Financial world is transforming at a blistering pace. We sit down with the leading figures in this age of revolution - the founders, investors, regulators, and other key players - to dissect the evolving anatomy of the financial ecosystem. Drawing from their diverse perspectives, we craft a vivid image of the trends driving financial services. Learn more at www.couchonomics.com. Available in Arabic and Hindi on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438 Season 3 of Cou ...
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Arjun Singh, an upcoming star in the field of IT and Blockchains will be leading his team of enthusiastic young professionals and elaborate their gift to cryptocurrency fans from around the world.
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Stimulating conversations for the Punjabi diaspora; Hosts Manvir Singh, Herman Singh, and Arjun Singh discuss important topics in the Punjabi community catered to the current generation.
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The Indian Silicon Valley Podcast is a series of intricate conversations with Founders, Investors and Domain Experts from India's flourishing startup ecosystem, with the hope to decode the learnings from building legendary institutions. The mission of this Podcast is to democratise the knowledge to building a truly spectacular Company! Stay Tuned for an Episode each Sunday as your Host - Jivraj Singh Sachar brings to your some phenomenal conversations! Feel Free to Reach Out - jivrajsinghsac ...
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Unscripted conversations with trailblazing alumni who have carved their marks in the BITSian hall of fame. Tune in to be inspired as they untwine their journeys, talk about innovation and the future and the values they picked up on their way to where they stand today. Reach out to us at alumnicell@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in for any feedback or to be featured on the Podcast.
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Sitting down and talking with people is something I love to do! On the Random Ask Podcast, I do just that with local experts and get my learn on. It’s a fun and casual conversation where I explore new things and educate myself while building a network of great local professionals and businesses that I know I can trust.
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Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journey from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born the Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourse ...
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So, What’s Next? Is a GenZ podcast where people who are confused about what next to do in their life, listen to the show to figure out their 20s. Unlike other podcasts that talks about careers, Industries and businesses, we make it interesting by dropping the occasional truth bombs, spilling secrets and giving controversial opinions that many would relate to. The show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Bingepods and all major audio platforms. Listen, Follow and Rate the show. If you ha ...
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As the name suggests – Fight Mania is a podcast on everything COMBAT! From MMA to Boxing to Wrestling to Kickboxing, you can now get your weekly dose of the latest of UFC, K-1, WBC, and everything in between straight from the Voices of the Internet and Combat Pioneers - Arjun Chipalkatti aka Mystic Chips & Somesh Superhuman Kamra, that will not only look to knock you out with this one but will take you down and heel hook you till the end. Hear this exclusively from the men that have seen it ...
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Ep. 85 The Truth About The Impact Of eSIMs On Telecom Sector With Dina Tsybulskaya
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This week, we shift our focus to telecommunications. What once was a booming and developing sector is now seen as more traditional, showing how fast things are changing. 🌐 Joining us on the #couch is Dina Tsybulskaya, the CEO of ESIM Plus. Dina shared her insights on the future of telecommunications, the impact of 24/7 connectivity, and how blockch…
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Reverse Brain Drain, Reality Of Venture Capital And India’s Next 10 Year Explained By Top Indian VCs
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Join us on this exciting episode of The Neon Show as Siddhartha Ahluwalia hosts an insightful conversation with Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, and Amit Somani, Managing Partners at Prime Venture Partners. We discuss the past, present and future of Venture Capital in India. In this unfiltered conversation we cover the struggles, successes, opportun…
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Wealth Creation For Employees Explained By Sri Batchu (Ramp, Instacart, Opendoor) I Neon Show
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In this episode, Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Managing Partner at Neon Fund, sits down with Sri Batchu, Chief Marketing Officer at The RealReal. Sri has had an impressive career, having held key positions at highly successful companies like Opendoor, Instacart, and Ramp. Sri shares his thoughts on career pivots, the debate between founder-operators and ca…
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Couchonomics with Arjun│Season 03 - Official Trailer
