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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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Creative Punjabi’s Show aims to give insights, stories from Journeys of the most impactful Punjabi Creative Professionals across industries like Cinema, Music, Art, Design, business, Fashion, Dance, Photography, Advertising and more.
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In this episode, we sit down with Suyash Saraf, the co-founder of Dot & Key, a leading D2C beauty and personal care brand in India. Starting from scratch, Suyash and his team scaled Dot & Key to an impressive ₹700 crore business, which was recently acquired by Nykaa, a market leader in the beauty space. In this candid conversation, Suyash shares th…
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In this episode, we sit down with Umang Dua, the co-founder of Handy, one of the world’s largest home services marketplaces, which was acquired by Angi, a billion-dollar public company. Now building his second startup, Keychain, Umang shares the untold secrets behind scaling a marketplace business and the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial jo…
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In this episode, we sit down with Vedant Modi, Chief Revenue Officer of Manyavar, to uncover the secrets behind building one of India’s most iconic ethnic wear brands. Manyavar has become synonymous with Indian weddings and celebrations, and Vedant shares his journey of taking the brand from its early days to a ₹30,000 crore empire.We dive deep int…
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In this episode, we sit down with Amarjit Singh Batra, Managing Director of Spotify India (and General Manager of 59 Countries), a visionary leader shaping the future of music streaming in one of the world’s largest music markets. Amarjit shares his fascinating journey, from being at the forefront of the Indian internet economy to leading Spotify's…
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In this episode, we sit down with Rohit Chawla, the visionary founder behind Innovist and The Man Company, to explore his journey as a serial entrepreneur in the competitive direct-to-consumer (D2C) space. Rohit shares invaluable insights into product development, customer acquisition, and the critical decisions that shaped his brands' growth.We be…
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In this episode, we sit down with Pankaj Vermani, founder and CEO of Clovia, one of India's most successful lingerie brands. From building the business from scratch to selling a majority stake to Reliance, Pankaj opens up about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.We dive into how Clovia stood out by balancing premium quality with affo…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ritesh, a finance expert and entrepreneur who has carved out a unique path in the Indian financial landscape. Dr. Ritesh takes us through his journey to financial freedom, sharing his self-realization about the true priorities in life and how he maintains discipline to stay ahead of the curve.We delve deep into…
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In this episode, we talk to Gaurav Gupta, co-founder of Gabit and former COO at Zomato. Gaurav shares what initially attracted him to Zomato and the deeper reasons behind his decision. He provides an inside look at Zomato during its hyper-scaling years and discusses what it meant to be elevated to a founder role in a company he didn't start.Gaurav …
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In this episode, we talk to Pramath Raj Sinha, a visionary entrepreneur and academic leader who has revolutionized Indian education through founding institutions like ISB, Ashoka University, and Harappa Education.Pramath shares how his multidisciplinary background shaped his approach to building educational institutions. He offers insights into the…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of private equity and India's economic future with Sanjay Kukreja, Chief Investment Officer and Partner at ChrysCapital, India's largest PE firm. Sanjay shares invaluable insights from his 25-year journey in the industry, discussing how ChrysCapital grew from a $60 million fund to managing $9 billion in …
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In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Kavin Bharti Mittal, founder and CEO of Hike, as he shares insights on building India's first unicorn messaging app and its evolution into a Web3 gaming platform. From Hike's meteoric rise to a $1.4 billion valuation to its pivot in the face of changing market dynamics, Kavin offers a cand…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Suhasini Sampath, Co-Founder of Yoga Bar, a trailblazing health food brand that has disrupted India's junk food landscape. Yoga Bar has revolutionized the way Indians snack, offering healthy alternatives in a market dominated by less nutritious options. From its humble beginnings in 2015 to its rece…
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In this episode, we speak with Himanshu Kohli, Co-Founder of Client Associates. Client Associates is a leading private wealth management firm dedicated to providing personalized financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. With a strong presence in the Indian financial landscape, Client Associates has built a reputation for trust…
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In this episode, we chat with Deep Kalra, the former CEO of MakeMyTrip. Deep opens up about his amazing 24-year journey as an entrepreneur, sharing his experiences and the lessons he’s learned along the way.We discuss how he navigated the pandemic, his thoughts on reinventing oneself, and the exciting impact of AI. Deep also talks about the skills …
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In this episode, we chat with Vishal Jindal, the co-founder of Biryani By Kilo (BBK), a leading food delivery service revolutionizing how India enjoys biryani. Vishal, who ventured into entrepreneurship at 40, shares his journey of turning a passion for biryani into a thriving business.We explore why biryani is so beloved, the consumer trends drivi…
