What if Bombay Shaving Company’s biggest opportunity is already in front of it, but the founders are not seeing it clearly? In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) sits down with Aditya Sehgal (Founder, Asgard. World and Ex-President & COO, Reckitt), along with Deepak Gupta (Co-Founder & COO, Bombay Shaving Company), to unpack what it really takes to build a large Indian consumer brand for the next decade. At the centre of this conversation is Bombay Shaving Company’s next big question: Can a grooming brand from India become a ₹4,000 Cr business, and eventually build products strong enough to compete globally? Aditya breaks down why India may still be behind China in innovation velocity, why local manufacturing is not just a financial decision but a strategic one, why AI will completely change how teams are built, and why money follows opportunity, not the other way around. What you’ll learn from this episode: - Why 10-year-old startups learn and adapt faster than 100-year-old FMCG giants - How the "XEMES" innovation formula works and why India's "jugaad" mentality might be holding it back - What the 2x2 AI Decision Matrix is (Repeatability vs. Sensitivity) and what tasks to automate - Why taking a lower margin to build local manufacturing is a massive strategic moat - How a non-tech executive built a fully functional app in 8 days just by using AI If you’re building a consumer brand, D2C business, retail company, or India-first startup, this episode gives you a sharp look at what it actually takes to build beyond the next quarter and create something that can compound for years. Navigate your way through these chapters: 00:00 Coming up 01:20 Introduction 02: 40 How They Built the Business 08:17 Breaking Down the XEMES Framework 16:15 Scaling Without Losing Quality 21:49 The Playbook for Building a ₹4,000 Cr Brand 27:42 How AI Will Transform Every Company 37:08 Closing Thoughts

Everyone talks about building a brand. Few talk about what actually breaks when growth starts becoming real. This is the very first episode of Founder's Meet, and it's happening in Pune. Shantanu Deshpande sits down with founders building across skincare, AI, home décor, food, climate action, travel, experiences, and consumer brands to unpack the real questions behind scaling in India. From a ₹50 Cr D2C food brand trying to scale to ₹500 Cr, to a SaaS founder questioning India's willingness to pay, to premium brands figuring out storytelling and consumer trust, this conversation brings together the messy but important problems founders face after the first phase of growth. What this episode covers:

Why the product and brand need to grow together
How storytelling builds trust beyond product claims
Why scaling without systems can break a startup
What makes consumers forgive, return, and stay
Why a real community is more than just followers and comments
How founders should think about co-founders, hiring, and equity
Why entrepreneurship is not freedom, but accountability

If you're building a D2C brand, SaaS company, consumer business, or founder-led startup in India, this episode offers a raw look at the decisions, trade-offs, and uncomfortable truths behind building something that lasts.

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India’s next big consumer brands won’t be built on taste. They’ll be built on habits.

In this episode of Khul Ke Scale, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) sits down with Rahul Jain (Co-founder, Beanly Coffee) and Samayesh Khanna (Co-founder, Beanly Coffee), along with industry veterans Shiv Shivakumar (Operating Partner, Advent | Ex-SVP, Nokia | Ex-CEO (India), PepsiCo) and Toshan Tamhane (Global Chief Operating Officer, UPL) to break down what it really takes to build a modern consumer brand in India.

From coffee habits and convenience culture to product psychology, repeat purchases, distribution, and brand recall, this episode goes deep into why some brands become daily rituals while most disappear after the initial hype cycle.

Beanly Coffee explains why they’re betting on India’s “on-the-go” lifestyle, how small product decisions influence consumer behaviour, and why building a habit is far more important than simply building a good product.

At the centre of the conversation is a bigger question every founder struggles with: Why do consumers remember some brands instantly… while forgetting others completely?

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Why 25% of Indians skipping breakfast is a massive business opportunity • Why convenience is becoming India’s biggest consumer trend • Why most D2C brands fail after their first growth spike • The real role of packaging, fragrance, texture, and recall in FMCG • How founders misunderstand consumer behaviour while scaling • What makes certain products become part of people’s daily routines

If you’re building a consumer brand, D2C startup, FMCG business, or simply trying to understand where Indian consumer behaviour is heading, this episode offers a sharp breakdown of what actually creates long-term brand relevance in one of the world’s toughest markets.

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00:00 Coming Up

01:40 Introduction

02:25 How Beanly Started

10:39 Question 1: Innovation, Scale, and Strategic Focus

19:35 What Latin America Teaches About Coffee

26:18 Question 2: Building the Right Omnichannel Mix

34:38 Question 3: How to Think About ESOP Allocation

44:00 Building a Strong Employee Value Proposition

49:46 Question 4: Choosing the Right Investors and Capital Structure

53:24 Shiv’s Key Takeaways for Beanly

59:41 Closing Thoughts

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Everyone thought women needed “safe” razors. Turns out, that was the biggest mistake the industry made.

In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) breaks down how one insight led to building Bombae, a ₹150 Cr brand in just a few years.

From understanding how women actually shave to rejecting the entire “make it pink” playbook, this is a masterclass in building products that truly solve for the user. Not by copying what exists, but by questioning the assumption itself.

Shantanu explains how the real gap wasn’t safety, but lack of control and feedback, and how designing for that changed everything.

What makes this conversation powerful is the clarity: most brands don’t fail because of execution, they fail because they solve the wrong problem.

What you’ll discover: • Why “pink razors” are fundamentally flawed • The real difference between men vs women shaving behaviour • How one insight built a ₹150 Cr brand • Why copying incumbents guarantees failure • The thinking behind designing the Roll Blade

Can a brand win just by understanding the user better than everyone else?

This episode shows what happens when you stop guessing and start observing.

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Everyone thinks luggage is a simple business… until they try building one.

So how did Nasher Miles build a ₹150 Cr brand in one of the toughest consumer categories in India?

In this episode of Khul Ke Scale, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) sits down with Lokesh Daga (Co-Founder & CEO, Nasher Miles) and Shruti K. Daga (Co-Founder, Nasher Miles) along with Revant Bhate (CEO, Mosaic Wellness) to unpack what it really takes to build in a market dominated by VIP, Safari, Samsonite and now Mokobara.

From scaling to ₹150 Cr revenue, raising ₹37 Cr from 70 angel investors after Shark Tank, building a luggage brand in a low-repeat category, depending heavily on marketplaces, competing with VIP, Safari, Samsonite and Mokobara, to figuring out offline retail, EBOs, branding, profitability and Made-in-India manufacturing… this conversation goes deep into the realities of modern consumer brands in India.

This episode covers:

How Nasher Miles scaled through Amazon & marketplaces
D2C vs marketplaces vs offline retail
EBO economics & retail expansion
Competing against legacy giants like VIP & Samsonite
Why colour became Nasher Miles’ biggest differentiator

If you’re a founder, operator, marketer, investor, or someone building a consumer brand in India, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons on growth, positioning, retail, and brand-building.

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Everyone thought Karan Johar’s jewellery brand was just another celebrity play.

It wasn’t. Behind Tyaani is a sharper bet: build a ₹250 Cr profitable jewellery brand inside a category that is barely 1% of India’s jewellery market.

So what did Karan Johar and Shravan Satyani understand that most jewellery brands missed?

Today, jewellery is emotion. It is vanity. It is Instagram. It is weddings. It is individuality. It is the feeling of wearing something no one else has.

In this episode of Khul Ke Scale, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) sits down with Karan Johar (Filmmaker & Founder, Tyaani Jewellery) and Shravan Satyani (Co-founder & Managing Director, Tyaani Jewellery), along with Revant Bhate (CEO & Co-Founder, Mosaic Wellness), to decode how Tyaani built a 12-store, ₹250 Cr profitable jewellery business with 15% PAT.

At the centre of it all is one big consumer shift: the Indian bride no longer wants just one expensive heirloom piece. She wants more looks, more occasions, more individuality, and more value in every purchase. This episode breaks down how Tyaani built around Polki, kept 80% of its inventory exclusive to each store, and still questions whether scaling too fast could hurt the brand.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Why Tyaani chose the 1% Polki market instead of chasing 85% gold • How Karan Johar’s taste became a real business advantage • Why Indian brides now want more looks, not just heirloom jewellery • Why 80% store-exclusive inventory is both a moat and a risk • Whether Tyaani should scale stores, take PE money, or prepare for IPO

If you’re building a consumer brand, luxury business, retail company, or founder-led brand, this episode gives you a sharp look at how emotion, exclusivity, systems, and timing come together to build something that lasts.

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India’s richest buyers still choose SIPs over Mercedes. Why? When a ₹1 Cr car loses to a ₹10k SIP, you’re not fighting competitors, you’re fighting mindset. In this episode, Shantanu sits down with Santosh Iyer (MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.) for a no-filter conversation on why India’s luxury car market is still tiny, what really drives high-ticket purchases, and how culture, family hierarchy, and risk appetite shape consumption in this country. From selling weighing machines to building one of India’s most premium auto brands, Santosh’s journey is anything but conventional. He shares how early failures in Nepal, turning around Yamaha, and working across global companies shaped his belief in one core idea: trust first, everything else later. Key takeaways from the episode: 1. Why Mercedes competes with SIPs, not just BMW & Audi 2. Why a ₹1 Cr car still takes 45 days of family decision-making 3. What stops India’s luxury market from scaling despite rising incomes 4. How D2C changed car buying and killed the “discount mindset” 5. What EVs, AI, and the next decade of mobility will actually look like. If you’re building a premium brand, selling high-ticket products, or trying to understand Indian consumers beyond surface-level data, this episode will completely change how you think about scale in India. Navigate your way through these chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:17 Santosh Iyer’s early journey and leadership style 07:27 Entrepreneurial beginnings and risk-taking mindset 13:22 Moving into automotive and joining Yamaha 20.26 How the Indian luxury car consumer has evolved 28.00 Why SIPs are Mercedes-Benz’s biggest competition 30.05 India’s luxury car market vs China and global benchmarks 31:51 How car-buying decisions have evolved over the years 36:40 Inside Mercedes: teams, technicians, and execution 40:04 The D2C model and the challenge of changing dealer behaviour 46:55 Future of Mercedes in India and the EV shift 50:00 AI in automotive and marketing, and ‘make in India’ for the world, and the export opportunity 01:01:12 Closing Thoughts

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Everyone said electronics retail would die. Yet, Vijay Sales built a ₹13,000 Cr empire offline…anyway.

So what did they understand that everyone else missed?

Not by moving faster… but by thinking differently when everyone else followed the same playbook.

In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) sits down with Nilesh Gupta (MD, Vijay Sales) to unpack how a 57-year-old business stayed relevant through every wave, from colour TV booms to Amazon, Flipkart, and now quick commerce.

At the centre of it all is Nanu Gupta (Founder, Vijay Sales), who came to Mumbai with ₹50 in his pocket and built the business without a blueprint, and made decisions most founders wouldn’t dare to take, including walking away from top brands and putting consumer trust above everything else. This episode breaks down how those choices quietly compounded into scale.

If you’re building a consumer brand, retail business, or D2C startup, this episode gives you a clear look at what it actually takes to build something that lasts.

