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Founders Unfiltered

By A Junior VC

Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Mazin and Aviral.
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Founders UnfilteredNov 20, 2020

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Ep 101: The Invisible Force Behind 3 Lakh Enterprises ft. Vayana

Ep 101: The Invisible Force Behind 3 Lakh Enterprises ft. Vayana

Join us as we talk to Ramaswamy Iyer, the Founder and CEO of Vayana Network about their story. Ramaswamy completed his Bachelor of Engineering at VJTI, Mumbai, followed by an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Subsequently, he gained experience as a senior consultant at Accenture. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as a Co-founder of CashTech Solutions, later acquired by Fundtech. Following this, he Co-founded Clayfin in 2009 and eventually founded Vayana Network in 2017. 🏢 About Vayana Network: Vayana, India's top supply chain finance platform, offers trade credit and trade enablement solutions for all supply chain tiers. It has facilitated financing of over USD 30 billion across 3,000+ supply chains and 3,00,000+ enterprises. It spans 600 cities and 2000+ pin codes, focusing on MSMEs.

Mar 24, 202454:40
Ep 100: India’s First App to Offer Credit on UPI ft. Kiwi

Ep 100: India’s First App to Offer Credit on UPI ft. Kiwi

Join us as we talk to Mohit Bedi, the co-founder of Kiwi about their story. Mohit pursued his MBA degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Management in 2000. Subsequently, he held positions such as Product Manager at GE, AVP and Product Head at Citi Bank, Head of Bancassurance at Barclays, Head of Credit Cards at Standard Chartered Bank, SVP and Business Head at Axis Bank, and Senior Vice President at PayU. Finally, in 2022, he co-founded Kiwi. 🏢 About Kiwi: Kiwi introduces an innovative payment solution that combines the advantages of a credit card with the ease of UPI payments. With Kiwi, users can experience the seamless blend of credit card perks and the simplicity of UPI transactions, marking a significant shift in India's payment landscape.  🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Mar 10, 202451:49
Ep 99: Scaler Is Giving 1M+ Engineers A Second Chance ft. Scaler

Ep 99: Scaler Is Giving 1M+ Engineers A Second Chance ft. Scaler

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Anshuman Singh, the Co-Founder of Scaler about their story. Anshuman graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIIT Hyderabad in 2010. As a college student, he excelled as a two-time ACM ICPC World Finalist. He began his career as an intern at Directi before joining Facebook's US office. Later, he moved to Facebook's London office, contributing significantly to tech recruitment. In 2015, he co-founded InterviewBit, followed by Scaler in 2019. 🏢 About Scaler: Scaler offers comprehensive programs for individuals looking to enhance their coding skills and pursue successful careers in software engineering or data science. The curriculum is industry-ready and taught by expert instructors, fostering a supportive learning environment. 

Feb 25, 202446:01
Ep 98: Berkshire's favourite sales engagement tool is from India ft. Vymo

Ep 98: Berkshire's favourite sales engagement tool is from India ft. Vymo

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Yamini Bhat, the Co-founder & CEO of Vymo about their story. In 2004, Yamini completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, followed by her MBA from IIM Bangalore in 2007. She gained internship experience at Goldman Sachs, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and INSEAD before joining McKinsey & Company as an engagement manager. In May 2013, she co-founded Vymo. 🏢 About Vymo: Vymo is a sales engagement platform designed for financial institutions, prioritizing mobile accessibility and offering solutions for over 18 industry-specific challenges. Its unique focus lies in addressing real issues faced by banks, insurance, and financial services.

Feb 11, 202439:35
Ep 97: Keeping Vigil While You Sleep ft. 56 Secure

Ep 97: Keeping Vigil While You Sleep ft. 56 Secure

Join us as we talk to Sacheth Kadam, the Co-founder of 56 Secure about their story. Sacheth completed his Bachelor of Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University in 2010 and pursued Executive Education in Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame. His professional experience includes roles such as a research assistant at the Indian Institute of Science, a business analyst at Stratburg Market Research & Consulting, and a director at GraspIO Innovations. Additionally, he served as the founding member and lead at OLA Smart Mobility, and in 2020, he co-founded 56 Secure. 🏢 About 56 Secure: 56 Secure is an AI-powered automated security platform for homes and enterprises. It is India's only connected security platform, on a mission to create a safer world by making security effective and accessible to all.

Jan 28, 202439:18
Ep 96: Selling soap door to doors to software worth crores ft. CleverTap

Ep 96: Selling soap door to doors to software worth crores ft. CleverTap

Join us as we talk to Anand Jain, the Co-founder of CleverTap about their story. In 1996, Anand completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Sahajanand Arts & Commerce College. Despite having a commerce education, he gained experience as a software engineer at various companies, including Compoint Computers, Cyberworld Technologies, Software Frontiers, Brience, and Motorola. Additionally, he worked as a consultant at AT&T in the Seattle office. In 2005, Anand played a key role in the co-founding of Burrp!, a venture that was later acquired by Network18 in 2009. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Network18 for two years. Finally, in 2013, he co-founded CleverTap.   🏢 About CleverTap: CleverTap is the all-in-one engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value by helping them create personalized experiences to retain their most valuable customers. Backed by leading investors such as Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, Accel, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with presence in San Francisco, New York, São Paulo, Bogota, London, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, and Jakarta

Jan 14, 202401:13:12
Ep 95: Hyperloop, Elon Musk & World's First Multi-Sensor Satellite | GalaxEye

Ep 95: Hyperloop, Elon Musk & World's First Multi-Sensor Satellite | GalaxEye

Join us as we talk to Suyash Singh, the Co founder & CEO of GalaxEye of about their story. Suyash completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at LNCT College, followed by his postgraduate studies in aerospace engineering at IIT Madras in 2019. He gained experience as a data analyst and machine vision researcher at TCS and also founded Team Avishkar Hyperloop. In May 2021, he co-founded GalaxEye. Suyash received the Fortune India 40 under 40 recognition in 2023. 🏢 About GalaxEye: GalaxEye, an IIT Madras-incubated space tech startup, is creating The Drishti Mission, the world's pioneering multi-sensor imaging satellite. Founded by a team of 5 IIT Madras students/alumni, previously part of the successful Team Avishkar Hyperloop, GalaxEye was the sole Asian finalist at the 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition led by Elon Musk. 🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Dec 31, 202348:40
Ep 94: With Great Learning Comes Great Responsibility ft. Great Learning

Ep 94: With Great Learning Comes Great Responsibility ft. Great Learning

Join us as we talk to Hari Krishnan Nair, the Co-founder of Great Learning about their story. Hari completed his computer science engineering degree at SCT College of Engineering, followed by an MBA from MDI, Gurugoan. He gained experience at various firms, such as Asian Paints and Withya, and held the role of Associate Director at the Great Lakes Institute of Management. In 2007, he was a co-founder of iLabs, which was eventually acquired by an IT enterprise company in 2010. Subsequently, in 2013, he co-founded Great Learning.   🏢 About Great Learning: Great Learning, part of the BYJU'S group, is a top global ed-tech firm offering hands-on programmes in business and tech fields. Partnering with leading academic institutions, it provides unparalleled learning experiences to millions worldwide, leveraging expert faculty and industry mentors.

