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In the electrifying atmosphere of a live radio broadcast in New York City, musicians from all corners of the globe come to perform and discuss their music. The guests range from well-known (Steely Dan, McCoy Tyner) to up and coming artists. Hosted by David Ellenbogen.
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Dickens said, it was the best of the times, it was the worst of the times. The words have never been truer. Best because there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. Worst because the clutter is mind-numbing. Founder Thesis breaks through the noise to bring you stories of success & failure, grit & struggle, bouquets & brickbats from some of the most brilliant entrepreneurs in India.
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Gaurav Mazumdar - Ragas Live Festival 2023
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Ragas Live Festival 2023 opened with this stunning sitar set from Gaurav Mazumdar—legendary disciple of Pt. Ravi Shankar—accompanied by Umesh Banerjee on the tabla. 8PM Set of the 24 Hour Ragas Live Festival at Pioneer Works 10.14.23 Ragas Live Festival is produced by Pioneer Works in collaboration with NYC Radio Live, Brooklyn Raga Massive and the…
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We get to hang with Michael Gordon, the prolific composer, co-founder/co-artistic director of Bang on a Can! Michael Gordon’s music merges subtle rhythmic invention with incredible power embodying, in the words of The New Yorker‘s Alex Ross, “the fury of punk rock, the nervous brilliance of free jazz and the intransigence of classical modernism.” O…
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A crypto founder's contrarian take on the future of money | Edul Patel @ Mudrex
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Edul Patel founded Mudrex with a strong belief in cryptocurrency as the future of money. For the past 7 years, he has been building the infrastructure for its mass adoption. He estimates it might take another 10 years to see widespread use. This episode dives into the concept of money and the potential future of currency, offering thought-provoking…
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Mark Stewart: Music is Your Birthright
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We hang with the great multi-instrumentalist, singer, song leader, composer and instrument designer Mark Stewart! I'd been dreaming of doing this interview for years, and the upcoming Bang on a Can LOUD Festival (August 1-4 at Mass MoCA) was the perfect catalyst to make this finally happen. As musical director for Paul Simon’s band, he has recorded…
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A Founder's Journey from Transport to Personal Care | Gaurav Agarwal @ Nat Habit
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Every few years, a new trend in the startup world catches the attention of VCs and this episode features a founder who has successfully navigated multiple such trends in the Indian startup scene. Gaurav Agarwal began his entrepreneurial journey with ZipGo, a ride-hailing startup that competed with industry giants like Ola and Uber. After an excitin…
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A computer scientist's hunt for Hard Problems | Sriram Kannan @ Routematic
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Sriram started his journey solving security problems for Texas Instruments, but his passion for tackling hard issues led him to the world of entrepreneurship. Now, 17 years later, he’s taken on the challenge of building a platform enabling companies to provide convenient, safe transportation for their employees while minimising the number of vehicl…
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This was an incredible chance to sit down with a living legend of music: Reggie Workman. In 1961, Workman joined the John Coltrane Quartet, replacing Steve Davis. He was present for the saxophonist's Live at the Village Vanguard sessions, and also recorded with a second bassist (Art Davis) on the 1961 albums, Olé Coltrane and Africa/Brass. Workman …
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A serial founder talks about building a Neo Bank | Kunal Varma @ Freo
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Kunal is reimagining banking with Freo, a digital platform that covers all three key financial services: payments, savings, and lending. In this conversation, he spills the tea on the rollercoaster journey of his first business in talent assessments, which eventually got acquired, teaching him valuable lessons along the way. He talks how these expe…
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The investor who built a 250 Cr skincare brand | Romita Mazumdar @ Foxtale
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Romita was working as an analyst for a VC fund when she started working on weekends to build Foxtale. Foxtale quickly became a successful D2C brand, reaching a 250 crore ARR within 2 years of its launch. In this conversation, she explains how her background as an investor helped her become a successful founder and shares her big goals for the futur…
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We hang with the legendary bassist of the Meters at his home in New Orleans! George Porter Jr. founded The Meters in 1965 alongside Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli and Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste. Known as one of the progenitors of funk with Sly & The Family Stone and Parliament Funkadelic, The Meters carved their own place in history with syncopated poly…
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Noura Mint Seymali, Jay Gandhi, Ehren Hanson and Jeiche Ould Chighaly - Live at WKCR Podcast 108
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This was a meeting of musical royalty from Mauritania, vocalist Noura Mint Seymali, with her husband Jeiche Ould Chighaly on fretless electric guitar collaborating for the first time with Brooklyn Raga Massive’s Jay Gandhi (bansuri flute) and Ehren Hanson (tabla). It was a spontaneous and beautiful meeting of two musical worlds, broadcast live at W…
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A deep dive with Kunal Dalal on the business of running schools | JBCN Education
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Explore the critical role of high-quality schools in addressing the root causes of low education standards in India. While Edtech solutions provide temporary relief, Kunal argues that building and running schools is a lasting solution. He shares his journey, his significant challenges, and how he successfully scaled JBCN Education. Get notified abo…