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A ₹30 Cr pickle brand built from traditional recipes… now aiming for ₹500 Cr. But can a digital-first FMCG brand scale in India without going offline? In this episode, Niharika Bhargava (CEO, The Little Farm) and Aditya Bhargava (COO, The Little Farm) join Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with Arjun Purkayastha (SVP & Managing Director, Greater China and North Asia, Reckitt), for a sharp conversation on building and scaling a modern food brand in India. Little Farm started by reviving family recipes and selling at farmers’ markets, before moving to D2C during COVID. Today, the brand has scaled to ~₹30 Cr ARR, with 70% of its revenue driven by quick commerce, selling over 70,000 jars every month. But growth brings harder questions: What does it really take to scale from ₹30 Cr to ₹200 Cr and eventually ₹500 Cr in a highly competitive, unorganised category? From distribution strategy and channel mix to inventory planning and product expansion, this episode breaks down the real decisions founders face while scaling a consumer brand in India. Problems we solve in this episode: • When is the right time for a young brand to enter offline retail, and does discovery still happen there? • How should founders move from manual inventory planning to a scalable forecasting system while staying cash-efficient? • When should a brand deepen its core category vs expand into new SKUs or adjacent products to drive growth? If you're building a D2C or FMCG brand, this episode offers a practical look at how modern brands are scaling today, and where most founders get it wrong. Navigate your way through these chapters: 00:00 Coming up 01:31 Introduction 02:39 How a Dadi’s Recipe Became Little Farms 05:22 The Journey of Scaling Little Farms 07:50 1st Question: When Is the Right Time to Enter Retail? 14:19 The Three Levers That Drive FMCG Growth 33:07 2nd Question: How to Build a Scalable Inventory System 42:00 3rd Question: When to Expand vs Deepen Your Core Category 46:33 The ‘Be Big, Be Fast, Be Bold’ Approach to SKUs 01:01:17 Why Nostalgia Works in Building Brands 01:04:56 Closing Thoughts

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What happens when Joe Rogan talks about your product… without being paid? In this episode of BarberShop Specials, Shantanu Deshpande sits down with Kent Yoshimura (Co-founder & CEO, Neuro) to break down how Neuro scaled from a niche idea to a global brand. Kent shares how a product built out of personal need turned into a business doing millions in revenue, and how one unexpected moment changed everything. From organic mentions by the world’s biggest podcast to building a powerful creator network, this episode uncovers how modern brands are actually built. The conversation also explores why creating a new category is harder than scaling an existing one, and how taste, pricing, and perception can make or break a product. What you’ll discover: 1. How Neuro went from $3M to $180M+ after key organic exposure 2. Why unpaid endorsements outperform traditional influencer marketing 3. The real challenge of building a new category (and why customers resist) 4. How TikTok compresses the entire purchase funnel into seconds 5. The creator flywheel that drives consistent brand growth Tune in for a no-filter conversation on distribution, psychology, and what it really takes to build a consumer brand today. Navigate your way through these chapters 00:00 Coming Up 00:56 Introduction 01:49 Neurogum Origin Story 05:22 Why the US Favours Multi-Careers 06:50 Entering A Crowded Market 08:36 US vs India Retail Game 14:47 Red Bull Wins With One SKU 19:05 $20K In 3 Days Trust 24:06 Joe Rogan Effect On Growth 28:42 Katy Perry Organic Push Moment 31:07 TikTok Drives Cross-Selling 36:03 TikTok Share In US Retail 37:47 AI Playbook Behind Neurogum 38:55 Creators vs Ads Reality 47:09 Coca Cola Playbook For Markets 54:36 What Entrepreneurship Really Feels 59:49 Closing Thoughts Shop for these on: Website - https://bit.ly/4sVSWpr Blinkit - https://link.blinkit.com/b/3y9itsvl Zepto - https://www.zepto.com/DeepLink?id=29d9a6d6-9805-4d95-b427-28c0974099d4&title=Neurogum

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In this episode, Gaurang Marvania (Founder, Little Rituals) joins Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with Arjun Purkayastha (SVP & Managing Director - Greater China & North Asia, Reckitt), for a sharp conversation on building a premium baby-care brand focused on safe formulations and long-term trust with parents.

Little Rituals started with just ₹50L and 3 baby oils and has now grown to a ₹23 Cr brand with a breakout sunscreen that did ₹12 Cr in revenue.

Problems we solve in this episode:

• Can a premium baby-care brand scale in India?

• Should Little Rituals expand its product range?

If you're building a D2C brand, consumer startup, or premium consumer product, this episode offers a practical look at the strategic decisions founders face while scaling a brand.

Chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

01:22 Introduction

2:32 The Origin Story of Little Rituals

05:05 Growth Journey, Channels & Key Business Insights

07:07 How strong marketing drives brand growth

11:35 How can a brand build trust?

23:13 How to Influence Consumers to Buy

26:26 At ₹40 Cr, what should you focus on?

37:28 Dark Store Selection, SKU Launch & Working Capital Planning

45:00 When and Why to Raise Funding

51:57 Key Expert Insights for Brand Growth

54:08 Closing Thoughts

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Not every child needs to grow up to be Elon Musk. And maybe that’s okay.

In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande and Harpreet Singh Grover (Founder of The Curious Parent) discuss the myth of pushing kids to become high achievers like billionaires and the overwhelming pressure children face in today's education system. Harpreet shares his views on the competitive culture in India, and how it often leads children to pursue careers they aren’t passionate about.

They together explore how today's digital age affects children’s mental health and why parents need to rethink their approach to screens and emotional regulation. The conversation takes a deep dive into the psychological effects of modern parenting, where devices often become a tool for pacification rather than genuine connection.

What you’ll discover:

The hidden dangers of using screens as a parenting tool
Why students don’t need perfect grades to succeed in life
How the education system has shifted since the Industrial Revolution
The growing role of values in choosing the right school for your child
The truth behind Kota’s appeal and the role of parental pressure

Tune in and navigate the intricacies of parenting and schooling, offering real-world advice on making better educational choices for your child in today’s world.

Navigate your way through these chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

01:16 Introduction

03:17 Why Rote Learning Still Works

05:37 How ‘The Curious Parents’ Can Help Choose Schools Based on Family Values

10:21 How New Boards & Exams Are Shaping Learning Today

15:20 The Truth About Kota & Parental Pressure

24:30 Is Education Pressure Stealing Kids’ Childhood?

28:58 Why Playtime is Crucial for Child Development

37:01 How Digital Distractions are Affecting Kids’ Emotions

40:22 The Hidden Dangers of Using Screens as Parenting Tools

44:53 Closing Thoughts

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₹15 Cr in revenue.A crowded toy market. And a big ambition to build a brand that can go global.

In this episode, Yash Thombare and Vedang Nalawade, Co-Founders of Clapstore Toys, join Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) along with Aditya Sehgal (Founder, Asgard. world | Ex-President & COO, Reckitt) for a sharp conversation on building a fast-growing toy brand focused on affordable, mass-market products for Indian families.

From vendor dependence and manufacturing choices to distribution and category expansion, the panel breaks down the real decisions founders face while growing a D2C brand.

They also tackle a tough reality in categories like toys, where repeat purchases are limited, and competition is often generic. Also, for Clapstore, the path to competing globally lies in continuous product innovation.

Problems we solve in this episode:

What should founders prioritise to scale from ₹15 Cr to ₹50 Cr?
In low-repeat categories, should founders focus on repeat purchases or customer acquisition?
As a brand scales, should founders own manufacturing or outsource it?
How to Design Products When Buyer and User Are Different?

If you're building a D2C brand, consumer startup, or manufacturing-led business, this episode offers a practical look at the real decisions founders face while scaling!

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming Up

01:00 Introduction

01:48 The Vision Behind Clapstore

04:36 Scaling from ₹15Cr to ₹50Cr

13:17 Repeat Purchases or Customer Acquisition?

18:51 How Unique Design Language and Partnerships Drive Growth

31:30 Own Manufacturing or Outsource?

39:06 Innovation or Manufacturing: Clapstore’s Moat

44:20 Designing Products When Buyers Aren’t Users

48:55 Closing Thoughts

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This episode explores the realities of building a modern apparel brand from zero.

Sanya and Adit, founders of Cove & Lane, are building a modern, quiet luxury clothing brand for ambitious professionals. Timeless pieces designed for people moving from boardrooms to social evenings.

They join experts, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with industry leaders Shiv Shivakumar (Operating Partner, Advent | Ex-SVP, Nokia | Ex-CEO (India), PepsiCo) and Toshan Tamhane (Ex-McKinsey Senior Partner | Global Chief Operating Officer, UPL) for a sharp conversation on what it really takes to build a consumer brand.

From repeat purchases and referrals to customer psychology and status signalling, the panel breaks down how founders can identify what is actually working.

They also unpack a critical founder dilemma:

Should early startups prioritise growth or profitability?

Problems we solve in this episode:

• How do you measure product-market fit in a D2C fashion brand?

• How should founders use data when the sample size is small?

• When scaling a startup, how do you balance growth and profitability?

If you're building a D2C brand, consumer startup, or fashion business, this conversation will sharpen how you think about scaling.

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This episode goes inside the real shift from founder hustle to founder design.

Gopal built SOLARA by staying close to operations in the early years. Today, his role has shifted. He focuses on growth, while others run execution. But that transition is not automatic. As a founder, you are constantly switching between operator, shareholder, and long-term architect. The hard part is knowing when to step back and let specialists take over.

He joins Shantanu Deshpande, along with Shiv Shivakumar, Operating Partner at Advent International, and Toshan Tamhane, COO at UPL Group, for a candid conversation on scaling in a changing consumer market.

From bootstrapping decisions to the ₹500 crore acquisition question, from hiring senior leaders to building culture without bureaucracy, the discussion goes deep into how consumer brands must evolve.

They also unpack a powerful external trend: the rise of the open kitchen. Appliances are no longer hidden utilities. They are visible, aesthetic, and part of lifestyle identity. Water purifiers, drinkware, and kitchen equipment have shifted from commodities to fashion. When the kitchen becomes open, the product must earn pride of place.

Problems we solve in this episode:

Should you bootstrap to ₹500 crores or raise capital to hit ₹1,000+ crores faster?
Will a celebrity endorsement build trust, or are regional micro-influencers the smarter bet?
When should you hire senior talent from outside without breaking your startup culture?
Do experience stores make sense for a digital-first brand going offline?

If you are building a consumer brand navigating scale, capital, and positioning in a more design-conscious India, this episode will sharpen your thinking.

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This episode goes inside the realities of scaling a D2C brand.

Yash Kalra, Founder of Goat Life, started his journey in Kota. Before crores in monthly revenue and national visibility, there were 80 plus offline events and constant product iteration.

He joins Shantanu Deshpande and Aditya Sehgal, Founder, Asgard.world and Ex-President & COO, Reckitt, for a direct conversation on what it really takes to scale. They challenge assumptions, question positioning, and examine the shift from founder hustle to structured growth.

Problems that we solve in this episode:

How should founders prioritise operations and capacity when demand spikes overnight?
As a content led brand scales, what must stay founder led to keep the voice authentic?
When does a niche brand know it has gone deep enough to expand wider into new categories?
If you are building a consumer brand and navigating growth decisions, this episode will sharpen your thinking.

Navigate through the chapters and watch till the end

00:00 Coming Up

01:43 Introduction

04:07 From GO OAT to Goat Life

06:40 Products, Flavours & Packaging

08:31 Sales Split Across Channels & AOV

10:50 The “Ompi” Story × Shantanu

12:14 Is GOAT LIFE Truly Just a Breakfast Company?

13:42 SKU Mix: Assorted Packs vs. Singles

14:57 Limited Drops Strategy

19:16 How to Expand Your Product Range?

22:01 Breakfast or Oats?

23:39 The Growth Formula

27:37 Go Wide or Go Deep?

39:47 Why the Current Team Setup Is Breaking

40:07 How to Build a Good Team and Culture?

50:33 The 3-Bucket Org Structure (Brand, Sales, Product)

01:01:19 Working Capital and Demand Shocks

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This episode is a personal one. Kuldeep Jain, Founder and MD at CleanMax | Former Partner at McKinsey & Company, was Shantanu Deshpande’s senior at McKinsey. They share a close bond, and Kuldeep has also invested in Bombay Shaving Company. That trust makes this conversation unusually honest.