Dec 17, 202350:29
Ep 93: India's Fastest Fresh Produce Delivery Platform ft. Otipy

Ep 93: India's Fastest Fresh Produce Delivery Platform ft. Otipy

Join us as we talk to Varun Khurana, the Founder of Otipy about their story. Varun completed his B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi in 2001. Following this, he held the position of a lead engineer at a network appliance company. Subsequently, he established Wirkle Technologies, which was later acquired by Location Labs. Afterward, Varun held the role of Head of the India Development Centre at Location Labs. He then co-established MyGreenbox, which got acquired by Grofers, now known as Blinkit, and subsequently served as Grofers' CTO. Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of Crofarm. Finally, in 2020, he founded Otipy. 🏢 About Otipy: Otipy is India’s fastest-growing community group buying (CGB) player, which delivers handpicked farm-fresh vegetables and fruits directly from the farm to the consumer's doorstep in about 12 hours through a community of resellers (mainly women) with only 2 touch points involved.

Dec 03, 202301:00:15
Ep 92: Taking Insurance to Grassroots ft. InsuranceDekho

Ep 92: Taking Insurance to Grassroots ft. InsuranceDekho

Join us as we talk to Ankit Agrawal, the Founder and CEO of InsuranceDekho about their story. Ankit completed his Bachelor's degree in Commerce at the University of Kolkata and pursued his MFC at the University of Delhi. He gained experience as an associate at Kotak Wealth Management, Unitech Reality Investors India, and UBS, progressing to the role of AVP at Anand Rathi Advisors. Additionally, he held positions such as Head of Corporate Finance at MoveInSync Tech and COO of Insurance at CarDekho. In 2019, he founded InsuranceDekho. 🏢 About InsuranceDekho: InsuranceDekho is an online platform that lets you compare and buy insurance quotes from top-rated insurance companies across motor, health, life, travel, and other insurance from multiple companies.

Nov 20, 202341:48
Ep 91 Putting the Mandir on your Mobile ft. AppsForBharat

Ep 91 Putting the Mandir on your Mobile ft. AppsForBharat

Join us as we talk to Prashant Sachan, the Founder of AppsForBharat about their story. Prashant completed his Bachelor's degree in Technology from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and a Master's in Design from IIT Bombay in 2014. He gained experience through internships at companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics, IBM Research, and Informatica. Later, he worked as a senior product designer for Samsung and Microsoft. In 2016, he co-founded Trell and left the company in 2020. In the same year, he established AppsForBharat. Additionally, Prashant has made investments in various companies, including Toplyne, Park+, UniCards, Josh Talks, Rocket Pay, and more. 🏢 About AppsForBharat: AppsForBharat is on a mission to assist a billion Indians in their spiritual journey and help them feel happier, peaceful, and more content through a range of products and services. 🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Nov 05, 202352:42
Ep 90: Reimagining Math Education For The World ft. Cuemath

Ep 90: Reimagining Math Education For The World ft. Cuemath

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Manan Khurma, the founder & CEO of Cuemath about their story. Manan finished his electronics and communication engineering from IIT Delhi in 2007. Immediately after graduation, he co-founded Locus Education, a JEE test-prep venture. At Locus, Manan mentored over 10,000 students in 6 years, building on his penchant for mathematics and flair for teaching. Motivated to shape young math learners, he started Cuemath in December 2013. 🏢 About Cuemath: Cuemath is an ed-tech company focused on math learning for K-12 students. Its mission is to create problem solvers for an AI-driven future. It operates an offline teaching center and an online education platform. Cuemath is present in 80+ countries today and is trusted by 200K students for all their math needs.

Oct 22, 202301:13:12
Ep 89: Replacement For Credit Cards? ft. Simpl

Ep 89: Replacement For Credit Cards? ft. Simpl

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Nityanand Sharma, the Founder of Simpl about their story. Nitya finished his mechanical engineering in 2002 at Punjab Engineering College. Then, he went on to do an M.S. in Financial Mathematics and Finance at the University of Michigan. After that, he had jobs as a Structured Credit Trader at Bear Stearns & Co. and as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in the Greater New York City area. Eventually, in May 2015, he started Simpl. 🏢 About Simpl: Simpl is India’s fastest-growing checkout and post-purchase experience platform. Simpl uses machine learning and AI to offer a quick, secure, and hassle-free checkout experience to its users and build trust in the post-purchase experience.

Oct 08, 202355:53
Ep 88: Building Future of Mobility ft. Yulu

Ep 88: Building Future of Mobility ft. Yulu

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Amit Gupta, the Co-Founder & CEO of Yulu about their story. Amit graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2000. Later, he completed an executive programme at Harvard Business School. His professional journey included roles as a software engineer at Aditi Technologies, an assistant manager at Citifinancial India, a manager at Andale, and a founder and advisor at Analyticsworks. He also held a global board member position at MMA. In 2006, he co-founded InMobi, and later, in 2017, he co-founded Yulu. 🏢 About Yulu: Yulu is India's largest shared micro-mobility service provider, using electric two-wheelers to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in urban India. Yulu’s technology-driven mobility platform uses IoT, ML, and AI for demand-supply management and efficient operations. Currently, Yulu is present in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Greater Mumbai.

