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The Indianaut Podcast
By Gautam Marwah
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The Indianaut PodcastFeb 09, 2023
![Perfios CEO Sabyasachi Goswami #SeasonFinale](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1702048377385-d42fae5d6fb24.jpg)
Perfios CEO Sabyasachi Goswami #SeasonFinale
"India is at least half a decade ahead from most of the developing or developed countries in the financial services space." Sabyasachi Goswami is the CEO of Perfios, a leading global SaaS company revolutionizing the fintech landscape. Founded in 2008, Perfios has made significant strides in credit underwriting solutions, expanding across 18 countries. Our guest is a luminary in the fintech world. With over two decades of rich experience in financial services, and the fintech space, he is a master strategist and executionist. His journey includes senior roles in retail and SME banking and a strategic function for a large multinational bank. With our guest at the helm, Perfios has raised $229 million in a new funding round as it looks to deepen its expansion in North America and Europe. In this insightful episode, Sabyasachi shares the founding story of Perfios and discusses the company's focus on credit inclusion. He highlights the opportunities presented by India's digital public infrastructure and the account aggregator framework, which is set to revolutionize financial inclusion. Sabyasachi also discusses the evolving fintech landscape in India and the unique opportunities it presents for innovation. He shares his insights on the next big opportunities in fintech. He also discusses Perfios' recent funding round and strategic plans for market expansion across the globe. He emphasizes the importance of creating and distributing wealth within the company and shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the fintech sector. Timestamp Chapter Title 0:00:00 The Evolution of Perfios 0:08:00 Innovations in Financial Accessibility 0:10:26 Digital Infrastructure and Fintech Landscape 0:14:43 Fintech: Enabling Technology in Finance 0:17:27 Financial Inclusion and Collaboration 0:20:49 Combating Fraud in Financial Services 0:23:19 Growth Strategies of Perfios 0:29:25 Empowerment and Talent Recognition 0:35:00 Guidance for Aspiring Fintech Entrepreneurs ~ 🎙️ Discover some of India's next best analytical 🤖 and creative 🎭 minds who are not only transforming their own fields but at the same revolutionizing India's entrepreneurial ecosystem! 🛰️ New episodes every 2 weeks. #TheIndianautPodcast #Indianaut • Host: Gautam Marwah • Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja) • Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier ~ Do follow us on our social media handles for regular updates on the latest episodes. • Instagram: http://instagram.com/indianaut.in • Facebook: http://facebook.com/indianaut.in • Twitter: https://twitter.com/indianaut
![Zouk Founder & CEO Disha Singh](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1700736567317-e12d5a04471ac.jpg)
Zouk Founder & CEO Disha Singh
"We want to build the most iconic lifestyle brand from India to the world." Disha Singh is the Founder and CEO of Zouk, a D2C fashion brand that operates in the bags, wallets, and footwear categories. Bringing together the contemporary and the traditional, Zouk brings India's vibrant culture to the modern world through its design language. Our guest started Zouk after experiences in the Fashion, Healthcare, Banking, and Energy sectors. The idea came to her during her MBA at IIM Ahmedabad, following her engineering degree. In this delightful episode, Disha shares her journey of starting Zouk and her vision for its future. She explains how the idea for Zouk came to her during a college trip and how she identified a gap in the market for India-inspired designs with modern functionality. Disha discusses the importance of customer-driven marketing and how Zouk aims to connect with its customers through its brand ambassador, Sara Ali Khan. "Sara [Ali Khan] embodies this whole messaging of...being Indian to the core, but modern in the way she leads her life." She also talks about the recent opening of Zouk's first brick-and-mortar store and its expansion plans. She concludes by offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of asking for help, finding mentors, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Timestamp Chapter 0:00:00 Zouk: Brand Origins and Vision 0:06:49 Strategic Brand Building and Market Expansion 0:12:16 Retail and Distribution Growth 0:16:24 Market Focus and Product Development 0:22:10 Entrepreneurial Journey and Challenges 0:27:23 The Importance of Mentorship and Advice ~ 🎙️ Discover some of India's next best analytical 🤖 and creative 🎭 minds who are not only transforming their own fields but at the same revolutionizing India's entrepreneurial ecosystem! 🛰️ New episodes every 2 weeks. #TheIndianautPodcast #Indianaut • Host: Gautam Marwah • Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja) • Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier ~ Do follow us on our social media handles for regular updates on the latest episodes. • Instagram: http://instagram.com/indianaut.in • Facebook: http://facebook.com/indianaut.in • Twitter: https://twitter.com/indianaut