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Season 3 of Couchonomics with Arjun, a podcast dedicated to dissecting the seismic shifts which are rearchitecting the global financial system. Our journey transcends the MENA region's boundaries, focusing this season on Saudi Arabia, exploring the innovation that is shaping commerce and society as we know them today If you are in this industry or …
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She Sold Her Companies To ICICI & Pearson, Then Built Portea - Serving 1 Mil Patients In 40+ Cities
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Meena Ganesh is the founder of Portea, India's largest platform for delivering healthcare services at home. On the episode Meena's shares her vision and passion for improving healthcare accessibility and quality. Meena shares her journey of founding Portea, the challenges faced by healthcare startups, and the opportunities available for entrepreneu…
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B2B SaaS Investors Discuss European And Indian Startup Ecosystems
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On this episode of The Neon Show we have Laura Raggl, a distinguished partner at ROI Ventures. Based in Europe, ROI Ventures is renowned for its strategic investments in B2B SaaS companies globally. In this episode, Laura shares her extensive experience and insights into early stage investing. With a portfolio of 18 diverse investments, Laura discu…
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Ep 84. The biggest challenges banks face today when selling to existing customers with Jouk Pleiter
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Digital Transformation of the banking value chain is a key challenge for every Banking CEO - doesn’t matter where in the world they are operating. In our latest episode, joining Arjun on the #couch is Jouk Pleiter, CEO of Backbase—a platform that specializes in helping banks modernize their customer interactions by transforming their technology sta…
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Global VC's Honest Opinion About India's Startup Ecosystem Explained | Stepstone Group Partner
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Hunter Somerville is a partner at StepStone, one of the largest fund investors globally with over $600 billion in capital responsibility and $100 billion in AUM. Hunter shares deep insights into the factors that make StepStone different, their extensive global coverage, and the strategies that drive their success. You'll also discover what it takes…
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Ep 83. Kabeer Naqvi a true prominent figure in the microfinance industry
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Welcome back to Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Pakistan's financial services with Kabeer Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Microfinance Network. We explore the dynamic interplay between traditional banks, microfinance institutions, and fintechs, and discuss the digital transformation of Pakistan's financial ecosystem. Plus, we …
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IAS Turned RBI Governor: Duvvuri Subbarao On CM Chandrababu Naidu, IAS Eligibility Criteria & More
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Listen to this episode to learn about: 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - The Life and Challenges of an IAS Officer 3:34 - Distinguishing Roles: Finance Secretary vs. RBI Governor 6:57 - Populism vs. Fiscal Responsibility: A Balancing Act 15:01 - Rethinking IAS Recruitment: Criteria and Challenges 17:38 - The Judicial Process: Why It Feels Like Punishment 19:24 -…
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VC Wisdom: Nansi & Siddhartha on Investing, Fundraising, and Growth
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Listen to this episode to learn about: 01:14 - Neon’s Journey From Podcasting to Investing 11:00 - Important Factors When Building a VC firm 20:34 - Exciting Portfolio companies: Atomic Work, SpotDraft, Gallabox & Infeedo 25:30 - Working with Ambitious & Humble Founders 30:12 - Key Questions and Important Metrics For Founders & Investors 36:08 - Ke…
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Ep 82. Digital Banking explained with Kelvin Tan
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Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Kelvin Tan, CEO of Audax. Kelvin shares insights on Audax’s “bank in a box” solution, helping banks scale and modernize rapidly. We discuss the potential and challenges of BaaS, open banking, and the future of embedded finance. Don't m…
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Ep 81. The matchmaker approach to Fintech partnership with Karan Jain
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Innovation in banking is about more than just adopting new technology—it's about challenging traditional perceptions and rethinking everything from customer service to risk management to create more flexible, responsive, and personalized financial services. In this episode, I sit down with Karan Jain, founder and CEO of Naya One, to discuss how his…
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VC MASTERCLASS - B2B SAAS, Quick Commerce, Peter Thiel And India’s Decade I Arjun Sethi I Neon Show