Sep 24, 202301:03:20
Ep 87: Creating the Future of Video with AI ft. VideoVerse

Ep 87: Creating the Future of Video with AI ft. VideoVerse

Join us as we talk to Vinayak Shrivastav, the Co-Founder & CEO of VideoVerse about their story. Vinayak pursued his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Following that, he gained valuable experience in a wide range of fields. He contributed as a production engineer at KMO Engineers, took on the role of business development head at BigSchoolBox.com, and served as the head of sales and marketing at iolytics. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found several successful ventures, including Styck, Magnifi, Illusto, and most recently, VideoVerse, established in 2022. Additionally, Vinayak holds the distinguished title of being an official member of the Forbes Technology Council. 🏢 About VideoVerse: VideoVerse is a video tech company that encapsulates an ecosystem of smart video editing tools using AI for all enterprise and individual content creators.

Sep 10, 202350:51
Ep 86: Putting India on the Global Fashion Map ft Ace Turtle

Ep 86: Putting India on the Global Fashion Map ft Ace Turtle

oin us as we talk to Nitin Chhabra, the CEO of Ace Turtle about his story.   In 1995, Nitin completed his B.Com. degree at the University of Delhi, followed by a master's in business and management in 1997 from the Apeejay School of Management. He started his professional journey as a territory sales manager at Hindustan Unilever. He subsequently held positions of increasing responsibility, including the role of vice president at Arvind Brands, VF Corporation, and Reliance Brands Limited. Nitin also served as CEO for Brooks Brothers India and Iconix Brand Group. In September 2013, he took on the position of CEO at Ace Turtle. 🏢 About Ace Turtle: Ace Turtle, the forefront tech-native retail company of the new India, is pioneering the next phase of change in the retail sector. With vertical integration spanning design, local manufacturing, and direct consumer outreach, it employs proprietary technology driven by data science. This ensures it consistently meets evolving consumer needs from design to fulfilment.

Aug 27, 202337:35
EP 85: IIT Madras Prof to Entrepreneur ft. ePlane

EP 85: IIT Madras Prof to Entrepreneur ft. ePlane

Join us in our discussion with the Co-Founder of ePlane, Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy.


Prof. Satya Chakravarthy received his Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras in 1991 and went on to obtain his PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. Following his academic pursuits, he returned to his alma mater, IIT Madras, in 1997 as a professor in Aerospace Engineering. At present, he leads the Centre of Propulsion Technology at IIT Madras and has also established and heads the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) within the institution. Prof. Satya is very passionate about deep tech entrepreneurship to democratise technology. He holds the roles of Co-founder and Advisor in various companies, including AgniKul Cosmos, Aerostrovilos Energy, GalaxEye, TuTr Hyperloop, and X2Fuels. He also serves as an advisor for Avishkar Hyperloop and NewTrace. In April 2018, Prof. Satya took the initiative and founded ePlane.ai. 🏢 About ePlane.ai: ePlane is developing India’s first flying electric taxi for up to 10 times faster intra-city commutes and cargo transport. As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, they aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable, and affordable flying experiences through their flagship product, The ePlane e200. 🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/



Aug 13, 202347:50
Ep 84: Hobby to Sponsoring IPL ft. Upstox

Ep 84: Hobby to Sponsoring IPL ft. Upstox

Join us as we talk to Ravi Kumar, the Cofounder of Upstox about their story. Ravi and his younger brother Raghu were born in Madhya Pradesh, India, then moved to France before settling in Canada for 8 years. Ravi completed his high schooling there and developed a strong interest in startups. He later moved to California to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science at UC Irvine, graduating in 2004. In September 2006, the brothers relocated to Chicago and co-founded RK Trading Partnership, a successful HFT firm that earned them over a million dollars in just two years. However, the 2008 crash forced them to return to India. In 2009, Ravi co-founded Upstox. 🏢 About Upstox: Upstox is an online trading app for Demat Account, Share Market, MF, IPO with 1cr+ customers. Backed by Ratan Tata and venture capitalists such as Tiger Global, Upstox offers a best-in-class technology-enabled trading platform. Headquartered in Mumbai, Upstox holds memberships with the NSE, BSE, MCX, and MCX-SX. 🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/ Playlists🎬: 🎙️Founders Unfiltered: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_1r_yCxtrkFtTqwgoKj8f66 🎥 AJVC BTS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_2SqAGAJ0_rS1--1u82jvfL 🦄 Start-up Chronicles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_0ujPMygWRZQcJBK250BXbC 🔎 AJVC Insights: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_00SpPyAU_zhicXdehoNuBd 🎯 Deep Dives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_2BHzAOji1wBEKjXo-go7e6 📈 Founder Insights: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_1L3HjHLvNUQgPWGrfcoc-q

Aug 09, 202356:04
Ep 83: Building India’s first $1Bn HR Tech ft. Darwinbox

Ep 83: Building India’s first $1Bn HR Tech ft. Darwinbox

Join us as we talk to Rohit Chennamaneni, the Co-founder of Darwinbox about their story. Rohit Chennamaneni completed his Bachelor's degree in Technology from VIT Vellore and subsequently pursued his master's degree at IIM Lucknow. Following his education, he gained professional experience at renowned organisations such as Google, Procter & Gamble, and McKinsey & Company. Ultimately, in November 2015, he co-founded Darwinbox. 🏢 About Darwinbox: Darwinbox is a leading provider of cloud-based HR Management Software (HRMS). Their SaaS platform uses AI and ML to create a smarter and mobile-first HR experience. Darwinbox serves over 750 organisations and 2 million employees across 100+ countries. Their clients include notable conglomerates and technology companies like Adani, Kopi Kenangan, MatchMove, Mahindra, Bank BTPN, TVS, Shakey's, JSW, Nivea, Swiggy, Tokopedia, JG Summit Group, NutriAsia, Indorama, and more. 🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/ Playlists🎬: 🎙️Founders Unfiltered: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_1r_yCxtrkFtTqwgoKj8f66 🎥 AJVC BTS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_2SqAGAJ0_rS1--1u82jvfL 🦄 Start-up Chronicles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_0ujPMygWRZQcJBK250BXbC 🔎 AJVC Insights: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_00SpPyAU_zhicXdehoNuBd 🎯 Deep Dives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_2BHzAOji1wBEKjXo-go7e6 📈 Founder Insights: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZb75L7Qi_1L3HjHLvNUQgPWGrfcoc-q

Aug 06, 202301:10:20
Ep 82: How KreditBee is Bringing Credit to 40 Cr Indians

Ep 82: How KreditBee is Bringing Credit to 40 Cr Indians

🎙️Founders Unfiltered Ep-81:

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.