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In this episode, we speak with Neel Ghose of Robin Hood Army. Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based organization that works to get surplus food from restaurants and communities to serve less fortunate people. They have a presence in multiple countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and many others. They have successfully fed over 14 crore p…
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In this episode, we speak with Ayush Wadhwa of OWLED Media. OWLED is a leading marketing solutions company that works with the best companies in India, including the likes of Groww, Unacademy, PhonePe, Dezerv, Flipkart, Meesho and many others. They're the folks behind the Nikhil Kamath Podcast, Indian Business Podcast by Think School, Unacademy's N…
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In this episode, we speak with Rishabh Mariwala - Managing Partner, Sharrp Ventures. He is a director at Marico and Kaya, alongside leading Sharrp Ventures into the premier consumer investing arm in the country. Rishabh's insights on consumer brands, his personal entrepreneurial experience and the past track record that he exhibits are all beyond p…
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In this episode of the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast, we host the Founder & Managing Partner of Veeba - India's most loved sauce brand. All of us find Veeba sauces in our kitchen and sachets in our deliveries. Veeba in the last 10 years has become all incumbent brands in its category and become the market leader, crossing a revenue mark of INR 1,00…
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In this episode, we speak to Aditya Ghosh - the legendary Indian Business Figure. He has Co-Founded Akasa Air and he previously built INDIGO as its President. He is also the Founding Trustee of Ashoka University and is the Founder of Homage, his investing arm that invests across new-age companies, philanthropy and other noble initiatives. Watch an …
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In this episode, we speak with Vijay Subramanian - the leading man in the Artists Management space, building Collective Artists Network. They manage some of the best actors and creators in the country, championing the creator wave. They are also building a group company, as they have many underlying initiatives including the Gruhas Collective Fund …
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Ankur Warikoo is the legendary entrepreneur and content creator having more than 10Mn followers across social media. He is a celebrated entrepreneur who built Nearbuy in India and is now building a profitable, bootstrapped venture doing 27Cr+ in revenues every year. He is a content creator with more than 100Mn impressions with his posts every year,…
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In this episode, we speak to the Millionaire Ashish Dhawan, who is the CEO of Convergence. He is an institutional builder at its core, the best India has ever seen. He has built Chrys Capital, India's largest PE Firm (backed companies like Infosys, Axis Bank, YES Bank). He then exited the PE world at the age of 43 to pursue philanthropy and started…
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In today's episode, we speak to Sahiba Bali, the well renowned Marketer - the person who established Zomato's phenomenal presence on YouTube, alongside which she has continued her acting career and established a strong name in the acting ecosystem of India. She has also led Marketing for Unacademy, post Zomato. It was lovely to understand how a Mar…
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In this episode, we speak to Prashant Sachan who is the Co-Founder of AppsForBharat - with its flagship product Sri Mandir (https://www.srimandir.com/). They are disrupting the entire space of religious tech in India. Prashant is a serial entrepreneur with great frameworks of building in social. I absolutely loved this conversation, I am sure you w…
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In this Episode, I speak with the Co-Founder of Dezerv (AUM of INR 5000 CR) - Sandeep Jethwani. Dezerv is a technology-enabled wealth management Fintech Startup, which has been backed by prolific institutional funds such as Matrix Partners, Elevation, Accel in India and others. We uncover a bunch of interesting aspects about the wealth management b…
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In this episode, we speak to Aalekh Tripathi, Co-Founder of Altera Institute of Management (AIM). AIM is the ONLY Marketing focused Business School in India. We discuss all things Education in India and decode the need for AIM. Join in for a fascinating discussion around Higher Ed in India. Aalekh Tripathi LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aal…
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In this episode, we speak with Abhijeet & Vanshika, Co-Founders of KNYA Med - an apparel brand built for medical professional. KNYA is building for healthcare, what Nike is for athletes. They are a very unique brand with a very distinct journey and they are only just getting started. https://knyamed.com/ - you can check them out here. This was one …
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In this Episode, we host The Perfume Man of India - Aakash Anand, Founder & CEO of Bella Vitta - India's largest new-age perfume brand (INR 600 CR+ in revenue). Aakash is one of the most brilliant founders we have had an opportunity to host on the podcast and this episode is as fire powered as a conversations can possibly be. We understand his jour…
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In this episode, we speak to Arjun Sethi - the Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Tribe Capital. He has led Tribe to scale to $1.6Bn+ in AUM and has most recently launched an India focused fund to do Series A investments across the geography. Tribe is one of the most successful funds of this generation and they have invested in 13+ Unicorns…