![The Baker's Dozen Co-founder & Head Chef Aditi Handa](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1698311902184-8878dd75831fc.jpg)
The Baker's Dozen Co-founder & Head Chef Aditi Handa
Aditi Handa is the Co-founder and Head Chef of the Baker’s Dozen, India’s largest artisan bakery making breads, cakes, and more using natural ingredients. Started in 2013, The Baker’s Dozen is today present across 33 cities and 2,000 touch points in India. Aditi is a sourdough master, with a Diploma in International Bread Baking from the International Culinary Institute (New York) and a Diploma in Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu (Paris). In a world where processed and unhealthy bread dominates the market, Aditi and her team at The Baker's Dozen set out on a mission to create a good and honest product. What started as a simple idea in 2013 has now grown into a successful business with a presence in 33 cities across India. Aditi's passion for baking and her commitment to quality have been the driving forces behind the success of Baker's Dozen. In this episode, we will delve into Aditi's journey, the challenges she faced, and the steps she took to ensure consistent quality across all her products. We will also explore the company's adoption of an omnichannel approach and its commitment to sustainability.
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0:00:00 Origins & Training 0:05:17 Commitment to Product Quality & Ingredients 0:08:58 Scaling & Channel Strategy 0:13:21 Business Insights & Market Strategies 0:18:20 Sustainability Initiatives 0:28:41 MBA & Perspectives 0:33:13 Expansion & Dynamics with Co-founder Husband 0:37:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs
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![3one4 Capital Founding Partner Pranav Pai](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1692277160348-d8a8f27005b44.jpg)
3one4 Capital Founding Partner Pranav Pai
Pranav Pai is the Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at 3one4 Capital. Pranav leads investments and portfolio construction at 3one4Capital. As CIO, Pranav has carved an extraordinary path in the realm of venture capital and startups, leaving an indelible imprint on ventures like Jupiter, CheQ, Licious, Open Financial Technologies, and Darwinbox. Driven by an unwavering commitment to nurturing innovation, Pranav has led more than 100 seed and venture capital investments, breathing life into ingenious concepts and shaping diverse industries across India.
Pranav graduated with a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and has previously received the “35 Under 35” award from Entrepreneur Magazine, India, and the “40 Under 40” Alternative Investments Professionals of India award from AIWMI and the IAAIF. He was also on the GQ List of 25 Most Influential Young Indians 2020-21.
🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into a range of topics that shed light on Pranav's incredible journey:
🚀 Discover the pivotal moments that led to the creation of 3one4 Capital.
🔍Gain insights into 3one4 Capital’s investment thesis and learn about the critical factors that influence their investment decisions.
📚Pranav opens up about his personal philosophy and the valuable lessons he has learned from successes and failures as a venture capitalist.
💡As someone deeply connected to India's startup ecosystem, Pranav shares his observations about the changes he's witnessed over the years and his outlook on the future.
🎉Get a look into the success story of 3one4 Capital closing its fourth early-stage fund with $200 million, back in May 2023, and Pranav's unique approach to building and maintaining investor relationships.
✨Unveil the art of selling a startup to investors through the eyes of an accomplished investor.
💼Explore the sectors Pranav is particularly excited about and learn what makes them attractive for venture capital investments.
👥Delve into the powerhouse behind 3one4 Capital's investment decisions— the team. Discover how their collective expertise enhances the firm's approach.
🌟Last but not least, Pranav's advice for entrepreneurs will leave you motivated and inspired to take on your startup journey.