Join us as we talk to Madhusudan Ekambaram, the CEO and Co-Founder of KreditBee about their story.

In 2004, Madhu completed his Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from NIT, Karnatka. He enrolled in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto to pursue an MBA in 2010 but later dropped out in 2011.

Throughout his career, Madhu has worked with notable companies such as TCS and Krazybee. In 2020, Madhu co-founded the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE). Additionally, he serves as an angel investor in various companies, including Wint Wealth, OneCode, Jodo, and others. Finally, in 2018, he co-founded KreditBee.

He is also a proud recipient of "Rashtrpathi Puraskar" from K.R. Narayanan, President of India, and "Rajya Puraskar" from Khurshid Alam Khan, Governor of Karnataka State, India, for his contribution towards the Scout Movement.


🏢 About KreditBee:
KreditBee is a financial technology (FinTech) platform that enables professionals to obtain immediate personal loans based on their specific needs, with loan amounts of up to Rs. 4 lakh.

The platform has received funding in its Series-D round and is supported by reputable investors such as Advent International, Premji Invest, Motilal Oswal Alternates, TPG-NewQuest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, ICICI Bank, and Mirae Asset Venture Investments.

Presently, the company serves a customer base of 10 million individuals throughout the country.

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Jul 02, 202358:22
Ep 81: Enabling 40M passenger | Founder of RailYatri and IntrCity SmartBus

Ep 81: Enabling 40M passenger | Founder of RailYatri and IntrCity SmartBus

🎙️Founders Unfiltered Ep-80: Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Manish Rathi, the Co-founder & CEO of Rail Yatri and IntrCity about their story. In 1992, Manish successfully earned his Bachelor's degree in Technology from the University of Mumbai. He continued his academic journey and obtained his Master's degree from Western Michigan University in 1997. Following his graduation, Manish began his career as a research scientist at Telcordia Technologies. Subsequently, he gained valuable experience working in various roles with different companies, including Leapstone Systems, July Systems, and ultimately GlobalLogic. In July 2011, Manish took on a new venture and co-founded Intrcity. 🏢 About Rail Yatri and IntrCity: Intrcity RailYatri began its journey in 2011, and Intrcity SmartBus was introduced in early 2019. Intrcity SmartBus consists of a group of buses with special branding, aiming to offer passengers a consistent, safe, secure, and comfortable bus travel experience. In early 2019, Intrcity SmartBus started operating in two cities, and now it connects over 100 cities across India. The objective of RailYatri is to offer current and accurate information to the 25 million passengers who travel by train daily. Within its first year of launch, RailYatri's Android app has crossed 1 million downloads. 🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Jun 18, 202340:19
Ep 80: Farmer to Engineer to Founder | Jumbotail: 1,000 Cr Platform for India's Kiranas

Ep 80: Farmer to Engineer to Founder | Jumbotail: 1,000 Cr Platform for India's Kiranas

Join us as we talk to Ashish Jhina, the Co-founder  Jumbotail  about their story. In 2005, Ashish earned a dual degree in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology from IIT Delhi. He later pursued an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and an MS in Environment and Resources—Freshwater from Stanford University in 2011. During his time at IIT Delhi, Ashish gained valuable experience interning at the Technical University of Denmark and the French National Institute of Agricultural Research. Subsequently, he worked with prominent companies such as Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Moutain Hazelnuts. In 2009, he co-founded a company named NextDrop before co-founding Jumbotail in 2015. Ashish's dedication to excellence and his commitment to empowering retailers have resulted in Jumbotail being recognized as a transformative force within the industry. Apart from his contributions to Jumbotail, Ashish is highly regarded as a leading figure in the entrepreneurial community. For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Jun 04, 202301:09:35
Ep 79: Building UBER for Space ft. AgniKul Cosmos

Ep 79: Building UBER for Space ft. AgniKul Cosmos

Join us as we talk to Srinath Ravichandran, the Co-Founder & CEO of AgniKul Cosmos about their story. In 2006, Srinath Ravichandran completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy in Chennai. He then went on to earn his master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia Engineering in 2009. Additionally, he pursued a Diploma in filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. In 2021, Srinath Ravichandran furthered his education by completing a second master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also obtained a certification in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space engineering from UCLA in 2018. Srinath Ravichandran has an extensive professional background, having served as a Senior Director at AXA US and as an Assistant Director in Market Risk Management at AIG. Furthermore, in 2016, he took on the role of co-founder at Agnikul Cosmos, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation. About AgniKul Cosmos: Agnikul is a pioneering space technology startup that specializes in the development, production, testing, and launch of orbital class rockets specifically designed for micro and nano satellites. The team operates from the esteemed National Center for Combustion R&D at IIT-Madras, where a diverse group of individuals, including rocket scientists, engineers, former bankers, and space lawyers, collaborates synergistically. This distinctive mix of talent and expertise stands as one of Agnikul's greatest assets, contributing to their exceptional capabilities and success. If you are excited about their journey, please reach out to them @ humancapital@agnikul.in For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

May 21, 202356:54
Ep 78: Providing Data Science Solutions to the World ft. Tredence

Ep 78: Providing Data Science Solutions to the World ft. Tredence

In 1996, Shub Bhowmick completed his B.Tech. in chemical engineering from IIT-BHU and later pursued his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Throughout his career, he worked with a number of companies, including Infosys, Motif, Mu Sigma, inVentic Health, American Express, and Liberty Advisor Group, before co-founding Tredence in February 2013. Shub Bhowmick's journey is a testament to his commitment to excellence, innovation, and the pursuit of growth. His passion for data analytics and business intelligence has played a key role in Tredence's success, and his contributions continue to shape the company's future. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Technology from IIT Madras, Shashank Dubey pursued an MBA from ISB. He then gained work experience with DRDO and Mu Sigma before co-founding Tredence. His passion for data analytics and business intelligence, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills, have helped Tredence establish itself as a leader in the industry. About Tredence: Tredence is a global data science solutions provider focused on solving the last mile problem in AI. The ‘last mile’ is the gap between insight creation and value realization.  Headquartered in San Jose, the company embraces a vertical-first approach and an outcome-driven mindset to help clients win and accelerate value realization from their analytics investments. Tredence is a Great Place to Work-Certified and a ‘Leader’ in the Forrester Wave: Customer Analytics Services. Tredence is 1,500-plus employees strong with offices in San Jose, Foster City, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Bangalore, with the largest companies in retail, CPG, hi-tech, telecom, healthcare, travel, and industrials as clients. For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