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This week is in conversation with Arjun Sethi, co-founder of Tribe Capital, about Chamath Palihapitiya, FTX Failure, B2B Saas And how it is India’s Century! What Makes India An Exciting Prospect For Investments? Is Enterprise SaaS Crowded? Will US Companies Engage In M&A With Indian Companies? First Time Founders vs Second Time Founders Watch this …
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Ep 80. The expansion of Egypt's e-payment Fawry with Ashraf Sabry
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Welcome to the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Ashraf Sabry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Fawry. Ashraf has transformed Fawry into a trailblazing fintech and one of the most successful startups in Africa. We covered a range of topics, including innovation in payments,the development o…
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What UPSC Books Won’t Teach You - Public Policy 101, Mumbai Mafia Backstory, & On-Ground Reality
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In India, public policies surround the circumference of our daily lives. Despite their omnipresence, citizens of the country adopt a rather nonchalant attitude of ‘Jo dikhta nahi hain, woh hume affect nahi karta.’ (What we don’t notice won’t affect us.) The government in India makes, enforces, and changes laws without much scrutiny from its people.…
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Ep 79. Is Crypto investment actually complicated? Nick Philpott
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We are talking about Digital Assets, DeFI and Crypto on Couchonomics with Arjun this week. Joining us on the couch is Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets by Standard Chartered & OSL. We had a very interesting conversation around #bitcoinhalving, #stablecoins, virtual-assets regulations, and tokenization of real-world…
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Manmohan Singh, Sanjay Gandhi’s Maruti Project, & Raghuram Rajan - Indian Economy's Unheard Stories
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This week is in conversation with A.K. Bhattacharya, the Editorial Director of the Business Standard, about India’s economic reforms of the 90s through a close-up view of the many disruptions that took place in that decade! Most Iconic Finance Minister Of India? How Can Government Incentivize Billionaires To Stay? Why Couldn’t India Match Singapore…
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Episode 11: Rajeev Lakhanpal Shares The Evolution of Blockchain Applications
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Explore the transformative journey of blockchain technology through the insights of Rajeev Lakhanpal. From its origins in cryptocurrency to its diverse applications across industries, discover the evolution and future potential of blockchain in reshaping innovation and collaboration worldwide.
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Ep 78. Behind the scenes of the Bitcoins industry with Stefan Kimmel
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In this episode of Couchonomics, we tackle the burning question: "Bitcoin in 2024: Boom or Bust?" Join us as we engage in a fascinating conversation with Stefan Kimmel, the CEO of M2, a crypto exchange, and investment platform regulated by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). We dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency, exploring the intri…
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G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant On UPSC, Working With PM Modi, Incredible India & Amrit Kaal I Neon Show
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This week’s episode is about the UPSC, Working With PM Modi, Incredible India & Amrit Kaal as we welcome G20’s Sherpa, Amitabh Kant to the Neon Show! Will Next 25 Years Be India’s Amrit Kaal? Heterogeneity In India: Challenge or Opportunity? What Are The Biggest Inequalities That India Currently Faces? His Message To The Youth Of India! All these j…
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Ep 77. The new shift in The private equity scene with Elias Yazbeck
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Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! Join Arjun as he explores Africa's dynamic startup scene and fintech landscape with Elias Yazbeck, Managing Director at Helios Investment Partners. Discover key insights into Africa's market dynamics, challenges, and future trends in fintech. Elias also shares Helios Investment Partners' strategi…
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Quick Commerce Might Eat Amazon & Flipkart’s Business - Investment Banker Explains On The Neon Show
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This week’s episode is about whether quick Commerce could eat Amazon, Flipkart’s business as we welcome Rainmaker Group founder, Kashyap Chanchani to the Neon Show! Why Quick Commerce Is Future Of Retail In India! Will An Indian Company Be Top 3 In International Markets? Why Are Public Markets Punishing PayTM? What Are The Future IPOs In India? All…
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Ep 76: The evolution of financial technology in the region with Abdulla Almoayed
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Join Arjun on Couchonomics as we explore open banking and fintech in the GCC with Abdulla Almoayed, Founder & CEO of Tarabut. Discover the evolving landscape of financial services, BaaS, and gain insights into open banking. We also delve into Tarabut's inspiration, GCC financial services, managed competition, challenges, and opportunities with open…
