old daughter, and a market full of shame decide enough is enough? You get Pinq Polka, the Shark Tank star that is not just selling sanitary pads, but flipping the entire femcare narrative in India. In this unapologetically honest conversation, we go beyond Shark Tank soundbites and deep into the strategy:  How do you build rejection-proof branding in...

AI meets immigration—and one founder’s personal pain becomes a platform for thousands. In this episode, Sahil from Jinee shares how years of green card delays, rejections, and legal dead ends pushed him to build an AI-powered solution for high-skill and investment-based visas. We dive deep into how Jinee uses predictive models to evaluate profiles, uncover overlooked visa categories, and even fore...

Most founders build products. Ruchika Gupta built a lifeline —first for herself, then for thousands of others quietly battling postpartum pain, health setbacks, and the silence that often surrounds women’s recovery journeys. In this episode, she shares the untold story of what women really face after childbirth—and why every health plan failed her until she built her own. We'll also explore th...

Ayush Chouhan walked away from IIT Jodhpur to build, failed with his first startup during COVID, faced a co-founder fallout that pushed him into debt—then used Shark Tank rejection as fuel to rebuild.  What started as a console rental hustle became DACBY: a secure C2C electronics resale platform solving fraud, payment risk, and delivery gaps.  With over $360K raised, zero ad spend, and a lean logi...

What does it take to launch a climate-first tech startup in one of India’s most challenging regions? In this episode of the Exitfund podcast, we sit down with Sheikh Yameen, co-founder of Curve Electric —a groundbreaking micro-mobility startup based in Kashmir that’s reshaping urban transport in mountain cities. Fresh off his appearance on Shark Tank India Season 4 , Sheikh shares the full story b...

India’s caregiving industry has long been unstructured and overlooked, but Ananthu V, founder of LegUp, is changing that. What started as his personal struggle to find a reliable caregiver has now become a full-stack caregiving platformserving thousands of families across the country. In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, Ananthu shares how LegUp cracked the caregiver supply challenge, built a...

The Exitfund Podcast presents Meer Monis, fourth-generation leader of Herb Heaven Global, as he shares how he transformed his family's Kashmiri saffron business for the global market. We dive into revitalizing legacy businesses, balancing tradition with innovation, and the challenges of exporting premium saffron to 12+ countries. Meer unpacks quality control, international trade, and the role...

The Exitfund Podcast brings you an exclusive conversation with Hari Agrawal, founder of CNA Metals and co-owner of the Australia Masters in the International Masters League (IML). He shares why he invested in the team, how his experience in global trade and business influenced his decision, and his vision for sustainability in sports. We dive into the business of cricket, how team ownership works,...

What does it take for a startup to get funding from Y-Combinator? How does one crack the Indian insurance market?  In this episode of the Exitfund podcast, we are back with an eye-opening episode featuring Kunal from IMT Care, who is transforming the insurance sector with technology. He shares how IMT Care is digitizing insurance intermediaries, tackling India’s low insurance penetration, and simp...

Today, we’re joined by Sanjeev Jain, founder of ProRata, a startup redefining how people access luxury cars through fractional ownership. Featured on Shark Tank India, ProRata secured a $600,000 valuation, with Anupam Mittal and Peyush Bansal investing $60,000 for 10% equity and the rest as debt at 14% interest. In this episode, Sanjeev shares how fractional ownership is making luxury and EV cars...

Tune in as we explore the future of AI, government, and big tech with Kris Sandor, Co-Founder and CEO of Readyly. AI is no longer just about automation—it’s transforming disaster response, securing public data, and optimizing government services. Readyly is leading this shift with cost-effective, adaptable AI solutions, preventing data leaks while tailoring technology to each state’s needs. From w...

Is India truly ready to compete with China and the U.S. in the startup race? Well, while India may have been late to the tech game, it's proving to be a smart player. In this episode, Mr. Mahavir Sharma, co-founder of Rajasthan Angels, shares powerful insights into India's startup landscape. From Jaipur’s rise as the underdog startup hub to the India-China-Japan business dynamic, he breaks...