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Derek Gripper has miraculously discovered the ability to bring the dazzling polyrhythmic music of the West African Harp, the Kora, onto the classical guitar. Egberto Gismonti, Bach and Keith Jarrett are all elements of his musical DNA. We hang with Derek and he treats us to some live performances and stories of how he happened upon discovering this…
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The monk who sold his Santro | Pankaj Bansal @ PeopleStrong
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Hear how a pivotal moment during his child's school admission led Pankaj Bansal to create PeopleStrong, a pioneering HRTech company. In this conversation, Pankaj shares his journey, from winning prestigious clients to facing tough business challenges. Today, PeopleStrong competes with the biggest global names in HRTech, boasting massive profitabili…
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Rohit Bhayana demystifies private market investing | Oister Global
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Rohit Bhayana, founder of Lumis Partners, one of India's oldest venture investment firms, discusses his latest project, Oister Global. Oister Global is a leading institutional investor endeavouring to invest in a curated selection of top-tier alternative funds in India. Rohit talks about how private investing became mainstream in India, his journey…
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The 'reluctant' founder pioneering energy transition | Bhaktha Keshavachar @ Chara Technologies
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Once a tech wizard at Intel, Bhaktha Keshavachar shifted gears to co-found Ezetap that shook up India's fintech scene with its innovative digital payment solutions, and was eventually acquired by Razorpay. Now, at Chara Technologies, he is engineering a revolutionary Reluctance motor engine that's free of toxic rare-earth minerals.This nifty invent…
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The engine powering India's D2C revolution | Akshay Ghulati @ Shiprocket
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Did you know about 10 to 12% of India’s GDP goes into logistics? That's even more than what the software or automotive industries get! In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Shiprocket as it shakes up the world of e-commerce. Akshay Ghulati talks about Shiprocket’s vision and how they're tackling unique challenges in India's marke…
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Niraj Rajmohan & Narayan Subramaniam are revving up innovation, from garage to global | Ultraviolette Automotive
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We’re living in the golden age of automobiles when they’re shifting from gas-guzzlers to clean, cool electric vehicles (EVs). This shift is creating room for new iconic brands to emerge. One such future iconic brand is the performance EV bike-maker Ultraviolette Automotive whose EV bike F77 has been turning heads. In this episode, Niraj Rajmohan an…
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Sanjay Ghare takes a masterclass on building vertical SaaS | Vervotech
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Building a successful SaaS business is both challenging and rewarding. There is a real risk that you may end up solving a problem so narrow that it has a very small market but if you focus deeply on solving a common problem, more people will choose your product over a one-size-fits-all solution. In this episode, Sanjay Ghare spills the beans on bui…
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Sebitiyin: Innov Gnawa perform the Jewish songs of Gnawa – Podcast 230
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In this incredible episode we capture Innov Gnawa performing the "Sebatayin" repetoire, Gnawa music performed traditionally in Morrocco for the Jewish Community. They performed this for the end of Passover at Greenwich House Music School as part of the UNCHARTED concert series. The Jewish presence in Morocco dates back to over 2,500 years ago and u…
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The mindblowing Zlatne Ustne Goldenfest is returning this May 10-11, 2024 in a new home Astoria Queens! Here's a classic episode recorded during the 2019 festivalDuring the epic annual Zlatne Ustne Goldenfest, the crowd was worked into a frenzy by a rollicking set by LITVAKUS, Zisl Slepovich's klezmer band. We get a chance to hang backstage with th…
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Rahul Singh is building a billion-dollar global sustainable D2C brand | EcoSoul Home Inc
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Discover the amazing success story of EcoSoul Home Inc, a homegrown company that started small but quickly emerged as a global leader. By building eco-friendly products and strategizing effective global distribution, they've penetrated markets in over 70 countries, achieving a staggering $30 million in revenue with a mere $10 million in initial fun…
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The accidental entrepreneur who built a 600cr staffing business | VC Karthic @ Buzzworks
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Delve into the massive and fast-growing staffing industry- a sector estimated to touch nearly $50 bn dollars by 2030. In this episode, V C Karthic shares insights about the industry, and offers insightful observations on entrepreneurship, company culture, management principles, and founder aspirations. Get notified about the latest releases and bon…
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Md. Imthiaz is killing the "dead miles" in logistics | Raaho
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Md. Imthiaz shares insights from his startup journey, reflecting on the lessons learned from his first venture, Hoppr, which raised 5 million dollars in 2012 but struggled to scale. Now, with a new focus on solving inefficiencies in logistics through a first principles approach, he talks about the value of a sharp, narrow focus in building sustaina…
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Krishna Kumar shares how he turned a blog into a 700 cr business | Simplilearn
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Krishna Kumar shares his remarkable journey from a small village in Bihar to leading a company poised to achieve a turnover of almost 1500 crore. Kumar discusses the strategies for effective marketing and fighting competition in the global arena, highlighting Simplilearn's pioneering role in the Indian Edtech space since its inception in 2010. Get …
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