Kuldeep talks about leaving the safe path, early mistakes, and the phase where he lost 80–90% of his savings. He explains how CleanMax found its direction, how he thinks about hiring and culture, and what the IPO journey really looks like, including roadshows and pricing.

What you’ll get from this episode:

Early failure, fear, and staying in the game
Hiring principles and culture built on trust
IPO reality, roadshows, and how pricing works

They break down the IPO process for what it is: rigorous, compliance heavy, and all about trust. Even pricing is part art.

If you want to build something that lasts, this episode is a blueprint.

Link to DRHP: https://www.sebi.gov.in/filings/public-issues/aug-2025/clean-max-enviro-energy-solutions-limited_96203.html

00:00 Trailer

01:30 Early days at McKinsey

07:10 Why CleanMax was needed

11:13 CleanMax turning point

14:20 How to build a strong company culture

19:58 What is Ashirvad Day?

27:53 From McKinsey colleagues to founders

32:47 How to take your company to an IPO

36:30 When to decide your company is ready to go public

43:34 Going public and who plans to buy the shares

51:52 Closing thoughts

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What happens when two people realise India isn’t lacking luxury, but starving for togetherness?

They walked away from stable careers and built a ₹120 CR hospitality brand that proves ‘luxury’ isn’t always required to succeed!

In this episode of The Barbershop, Shantanu sits down with Deven Parulekar (Founder of SaffronStays), who built his brand on one simple belief: where families bond. From a honeymoon dream many years ago to a reality in 2015, this vision has expanded into a network of 425 villas, each designed to bring people closer.

But here’s the part that sets this story apart: SaffronStays refuses the ‘luxury’ tag. Its heart lies in homes that feel welcoming, with villas kept ready for every moment without anyone stepping in uninvited.

An unexpected call about a 130-year-old heritage home changed everything, opening the door to a vision that would one day aim to become the Taj of homestays in India. And through the years, the brand has quietly reshaped how India thinks about travel, belonging, and human connection.

What you’ll discover:

Why the brand refuses to be ‘the largest’, but strives to be ‘the finest’, with a mission to combat loneliness.
How human bonds spark real business growth
How hardships during COVID-19 opened the door to unexpected success
How one historic villa changed the company’s direction
The three values that build lasting brands.

If you’ve ever experienced the joy of bonding with your people, watch how a villa brand reimagined Indian hospitality by focusing on bonds, over luxury.

Navigate your way through the chapters

00:00 Coming Up

01:44 Introduction

03:28 How Deven Built SaffronStays

05:42 How Hospitality Has Changed

08:27 What Makes Villa Stays Special

12:27 Growing and Understanding Guests

16:00 How SaffronStays Stands Out

19:05 How Travel Trends Affect Hotels

26:14 What SaffronStays Promises Guests

31:18 Villas Today and Why “Luxury” Feels Overused

35:26 The First Home and Brand Journey

39:44 Where Most Bookings Come From

41:48 Meeting Post-COVID Guest Needs

47:57 The Philosophy Behind Caretaking

50:25 Using Instagram to Connect

53:11 “Where Families Bond” in Action

55:19 Favourite Villas and Top Picks

59:22 Do Guests Come Back?

1:03:25 Making Marketing Meaningful

1:08:27 Advice from Shantanu

1:14:02 Why They Chose the Blue Ocean

1:20:40 Understanding Valuation

1:24:53 How Travel Is Changing

1:26:45 Closing Thoughts

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Men are breaking silently, and most people do not notice until it is too late.

This Men’s Day conversation brings Shantanu together with Chirag Taneja and the GoKwik team to talk about the quiet struggles that shape a man’s life.

Men live shorter, visit doctors less, hide pain behind work, and carry pressure they never learned to talk about.

Many grow up without strong male role models. Many lose friendships after marriage.

Many feel responsible for everyone but themselves.

Most of this remains unspoken because men are taught to stay strong even when strength is slipping away.

In this episode, they finally say the things men usually swallow.

They talk about exhaustion that has no outlet, about feeling misunderstood in rooms full of people, about why therapy often misses what men cannot put into words.

Watch this if you want to understand the men in your life. Or if you are a man who has been waiting for someone to understand you.

Navigate your way through these chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

01:00 Introduction & Opening Discussion

05:05 Male Health & Mental Wellness Statistics

10:14 Society's Expectations on Men

14:13 Legal Frameworks & Therapy Challenges

19:02 Q&A: Stereotypes About Masculinity

25:15 Balancing Ambition, Career & Self-Care

31:03 Financial Responsibilities & Partner Expectations

37:00 Leadership & Modern Men in the Workplace

41:45 Shared Values & Relationship Manifestos

44:08 Men's Starter Kit for the New Generation

50:00 Closing Thoughts

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Scared of interviews? Maybe you're following the wrong rulebook.

In this episode, Shantanu sits with a group of students to break down what interviews actually are. Not tests. Not interrogations. But human conversations where trust, honesty and connection matter far more than memorised answers.

Shantanu pulls apart the fear, the overthinking, the nervousness that students walk in with, and reveals the real strategy: show up as someone your interviewer will genuinely enjoy working with.

From decoding the classic McKinsey-style interview model to understanding why fun, clarity and natural communication create the strongest impression, this conversation opens up the side of interviews no one teaches in college.

What you’ll discover:

• Why interviews are built on connection, not perfection

• How trust, honesty and humility shape your first impression

• The three-part structure interviewers use to evaluate candidates

• How fun, flow and real conversation shift decisions

• The difference between trying to impress someone and working with someone

• What interviewers actually remember after you leave the room

Can staying relaxed, real and human be the biggest interview advantage?

Tune in to see Shantanu decode the mindset that helps students walk into any interview with confidence, clarity and heart.

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming Up

00:40 Introduction

01:31 How Consulting Interviews Really Work

03:06 What Interviewers Actually Look For

11:40 Students Rank Top Interview Qualities

16:31 The Real Interview Filter

19:10 Strategy to Crack Your Dream Interview

23:07 What You Think Matters vs What Actually Matters

25:41 Stop Impressing, Start Showing You Can Work With Them

29:41 How Shantanu Interviews & What He Notices First

32:06 Lessons From Anuj Paul

33:47 Closing Thoughts

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In the chaos of laughter, how does a comedian think of conquering the unpredictable world of business?

In this exciting episode of Barbershop, Shantanu sits down with Kenny Sebastian, who is stepping into the world of entrepreneurship with his own perfume brand, The Stage. But the twist is he’s not just launching a fragrance, but is ready to challenge big players in the market with a daring entrepreneurial debut.

Kenny, known for his sharp wit and stage presence, reveals how he’s blending his passion for comedy with the art of perfume-making. Mic Check and Spotlight, the two fragrances he’s launching, aren’t just scents; they’re his personal tribute to the stage that shaped him.

And to make this vision a reality, Kenny had no one but the Bombay Shaving Company team by his side. From exploring perfume branding to choosing the right mood board, BSC’s expertise has been crucial in shaping the brand.

What you’ll discover:

How the BSC team helped Kenny launch his own perfume brand from scratch.
The secret behind Mic Check and Spotlight, more than just names
Why Kenny’s perfume brand could compete in both the ₹3,000+ and ₹500 price ranges.
The challenges and triumphs of blending comedy with entrepreneurship.
Can a comedian make it in the business world?

Tune in to find out how Kenny’s stage persona is influencing his new venture and why The Stage is set to disrupt India’s perfume market.

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming up

00:33 Introduction

02:21 How Kenny started The Stage with BSC’s support

06:32 Kenny x BSC team

09:29 How Rohit Taneja helped launch The Stage

13:17 Why did The Stage begin with two perfumes?

18:28 Naming the perfumes and how stand-up influenced the brand

27:31 The role of packaging and vendors

29:12 Why pricing should reflect value, not just cost

32:01 Ticket pricing lessons from stand-up

34:32 Premium ≠ Price

41:04 Crafting The Stage’s launch strategy

45:31 Why The Stage could be India’s next big perfume brand

46:43 Showcasing Mic Check and Spotlight

55:21 Closing thoughts

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What’s it really like to work inside one of India’s most loved D2C brands?

In this episode, Shantanu visits Ashoka University to talk to students about the journey of Bombay Shaving Company - how it started, why it was built, and the values that continue to guide its growth story.

From startup stories and brand-building lessons to honest conversations about risk, purpose, and culture, it’s a peek into what goes behind building a D2C brand that people truly love.

Two interns also share their experiences while working at Bombay Shaving Company, the learnings, surprises, and what it’s really like behind the scenes of a fast-growing D2C business.

What’s the one skill you’d love to learn from the team at Bombay Shaving Company? Tell us in the comments

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming Up

00:34 How Bombay Shaving Company Started

02:43 Why They Chose to Build BSC

06:32 Core Values That Drive the Brand

08:16 An Intern’s Experience at BSC

14:55 What to Expect Ahead

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No matter where you are with money, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Shantanu’s college best friend Anuj takes us through his journey - from the pressures of corporate banking and quarterly targets to building My Fundbox, a financial services platform helping people like us manage, invest, and grow our money smarter.

Along the way, he’s experienced all the highs and lows, cleared the mutual fund distribution exam, and is now empowering people to take control of their finances.

On the pod, they talk about corporate fraud, credit card traps, insurance, and how My Fund Box is solving real problems in financial services. Plus, Anuj shares his own and his 7-year-old Adwik’s personal experience with content creation, passive income as social media influencers, and what money really means in life to them.

What’s the biggest financial lesson you’ve learned so far? Share it in the comments!

Navigate your way through these chapters:

00:00:00 Coming Up

00:01:46 Anuj’s Early Career

00:15:42 How My Fundbox Started

00:18:11 The Dark Side of Banks

00:22:05 Investments & Insurance Truths

00:28:28 How to manage Credit Cards & Debts

00:48:25 Life Lessons & My Fundbox Vision

01:07:55 Finance Advisory, MFDs & NFOs

01:13:44 Adwik’s Fitness & Social Media Journey

01:31:04 Anuj’s Social Media Story

01:36:45 Building Passive Income

01:54:24 Banter with Adwik & Closing Thoughts

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How to become a great salesperson?

Confidence? Product knowledge? Or the courage to face rejection again and again?

In this final episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu dives deep into the art of selling, live at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune.

From breaking the ice to breaking records, this one is packed with hustle, wit, and raw energy.

And in classic Shantanu style, it all comes down to action. A 45-minute campus challenge where students sell trimmers, face rejections, crack pitches, and learn on the go.

The message is clear: real learning begins when theory meets the street.

5 days left, plenty of time to jump in from zero and show what you’ve got ;)

Prizes you can still win:

Top Seller → KTM 390 Duke
Next 6 Champions → KTM 160 Duke each
Internship at Bombay Shaving Company
A feature on The BarberShop with Shantanu

How to make your final push:

Register → https://www.bombayshavingcompany.com/pages/razorpreneur3-0?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf
Sell trimmers using your unique code
Climb the leaderboard before midnight and ride away in style

Watch the episode and see how Symbiosis students turned every “no” into their next big win.

Navigate your way through these chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

00:46 Introduction

02:11 Kicking Things Off with Fun

04:02 Real Questions from Future Sellers

06:38 The Secret Behind Great Selling

13:03 Why Omni Blade collaborated with KTM Duke

20:35 The Most Overlooked Sales Hack

23:18 Student Sales Hacks That Worked

27:08 Student Bags Interview at BSC

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What if a simple idea could start a trend?

What if one spark could change the way people live, shop, and even groom themselves?