May 07, 202354:07
Ep 77: Revolutionizing Jewellery Buying ft. CARATLANE

Ep 77: Revolutionizing Jewellery Buying ft. CARATLANE

Join us as we talk to Avnish Anand, the Co Founder and COO and Mithun Sacheti, the Co Founder and CEO of CaratLane, a Tanishq Partnership, about their stories. Mithun completed his B.com from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics. Later on, he completed his Master's from IIM Bangalore in 2010. He served as a Director of Jaipur Gems for 10 years and founded CaratLane in 2008.  Avnish completed his Bachelor's degree in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute in 1998 and later obtained an MBA from IIM Lucknow in 2001. He has worked with several companies such as ONIDA, Standard Chartered Bank, and DuPont India before joining the founding team of CaratLane in 2007. About CaratLane: CaratLane, India’s first omni-channel jewellery brand, was founded in 2008 by Mithun Sacheti and Srinivasa Gopalan with a simple but courageous objective: to make beautiful jewellery accessible, affordable, and forever wearable. With a strategic investment from Titan Company Limited, CaratLane is now a partner with India’s largest retail jeweller, Tanishq. The partnership aims to work towards a common mission: to offer customers beautiful jewellery and a distinctive shopping experience that fits today’s values and lifestyles, enabling CaratLane to grow as India’s 21st century jewellery brand.

Apr 23, 202301:11:10
Ep 76: Increasing Global Opportunities for Indian Students ft. Leap Finance

Ep 76: Increasing Global Opportunities for Indian Students ft. Leap Finance

Arnav Kumar is the Founder of Leap Finance, a digital platform that helps Indian students access loans for studying abroad. He completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Applied Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in 2010. After graduation, he worked at Deutsche Bank as an Analyst and then joined UrbanTouch.com as a Vice President. In 2013, he founded Sokratik, but unfortunately, he could not find product-market fit and had a suboptimal GTM strategy. Later on, he founded Zoomo in 2014. He then joined Elevation Capital (previously known as SAIF Partners) as an Associate Vice President. Finally, in 2019, he founded Leap Finance. About Leap Finance: From Sundar Pichai to Indira Nooyi and Satya Nadella to Laxman Narasimhan, Indians today lead the world’s most influential companies. Increasingly, young Indians are going beyond geographical boundaries - to study at the best global schools and pursue global careers. Leap Finance supports future leaders from India in their quest for global impact. They create modern financial products and services that help Indian students pursue a global career. From choosing the right university and the best financing option to lining up job interviews and introductions, Leap Finance invests heavily in your success. Leap Finance (www.leapscholar.com) offers counselling and related services for study abroad aspirants.

Apr 09, 202301:01:22
EP 75: Improving How People Experience Work ft. Soroco

EP 75: Improving How People Experience Work ft. Soroco

Rohan is an accomplished entrepreneur and computer scientist who is best known for founding the technology company Soroco. Born in 1983, Rohan Murty is the son of N.R. Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of the Indian multinational corporation Infosys. Rohan Murty graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Cornell University. He later went on to obtain a Ph.D. in computer science from Harvard University, where he specialised in "Opportunistic Wireless Network Architectures". He also worked as a research intern with Caltech and Microsoft. In 2010, Rohan Murty founded Soroco, a company that develops and implements automation solutions for various industries. Apart from his work at Soroco, Rohan Murty is also an author and philanthropist. He has authored several books, including a translation of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. He has also established the Murty Classical Library of India, a project that aims to translate and publish classical Indian literature. Rohan Murty's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation have made him a leading figure in the technology industry. His contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning have helped shape the way businesses operate and have set the stage for future advancements in the field.   About Soroco: Soroco's mission is to enable organizations to enhance how teams experience work and drive higher productivity by scaling empathy through Scout work graph. Today, teams spend over 60% of the workday on unstructured interactions across emails, documents, and custom applications – outside of ERP, CRM, and other systems of records. This massive enterprise data is untapped and undocumented. Our flagship product Scout, powered by the work graph, provides near real-time, structured insights into this last mile of manual digital work and helps enterprises accelerate their transformation journey. Unlike traditional solutions, the "work graph" provides a single source of truth. We are a deep tech company with ~40 patents. We have operations across the USA, Europe, UK, Singapore & India, with a roster of Fortune 500 customers across 30 countries. Visit www.soroco.com to learn how we help teams discover their work graph.

Mar 26, 202301:17:53
Ep 74: Haptik’s AI Journey, Is reliance a good investor?

Ep 74: Haptik’s AI Journey, Is reliance a good investor?

Join us as we talk to Aakrit Vaish, the Co-Founder & CEO of Haptik about their story. 

Aakrit Vaish holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which he completed in 2008. Following his graduation, he gained valuable experience by working with renowned companies such as Motorola and Deloitte in the Bay Area. In 2011, Aakrit joined Flurry Inc., where he served as the Director of Global Business Operations and India, playing a pivotal role in the company's success.   In the years that followed, Aakrit went on to co-found several companies, including Flato.to and Interakt. He also served as a managing partner for Peercheque and as an advisory board member for H2 (h2.co), where he shared his expertise and insights with fellow entrepreneurs.  In July 2013, Aakrit co-founded Haptik, a groundbreaking conversational AI platform that has revolutionized the way businesses engage with their customers. As the company's CEO, Aakrit has been instrumental in driving its growth and success by building a team of talented professionals and leading the development of cutting-edge technology.  

About Haptik: Haptik is a prominent conversational AI platform that helps brands create engaging and personalized experiences for users across 20 channels and 100+ languages. By using cutting-edge AI technology, Haptik enables brands to design delightful experiences that improve conversion rates throughout every stage of the customer journey.  With a vision to create the most compelling conversational commerce platform of the 21st century, Haptik has established itself as a leader in the industry. The company has a global presence with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Singapore and boasts an impressive client roster that includes KFC, Whirlpool, Starhub, HP, Reliance Jio, CEAT, Disney Hotstar, OLA, and Zurich Insurance, among others.  Haptik's Conversational Commerce platform has received widespread recognition and acclaim from leading industry experts, including Gartner, G2, Opus Research, and many others, who have hailed the company as a category leader in the space. Through its innovative technology and commitment to excellence, Haptik is poised to continue driving growth and success for its clients well into the future.

