In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, host Gautam Srinivasan interviews Rajat Deshpande, the co-founder and CEO of Finbox, where Rajat discusses the early days of Fi ... Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, host Gautam Srinivasan interviews Rajat Deshpande, the co-founder and CEO of Finbox, where Rajat discusses the early days of Finbox, including their initial failure with a personal finance management app and the subsequent pivot to a B2B model. Rajat emphasizes the importance of stubbornness and resilience in the startup world, recounting how they overcame technical challenges with AWS. The conversation touches on the broader landscape of India's digital payments and lending revolution, highlighting the innovative ways Finbox is enabling financial empowerment. Tune in to learn what it takes to navigate the startup ecosystem and drive financial inclusion in India. Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, Gautam Srinivasan explores the fascinating journey of Locobuzz, a leading customer experience platform with COO and co-founder ... Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, Gautam Srinivasan explores the fascinating journey of Locobuzz, a leading customer experience platform with COO and co-founder Shubhi Agarwal. She provides an in-depth look at the company's evolution from a social monitoring tool to a comprehensive customer experience solution where she discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a bootstrapped company and how they managed to scale effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining unit economics, the strategies Locobuzz employs to achieve this and also emphasizes the role of data in transforming customers into loyal fans and consistently delivering a "wow" experience. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the operational and strategic aspects of running a successful tech company. Tune in to learn how Locobuzz leverages technology to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, customer experience, and business growth. Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, host Gautam Srinivasan engages in a compelling conversation with Chirag Taneja, the CEO and co-founder of GoKwik where he recou ... Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, host Gautam Srinivasan engages in a compelling conversation with Chirag Taneja, the CEO and co-founder of GoKwik where he recounts his transition from the banking sector to becoming a serial entrepreneur, sharing the pivotal moments that led to the creation of GoKwik. The episode explores the initial brainstorming sessions, the challenges faced during the company's inception, the unique hurdles in India's D2C market and how GoKwik aims to address them. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and flexibility in strategy, highlighting how these qualities have been integral to GoKwik's success. The conversation also touches on the innovative solutions GoKwik is developing to democratize the shopping experience for consumers. Chirag shares insights into the company's problem-solving approach, which focuses on addressing the root causes of issues. To learn how GoKwik is driving economic opportunities in India's digital-first retail landscape, tune in now! Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, our host Gautam Srinivasan dives into the intriguing journey of Sanket Shah, CEO and co-founder of InVideo, a revolutionary pla ... Read more
In this episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, our host Gautam Srinivasan dives into the intriguing journey of Sanket Shah, CEO and co-founder of InVideo, a revolutionary platform transforming ideas into videos, and learn about the pivotal moments that shaped its success. From the early challenges of converting non-fiction books into video series at the University of Michigan to founding InVideo and navigating its growth, Sanket shares his experiences and insights. Discover the ups and downs of startup life, the importance of product-market fit, and the strategic pivots that led InVideo to success. Sanket also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the business, handling significant funding rounds, and the critical role of perseverance and focus in a startup's journey. Tune in for an engaging conversation that offers valuable lessons and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the dynamic world of startups. Read more
In the inaugural episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, our host Gautam Srinivasan delves into the intricate journey of creating a successful technology-driven bus transport ... Read more
In the inaugural episode of Crafting Bharat: A Startup Guide, our host Gautam Srinivasan delves into the intricate journey of creating a successful technology-driven bus transport service with Vinayak Bhavnani, Co-Founder and CTO of Chalo, a free app that tracks buses live and provides mobile ticketing solutions for bus tickets and bus passes. Vinayak recounts the startup's early challenges, emphasizing the importance of deeply understanding market needs and leveraging technology to revolutionize public transportation. He explains how strategic decisions and innovative solutions have been key to Chalo's growth and success. Tune in for a detailed look into Chalo's inspiring journey and valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Read more