In this episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu takes us on a journey through the last decade of Indian entrepreneurship at Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune. He exhibit how investing in different brands transformed sellers, shaped trends, and set the stage for India’s future.

He shares the story of how the beard trend took over India, and why that sparked the idea to start Bombay Shaving Company.

Then, in classic Shantanu style, he turns theory into action: A 45 minute sales challenge. Students hit the campus selling trimmers, facing rejections, cracking pitches, learning on the go.

This season, the pitch you make could land you the bike of your dreams!

Razorpreneur 3.0 is here! The stakes are higher, the prizes hotter, and the race tougher!

Prizes this season:

Sell the most → KTM 390 Duke
Next 6 sellers → KTM 160 Duke
An internship at Bombay Shaving Company
Get invited for an episode on The BarberShop with Shantanu

Here’s how to jump in:

Register → [https://www.bombayshavingcompany.com/pages/razorpreneur3-0?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf]
Sell the Trimmers using your unique code
Climb the leaderboard, win big, and ride in style

This is your chance to sell and win KTM!

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming Up

00:47 Introduction

02:02 How to Identify Product Market Fit?

05:24 Why selling is important for Entrepreneurship

11:05 Omni Blade X KTM Duke

13:01 How to participate in this challenge

16:20 How Britannia Campaign inspired BSC

19:00 Student shaves his beard to win the KTM Duke

20:33 Winning Tips and Tricks

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Every career is built on selling. Especially an entrepreneur’s!

That’s what Shantanu and Ankush (Co-Founder and CEO at Rebel Foods) suggested at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai, and we couldn’t agree more.

In this episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu teams up with Ankush to bring the hustle as well as their friendship alive on campus. They kick off with a power-packed masterclass on the art of selling, showing why sales isn’t just for salespeople, but the backbone of every profession.

The challenge? Students step out to sell as much as they can. Some pitches work, some get turned down, but every attempt comes with a lesson.

Between all the action, Shantanu and Ankush rewind to their younger days , laughing about the bikes they used to ride and love, emphasising on the fact that today’s Razorpreneurs have a chance to win their dream bikes while perfecting the art of selling!

This season, the pitch you make could win you the bike of your dreams.

Razorpreneur 3.0 is here! The stakes are higher, the prizes hotter, and the race tougher:

Sell the most → KTM 390 Duke
Next 6 sellers → KTM 160 Duke
An internship at Bombay Shaving Company
Get invited for an episode on The BarberShop with Shantanu

Here’s how to jump in:

Register → [https://www.bombayshavingcompany.com/pages/razorpreneur3-0?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf]
Sell the Trimmers using your unique code
Climb the leaderboard, win big, and ride in style

This is your chance to sell and win KTM!

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming Up

00:49 Introduction

00:56 Shantanu & Ankush's college bikes story

02:10 Shantanu on acquiring market gap

03:26 Ankush's journey in cloud kitchens

05:54 Shantanu on effective selling strategies

09:16 Introduction to Razorpreneur

10:13 KTM x Razorpreneur 3.0 collaboration

10:50 Steps to become a Razorpreneur

11:06 Prize announcement for winners

13:33 How to crack D2C?

14:06 Students selling in action

17:00 Razorpreneur winners from NMIMS

18:16 Shantanu wraps up the session

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“Sell like your life depends upon it.”

We can’t agree more with Kiran Shah!

In the second episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu teams up with Kiran Shah, Razorpreneur and founder of Go Zero. From his early days at Apsara Ice Creams to building Go Zero, Kiran shows how every big idea begins with the art of selling.

At Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, the challenge heats up. Shantanu announces a one-hour contest, and students step out to sell trimmers, while Shantanu and Kiran take on the same test themselves. The campus buzzes with pitches, rejections, lessons, and wins.

This season, the pitch you make could win you the bike of your dreams!

Now, it’s your turn.

Razorpreneur 3.0 is here! The stakes are higher, the prizes hotter, and the race tougher:

Top Seller → KTM 390 Duke
Next 6 Champions → KTM 160 Duke each
3 Lucky Buyers → KTM 160 Duke each

Here’s how to jump in:

Register → [https://www.bombayshavingcompany.com/pages/razorpreneur3-0?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf]
Sell the Trimmers using your unique code
Climb the leaderboard, win big, and ride in style

This is your chance to sell and win KTM!

Navigate your way through these chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

01:36 Introduction

02:44 How can you become an entrepreneur

03:47 What is Razorpreneur

07:30 Team Shantanu V/S Team Kiran

11:20 Winners From Vidyalankar

13:56 Omni Blade X KTM

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Some journeys begin at home.

For the first episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, mine does too. This time, I don’t bring a founder, VC, or CEO. I bring my mom – the best salesperson I know!

In this episode shot in Pune, Aai visits her everyday kirana shops and steps into the world of sales for the first time. From friendly local stores to the chaos of FC Road, she convinces complete strangers to try the Omni Blade instead of the trimmers they usually buy. She has no sales experience, feels nervous, and faces rejection. But with every “no,” she learns, discovers the power of connecting with people, and sees that energy and storytelling can turn strangers into customers.

Watching Aai’s pitches get braver with every try and seeing her enjoy each small win reminded me what entrepreneurship is really about. The courage, the no-excuse attitude, the determination.

Now, it’s your turn.

Razorpreneur 3.0 is here! The stakes are higher, the prizes hotter, and the race tougher:

Top Seller → KTM 390 Duke
Next 6 Champions → KTM 160 Duke each
3 Lucky Buyers → KTM 160 Duke each

Here’s how to jump in:

Register → https://www.bombayshavingcompany.com/pages/razorpreneur3-0?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf
Sell the Trimmers using your unique code
Climb the leaderboard, win big, and ride in style

This is your chance to sell and win the KTM!

Navigate your way through these chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

01:00 What is Razorprenuer?

01:42 How to Register?

06:20 Aai selling at Shop 1

09:13 What can you learn from Shop 1

09:44 Aai is selling Omni Blade to Abhinav

11:07 Aai selling at Shop 2

13:05 Learnings from Shop 2

13:48 Aai is selling Omni Blade to Adwik

15:12 Shantanu’s first rejection

16:20 Aai selling at Shop 3

17:35 Learnings from Shop 3

17:47 Aai selling at Shop 4

18:39 Learnings from Shop 4

19:09 Aai’s easiest sales

20:20 Selling on FC road

22:32 Learnings from FC Road

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Can you scale fast without falling into legal traps?

In this episode of The BarberShop with Shantanu, we are joined by Archana Rajaram (Managing Partner, River Law) and Anup Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO, Mintifi) to decode a side of entrepreneurship that’s often left behind and what really happens when capital, compliance, and chaos collide.

From helping founders steer clear of costly mistakes to making sense of India’s tricky legal systems, Archana breaks down how "good lawyering should never come in the way of business". And Anup shares how Mintifi is not just simplifying credit for distributors but doing it while keeping unit economics and risk in check.

This episode is basically a founder survival guide on what to fight for, what to let go, and how to not get distracted by vanity clauses.

Key Takeaways from the episode:

Why not hiring a lawyer early could cost you crores.
The dos and don’ts of equity dilution, term sheets, and board control.
How Mintifi is solving working capital at scale using tech-first lending.
When you should fight a clause and when to just move on.

If you're a founder, investor, or just someone trying to make sense of startup chaos, this episode will make you think and maybe double-check your SHA.

Let us know in the comments what’s one legal or financial misstep you wish someone had warned you about.

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Some episodes are personal.

This one is family.

I had the privilege of sitting down with two people who’ve shaped the way I think, live, and lead: Dr. Pravin Bhagwat (Founder of 14 Trees Foundation) and my father, Kiran Deshpande (Former CEO, Tech Mahindra. Founder, Mojo Networks. Board Member, 14Trees Foundation) two entrepreneurial men I've had the privilege of learning from since I was a child.

They built a company together. Exited it with grace. And then, Pravin uncle did something most people wouldn’t, he walked away from the tech world to plant trees and build forests. Literally.

He started the 14 Trees Foundation, a community-led movement that’s quietly restoring India’s green cover and here’s why he did it:

While reading a 6th-grade textbook on photosynthesis with his daughter, Pravin Uncle had an eye-opening realization: that the carbon we emit can be neutralized simply by planting trees. In fact, it takes exactly 14 trees to neutralize the carbon footprint of one person over a lifetime.

This simple, measurable, and relatable insight inspired him to act. It clicked with me instantly, and it’s become the core of what 14 Trees stands for, bringing nature back, one tree at a time.

And his conversation isn’t about funding rounds or exits.

It’s about friendship, purpose, legacy, and trees, making the world better:

Some things you’ll take away from this episode:

How my dad and Pravin uncle met, and the values they shared while building Mojo Networks.
Why they left it all to work with their hands in the soil.
What reforestation looks like and how you and I can help.
Why building quietly can still leave a loud legacy.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What comes after success?” this episode might offer a few answers.

And here’s a way you can be part of it:

If this conversation resonates with you, share the video on any social media platform along with your own takeaway (no generic reposts or AI summaries), and send it to me via DM or email shantanu@bombayshavingcompany.com and CC deepti@bombayshavingcompany.com.

I’ll personally plant one tree in your name at 14 Trees.

And if you go a step further and plant one yourself, maybe for a parent, mentor, pet, or friend, I’ll plant two more trees for you.

That’s three trees. One simple act. No deadline.

Let’s grow something together.

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Is the healthcare system in India broken, or just evolving?

In the latest episode of Barbershop, Shantanu is joined by Viren Shetty, Vice Chairperson of Narayana Health (NH), to explore how the pandemic reshaped global healthcare and how, despite the changes, NH is committed to staying true to its values while introducing its new inpatient care services.

Viren proudly reflects on the incredible legacy of his father, Dr. Devi Shetty, one of India’s most renowned cardiac surgeons. He shares how Narayana Health has emerged as a leading healthcare provider in the country. The organisation has set a new benchmark in the industry by offering health insurance at just ₹10,000 per year for a family of four. This move, he explains, represents a major shift toward making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and focused on quality for all.

Viren also reveals the intense pressure of being a second-gen entrepreneur and constantly proving himself while leading a firm rooted in his father’s vision.

What you’ll discover:

The importance of prioritising health over everything else in the global economy.
Devi Shetty’s revolutionary approach to accessible patient care.
The contrast between the past and present generations' views on diagnosis.
What would Viren change in India’s healthcare system if he were in charge?
Can AI replace the human touch in healthcare?

The conversation gets candid about leadership, healthcare investment, and the journey to building a massive organisation with a purpose. Watch now and discover the hard truths behind healthcare and entrepreneurship.

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Is mental health just a buzzword for Gen Z or is it a genuine crisis?

In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu leads a candid, cross-generational debate on one of the most misunderstood workplace questions today: Is mental health struggle real for Gen Z?

One side, the seasoned professionals, Revant Bhate (Co-Founder & CEO at Mosaic Wellness) and Kaushik Mukherjee (Co-founder & COO at SUGAR Cosmetics), question if the regular hustle is being mistaken for crisis.

While the Gen Z voices Vidit Dugar (Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company) and Gauri Bansal (Strategy Manager, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Spotify) talk about the demand of a workplace built on empathy, trust, and emotional safety.

Together, they dive into:

Do Gen Z employees expect too much emotional support at work?
How much responsibility should founders bear to safeguard mental well-being?
Do Western Startups “Do It Better”?
And most critically: How real is stress today?

Both generations agree on one thing: behind every “tough boss” is a founder terrified of losing their team.

Watch now to hear both sides unpack what’s valid, what’s exaggerated, and how workplaces need to adapt.

Tell us in the comments: Does your workplace really see you, beyond deadlines and deliverables?

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Are phones killing brains or just replacing boredom with a dopamine hit?