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Varun Duggirala is the Smartest Marketer of India having built The Glitch (acquired by WPP) as one of the largest creative agencies in the country and is the OG Indian podcaster having paved the way for numerous Indian creators & podcasters. His insights on marketing and company building are precious, combined with his views on life - fitness and s…
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Sanjeev Bikhchandani is an Indian Billionaire, the Father of Indian Entrepreneurship. He built the first major digital-first company of our generation - Info Edge Group and successfully listed it into a phenomenal digital conglomerate Naukri.com, Jeevansaathi.com - INR 685.94 Billion. Info Edge is also a major investor in two of India's largest new…
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The India head and Southeast Asia head of Airbnb, Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, appeared on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast, discussing his career journey and the growth of Airbnb in India. Bajaj praised the sharing economy model of Airbnb and mentioned that although initially there were concerns about welcoming strangers into homes, the platform has ma…
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The co-founder and CEO of CaratLane, Avnish Anand, discussed the jewelry company's unique approach to store openings and its focus on customer experience in an interview. He explained that CaratLane always invites a loyal customer to inaugurate a new store, rather than a celebrity. Anand also discussed how the company reached a revenue of 2.65 bill…
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Ragini Das is a renowned Indian entrepreneur, celebrated for founding leap.club, a platform dedicated solely to women. This network aims to bolster and empower women to step forward and lead. Driven by her fervent mission to uplift women globally, Ragini has successfully established a platform that encourages women to thrive in all facets of their …
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We speak to Harshil Karia - Founder & CEO of SCHBANG, which is India's largest Creative Agency!!Through the episode we cover the nuances of how Schbang has scaled a services business successfully, while understanding core learnings of taking an agency business far. Harshil is also the Co-Founder of Level Supermind, a product business building the m…
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Viraj Seth is the Co-Founder and CEO of Monk Entertainment, India’s largest influencer marketing agency. He sits at the intersection of the Creator Economy and Tech Startups, which is exactly what we decode in this episode. We speak at length on the creator business models, the dark sides of being a creator, how agencies succeed and what really wor…
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Arjun Vaidya, a former founder, current investor, father, educator, and social influencer discusses his career and life journey with podcast host Jivraj. Arjun discusses the challenges of scaling his previous business, Dr Vaidya's, how he uses personal reflection periods, and his transition to venture capital. He reflects on the decision to sell Dr…
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In this episode, we have a conversation with the Founder of the Phenomenal Brand - The Whole Truth - Shashank Mehta.Shashank Mehta, founder of The Whole Truth, reveals how the company creates new products. The process starts by identifying categories where "big food" brands have been misleading consumers, and where The Whole Truth can create a "100…
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The Indian Silicon Valley Podcast recently did a podcast with Ashish Mohapatra, Co-Founder and CEO of OfBusiness, a platform aimed at making life easier for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating new business, procurement of raw materials, and financing. Mohapatra discussed his transition from consulting to venture capital to entrepren…
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Varun Alagh is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mamaearth, India’s largest Consumer Brand valued at INR 10,000 Cr+ and more. Honasa is the parent company of Mamaearth, which is the house of brands with renowned consumer names such as Mamaearth, Bblunt, Dr. Sheth’s, Aqualogica, Derma Co. and others. The journey of building Mamaearth to INR 1500 Cr+ revenues …
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Niren Chaudhary is the Chairman of Panera Brands. He has previously led some of the best F&B Brands globally, including being the President of KFC Global, COO and International President of Krispy Kreme, President of Yum India, and other leadership positions across the globe. Niren also has one of the most fascinating personal stories with a movie …
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In this episode, we host Rohit M A, Managing Partner of PeerCapital and Co-Founder of Cloudnine Hospitals. Rohit M A is one of the OGs of the Indian Startup ecosystem, having Co-Founded Cloudnine Hospitals in 2006 and transforming maternity care. He is one of the few new age founders to have gone through institutional building, raising large scale …
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In this conversation, we speak with the Co-Founder & CEO of JOSH Talks, Supriya Paul.Supriya and Shobhit started JOSH Talks back in 2015 while both of them were still in college, studying in Delhi University. JOSH Talks is now India's leading content platform, with the greatest distribution business there is, followed by millions in the country. Th…
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In this Episode, we speak to the Founder of 1 Finance - Jeet Marwadi, on understanding Financial Planning. Phenomenal episode on decoding Financial Planning and how an organisation is solving from it end to end. Very interesting learnings from a Founder who is building a super fascinating solution in a bootstrapped way. Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…
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