As we celebrated India's Independence Day this week, this conversation has an even more profound significance. Join us in exploring the essence of building and investing in India, narrated by Pranav Pai. Tune in and elevate your knowledge on the world of entrepreneurship. 🎉
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![OkCredit Founder & CEO Harsh Pokharna](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1689247672142-a31ebf4f18373.jpg)
OkCredit Founder & CEO Harsh Pokharna
Harsh Pokharna is the Founder and CEO of OkCredit. A YCombinator-backed organization, OkCredit is a digital ledger app for small and medium-sized businesses that facilitates the recording of transactions. OkCredit is available in over 10 local languages and has over 10 million downloads. Our guest did his B.Tech from IIT Kanpur in Mechanical Engineering in 2014.
In this incredible episode, Harsh shares his journey of starting OkCredit and addressing the need for credit recovery and reconciliation in MSMEs. He discusses the impact of YCombinator on the business and how they are approaching digital lending in a competitive market. Harsh also talks about the challenges faced by the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem and how OKCredit is managing during this period. He reflects on past decisions and shares upcoming projects and initiatives.
OkCredit's journey has been filled with surprises and successes. Harsh shared a story from their early days, where they distributed their app through .apk files and relied on personal phone calls for onboarding. He recalled, "We saw that people were loving the product so much that they were sharing it with their friends over ShareIt when it was not available on the Play Store."
Harsh concluded our conversation with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasized the importance of understanding the long game and setting realistic expectations. He shared, "It takes at least seven to ten years to be able to build something in full scale, and there are so many challenges along the way." Harsh encouraged entrepreneurs to approach their journey with the right mindset and be prepared for the obstacles that lie ahead. He concluded, "Having the right expectations allows you to have the right state of mind and go in with the right mindset."
Don't miss this engaging conversation!
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![Pursue Hard Seltzer Founder & CEO Anish Reddy](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1686828362653-dee125c44b28.jpg)
Pursue Hard Seltzer Founder & CEO Anish Reddy
Anish Reddy is the CEO and founder of Pursue, a Hard Seltzer brand with a high focus on quality, design, and individualism. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, our guest grew up in a family with varied business interests dating back to World War 2. Our guest holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University and an MBA from Babson College. Besides Pursue Seltzer, he also has various ventures and investments in the Web3 space.
In this exceptional episode, we delve into Anish's captivating origin story and explore what inspired him to start a seltzer company in India, setting it apart from other beverages. We uncover the intriguing story behind the brand name 'Pursue' and discuss the challenges faced in balancing tradition and innovation to thrive in this evolving industry. Anish also talks about Pursue's strategies for educating consumers and building brand awareness. We also gain a glimpse into Anish's vision for the future of the seltzer industry in India and how Pursue plans to stay ahead of the competition.
Don't miss this engaging conversation, where Anish also sheds light on the challenges of navigating the regulatory landscape for alcohol and offers advice for entrepreneurs venturing into highly regulated industries. Tune in for a dose of entrepreneurial inspiration and valuable insights!
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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!['Caged Tiger' Author Subhashish Bhadra](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1683799599487-40ff8ffc145ff.jpg)
'Caged Tiger' Author Subhashish Bhadra
Subhashish Bhadra is the author of Caged Tiger, a book about how too much government is holding Indians back. An economist by training, he received an MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford on the Rhodes Scholarship. He is currently a part of the leadership team at Klub, a Fintech platform focusing on growth capital for brands through revenue-based financing. Subhashish has also published several articles in leading dailies like The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and Indian Express. In this eclectic episode, we start off with Subhashish's remarkable journey of earning the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for the University of Oxford. From there, the heart of our conversation revolves around his insightful book, Caged Tiger, which explores the impact of institutional design in India. Caged Tiger uncovers the story of India's institutions, tracing their origins from the British Raj to present-day policies, and identifying areas for improvement. With meticulous research and accessible language, Subhashish equips readers with the tools to understand and address important issues. Join us for an engaging discussion that empowers listeners to navigate the complexities of our society and work towards a brighter future.
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![Memesys Labs Co-founder Zain Memon (Shasn, Azadi, and An Insignificant Man)](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1682594745835-3ca270bf67d4f.jpg)
Memesys Labs Co-founder Zain Memon (Shasn, Azadi, and An Insignificant Man)
Zain Memon is the Co-founder of Memesys Labs, a cutting-edge cinema studio behind OK Computer, An Insignificant Man, and Ship of Theseus. A storyteller, and game designer, in 2019, Zain created SHASN—the award-winning political strategy board game, kickstarted by the largest-ever Indian crowdfunding campaign. Zain is now designing and producing AZADI, the sequel to SHASN.