In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu dives into a no-filter conversation with guests from different tech eras to explore the real impact of smartphones on human brains, behaviours, and boundaries. Joining him are Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO, SBFC Finance Ltd) and Damodar Mall [CEO(Grocery Retail ), Reliance Retail] who are amazed to see WhatsApp being the most powerful medium of business, while on the other side, Gauri Bansal (Strategy Manager, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Spotify) and Avi Anurag (Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company), the thought-provoking Gen Zs believe phones are a filler for dead time.

Together, they dive into:

Is YouTube really better than Instagram?
The rise of “phone as a boredom cure”.
Why do parents trust WhatsApp more than other applications?
And whether brains are truly at risk, or simply evolving!

Watch now to hear both sides unpack the real truth behind screen time.

Tell us in the comments: what do you want us to break down next?

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Is owning a home still the ultimate goal, or are there smarter, more flexible alternatives in today’s fast-changing world?

This week on The Bridge, the guests debate about one of the most talked-about life decisions in a GenZ’s life today: to buy a home or rent, with perspectives from seasoned business leaders and the next generation of entrepreneurs.

On one side, we have industry veterans Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO of SBFC Finance Ltd.), and Luis Miranda (Former Bank Treasurer at HDFC and Ex-CEO of IDFC), who share their views on the financial and emotional implications of homeownership, and why, in some cases, it may still be a solid investment.

On the other side, we hear from young trailblazers Ishan Gulati (Chief of Staff to the CEO at Rebel Foods), and Arshi Gupta (Senior Associate, Investments at Singularity AMC) who provide fresh insights on how they’re rethinking traditional paths to financial stability and whether owning property still makes sense in an increasingly mobile world.

In this episode, we dive into:

The emotional, financial, and practical considerations of owning versus renting a home.
How shifting economic landscapes and new technologies are changing what it means to “settle down.”
What today’s young professionals really think about homeownership.

Don’t miss this candid conversation that explores one of the most significant decisions of our lives.

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Is going to college still the best way to succeed, or is it time to rethink the traditional career routes?

In this week’s episode of The Bridge, Shantanu sits down with a diverse group of leaders to explore one of today’s most debated topics: The true value of college education in a fast-evolving world.

On one side, we have seasoned entrepreneurs who have led the way in shaping businesses and brands. Abhijeet Dabas, Executive VP & Business Head at Nykaafashion, and Ankush Grover, Co-Founder & CEO at Rebel Foods, share their insights on how formal education played a role in their success stories and whether it’s still essential in today’s business landscape.

On the other side, we hear from the next generation of leaders: Akansha Padmane, a final-year undergraduate at IIT Bombay, and Vidit Dugar, Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company. They provide a fresh perspective on the evolving role of education, career-building, and how new-age skills and experiences are reshaping what success looks like for Gen Z.

In this episode, we dive into:

Is a degree still essential for career success, or is it a barrier?
How are Gen Zs navigating their educational journeys in a world dominated by digital transformation?
The rise of alternative career pathways and the new ways of learning that are gaining momentum.

This conversation challenges the conventional thinking about education and explores what the future of learning looks like for the next generation. Don’t miss this compelling discussion to truly thrive in today’s competitive world!

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Is consumerism in India really making our lives better?

Or is it a trend everyone is chasing because of FOMO?

From the latest gadgets to fashion trends, the young generation is bombarded by ads, influencers and social media. But at what cost? Are they even thinking about the consequences of overconsumption?

This week, the roundtable isn’t here to judge, it only unpacks how Gen Z deals with the pressure of staying on top of trends with the mindset of "buy now, pay later".

In the new episode of ‘The Bridge’, Shantanu is joined by Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO, SBFC Finance Ltd) and Damodar Mall [CEO (Grocery Retail), Reliance Retail], two industry veterans who bring their years of experience and wisdom to the table, alongside Gauri Bansal (Strategy Manager, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Spotify) and Avi Anurag (Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company), the next-gen leaders who are unafraid to confront the world head-on.

If you've ever bought something just to feel better or questioned where your money’s going, this episode is for you.

Here’s what went down:

If 70% of iPhones in India are sold on EMI, how do we save for the future or do we even want to?
How social media is amplifying FOMO and fueling consumerism.
Is consumerism a tool for empowerment or a path to more debt?

Now, get ready for a real conversation about how consumerism affects wallets and mental health. This problem is not shopping; it's purchasing decisions that make a difference in your life.

Tune in to hear from both sides of the spectrum, and let us know if you also feel trapped by your own spending habits.

Drop your comments below, and let’s bridge the gap.

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Is Startup a real problem-solver or just a way out of toxic jobs?

For next-gen, it’s the real escape from 9-to-5s and societal expectations. But as startup culture grows louder, are the deeper motivations being overlooked?

In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu hosts a multi-generational roundtable with industry veterans, Abhijeet Dabas (Nykaafashion Executive VP & Business Head - Fashion) and Ankush Grover (Rebel Foods - Co-Founder & CEO), who unpack what decades in finance and leadership have taught them. From the other side, Vidit Dugar (Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company), and Akansha Padmane (Final-year Undergraduate at IIT Bombay), representing the Gen Z lens, question whether the facade of hustle culture hides the harsher reality.

Together, they debate on:

1.⁠ ⁠If startups are driven by purpose or frustration

2.⁠ ⁠Why bad jobs often spark better ideas, Gen Z redefines

3.⁠ ⁠How ‘act like an owner’ mindset wins the game, with zero funding

4.⁠ ⁠Why failure might open more doors than success, Founders decoded.

If you’ve ever thought, “Should I just leave everything and start up?”, this conversation is a must-watch.

🎧 Watch now to hear both sides and determine if Entrepreneurship is still worth the hype.

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Is organisational loyalty outdated, or are we asking the wrong questions?

This week, on the latest episode of ‘The Bridge’, Shantanu engages in a thought-provoking discussion with leaders from both sides of the generational spectrum.

On the one hand, Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO at SBFC Finance Ltd.) and Luis Miranda (Former Bank Treasurer at HDFC and Ex-CEO at IDFC) share valuable insights on why internal promotions, career patience, and organisational commitment remain the bedrock of professional success.

On the other hand, Ishaan Gulati (Chief of Staff to CEO at Rebel Food) and Arshi Gupta (Senior Associate, Investments at Singularity AMC), the Gen Z voices, reflect on how they view career progression with their fast-moving approach to work and the gig economy.

Tune in for a raw, honest conversation about:

Why does career patience and internal promotions still matter?
The unspoken pressure of choosing the “dream career”.
How Gen Z’s approach to job hopping is reshaping workplace norms.

For those eager to understand what’s driving these shifts, this latest episode provides all your answers. Tune in and share your thoughts in the comments.

Also, don’t forget to let us know what topics you’d like to see on The Bridge next!

Navigate your way through these chapters

00:00 Coming up

00:52 Introduction

01:38 Organisational loyalty: a two-way street?

02:42 Founders on organisational loyalty

04:56 Role of self-interest in job-switching vs commitment

08:00 Loyalty: from promotion to retention to trust

14:47 Jobs: situationship or relationship? Gen Z’s FOMO decoded

19:30 Rise of JOB culture & Gen Z lost in Career Choices

21:09 What senior leaders look for in hiring

22:28 Closing thoughts

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Thank you for the overwhelming response to Episode 1 of The Bridge!

We absolutely loved reading your comments, your thoughts, reflections, and even disagreements made it clear: We need more conversations like these.

So, here we are back with Episode 2.

This time, we’re asking: IS PERSONAL BRANDING NECESSARY?

Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with “being seen”?

Why does every Gen Z feel the need to show up online all the time?

And is that visibility actually translating to value?

Joining Shantanu this time are two sharp Gen Z voices, Avani Rathore (Entrepreneur, Ex-BCG) and Goutami Rane (Senior Account Executive at Ogilvy), who’ve built their presence in the digital world and understand the trade-offs that come with it.

Across the table are Revant Bhate (Co-Founder & CEO, Mosaic Wellness) and Kaushik Mukherjee (Co-founder & COO, SUGAR Cosmetics). Two seasoned founders who’ve built iconic brands from scratch without ever turning themselves into a ‘brand’.

Together, they unpack what personal branding really means today, beyond LinkedIn carousels and viral reels.

Tune in for an honest debate on:

Does Gen Z value visibility over actual value?
Can your LinkedIn presence really get you promoted?
Where’s the line between authenticity and performance?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Tune in now to hear both sides of the debate and rethink how we show up in the world of work.

Navigate your way through the chapters

00:00 Coming up

01:00 Introduction

02:06 Views of Gen Z on Personal Branding

03:45 The gap between the true self and the public persona

06:59 The role of branding in starting a career

08:25 Employee views on Personal Branding

11:52 Promoting online presence vs. valuing offline skills

14:28 The importance of storytelling in building a brand

18:42 How social media impacts personal branding

19:08 Recruitment parameters based on personal brands

22:27 The reality and effort behind personal branding

25:41 Founders on using podcasts to boost growth

27:54 Closing thoughts

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Is hustle culture quietly killing India’s next generation?

Is Gen Z actually giving up at their jobs for reasons evident but often unsaid?

Where really is this gap and why is it important to fill it?

Next season of the Barbershop is not a season, it’s a completely different story.

A whole new setup, a mix of old and new voices, unfiltered views, and debates that often make it out of these leaders’ LinkedIn's, onto the news! 😂

Only this time, we don’t have a 1:1 setup, we have a round table.

Joining Shantanu are Vidit Dugar (Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company) and Gauri Bansal (Product and Strategy at Spotify), on the one side. Ambitious. Sharp. Super switched on. They represent India’s blue-eyed Gen Z at workplaces.

Sitting on the other side are Radhika Gupta (MD & CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund) and Damodar Mall (CEO, Reliance Retail). Two veterans who made it to their CXO roles in their early thirties, all with patience, clarity, and grit.

This is not a podcast, it’s a debate. Someone’s got to start it!

Where aspirational Gen Zs meet inspirational leaders.

Tune in for a brutally honest conversation on:

Are Gen Z an employer's nightmare?
The 9-to-5 job was made for people who worked in factories. So why are we still working like that?
Why does every Gen Z worker feel like they are underpaid?
Why comparison is the key recipe for unhappiness.

So, on this note, dear Gen Zs, this is for you. YOU are the hero of this show.

Here it is. The wait is over. This platform is now officially yours.

Talk to us, drop a comment and tell us if you’d like to be a part of the next bridge debate. 🙌🏻

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00:00 Coming up

0:55 What is ‘The Bridge’?

2:03 Hustle culture through Gen Z’s lens

5:23 Senior leaders on generational clashes and hustle culture

9:57 The truth about time and work quality

14:40 Gen Z on no fixed hours and transforming digital life

17:22 Women and hustle culture

20:14 Generations on grind: accountability, rewards, hard work, and purpose

24:08 Hustle culture and mental health struggles

27:02 Backstage performers vs. Frontstage seekers

30:41 Closing Thoughts

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What if playing it safe is the real courage in entrepreneurship?

In Barbershop’s latest episode, Shantanu sits down with Alok Sama (Writer & Investor) to explore what truly makes a CEO great. It’s not just about flashy risks, but staying humble and adapting as things change.

How Alok brought his first book ‘The Money Trap’ to life, and how getting a degree in Master of Fine Arts, from NYU at 58 proves that growth has no age.

Key Takeaways:

Leadership is as much about humility and adaptability as bold risks.
AI and disruptive tech are shaking things up, but also raise questions on creativity and originality.
India’s startup scene faces unique socio-economic challenges alongside fresh growth chances.
How and why to go back to school if you feel a passion strongly.

So, Alok’s story exhibits that sometimes fortune favours the unexpected. Join us, and maybe you will see your professional path a little more differently in the aftermath.