Mar 12, 202354:22
Ep 73: Democratizing Education ft. Propelld

Ep 73: Democratizing Education ft. Propelld

Join us as we talk to Victor Senapaty, the Founder of Propelld about their story.  

Victor Senapaty is a highly acclaimed Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Propelld, a groundbreaking startup that provides assistance to students in securing education loans for higher studies.   He earned his bachelor's degree in technology from IIT Madras, and his MBA from the esteemed University of Delhi's Faculty of Management Studies.  Prior to founding Propelld, Victor served as a senior analyst for Deutsche Bank and also co-founded the StockUpp app. His experience and expertise in the finance and technology domains, coupled with his vision and passion, led him to establish Propelld in August 2016. 


About Propelld: Propelld is an innovative startup based in India that aims to revolutionize the education loan industry. The company was founded in August 2016 by Victor Senapaty, a renowned Indian entrepreneur with a background in finance and technology.   Propelld provides a platform that offers hassle-free, digital loan processing to help students secure education loans for higher studies. The company's vision is to make education accessible to all, and its innovative approach has helped thousands of students in India to fulfill their dreams of higher education.   Propelld's dedication to leveraging technology to solve real-world problems has made it a trusted and reliable name in the education financing space.

Feb 28, 202344:17
Ep 72: Loadshare's $300M Journey | Leaving being a McKinsey Partner to Start

Ep 72: Loadshare's $300M Journey | Leaving being a McKinsey Partner to Start

Join us as we talk to Raghuram Talluri, the Co-founder and CEO at LoadShare Networks about their story.  

Raghuram Talluri is a highly accomplished and visionary entrepreneur who is the co-founder and CEO of LoadShare Networks. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Later on, he pursued his master's degree from IIM-L.  Prior to co-founding LoadShare Networks, Raghuram held several senior leadership positions at well-known companies like McKinsey & Company and Myntra, where he was instrumental in driving growth and innovation.

About  LoadShare Networks: Loadshare Networks is a technology driven new-age logistics company. They are building an asset light integrated logistics network stitching together SMEs in the logistics sector using a proprietary technology platform.  It is co-founded by Raghuram Talluri (CEO, ex-Myntra, McKinsey), Pramod Nair (CTO, ex-Freecharge, Snapdeal, MartMobi), and Rakib Ahmed (Co-Founder, ICICI, Lunate Technologies).

Feb 12, 202353:40
AJVC Behind the Scenes 58: Can HealthifyMe Transform Health from India to the World?

AJVC Behind the Scenes 58: Can HealthifyMe Transform Health from India to the World?

Last fortnight, HealthifyMe released its campaign with Mandira Bedi, hot on the heels of its campaigns with Farhan Akhtar and Sara Ali Khan as it doubled down on celebrity marketing.

Tushar Vashisht is an Ivy League alumnus, and a Wall Street banker. When he got a chance to work with Nandan Nilekani on the UID project, he decided to come back to India. He and his roommate Matthew Cherian wanted to build a business that had a social impact, and made money too!

They decided to run an experiment - subsist for a month on what the average Indian does - just 100 rupees ($2.04) a day. The outcome - both of them lost a significant amount of weight.

People wanted a copy of the tracking journal they had maintained during this experiment. Tushar and Matthew created a business out of it.

HealthifyMe was born in 2012.

By 2014, it had 100K users on its app, grew 5X by 2015, and had a Series A round of $6M. It was well poised to gain traction in the $6B Indian wellness industry. By 2017, it had crossed 2M downloads. By 2020, it was making INR 100 Cr in ARR. 

How did it leverage conversational AI (even before ChatGPT), and how will it disrupt the $5Tn global wellness market?

Read full article here: https://ajuniorvc.com/healthifyme-business-case-study-startup-tech-india-explained-weight-loss/

Feb 05, 202311:50
Ep 71: Zetwerk's $2.6B Story | Building a 20,000 Cr Business

Ep 71: Zetwerk's $2.6B Story | Building a 20,000 Cr Business

Join us as we talk to Amrit Acharya, the Co-founder and CEO of Zetwerk about their story.  

Meet Amrit Acharya, one of the co-founders of Zetwerk, an India-based online manufacturing platform that connects businesses with manufacturers.  Amrit, along with co-founders Vishal Chaudhary, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, and Rahul Sharma, started Zetwerk in 2018, and it has since become a leading player in the Indian manufacturing industry.  Amrit holds an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and completed his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business in 2016.  With a wealth of experience working with companies like McKinsey & Company, Monsanto Growth Ventures, ITC Limited, Avaya, and Robert Bosch, Amrit is dedicated to digitizing the manufacturing sector and making it more efficient, accessible, and transparent for businesses of all sizes.  

About Zetwerk:  Zetwerk is a B2B manufacturing platform that connects businesses with suppliers to streamline the manufacturing process. The platform provides tools for businesses to manage their orders, track production progress, and collaborate with suppliers. It also allows suppliers to easily manage their orders, inventory, and production schedules  The goal of Zetwerk is to make manufacturing more efficient and cost-effective for both businesses and suppliers by providing a seamless and transparent platform for communication and collaboration  Today Zetwerk manufactures over 9M parts for 1,800 active customers delivering Indian made customer products to over 20 countries

Jan 30, 202358:43
AJVC Unfiltered 57: Can Kreditbee Harvest The Indian Lending Comb For Profitability?

AJVC Unfiltered 57: Can Kreditbee Harvest The Indian Lending Comb For Profitability?

Last fortnight, Kreditbee raised $80M, getting close to a $700M valuation in a funding market that was suffering from lack of capital.   


Read The Article Here: https://ajuniorvc.com/kreditbee-tech-fintech-lending-unicorn-loans-startup-india-case-study/ 


#ajvc #startups #india

Jan 22, 202314:21
EP 70: Learn From 12 Founders in 20 Mins on - How To Acquire First Customers?

EP 70: Learn From 12 Founders in 20 Mins on - How To Acquire First Customers?

Join us today, as we revisit the conversations with our previous founder guests on - "How They Acquired Their First Customers?"

