The Darshana Shah Show

most recognised D2C innerwear brands. In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Neha Kant, co-founder of Clovia, shares how she saw an awkward, underserved problem in India’s lingerie and innerwear market and built a consumer brand around trust, comfort, data and timing. This conversation explores the founder mindset behind building Clovia, the early days of D2C in India, how customer insights sh...

Building a successful restaurant business in India takes more than good food, funding or fast expansion. In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Gauri Devidayal shares the founder mindset behind building The Table, staying consistent for 15 years and becoming one of India’s most respected names in premium hospitality. In this conversation, Darshana Shah and Gauri Devidayal discuss what it reall...

Gabit Co-Founder Arpana Shahi shares what it takes to build a healthtech business in India, where health tracking, preventive health and longevity are becoming part of everyday life. In this conversation, Arpana talks about her journey from a small town in Bihar to IIT, IIM, McKinsey and entrepreneurship, and why her own health journey during Covid shaped the idea behind Gabit. She explains why lo...

What does it take to build a leadership mindset that chooses discipline over speed, trust over noise, and consistency over shortcuts? In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Darshana Shah speaks with Vikram Bhatt, Co-founder of Enrich, on building one of India’s most trusted salon and grooming businesses from an unorganised market into a company-owned, professionally run service brand. This con...

Building a food brand is difficult. Building one for 24 years, surviving failure, pivoting with the market, and still staying focused is a different kind of founder journey.  In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Darshana Shah and Dheeraj Gupta, Founder of Jumboking, discuss the founder mindset behind one of India’s most recognisable homegrown QSR brands. From starting with vada pav to pivoti...

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What does India’s wealth creation story really reveal about entrepreneurship, ambition, and leadership? In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Anas Rahman Junaid, Founder & Chief Researcher of Hurun India, breaks down how India’s richest entrepreneurs, unicorn founders, and next-generation business leaders are shaping the country’s future. This conversation goes beyond billionaires and rich li...

What does the mental operating system of a high achiever actually look like beneath the surface? In this conversation with Nipa Asharam, founder of Eat. Breathe. Smile, we explore the hidden patterns, subconscious beliefs, and emotional habits that quietly shape performance, success, and personal growth. After spending fifteen years inside high-pressure leadership roles at Ogilvy, Times of India,...

What does a real entrepreneur mindset look like when you’re building through uncertainty, bias, and pressure? In this conversation with Akanksha Hazari, founder of LoveLocal, we explore the leadership mindset behind building a mission-driven business in India. From leaving the policy world to building a tech platform for local retailers, this episode goes deeper into decision making under uncertai...

What does a true leadership mindset look like when success, identity, and purpose collide? In this conversation with Dr. Aditi Govitrikar, the journey moves beyond achievement into the deeper question of how successful people think, adapt, and rebuild their lives. From medicine to modeling to psychology, this episode explores the real tension behind high performance - the pressure to succeed acros...

Why do some founders win by going slow?  In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Nayaan Ratandhayara, Co-founder of Shipyaari, breaks down the entrepreneur mindset behind building a logistics business through patience, failure, and disciplined execution. From shutting down an early venture despite being ahead of the market to going back to a job and rebuilding from scratch, this conversation ex...

In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Puru Gupta, Co-Founder of True Elements, shares the journey behind building one of India’s leading clean-label health food brands. What started as a personal turning point eventually led him into entrepreneurship, but the path wasn’t straightforward. The company went through nearly 17 pivots before finding product-market fit. Puru talks about the realitie...

Most people see the saree as tradition. But for many younger women, it once felt impractical, heavy, and reserved only for special occasions. In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, Sujata Biswas and Taniya Biswas, founders of Suta, share how they left their engineering and corporate careers to build a brand that reimagines the saree for modern women. What began as a small idea soon grew into a...

In this episode, we sit down with Tarun Katial, a veteran media CEO who traded the corporate limelight to build Coto, a revolutionary emotional wellness platform. From the "loneliness at the top" in the boardrooms of major media companies to founding a purpose-driven startup, Tarun walks us through his transformative journey. He shares insights on identifying the deep need for safe digital spaces,...

Join us as we dive deep into the journey of Nisha Lulla and Sangeet Paryani, the visionary founders behind Superkicks, who are at the forefront of India's growing sneaker and streetwear scene. This episode unpacks the pivotal moments that defined Superkicks - from the initial rejection that sparked the idea to the bold, early decision to forgo e-commerce and build an enigmatic brand rooted in comm...

Join us as we dive deep into the journey of Viraj Sheth, Co-founder and CEO of Monk Entertainment, who has been a pivotal force in shaping India's creator economy. Discover the early days of influencer marketing, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the importance of finding a unique selling proposition (USP) as a creator. Viraj shares his insights on managing Gen Z talent, navigating the b...

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Rupesh Jain, Founder of Lucira Jewelry. From his early days in a traditional family jewelry business to becoming a forerunner of India's fine jewelry revolution, Rupesh walks us through his inspirational journey. He shares insights on balancing heritage with modernity, the evolution from natural to lab-grown diamonds, and the innovative strategies tha...

In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, we uncover the exciting journey of Vedang Patel, Co-founder of The Souled Store, a leading brand in pop culture merchandise in India. Vedang shares insights on bootstrapping the company, overcoming early challenges, and the importance of authenticity, customer focus, and quality in building a sustainable business. Discover how The Souled Store created a u...

In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, we dive into the captivating journey of Malini Agarwal, the face behind the digital empire, Miss Malini. From her days as a professional backup dancer and radio jockey to building a brand that revolutionized Bollywood blogging, Malini shares her groundbreaking experiences and insights. She discusses quitting smoking after 25 years, the significance of bui...

In this episode, Lulu Raghavan, a trailblazer in branding and leadership, shares insights with Darshana Shah from her journey. She delves into the importance of embracing vulnerability, finding your X factor, and the evolving nature of leadership from control to trust. Lulu recounts her personal and professional experiences that shaped her approach to life and work, including her time at the world...

In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, we explore the insights and experiences of Ambi Parameswaran, a renowned advertising veteran, brand consultant, and author. Ambi shares his journey from IIT and IIM to becoming a pivotal figure in the marketing world. He discusses how resilience and learning from rejection have shaped his career, the evolving landscape of advertising, and the pivotal role...

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Vikram Kamat, the third-generation entrepreneur behind the VITSKamats Group. Vikram shares his unique journey of balancing the legacy of his family's South Indian cuisine with modern business strategies. He discusses the challenges and advantages of being born into a legacy business, the importance of financial prudence in hospitality, and how he reimag...

In this insightful conversation on The Darshana Shah Show, Darshana Shah sits down with Arjun Vaidya, a trailblazer in the Ayurveda industry. Arjun discusses his journey of turning a 150-year-old family legacy into India's first digital Ayurveda brand and exiting before D2C became a trend. He shares personal stories, the challenges of transitioning from an equity firm to Ayurveda, and the pivotal...

In this episode of The Darshana Shah Show, we have Mira Jhala, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple businesses. We delve into Mira's latest venture, FroGo, which aims to revolutionize the frozen food industry in India through transparency and reliability. Mira shares insights from her journey, from growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Gujarat to studying at Harvard Busines...

In the latest episode of The Darshana Shah Show, we explore the world of Indian retail with the CEO of Reliance Retail, Mr. Damodar Mall. Discover how consumer habits have evolved over the years, the challenges and opportunities in the Indian retail landscape, and the importance of cultural nuances in grocery shopping. From the significance of refrigerated goods to the rise of quick commerce, gain...