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00:00 Coming Up

01: 17 Introduction

2:30 Top CEOs in Alok’s views

7:44 Comparing CEOs' operating styles: global vs Indian leaders

11:14 Billionaire behaviour: insecurity or personal quirk?

14:40 How do visionary CEOs adapt and grow?

17:30 From Instagram to ChatGPT: Alok on AI

24:44 Top CEO behaviours: founder vs manager?

31:11 Alok on Indian founders and tech evolution

42:53 Alok’s take on the tariff situation

44:00 Indian conglomerates in US: capital drives disruption?

49:31 India’s middle class: unemployment and consumption issues

53:35 Risk-taking: entrepreneur or investor, Alok?

58:27 Alok on MFA, writing, and nonfiction passion

1:03:06 Money Trap duration and AI’s originality threat/His Book journey length and AI vs originality

1:07:48 Living and investing: Alok’s India perspective

1:18:14 Closing Thoughts

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What if you could build your epic career without the fear of failing?

In a world chasing speed, Warikoo advises people to try everything, experience it all, until the path becomes clear.

In Barbershop’s latest episode, Shantanu chats with Ankur Warikoo (Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author), who deeply talks about personal growth and mindset shifts on career development.

He shares his journey about scaling a 70 Cr education empire, ‘WebVeda’, with 100% refundable courses, and yet, it’s thriving effortlessly.

In this episode, Warikoo explains that content isn’t just about reach, it’s about the trust you build over time. So, if he, being a well-known social media personality, gives content half a day a week and crushes it, why can’t you find your survival options? There’s no fluff at all in this conversation, just very actionable steps and real talk about life, purpose and bootstrapping your dreams.

Key Takeaways:

What resilience and long-term thinking look like in business.
How AI is quietly transforming course dubbing and content clean-up.
What fuels his three income engines: content, community, and investing
What if playing it smart could also be playing it bold? Tune in, and maybe you will see your path a little differently.

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00:00 Coming Up

1:07 Introduction

2:03 The source of inspiration behind Ankur Warikoo’s content

4:51 Using knowledge and optionality to assess risk in career decisions

08:57 The power of consistent content and its role in trust-distributed perspectives.

16:01 How evolving content helps trust to shape consumer behaviour in low-trust societies

21:09 Understanding market dynamics and changing views on careers, income, and investments.

32:21 Easy loans, less accountability, AI cutting productivity and rising consumption across all layers.

41:00 Older Folks on money stress and Impact of AI on knowledge workers

47:50 Quick commerce vs. Offline profit: Ideal time strategic sales choices

57:27 Warikoo's views on commercial real estate in prime areas surged

59:16 Exploring Warikoo’s authorship path and the growth of his Ed-tech initiative

1:08:38 The role of AI in content creation and WebVeda’s setup

1:13:44 Warikoo's investment propaganda and vision

1:15:21 Role of Warikoo Crew and Warikoo Partner in zero-tech project management

1:21:19 Warikoo’s solo entrepreneurial story and strategic investment tips

1:29:27 A chat on books Shantanu and Ankur have read and key takeaways from Ankur’s 4th book.

1:42:08 Closing Thoughts

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To build a business, you should always have your feet on the ground and eyes on the stars.

A mindset Manish Taneja has carried from the narrow lanes of Faridabad to build a ₹10,000 Cr beauty giant.

In this episode, Shantanu sits down with Manish Taneja (CEO & MD of Purplle.com) for a raw conversation about the unseen side of entrepreneurship.

Growing up in Tier 2 India, Manish never had the blueprint but just a dream to build big. And in 13 years, he turned that fascination into Purplle, a brand that has redefined beauty in India.

From taking bold bets on acquiring big brands like Faces Canada and Carmesi to choosing long-term value over viral trends, this is a story of perseverance, principles, and playing the long game.

Key takeaways from the episode:

Why it’s crucial to not chase trends but build with purpose.
What are the mistakes every founder often makes in the beauty space?
What is the role of AI in shaping the future of brand building?
If you’re still playing it safe, you’re probably holding yourself back.

Hope this episode inspires you to go “all in” with your idea! And if you’d like to join our next conversation live, sign up here: https://forms.gle/yF6Rzr9NRheKRoV98

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00:00 Coming Up

01:25 Introduction

01:50 Backstory of Purplle and their initial challenges

10:57 Business Cash Flow and Employee Growth at Purplle

13:25 Market Evolution and Capital Raising Milestones

21:00 Role of Investors and Purplle’s First Product to many more

27:10 Strategic Brand Acquisitions and Reshaping the market

30:51 Effectiveness of Data Usage and Geographic Customer Targeting

34:40 Revenue Margins and Sales Channel Insights

36:30 The Impact of Offline and Quick Commerce on Sales

39:16 Growth of the Beauty and Personal Care Industry

44:13 Innovation, New Product Categories, and Avoiding Trend-Chasing

49:45 The Role of AI in Brand Building

54:58 Understanding Market Dynamics and Capital Flow

1:02:02 Industry Evolution and the Power of Content Creation

1:05:03 A 13-Year Journey of Investor Relations and Key Success Stories

1:09:24 Manish’s Perspective on Building Startups

1:17:40 Closing Thoughts

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If there’s no existential doubt, it’s not an early-stage business.

Because you're just figuring it out, one bold risk at a time.

In this episode Shantanu is joined by Vedang Patel (Co-Founder of The Souled Store) and Yogesh Kabra, (Founder of XYXX Apparels) for a raw and honest conversation on what it really takes to start up.

As a bootstrapped company, Vedang started with just ₹5 lakhs and a big dream. On the other hand, Yogesh started up in a 250 sq. ft. room in Surat.

But Now? These founders have built a 1000Cr empire.

Key Takeaways from the episode:

•⁠ ⁠How a customer-first mindset shapes everything, from product to brand.

•⁠ ⁠What should you know before building a clothing brand for women?

•⁠ ⁠Why “mental freedom” from your investor can often be more powerful than just financial backing.

This is a story of building something of your own with the right people by your side.

Tell us in the comments: What’s the wildest risk you’ve taken to build your dream?

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00:00 – Coming Up

01:10 – What Are Business Models and Market Trends?

04:13 – Why Being Honest About Business Numbers is Important

07:01 – Problems in the Clothing Industry

09:59 – How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

13:08 – What Customer Retention and Acquisition Costs Really Mean

16:02 – How Good Products Keep Customers Coming Back

19:08 – How Fashion Trends Change and How to Keep Up

22:16 – A New Look at the Underwear Market

25:16 – Wrapping Things Up and Looking Ahead

26:49 – Why Average Order Value (AOV) is Important for Sales

29:20 – How to Market Your Brand and Keep People Interested

32:09 – The Problems with Quick Commerce in Clothing industry

35:14 – Why Consumers Return Stuff in Online Shopping

38:18 – How to Build and Market Your Brand Creatively

41:55 – Is Business Success About Luck or Strategy?

49:22 – Moving Your Business from Offline to Online

52:17 – How Luck and Your Attitude Impact Success

54:00 – Finding the Right Investors and Why They Matter

59:22 – How We Think About Money

01:03:03 – The Mindset of Thriving vs. Just Getting By

01:07:16 – The Excitement of Growing Your Business

01:14:01 – Closing thoughts

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Some companies almost don’t make it, until they do.

MakeMyTrip could’ve been one of them.

In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande is joined by Deep Kalra (Founder and Chairman of MakeMyTrip Limited) and Sanjeev Aggarwal (Co-Founder, Fundamentum, Helion and Daksh), one of MMT’s early investors. Kalra and Aggarwal uncover the real behind-the-scenes of building one of India’s most iconic travel companies.

This Investor-Founder bond isn’t just about travel. It’s about the courage to stick around when the road gets rough.

Let us know in the comments: What’s the toughest phase your startup has survived and how?

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00:00 Coming up

01:09 Introduction

07:55 Relationship insights between founders and investors

08:38 Foundation of Make My Trip

13:28 How Sanjeev and Deep met

15:36 Sanjeev’s view on Makemytrip Founders

16:44 Tough time Prior 2005

21:52 What are the commonalities among founders?

27:34 Deep’s perspective on Sanjeev’s contribution in IPO board

33:33 The entry of fragmented market

39:38 The great vs an average board meeting

47:56 Reasons for the decline VC and entrepreneurship

56:43 Digitalisation impacts on business opportunities

59:32 Roles of professional high-quality management

01:04:56 Importance of governance training to run a company

01:08:29 Role of quick commerce

01:13:05 Key role of product genesis

01:15:09 Closing thoughts

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Not every founder finds the right investor. Not every investor bets on the right founder. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome a BarberShop veteran, Kapil Chopra (Founder - EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotel). But this time, he is not alone. Joining him is his first ever investor and his very good friend, Deepak Shahdadpuri (Managing Director, DSG Consumer Partners). Why did Kapil and Deepak take 8 years to finally start a business together? Find out in this episode. This isn’t just an entrepreneurial conversation. It’s a masterclass on the kind of investor-founder friendship required for businesses to thrive even when the going gets tough. Takeaways from this episode:

What do investors look for in a founder during a pitch?
Why did Deepak NOT invest in Bombay Shaving Company?
How to identify your Product-Market-Fit in a crowded market.

Kapil and Deepak’s story is a great reminder of why it matters who you surround yourself with. Who is that friend in your life you’d love to build a business with?

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00:00 Coming up

01:00 Introduction

06:37 Founder-Investor Friendship

11:53 How did Kapil Identify Market Opportunities

14:46 The Evolution of Consumer Brands in India

17:21 Founding story of Sula

23:13 The Future of Consumer Brands in India

27:37 Veeba Funding Story

29:55 Why and how did Deepak Invest in EazyDiner

33:00 Finding the Right Investor-Founder Dynamics

38:00 How to Navigate Startup Challenges

53:53 Evolution of Investments in India

01:05:41 Maturity of Family Offices in India

01:17:28 The Art and Commerce of Consumer Brands

01:41:40 Importance of Aligning Incentives for Long-Term Success

02:01:33 Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem and Corporate Governance

02:05:46 How to Find the Right Fit in Teams

02:06:17 The Importance of Cultural Fit

02:10:15 Opportunities in Travel and Hospitality

02:17:09 Culinary Diversity and Innovation in India

02:21:16 Closing Thoughts

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Not every founder finds the right investor. Not every investor bets on the right founder.

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome a BarberShop veteran, Kapil Chopra (Founder - EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotel). But this time, he is not alone. Joining him is his first ever investor and his very good friend, Deepak Shahdadpuri (Managing Director, DSG Consumer Partners).

Why did Kapil and Deepak take 8 years to finally start a business together? Find out in this episode.

This isn’t just an entrepreneurial conversation. It’s about trust, conviction, and the kind of friendship that every investor-founder must share, for businesses to thrive even when the going gets tough.

Takeaways from this episode:

What do investors look for in a founder during a pitch?
Why did Deepak NOT invest in Bombay Shaving Company?
How to identify your Product Market fit in a crowed market.

Kapil and Deepak’s story is a great reminder of why it matters who you surround yourself with. Who is that friend in your life you’d love to build a business with?