Timestamps
00:00 Intro 

00:33 DUNZO 

02:10 BukuWarung 

04:01 Wakefit 

05:54 FamPay 

08:15 Ather Energy 

10:11 Pratilipi 

12:07 NoBroker 

13:13 Perpule 

14:25 Jupiter 

15:45 Bewakoof 

17:05 Bizongo 

19:17 CoinSwitch

Jan 15, 202320:16
AJVC Unfiltered 57: Can DMart Show Indian Retail a Profitable Future?
Jan 08, 202325:34
Ep 69: Making Anyone in the World a Developer ft. Replit

Ep 69: Making Anyone in the World a Developer ft. Replit

Welcome to 2023 with our first podcast. Join us as we speak to our first guest from the United States, who is expanding his startup to India. Amjad was born in Jordan, where he grew up with a computer long before others had it. Like any emerging market, his parents wanted him to get a good education. Instead, he became a hacker who built Replit as a side project while working at Yahoo. In 6 years, Replit went from a side project to a company. Today it supports 17M+ developers and is on its way to being a developer unicorn

Replit is a browser-based integrated development environment for cross-platform collaborative coding available worldwide. Replit raised from YC after failing thrice to get there. Replit has raised $100M from investors such as Coatue, a16z and YCombinator.

Jan 01, 202301:17:16
AJVC Unfiltered 56: Madly Predicting 2023

AJVC Unfiltered 56: Madly Predicting 2023

What a year!  

We started with our predictions a few years ago. Now we can't stop waiting for the year to turn and see how we fared against our predictions.  

Last year we made six predictions on IPO and unicorn counts, D2C, Creator ecosystems, deep tech and fintech.  
During a year when people saw crazy overnight changes in the status quo (Ukraine invasion, interest rate hikes), we scored a mad 9.5/10 on our predictions.  

This gets us pumped to crystal gaze into the next 12 months.    

Read our recap of 2022, and the predictions for 2023 here: https://ajuniorvc.com/2022-predictions-2021-recap-ipo-d2c-fintech-indian-startup/

Dec 25, 202217:20
Ep 68: Building a 1000 Cr Profitable Social Platform ft. Lokal

Ep 68: Building a 1000 Cr Profitable Social Platform ft. Lokal

Join us as we talk to Jani Pasha, the Co founder and CEO of Lokal about their story.

Jani Pasha completed his B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 2013. Later, he worked with companies, including Tata Steel and Zoomo India. He founded businesses including Halfteaspoon and TheSoup before starting Lokal in 2018. He was also a participant in Ycombinator S19 and was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2020 list.

About Lokal: Lokal is on a mission to strengthen hyperlocal communities by enabling its mostly non-English users to share, interact, and transact in their regional language. Lokal users gain access to hyperlocal information such as daily commodity prices, local jobs, real estate, matrimonial, local business advertorials, and classifieds that would otherwise be scattered across local newspapers. The app is available in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Marathi and has 10 million downloads with a presence in more than 100 districts across South India. Lokal has been supported by marquee investors, namely 3One4 Capital, India Quotient, and Y Combinator.
Dec 18, 202258:36
Ep 67: Building a Social Media Platform For The World ft. Koo

Ep 67: Building a Social Media Platform For The World ft. Koo

Join us as we talk to Aprameya Radhakrishna, the Co-founder and CEO of Koo about their story.  

Aparmeya started his career as a software engineer at Infosys and then moved to other corporate roles before deciding to quit to start his first company Taxi for sure. The idea for Koo, occurred to them while building thier second company, Vokal. Koo then took off growing rapidly as it was promoted by the Indian government who found themselves frustrated with Western social media platform  

About Koo: Koo founded in 2020 has been downloaded 50M times and currently functions in over 100 countries. It is available in 11 languages, and recently added 1M new users in Brazil in 48hrs after the launched in Portuguese  

For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Dec 04, 202251:25
Ep 66: Building Tech Over Two Decades ft. Fractal Analytics

Ep 66: Building Tech Over Two Decades ft. Fractal Analytics

Join us as we talk to Srikanth Velamakanni, the Co-founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice-Chairman of Fractal Analytics about their story.  

Srikanth Velamakanni completed his engineering bachelor's degree from IIT Delhi and later pursued an MBA at IIM Ahemdabad. He held positions at ANZ Investment Bank as an associate and ICICI Bank as an assistant manager. He was also a member of the AI Task Force for Defense in India and the co-chair of the NASSCOM BPM Council. Additionally, he served as the chairman of the board for companies like Qure.ai, Crux Intelligence, and FinalMile Consulting, as well as an independent board member for Metro Brands Limited. He co-founded Plaksha University in March 2018 and Fractal Analytics in February 2000, respectively.

About Fractal Analytics: Fractal is one of the most prominent players in the artificial intelligence space. Fractal's products include Qure.ai to assist radiologists in making better diagnostic decisions; Crux Intelligence to assist CEOs and senior executives in making better tactical and strategic decisions; Theremin.ai to improve investment decisions; Eugenie.ai to find anomalies in high-velocity data; and Samya.ai to drive next-generation enterprise revenue growth management. Fractal has more than 3,000 employees across 16 global locations, including the United States, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, and Australia.  

For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Nov 20, 202258:54
EP 65: Making The World More Data Driven ft. Hevo Data

EP 65: Making The World More Data Driven ft. Hevo Data

Join us as we talk to Manish Jethani, the Founder of Hevodata about their story. 

 Manish Jethani hails from a small town in India called Shahdol. He finished his graduation from IIT Roorkee and ventured straight into entrepreneurship. Prior to starting Hevodata Manish also founded SpoonJoy which was later acquired by Grofers (now Blinkit). In addition to being an entrepreneur, Jethani has also worked in product management for companies such as Grofers and FashionandYou.com.   

About Hevodata: Hevo is an end-to-end data pipeline platform that enables businesses to easily pull data from all their sources to the warehouse, run transformations for analytics, and deliver operational intelligence to business tools.  

For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Oct 23, 202241:13
Ep 64: Building The World's Largest Conversation Media Platform

Ep 64: Building The World's Largest Conversation Media Platform

Founders Unfiltered Ep-64:  
Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.  

Join us as we talk to Ankit Prasad, the Co-Founder and CEO of Booble AI about their story.  

Ankit Prasad is a lifelong entrepreneur, the founder of a tech startup, an advisor and mentor to other tech companies and government bodies, an angel investor, and a public speaker. The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 List recognised him. Besides this, he is also recognised in the "Fortune 40 Under 40" list, "BW 40 Under 40" list, "50 Fabulous Innovative Leaders" list, and as a TEDx Youth Speaker.  