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Varun Mayya On India Vs America, AI Creators, Job Loss, & YouTube's Future I The Neon Show
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This week’s episode is in discussion with one of India’s most promising AI content creators who talks about India Vs America, AI Creators, Job Loss, & Life Post Acquisition as we welcome Varun Mayya to the Neon Show! Why Is The U.S. Culturally Declining? Why Capitalism Should Be Celebrated In India! Will India Ever Produce An Apple or Microsoft? Ho…
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Bihar’s Decline, Working With Lalu Prasad & The 1984 Bokaro Riots - IPS Manjari’s Career Stories
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This week’s episode is in discussion with Bihar’s First Lady IPS officer who talks about Bihar’s Decline, Working With Lalu Prasad, & The 1984 Bokaro Riots Tragedy as we welcome Manjari Jaruhar to the Neon Show! UNTOLD 1984 Bokaro Riots Story! What Was Bihar Like In the 1960s? Is The Indian Police Force Corrupt? Do IPS Officers Get Influenced By Po…
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Ep 75: Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health with Scott Armstrong
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In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of mental health with Scott Armstrong, Founder & CEO of Mentl, a mental health advocacy platform. From workplace challenges to the impact of AI, we explore various facets of mental well-being in today's world. Tune in for insightful discussions on work-life balance, stress management, and more. Don't…
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Episode 11: Trailblazer Trio - Fintech, Consulting and Impact ft. Prerna Goel
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For the eleventh episode of our podcast, we are joined by Ms Prerna Goel, the founder of Picadali Consultancy Ltd., a fintech and banking advisory company, co-founder of Clinica Fai, a specialist eye and face plastic surgery clinic, and co-founder of Vriksh Impact Partners, an impact advisory and investment firm. Having graduated from BITS Pilani i…
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Ep 74: The story of the most recognizable fintechs in the MENA region with Mounir Nakhla
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Episode 5 of Season 3 is live now featuring Mounir Nakhla, Founder and CEO of MNT-Halan. Join us as we delve into the journey of MNT-Halan and the Egyptian fintech landscape. From ride-hailing to a financial super app, we cover it all in this insightful episode! Tune in for a glimpse into the world of fintech innovation! #Fintech #MNTHalan #Startup…
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Sanjeev Sanyal UNFILTERED - Kolkata’s Downfall, Bihar’s UPSC Craze & The Indian Dream I Neon Show
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This week’s episode is once again in discussion with PM Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisor who talks about Kolkata’s Downfall, Bihar’s UPSC Craze & The Indian Dream as we welcome once again, Sanjeev Sanyal to the Neon Show! The Reason Behind India’s Rapid Growth The West’s Problem With India! Why Did Jyoti Basu Get Elected As CM? What Led To Bihar’s …
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Episode 10: Making Room for Mushrooms! ft. Jashid Hameed
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For the tenth episode of our podcast, we have with us Mr. Jashid Hameed, the co-founder of Nuvedo, who also made an appearance on Shark Tank India Season 3 with his mushroom-growing startup. Mr. Hameed graduated from BITS Pilani in 2015 and IIM Indore in 2017. Tune in to hear about his experience and vision of bringing mushrooms to the Indian house…
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Ep 73: How to access multiple markets & invest successfully with Khaled Talhouni
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🚀 Explore the world of Venture Capital with Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, in Episode 4 of Couchonomics with Arjun! We cover topics like the State of Venture Capital in 2023, market dynamics, lessons learned by VCs, challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs, and more. Don’t miss this conversation full of invaluable in…
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Dark Indian SCAMS - Jamtara, Aadhaar Data, And Dark Web Secrets I Rahul Sasi I The Neon Show
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This week’s episode is an EXTENSIVE BREAKDOWN about Dark Indian SCAMS - Jamtara, Aadhaar Data, and Dark Web Secrets as we welcome Rahul Sasi, founder of CloudSEK, to the Neon Show! Why Are Scams Originating From Tier 2/3 Indian Cities? The Jamtara Scam DECODED Is Your Aadhaar Data Safe?! How Many Hackers Are There In India? All these juicy topics a…
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Ep 72: StartAd new vision with Ramesh Jagannathan
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Join us for Episode 3 of Couchonomics with Arjun as we explore the UAE's entrepreneurship ecosystem with Professor Ramesh Jagannathan, Managing Director of StartAD. Learn about StartAD's innovative programs, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the role of women in business. Subscribe for insightful discussions on driving economic growth and glo…
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