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

And if you’d like to join our next conversation as a live audience member, sign up here :- https://forms.gle/5rVezQtDnYm1rqZJA

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00:00 Coming up

01:00 Introduction

06:37 Founder-Investor Friendship

11:53 How did Kapil Identify Market Opportunities

14:46 The Evolution of Consumer Brands in India

17:21 Founding story of Sula

23:13 The Future of Consumer Brands in India

27:37 Veeba Funding Story

29:55 Why did Deepak Invest in EazyDiner

33:00 Finding the Right Investor-Founder Dynamics

38:00 How to Navigate Challenges

53:53 Evolution of Investment in India

01:05:41 Maturity of Family Offices in India

01:17:28 The Art and Commerce of Consumer Brands

01:41:40 Importance of Aligning Incentives for Long-Term Success

02:01:33 Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem and Corporate Governance

02:05:46 How to Find the Right Fit in Teams

02:06:17 The Importance of Cultural Fit

02:10:15 Opportunities in Travel and Hospitality

02:17:09 Culinary Diversity and Innovation in India

02:21:16 Closing Thoughts

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Mokobara was rejected 33 times.

And now they’ll beat legacy brands in their own game within 6 years. Something the biggest brands took 44 years to do!

That’s the thing about great entrepreneurs. They don’t give up.

In this episode, we are joined by three of Shantanu’s closest friends. Sangeet Agrawal, Founder at Mokobara, Navin Parwal, Co-Founder & CMO at Mokobara, and Manu Chandra, Founder and Managing Partner at Sauce.vc came together to uncover the power of aspirational hungry India.

Mokobara is on a mission to redefine travel for India, designing luggage that feels world-class. But with ambition comes scrutiny.

Recently, they faced backlash over claims of white-labeling and premium pricing. Instead of backing down, they flipped the script by dropping a non-apologetic comeback, launching a discount code named WHITELABEL on their latest Naruto collection. Through this episode, Sangeet and Navin, along with their friend and investor Manu Chandra also put down the curtains on the unnecessary controversy finally.

Major takeaways from the episode:

Sangeet and Navin finally address their controversy.
How fast Mokobara grew in 6 years, something Safari took 44 years to do.
Why Indian brands need to build high-quality products and take them to the global market.
A secret BSCxMokobara product launch.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a design enthusiast, or just someone who needs to hear a story of resilience today, this episode is for you!

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00:00 Coming Up

01:15 Introduction

06:06 The Dichotomy of Founders: Passion vs. Market Analysis

12:02 Cultural Exports: Lessons from Korea

18:10 The Evolution of the Indian Consumer

21:08 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship

23:52 The Dynamics of Brand Building and Design

26:45 The Role of Community and Support in Business

29:57 The Journey of Growth and Resilience

32:59 Creating Products with Purpose and Identity

41:21 Building a Consistent Brand Identity

42:10 Navigating Product Life Cycles and Manufacturing

43:35 Philosophy of Timeless Design

45:30 Evolution of a Travel Lifestyle Brand

46:58 Balancing Focus and Scale in Business

49:02 Expanding into Global Markets

50:39 Creating an Exceptional Retail Experience

54:57 Importance of Offline Presence

01:00:11 The Role of Design in Brand Experience

01:02:39 The Impact of Retail on Digital Performance

01:09:10 Lessons from Adversity in Business

01:21:46 Importance of Patience in Building Brands

01:23:39 Valuation Challenges in Entrepreneurship

01:24:20 Understanding Business Valuation and Investment

01:26:18 The Risks of Overvaluation

01:28:19 The Reality of Angel Investing

01:30:08 Building a Brand with Passion and Quality

01:32:15 Navigating Competition in the Market

01:34:03 The Role of Patience in Brand Evolution

01:35:35 The Power of Team Dynamics

01:36:03 Leadership and Team Culture

01:39:40 Celebrity Endorsements and Brand Identity

01:42:30 The Impact of Profitability on Brand Partnerships

01:45:30 Collaborative Opportunities Between Brands

01:48:05 The Journey of Fundraising and Building Trust

01:51:56 Closing Thoughts on Building a Business

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In this conversation with Shinjini Kumar, Co-Founder of SALT-mysaltapp, we talk to her about her diverse professional journey, something you don’t see in many founders. Coming from Bihar, she started as a journalist at the Times of India and then shifted to the Reserve Bank of India in the early ‘90s. At the heart of the action, she was responsible for handling Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In this episode, she discusses exactly how she landed every job she did in her early days.

Shinjini eventually went on to study in the US, joined Bank of America, then came back to be the CEO at Paytm Payments Bank. And mid-COVID, she took the leap into entrepreneurship.

Major takeaways from the episode:

1.⁠ ⁠How she transitioned from journalism into finance and entrepreneurship.

2.⁠ ⁠How career plurality shapes perspective and adaptability.

3.⁠ ⁠Lessons from building SALT and the challenges of raising capital at the right time.

4.⁠ ⁠What women are missing when it comes to finance.

We are excited for conversation, and we can’t wait for you all to watch it.

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00:00 The Financial Agency of Women

03:02 The Journey of Shinjani Kumar

05:51 Conversations on Financial Inclusion

09:10 Building SALT: A Mission for Women

12:05 Understanding Financial Services for Women

14:55 The Role of Agency in Financial Decisions

18:02 Cultural Influences on Financial Behavior

20:59 The Impact of Social Conditioning on Women

23:50 Navigating Financial Independence

27:10 The Future of Women in Finance

38:13 Understanding Gender Disparities in Income and Assets

41:44 The Role of Women in Family Businesses

47:00 Women as Catalysts for Social Change

50:41 Behavioral Changes in Financial Services

57:51 Lessons from Entrepreneurial Journeys

01:11:17 Building Trust Through Technology

01:14:05 The Evolution of Banking and Finance

01:16:24 Navigating Challenges in Entrepreneurship

01:20:42 The Complexity of Work and Gender Roles

01:24:01 Raising the Next Generation: Gender and Equality

01:31:12 The Value of Work and Education

01:37:21 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals

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In this conversation with Amit Jain (Co-Founder & CEO, CarDekho) and Anurag Jain (Co-Founder & COO, CarDekho) we learn why every founder should consider building in a small town like Jaipur—and do it with family.

Amit and Anurag turned what started as a small-town dream (announced on LinkedIn - true story) into a billion-dollar reality. If that doesn’t make you believe in manifestation, we don’t know what will. 😏

CarDekho’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a bootstrapped company to one of India’s most sought-after startups, they’ve completely redefined how India buys and sells cars.

In this conversation, we break down:

The power of trust in leadership and how it shapes company culture.
Scaling a startup: structuring equity, empowering talent, and navigating co-founder dynamics.
Why founders today should pick Tier 2 cities over metros to thrive.
Working with family—the unique challenges, advantages, and what makes it work.
The mindset shifts required to build billion-dollar businesses and what Indian entrepreneurs can learn from global success stories.

This episode is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs, family business owners, corporate leaders, and anyone looking to turn their big dreams into reality.

Drop your thoughts in the comments! Also, if you’d like a chance to interact with SD as an audience member for our next shoot, fill this form: https://forms.gle/5j26oEVkRbEFJmcX8

Looking forward to hearing what you think!

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00:00 - Coming Up

01:04 - About the Podcast

04:41 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship

10:45 - Building a Consumer-Centric Ecosystem

13:36 - Identifying and Empowering Talent

16:25 - Structuring for Success: Equity and Ownership

19:41 - The Dynamics of Brotherly Co-Founders

22:37 - Navigating Challenges and Growth

25:41 - The Role of Trust in Leadership

28:34 - The Evolution of Organizational Structure

31:37 - Lessons from Experience and Scaling Up

43:47 - Understanding Numbers and Business Instincts

45:47 - Building a Knowledge-Driven Organization

47:53 - Fostering Personal Connections in Leadership

49:53 - Balancing Professionalism and Personal Bonds

52:12 - The Importance of Authentic Leadership

53:57 - Celebrating Alumni Success Stories

55:14 - Encouraging Individual Aspirations

56:03 - Co-Founder Dynamics and Feedback

57:50 - Influencing Each Other's Leadership Styles

59:57 - The Role of Sports in Team Bonding

01:01:32 - The Jaipur Connection and Talent Pool

01:03:06 - Creating Opportunities in Tier 2 Cities

01:05:11 - Company Culture as a Family

01:07:54 - Navigating External Capital and Investor Relations

01:22:02 - Building for the Future: Vision and Legacy

01:25:03 - The Power of Compounding: Growth and Strategy

01:28:24 - Energy and Inspiration: What Drives Founders

01:29:48 - Patriotism and Community: Building in India

01:32:31 - Giving Back: The Role of Mentorship and Support

01:34:03 - The Rise of Entrepreneurship in Tier 2 Cities

01:36:56 - The Evolving Landscape of Startups and Investments

01:44:02 - Harnessing AI: Opportunities and Challenges

01:49:59 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Taking the Leap

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Shantanu sitting down with Rajan Anandan, MD of Peak XV and Surge, and Prachi Pawar, Founder of Anandi Schools, is everything you need to watch today to visualise the future of the startup ecosystem in India. You also get a glimpse into a mentor-mentee relationship in the ecosystem!

Rajan Anandan is one of the most influential voices in India’s Venture Capital space. On the other hand, Prachi is just starting out in the world of entrepreneurship. With Anandi Schools, she aims to help students stand out in college admissions.

Tune in for a deep dive into:

•⁠ ⁠How India’s AI future will be driven by application-first companies

•⁠ ⁠The mindset shifts required to build billion-dollar businesses

•⁠ ⁠What makes Silicon Valley founders different—and how Indian entrepreneurs can learn from them

A must-watch for founders, investors, and anyone curious about the future of India’s startup ecosystem.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—and in the process, earn a chance to interact with Shantanu as an audience for our next shoot.

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00:00 Coming up

01:17 Podcast Summary

02:45 What is happening in India

05:44 The Rise of AI and Technology in India

08:50 India's Potential as an AI Superpower

11:38 The Future of AI Applications in India

17:44 India's Competitive Edge in Global Markets

20:51 Investing in the Future of AI

23:50 India's Economic Landscape and Workforce Dynamics

26:45 Historical Context and Future Prospects for India

35:41 Long-Term Economic Outlook for India

38:20 Energy Independence and Renewable Resources

40:16 The Future of Employment and Skill Development

45:21 The Evolution of Indian Entrepreneurship

46:51 Quality of Founders and Ecosystem Support

52:00 R&D Challenges

58:36 The Current Landscape for Venture Capital in India

01:05:46 Market Dynamics and Competitive Strategies

01:07:35 Career Building Insights

01:08:47 The Importance of Hard Work and Passion

01:11:29 Mentorship and Learning from Experience

01:13:52 The Role of Curiosity in Career Growth

01:19:16 The Journey of Entrepreneurship

01:25:05 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

01:27:21 Long-Term Commitment to Entrepreneurship

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Shantanu sits down with Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan’s Jewellery Division, for a masterclass in brand building and leadership. Ajoy’s role in transforming Tanishq into a household name and reshaping India’s jewellery market is nothing short of remarkable. In this candid conversation, he shares insights on Titan’s failures and learnings from them, differentiation, quality, and staying ahead of shifting consumer trends.

Tune in for a deep dive into:

The evolution of Titan’s marketing strategy.
India’s diamond legacy and its future.
Building a timeless consumer brand in the country.
Navigating the preferences of today’s young consumers.

A must-watch for anyone interested in innovation, strategy, and luxury retail!

Drop your thoughts in the comments—and in the process, earn a chance to interact with Shantanu as audience in our next shoot.