Rahul Prasad is the Co-Founder and CTO of Booble AI. He pursued his computer science engineering degree at SMU. He has also been recognised by Fortune India on their 40 under 40 List of 2021 and Entrepreneur India on their Tech25 2021.  

About Booble AI: Bobble AI is the world's first Conversation Media Platform. It is transforming the interactions of over 50 million people and counting with expressive and personalised content like stickers, GIFs, and emojis; deep localization with over 100 languages; AI-based contextual recommendations; speech-to-text, and much more! Bobble Indic Keyboard, the company's flagship product, enables real-time content creation and customization using cutting-edge AI technology. The world's best keyboard, in terms of ratings, engagement, and retention.  For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Oct 09, 202231:37
Ep 63: Building a Scientific Gaming Company Out of India

Ep 63: Building a Scientific Gaming Company Out of India

Founders Unfiltered Ep-63:  
Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.  

Join us as we talk to Trivikraman Thampy, the Co-Founder & CEO of Games24x7, about their story.  

Vikram (Trivikraman) Thampy is an Aerospace Engineer turned economist turned amateur poker player turned gaming entrepreneur. He pursued his B.tech at IIT Bombay and received his PhD in Economics from New York University. Later, he founded Play Games 24x7 in 2008.  

Founded by New York University-trained economists Bhavin Pandya and Trivikraman Thampy in 2006, Games24x7 is an India-headquartered online gaming company with a portfolio that spans skill games (RummyCircle and My11Circle) and casual games (Ultimate Games). Backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global and The Raine Group, the company specialises in using behavioural science, technology, and artificial intelligence to provide awesome gaming experiences across all its platforms. The diverse, talented, and passionate Games24x7 team is spread across three continents with offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Kiev, Philadelphia, and Miami.  

For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Sep 25, 202243:06
Ep 62: Building a Financial Data Company Out of India

Ep 62: Building a Financial Data Company Out of India

Join us as we talk to Abhishek Goyal and Neha Singh, the Co-Founders of Tracxn about their story.  

Neha Singh pursued her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in technology from IIT Bombay. Later, in 2014, she completed her MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. She also served as an Associate with the BCG Group and an Investment Analyst with Sequoia Capital.  

Abhishek Goyal completed his Bachelors of Technology in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur. In the IIT JEE Exam, he received an All India Rank of 60. Later, he served as a software engineer for organisations including Amazon, Yahoo, Andale, and Resume Pro.  

About Tracxn: Tracxn is one of the world’s largest platforms for tracking 1.4 million entities through 1,800 feeds categorised across industries, sectors, sub-sectors, geographies, affiliations, and networks globally. It is powered by a unique blend of technical prowess and human analysts that filters through billions of data points to create one of the most useful data intelligence platforms.

Tracxn has over 850 customer accounts worldwide, spread over 50 nations, and is backed by investors like Accel Partners and Sequoia. The Tracxn platform is also utilized by several governments, accelerators, incubators, and universities to track innovative businesses and industries. Tracxn has been featured in the Forbes Top 100 Global Analytics Startup List (2015), and Fortune 40 Under 40 (2018).

For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Sep 11, 202235:33
Ep61: Democratizing Global Hiring ft. Multiplier
Aug 28, 202240:41
Ep60: Re imagining software for businesses ft. Appsmith

Ep60: Re imagining software for businesses ft. Appsmith

Founders Unfiltered Ep-60:  Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.   Join us as we talk to Abhishek Nayak, the Co-Founder & CEO of APPSMITH about their story.   Abhishek Nayak is the co-founder and CEO of Appsmith. After earning his degree from BITS Pilani in 2010, he went on to co-found businesses like Gharpay, Wise Mobile Technology, and Bicycle AI. He also served as director of product for Ezetap Mobile Solutions. About APPSMITH: It is the first open-source low-code tool that helps developers build dashboards and admin panels very quickly. It's a platform that helps businesses build any custom internal application within hours. The business was established in the middle of 2019, and its open-source software has been downloaded more than 5 million times by users at more than 1,000 businesses in more than 100 countries.   For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/
Aug 18, 202254:38
AJVC Unfiltered 55: Can MilkyMist Milk India’s Dairy Revolution?
Aug 07, 202207:56
AJVC Unfiltered 56: Is Lending a Feature or Finance's Biggest Moneyspinner?

AJVC Unfiltered 56: Is Lending a Feature or Finance's Biggest Moneyspinner?

Last fortnight, the ED began investigating crypto exchanges in connection with instant lending apps, soon after, the RBI banned PPI instruments from loading via credit lines. In this week's episode of A Junior VC behind the scenes, talk about the history of lending in India which some day is as old as humans.

For more details - https://ajuniorvc.com/lending-loan-fintech-credit-navi-startup-india-unicorn/

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Aug 07, 202213:54
Ep 59: Reimagining Content Consumption ft. Inshorts
Jul 31, 202251:36
Ep 58: Building For Bharat ft. Pocket FM

Ep 58: Building For Bharat ft. Pocket FM

Founders Unfiltered Ep-58:  

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.  

Join us as we talk to Rohan Nayak, the Co-Founder of Pocket FM about their story.

Rohan completed his high school at DPS, RK Puram in 2010 and graduated from IIT Kharagpur in 2014. He later worked for several companies, including Credit Suisse, Cube26, and Paytm.  About Pocket FM: Pocket FM is a personalised vernacular audio streaming service, built with a vision to redefine the OTT space with an audio-first approach. It was launched in September, 2018. Pocket FM is a Series C stage company and has raised US $93.6 million in five rounds and is backed by some marquee investors like Lightspeed, Times Internet, Tanglin Venture Partners, Goodwater Capital, Naver and others.  

For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

About the Hosts :

Aviral Bhatnagar is a VC at Venture Highway and is the Founder of A Junior VC. He started the A Junior VC Newsletter in 2018 after observing whitespace in conversations in the Indian Venture ecosystem. He completed his B. Tech from IIT Bombay and MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.   

Mazin Biviji is a Product Owner at Agoda and a founding member of A Junior VC. He previously worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant. He completed his MSE and BSE from the University of Michigan and his MBA from INSEAD.    

Join us at https://ajuniorvc.com/community/ to be a part of an exclusive community and grab the opportunity to question and hear our guests live every Sunday.

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Jul 17, 202243:58