In this fantastic episode, Zain shared his fascinating origin story, discussing how he got started in board game design and how he managed to launch successful Kickstarter campaigns for his games as well as film projects. We delved deeper into his creative process and how he balances entertainment value with deeper themes, touching on the critical role storytelling plays in his work. During our conversation, Zain also teased some exciting future projects that he's working on and gives valuable advice to entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the industry. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
- Zain's origin story
- On 'An Insignificant Man'
- How he got started in board game design (Shasn and Azadi)
- How he launched the largest-ever Indian Kickstarter campaign
- How he balances entertainment value with deeper themes
- Zain's future plans
- Zain's advice for other entrepreneurs
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![SoleSearch Co-founder Prabal Baghla](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1681384783228-9b734b4f4b351.jpg)
SoleSearch Co-founder Prabal Baghla
Prabal Baghla is the Co-founder of Solesearch, one of India’s leading marketplaces for authentic Sneakers, Streetwear, Accessories, and Collectibles. Prabal finds his roots in Bathinda, Punjab, where he did his schooling, post which he graduated from Jindal Global Law School.
In this electrifying episode, SoleSearch Co-founder Prabal Baghla walks us through the world of sneakers and streetwear. From his childhood in Punjab to his background as a lawyer, Prabal brings together all aspects of his life and tells us how SoleSearch formed. We then talk about SoleSearch's rapid growth, the challenges of running a marketplace, SoleSearch's recent nine-city Sneakerfest, called SneakinOut, SoleSearch's community initiatives, and the sneaker and streetwear culture of India in general.
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![FIDE Co-founder & CEO Sujith Nair](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1678360560870-dc5d85881de4c.jpg)
FIDE Co-founder & CEO Sujith Nair
Sujith Nair is the CEO and Co-founder of FIDE – the Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy. FIDE is a not-for-profit organization that is the genesis author and angel donor to the Beckn Protocol. Sujith was instrumental in the setup of ONDC in December 2021 and co-authored the ONDC Strategy Paper. Before launching FIDE along with Nandan Nilekani and Dr. Pramod Varma, he headed Management Consulting practices and Internet businesses in urban mobility and digital payments.
In our 23rd episode, we delve into the world of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) with Sujith Nair. From learning about his early days at EY to contributing to the Aadhar program between 2010-2012 to understanding how the Beckn Protocol and ONDC work. Sujith tells about how FIDE is supercharging the Beckn Protocol and promoting its adoption across countries beyond India.
We then switch gears to ONDC, which has entered a pilot phase essentially, with close to 4000 successful transactions being completed in January 2023. Sujith shares his predictions for the ONDC network for 2023 and what will it take for ONDC to be as successful as UPI one day. Sujith also talks about the future of the Beckn Protocol and its exciting applications we can see one day.
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![Blume Ventures Director Arpit Agarwal](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1677153410234-038dc4ab5d40f.jpg)
Blume Ventures Director Arpit Agarwal
Arpit Agarwal is a Director in Blume Ventures' investment team, one of India’s most prominent early-stage VC funds. He previously co-founded Headstart Network, one of India's largest startup communities with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs associated with it. He also co-created India DeepTech, an industry alliance for promoting deep-tech startups.
In this masterclass in entrepreneurship and growth, Arpit tells us about what drew him to venture capital and what keeps him going a decade later. Arpit delves deep into Blume's investment philosophy and what he looks for in a startup. Arpit also walks through the current macroeconomic environment and his predictions for India's entrepreneurial ecosystem in 2023.
- Arpit's Origin Story - Blume Ventures' $250 Million Fund Raise
- 'Why India & Why Now?'
- Indian Macroeconomic Environment
- How Arpit Picks Startups ('Secret Sauce')
- Predictions for 2023
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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![Svami Co-founder Aneesh Bhasin](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1675936405161-6cf519260030f.jpg)
Svami Co-founder Aneesh Bhasin
Aneesh Bhasin is the Co-founder of Svami, a craft non-alcoholic beverage company. Not only is he a successful entrepreneur, he is also the host of a niche thing, a podcast on various subcultures like gin, rum, watches, sneakers, and more. He is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians of 2022.
In the 1st episode of Season 3, Aneesh walks us through his adventures around the world, exploring craft spirits here and there. From launching his own wine application in 2012 to launching Svami, Aneesh tells us in detail about his personal growth throughout this time. Aneesh also talks about his personal philosophy behind building Svami, which has not only become a household brand in the eyes of the consumers but a success story as well from an entrepreneurial perspective. Finally, Aneesh talks about his latest project, 'A Niche Thing', a Spotify chart-breaking podcast based on various subcultures such as wines, watches, coffee, and more.
- Aneesh's Origin Story, from Wine Photography to Svami
- Svami's Meteoric Rise, Reaching a Revenue of $2 Million in FY22
- Community Building, Partnerships & Distribution at Svami
- A Niche Thing, Aneesh's Newest Podcast on Various Subcultures
- Aneesh & Svami's Future
- Aneesh's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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• Host: Gautam Marwah
• Editor: Pranav Suneja (https://www.instagram.com/pranav.eja)
• Intro Music: Ladybirds Mate by Rachel K Collier
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!['The Great Tech Game' Author Anirudh Suri #Season2Finale](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1655378619618-21f4ef8e3cff1.jpg)
'The Great Tech Game' Author Anirudh Suri #Season2Finale
Anirudh Suri is the Founding Partner of the India Internet Fund. Founded in 2011 as one of the first few venture capital funds, IIF focuses on early-stage technology investments. Previously, he has worked with McKinsey & Co., Goldman Sachs, and the Government of India. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Wharton School. In addition to all of this, Anirudh is the author of the recently published book ‘The Great Tech Game’. His book focuses on how technology is not only shaping our daily lives but the fate of nations as well.
In our season 2 finale, Anirudh walks us through his fascinating origin story, from early education to launching IIF. Anirudh walks us through the topic of the day, his book ‘The Great Tech Game’, which talks about how technology is not only profoundly interconnected with the global economy but geopolitics as well. According to Anirudh, Planet Earth has gone through different geopolitical periods such as Pax Romana, Pax Islamica, Pax Mongolica, Pax Britannica, and Pax Americana. In his book, he describes the current period that we are now living through as "Pax Technologica”. In this episode, we find out, what is 'Pax Technologica' and what is ‘The Great Tech Game’.
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![Antler India Partner Rajiv Srivatsa](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1646305689958-d588317f44bed.jpg)
Antler India Partner Rajiv Srivatsa
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Rajiv Srivatsa is a Partner at Antler India. Antler is a global early-stage VC with 17 offices across 5 continents. It was in June 2020 when Antler decided to expand their offerings to India, which was led by our guest, Rajiv. Before Antler India, he co-founded Urban Ladder (UL) in 2012. As co-founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer, he helped raise over $100M in venture capital from marquee investors and helped build UL into one of India’s most loved online furniture brands.
In this delightful episode, our guest Polymath walks through an array of topics - from his adventures starting up twice (Urban Ladder, followed by Antler's India office), to his bull case for India and India's 2021 funding rush, to his methodology when it comes to being an Investor, to the Web3/crypto space and his hope for the metaverse.
- Rajiv's Origin Story, From Urban Ladder to Antler India
- Rajiv's Investment Philosophy
- Rajiv Srivatsa: Mentor/Investor/Operator
- Rajiv's Metaverse & Web3 Thesis
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Turnip Founder & CEO Pooja Dubey
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Pooja Dubey is the Founder and CEO of Turnip, a mobile-first gaming community platform. She has previously worked in engineering and product roles at Google, Paypal, Housing.com, CureFit, and RazorPay. She is a 2nd-time founder, having previously launched her first venture called Blinge in 2015. She is a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021 winner and an IIT-Guwahati graduate.
In this enlightening episode, Pooja shares her story with us, starting as a Software Engineer at PayPal, to her first venture, Blinge, to starting Turnip. Pooja talks about Turnip's $12.5 million Series A round led by Greenoaks and Elevation Capital. She talks about Turnip's philosophy around community-building, and what we can expect in the future from Turnip (including web3).
- Pooja's Origin Story, From PayPal to Blinge (Her 1st Venture) to Turnip
- Turnip's $12.5 Million Series A Fund-raise
- The Power of Communities with Turnip
- Turnip's Product Culture (From Design to Engineering)
- Turnip's Web3 Future
- Pooja's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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![Nao Spirits (Hapusa & Greater Than) CEO Anand Virmani](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1642683683246-25438f6e9e909.jpg)
Nao Spirits (Hapusa & Greater Than) CEO Anand Virmani
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Anand Virmani is the co-founder and CEO of Nao Spirits, a craft spirits company based out of Goa responsible for bringing the gin revolution to India with their Greater than and Hapusa offerings. He has donned many kinds of hats in his career, from working at WNS & Deloitte to working at Moët Hennessy & William Grant & Sons.
In this 'gintastic' episode, Anand walks us through the history of Gin in India and the world, his origin story which took which across the world, including studying at Babson College, Massachusetts, USA to helping set up Perch, Delhi's first Wine Bar in Khan Market. Anand shares with us the nuances of the alcohol-beverage industry, from branding to India's regulatory environment.
- Anand's Origin Story
- India's #Ginaissance
- India's Alcohol-beverage Industry
- The Legacy of Jay Dhawan
- Advice for Aspiring Distillers
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Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India) CEO Ashish Dave
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Ashish Dave is the CEO of Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India). Since setting up Mirae’s venture capital (VC) arm in March 2018, Ashish has overseen the investment of around $200 million into startups such as Ola, BigBasket, Zomato, and Shadowfax. Before Mirae, he was involved with Kalaari Capital where he was actively involved in sourcing new opportunities and helping existing portfolio companies. He received his MBA from IE Business School, Spain, and did his Bachelors of Engineering (IT) from Mumbai University.
In this episode, Ashish walks us through his investment philosophy. From how he backs winners (including a deep-dive into his latest investments), to his outlook on the Indian market (and why he is bullish on the Indian Startup Ecosystem), to his origin story.
- Ashish's Origin Story
- Bull-case for the Indian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Ashish's Investment Philosophy
- Recent Investments (ShareChat, Trell, Jupiter, Jai Kisan, and Koo)
- Venture Capital as a Career
- Advice for Aspiring Indian Entrepreneurs
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Polygon (MATIC) CEO Jaynti Kanani
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Jaynti Kanani (JD) is the co-founder and CEO of Polygon, a made-in-India cryptocurrency protocol that has a market capitalization of over 5 billion dollars. Polygon, backed by angel investors Balaji Srinivasan & Mark Cuban, aims to provide scalability to the Ethereum blockchain and is among the top 20 crypto-tokens globally.
In one of the most inspiring stories we have covered on our podcast, JD tells us about his origin story, including his rise to crypto leadership from humble origins. JD tells us about Polygon's philosophy and the problem they're solving in the Ethereum space, Polygon's long-term vision, the current cryptocurrency environment, NFTs and the Metaverse, and his advice for aspiring Indian entrepreneurs who want to build in the crypto space.
- JD's Origin Story
- Polygon's Philosophy & Long-term Vision
- Cryptocurrency Market in 2021
- NFTs & the Metaverse
- Advice for Aspiring Indian Entrepreneurs in the Crypto Space
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Open Secret CEO Ahana Gautam
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Ahana Gautam is the co-founder and CEO of Open Secret, a Mumbai-based food and beverages startup that makes healthy snacks for families and children. She is a Harvard Business School and IIT Bombay Alum with close to a decade's experience in working with renowned FMCG organizations.
In this episode, Ahana walks us through her incredible journey, from her personal childhood experiences with junk food, to IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School, to working with P&G, before launching Open Secret. Ahana talks about her vision of 'un-junking family snacking', how her consumption goods startup is attracting the eyes of investors in a tech-first world, and the future of Open Secret.
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Apollo Finvest MD & CEO Mikhil Innani
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Mikhil Innani is the Managing Director & CEO at Apollo Finvest, a public listed NBFC. He has 10+ years of experience in building products from scratch to an unprecedented scale. Prior to Apollo Finvest, he headed consumer products and growth at Hotstar (India’s largest OTT platform) and CouponDunia (Acquired by Times Internet) and also co-founded PharmEasy.
In this episode, Mikhil gives us a masterclass in building, scaling, and revolutionizing products at Apollo Finvest, Hotstar, PharmEasy, & CouponDunia. Mikhil talks about his past experiences around building winning startup teams, how he radically shifted a decades-old NBFC into a lean-fintech startup and his 'AWS for Lending' vision.
- His Lessons for Product Managers
- PharmEasy's Early Days
- Apollo Finvest's Transformation
- How Every Company Will Become a Fintech Company
- His Advice for Aspiring Indianauts
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![SETU CEO Sahil Kini](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1614773617465-c2db570eaed1.jpg)
SETU CEO Sahil Kini
Sahil Kini is the co-founder and CEO of SETU, a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Fintech that enables organizations to offer financial services to its users through Setu’s API stack. A former venture capitalist, he was one of the first few team members of the Aadhaar project when it launched in September 2010 under Nandan Nilekani and later was a core team member at iSPIRT foundation.
Embedded finance/BaaS is the talk of the town, with the likes of Marqeta, Plaid, and Stripe acting as pioneers globally. In this episode, Sahil Kini talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about how ‘every company will become a Fintech company’, how Setu is building out some of the most interesting use-cases in the Fintech space (where the target addressable market is at least 100 million folks, according to them), and his deep history of building infrastructure for the Indian financial ecosystem (at iSPIRT and under Nandan Nilekani).
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![BimaPe CEO Rahul Mathur](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1613565039331-b6bd95824d727.jpg)
BimaPe CEO Rahul Mathur
Rahul Mathur is the Founder and CEO of BimaPe, a startup looking to penetrate deeper into the insurance space by focusing on helping customers make informed decisions related to their insurance, including managing their ‘free’ insurance (both life and non-life) provided by card issuers.
In this episode, Rahul Mathur talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about the Indian Insurance sector landscape, his adventures with building in public, and his personal journey to becoming an #Indianaut in his 20s.
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![WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1611743661825-31d4c95468f1e.jpg)
WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty
Nischal Shetty is one of the biggest advocates and voices in the cryptocurrency ecosystem of India. A software developer turned entrepreneur, he is the Founder and CEO of WazirX (India's top-rated cryptocurrency exchange).
In this episode, Nischal Shetty talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about the recent Bitcoin surge, WazirX's acquisition by Binance, DeFi (Decentralized Finance), his personal journey to becoming an #Indianaut, and how the Indian government and the crypto community can work together.
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GrowFix.in Founders Ajinkya & Shashank
Ajinkya Kulkarni & Shashank Chimaladari are the co-founders of GrowFix.in. GrowFix is introducing Securitized Debt Instruments (SDIs) to the large retail investor base of India by using innovation and technology.
In this episode, the GrowFix.in founders talk with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about their innovative product, GrowFix Gold, how India's new-age investors behaved in the pandemic market, and their origin story.
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![SHEROES CEO Sairee Chahal](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1605095081059-56c853927a8ee.jpg)
SHEROES CEO Sairee Chahal
Sairee Chahal is one of India’s leading women entrepreneurs. She is the Founder & CEO of SHEROES – a community platform for women, offering support, resources, opportunities, and interactions via Sheroes.com and the SHEROES App. She is credited with building a platform and an ecosystem for women with over 20 million users. An Aspen fellow, she also sits on the board of Paytm Payments bank.
In this episode, Sairee Chahal talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about her approach to content moderation and community building, how she achieved product-market fit with SHEROES, India's digital transformation, and how her past experiences shaped her origin story.
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The Dialogue Founder Kazim Rizvi
Kazim Rizvi is a public-policy entrepreneur and the founder of The Dialogue, an emerging policy think tank. A lawyer by profession, he is one of the leading voices in India’s policy ecosystem, with a focus on technology, energy, strategic affairs, and development studies.
In this episode, Kazim talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about the role of think tanks in India, how to break into the world of public policy, the importance of data protection in this age, and his origin story.
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![InstaPizza CEO Ashwin Jain](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1601476839822-3ed8111b4cd18.jpg)
InstaPizza CEO Ashwin Jain
Ashwin Jain is a former banker who has successfully sold more than 5 million pizzas and operates one of India’s largest local pizza startups, InstaPizza.
In this episode, Ashwin Jain talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about his experiments with the QSR business model in India, the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry, the importance of transparency in today's digital age, and how his past experiences shaped his origin story.
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![BrewHouse Tea CEO Siddharth Jain](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1596023383348-5c92fff97c81a.jpg)
BrewHouse Tea CEO Siddharth Jain
Siddharth Jain is a former investment banker who worked in Singapore for close to a decade before returning to India. Inspired by the glaring need for healthier beverages in the country, Siddharth decided to channelize his long held entrepreneurial dreams and started his own Ice Tea brewing company, BrewHouse.
In this episode, Siddharth Jain talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about the beverage market in India, how BrewHouse adapted to the ongoing pandemic and how he started his own entrepreneurial journey.
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Ikigai Law Founder Anirudh Rastogi
Anirudh Rastogi is a legal subject matter expert on all technology. He is the founder of Ikigai Law, an award-winning law firm that represented the cryptocurrency exchanges in the Supreme Court and was instrumental in getting the crypto ban put in place by the RBI revoked. He is also the BusinessWorld Achiever of the Year 2017, a former TedX speaker and now officially dubbed an #Indianaut.
In this episode, Anirudh Rastogi talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about the cryptocurrency conundrum in India, his views on emerging technologies such as drones, tele-medicine, etc. and how he started his own tech-centric law firm, Ikigai Law.
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![Rupifi CEO Anubhav Jain](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1593587733778-2ae88c6fb0995.jpg)
Rupifi CEO Anubhav Jain
Anubhav Jain is someone who has a decade of experience in the fin-tech sector in India and is considered one of the pioneers of the same. He is an entrepreneur and an angel investor but more than that, an #Indianaut through and through at heart. He has been in leadership roles at American Express, EXL, Qbera, Razorpay and is now the co-founder of Rupifi, a platform where he is building Financial Products for the Underserved SMEs in India
In this episode, Anubhav Jain talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about all his past experiences in the #Fintech sector in India and his lessons for aspiring #Indianauts from his involvement in various entrepreneurial ventures (this episode was recorded in February 2020, pre-Covid-19).
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![Muncher Media - Vikramaditya Singh](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/4653154/4653154-1588139888684-ed3eb74eba901.jpg)
Muncher Media - Vikramaditya Singh
Vikramaditya Singh is the co-founder of Muncher Media, a digital media network that currently produces 8+ podcasts and video shows. Vikramaditya’s story towards becoming an #Indianaut starts out quite similar to that of a majority of Indians. He decided to become an engineer after finishing his schooling and upon graduating from college started working at a MNC, with the hopes of later studying an MBA and joining another MNC. However, where our guest of the week’s story diverges from this traditional path is perhaps one of the most interesting things we have ever heard.
In this episode, Vikramaditya Singh talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about all the recent news coming out of the world of podcasting, his lessons for aspiring #Indianauts from his involvement in 4 entrepreneurial ventures, and their mutual love for the NBA! (this episode was recorded in February 2020, pre-Covid-19).
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Rage Coffee - Bharat Sethi
Bharat Sethi is a serial entrepreneur having built 2 successful businesses (PosterGully & iDecorama) in the past. He started his first online business when he was 16 in 2006 and is now the Founder & CEO of Rage Coffee, a FMCG company currently revolutionizing the way Indians consume coffee. He is a man who has years of experience in building consumer-first products for Indians and more specifically, someone who understands the needs and wants of millennials.
In this episode, Bharat Sethi talks with The Indianaut Podcast host Gautam Marwah about the recent exciting announcements from Rage Coffee, his inspiration behind pursuing entrepreneurship, how he built 3 successful businesses, and the art of branding.
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