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00:00 Coming Up

01:20 Titan and Its Market Impact

02:34 Journey of Titan: From Watches to Jewellery

11:51 Innovations in Eyewear and Accessories

23:28 The Evolution of Jewellery: Tanishq's Journey

31:28 Titan's Marketing DNA and Brand Building

38:41 Adapting to Smartwatches and Market Trends

40:49 The Emotional Connection to Watches

42:42 The Importance of Design in Product Development

43:41 Creating Unique Value in Saturated Markets

45:57 Understanding Consumer Behaviour and Market Trends

48:10 The Evolution of the Jewellery Business

49:47 Building Trust in the Jewellery Industry

51:48 Creating Unique Collections and Customer Experiences

56:12 The Role of Trust and Transparency in Jewellery

58:38 Understanding the Four C's of Diamonds

01:02:54 The Historical Significance of Diamonds in India

01:23:09 The Adornment Play: Diamonds and Jewellery

01:25:30 The Lab-Grown Diamond Revolution

01:32:47 Market Dynamics: Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds

01:42:54 The Future of Lab-Grown Diamonds

01:52:50 Titan's Growth Strategy and Consumer Trends

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In this episode, Shantanu is absolutely thrilled to sit down with Luis Miranda—Founding Member of HDFC, Ex-CEO of IDFC, and the founder of the Indian School of Public Policy. This one is packed with wisdom, laughter, and invaluable insights for anyone interested in leadership, impact, and the startup ecosystem!

Luis is the kind of person who doesn’t take himself too seriously—despite having built some of India’s most iconic institutions. He’s an incredible storyteller, effortlessly blending high IQ with deep emotional intelligence.

This time, the conversation is even more fun and candid, as Shantanu and Luis explore everything from leadership to the social issues that truly drive him. Luis has spent years working on causes that matter, constantly seeking to understand people and their challenges in a way only few do.

From this episode, you’ll learn about what it takes to build and scale institutions, the importance of having strong role models, and why giving back is just as important as success.

And here’s the best part—Luis has a way of making complex ideas sound effortless. His honesty, his warmth, and his storytelling make this episode a must-listen!

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Drop your thoughts in the comments—what resonated with you the most?

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00:00 Coming Up

02:38 The Importance of Reaching Out

10:06 Building Relationships Through Conversations

17:35 Career Path and Influences

21:01 The Journey of HDFC Bank and Citibank

36:19 Transitioning from Banking to Tech Startups

39:00 Entering the Venture Capital World

45:59 Exploring Development Sector Opportunities

52:19 Finding Purpose in Work and Life

54:12 World of Development

59:58 The Importance of Reflection and Mentorship

01:07:32 The Hunger for Success

01:11:55 Finding Your Sweet Spot in Business

01:12:30 The Impact of Middle Management

01:16:00 Loneliness at the Top

01:17:50 Prioritizing What Matters

01:20:00 The Importance of Perspective

01:21:40 Mindfulness in a Fast-Paced World

01:23:30 Navigating Young People's Challenges

01:26:30 The Balance of Hard Work and Care

01:27:10 Understanding Entitlement in the Workplace

01:28:33 Activism and Awareness in Today's Youth

01:30:00 The Trade-offs in Public Policy

01:32:42 Men's Mental Health and Societal Expectations

01:37:27 The Role of Equity and Individuality

01:39:51 Lessons from Indian Civilization

01:41:01 Happiness and Expectations

01:44:39 Final Thoughts on Life and Work

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In this episode, Shantanu is clearly thrilled to welcome back Shantanu Khosla, the former MD of Procter & Gamble, back to the Barbershop. This one is a masterclass for all consumer brands in India!

There’s so much wisdom in Shantanu Khosla’s words, that of course comes with his fair share of experience in brand building across the globe. He talks candidly about new channels and technologies that are emerging, and how all it takes for a brand to be a hit in front of the masses is an idea that sticks.

This time, the conversation is even more exciting, as they’re joined by a curious live audience, ready with their hard questions.

From this episode you will learn about the latest consumer trends, the magic behind viral marketing strategies and most importantly how to build and distribute a product of your own in the consumer space.

And here’s the twist—sir Khosla has some great advice for Shantanu on how he could beat Gillette and that is something you don’t want to miss!

We hope you love this conversation and learn something that will be super actionable for your entrepreneurial journey.

Drop your takeaways in the comments if any of this advice worked for you! And if you’d like to be a part of the live audience for the next shoot, drop and comment and fill this form - https://bit.ly/3WEZpHf

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00:00 Coming up

01:20 Podcast summary

02:08 Economic Insights on India

08:12 The Impact of Technological Change

13:10 Key Conditions for Brand Success

23:38 Challenges in Brand Expansion

26:50 The Future of Brands in a Changing Market

34:30 Evolving Consumer Expectations

38:02 Importance of Authentic Communication

43:30 Timeless Marketing Ideas

44:59 Marketing and Advertising

47:50 Atlanta Braves Baseball Case Study

50:00 What Customers Want

52:11 Gillette's advice to Bombay Shaving Company

59:16 Need-Based Segmentation in Marketing

01:06:58 Adapting to Market Changes

01:12:38 How to Build a Successful Career

01:33:05 What matters more: Quality or Pricing

01:38:18 Word of Mouth Marketing

01:46:10 Strategies for Entering Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets

01:51:58 Alternate career for Shantanu Khosla

01:54:22 Importance of Execution in Marketing

01:58:15 Challenges in Launching New Products in Established Markets

02:07:11 Career Paths: Corporate vs. Startups

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In this episode, Shantanu and Deep - two curious minds met over a fun and insightful conversation. Deep Bajaj is the visionary Founder of Sirona—a brand that has redefined women's hygiene in India and was recently acquired by the Good Glam Group in a 450 Cr acquisition.

Deep shares his incredible journey, starting from a ₹6,000 salary as a salesperson to building a brand in women’s hygiene. He in the most hilarious yet vulnerable way, talks about his first job, his first business, and starting out again after his higher education in Australia. He says he didn't have the "luxury of choice" after his father spent all his FDs for his education abroad.

Deep shares the challenges he faced in his personal and professional life that made him identify a market gap and the need for Pee Buddy and Sirona. In other words, a MAN identified what a WOMAN needs in its truest sense.

His journey, from selling carpets to women standing and peeing is nothing short of inspiring. This episode is packed with personal insights into entrepreneurship, product innovation, and what it means to create and scale a purpose-driven brand.

We hope you will love this insightful conversation.

We urge you to share this with an entrepreneurial friend who needs to watch this today!

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00:00 Coming Up

01:11 Deep’s Early life

03:28 Life as a Sales Executive

09:25 Life in Australia

14:10 Inception of Sirona

30:27 Challenges and Building a Brand

36:48 Competition and Self-Comparison in this space

46:05 Category Building and Content Creation

51:16 Family Dynamics in Business

54:41 Consumer Perception and Product Assortment

01:04:41 Acquisition Opportunities

01:24:38 Life Post Acquisition and Rise of Online Commerce

01:36:28 Life After an Exit: Reflections and Future Plans

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In our first ever episode in front of a live audience, Shantanu and Abhishek - both IIM Lucknow alumni - visited their beloved campus to shoot this special Barbershop conversation in front of a curious and welcoming student audience.

Abhishek is a storied CEO, joining Puma on day 1 in India in 2004 and then leading it to be bigger than Nike and Adidas combined! He then left to found Agilitas - a wildly courageous move with a 600 Cr seed round to acquire India’s largest shoe making factory.

This episode explores his experience as an operator and new entrepreneur, the risk of leaving a cushy CEO job, the market, how to attract talent, Virat, brand building, his bullishness on India and of course how being a back bencher at IIML did not derail his career.

We hope you love this conversation.

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00:00 Coming Up

01:41 Introduction: Reflections on IIM Lucknow

02:46 Building a Career from Humble Beginnings

06:53 The Journey of Puma: From Startup to Market Leader

23:24 The Birth of Agilitas

29:56 Building Brands for the Future

41:55 How to pitch to Investors

46:06 The Evolution of Sportswear

52:25 Team Dynamics and Company Culture

01:04:18 Futuristic Products that Agilitas is building

01:09:11 Marketing Challenges then v/s now

01:11:49 BSC: Quick Commerce v/s Retail Market

01:14:02 Business Model of Agilitas

01:15:35 Authenticity in Brand Communication

01:19:35 Creating a Thriving Company Culture

01:24:53 Opportunities in Sports Infrastructure

01:27:38 Sustainability in Business Practices

01:35:18 Challenges for Indigenous Brands in India

01:45:35 Navigating Stress and Entrepreneurship

01:49:24 Learning from Role Models

01:54:45 Manufacturing in India vs. Global Competition

01:59:24 Consulting as a Career Path

02:03:10 Competing with Established Brands

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In this engaging episode of Shantanu’s podcast, we’re joined by @VarunMayya, a visionary entrepreneur, tech innovator, and author known for his cutting-edge insights on technology and content creation. Together, Varun and Shantanu discuss a variety of compelling topics, from the potential of AI avatars and deepfake technology to the evolving relationship between AI and content creation.

Varun offers his unique perspective on how to build long-term intellectual property, and develop personal branding strategies. Discover how AI, technology, and innovative thinking are revolutionizing content creation and personal branding.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation packed with actionable advice and forward-looking perspectives on tech, AI, and content creation!

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Revant Himatsingka, aka Foodpharmer known for his innovative approach towards content, shares his journey in this insightful episode. With topics ranging from monetising content to the future of @Foodpharmer , Revant offers valuable advice for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs alike.

The episode opens with an introduction to Revant’s background in content creation, highlighting his path and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Delving into the essentials of how he monetises his content, Revant reveals practical strategies for creators to turn their passion into profit, making it an invaluable guide for those aiming to sustain their passion projects financially with honesty.

Revant further explores the concept of FoodPharmer, emphasizing why it’s a necessary model across various business sectors. In discussing Revant’s future goals, he shares his vision and ambitions, offering a roadmap for anyone looking to expand their impact through transparency.

The episode wraps up with Revant’s review of the Sensi Smart 3 Razor, giving a glimpse into his content creation style and commitment to honest reviews and a very interesting rapid-fire round where Revant discloses his plans of becoming the Health Minister in 2029. Packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow in the content creation space and drive real value across industries.

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In this episode Shantanu Deshpande, CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, and Tanmay Bhat dive into the quest to find India’s next top creator! 🎨🚀

Tanmay gives shoutouts to his favorite content creators, from Zakir Khan’s unmatched wisdom to Kunal Kamra’s unexpected passion for farming. He also highlights the reason for success of Samay Raina.

Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or just someone curious about content, this episode is packed with valuable insights on building brands, taking creative risks, and the power of collaboration.

Think you have what it takes to be India’s Smartest Creator?

Showcase your creativity with the Sensi Smart 3 Razor! You could win a contract worth ₹10 Lakh, secure influencer deals, and get featured with Shantanu on The Barbershop. (T&Cs apply)

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Yashraj Mukhate is known for transforming content on the Internet into viral music sensations - like Rasode Mein Kaun Tha (featuring Rupal Patel), Tuada Kutta Tommy (featuring Shehnaz Gill), Charsulli Gardulli (featuring Rakhi Sawant).

Be it Pawri Hoi Hai or Biggini Shoot, Yashraj has repeatedly proven that virality can be engineered and is not a fluke.

In this episode, ‪@YashrajMukhateOfficial‬ shares his inspiring journey -- from an aspiring musician to a social media sensation -- in his conversation with Shantanu Deshpande. Discover how Yashraj crafts music content that resonates with millions, time and again.

Yashraj shares deep insights with Shantanu, he shares his creative process, the software he uses for music production and the strategies that help his content go viral on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, this episode is a masterclass for any musician with a unique talent to break the Internet.

Furthermore, for young entrepreneurs and music creators, this episode is packed with actionable tips on producing engaging content, and building an audience.

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Step into @sahibabalii dynamic world in this exciting episode! From starring in movies to hosting Shark Tank, Sahiba takes us behind the scenes of her multifaceted career. She opens up about how her time at Zomato played a pivotal role in helping her network and connect with influential people in the industry. She talks about her vision for building a content-driven enterprise and how storytelling is the key to connecting with audiences and building a lasting brand.

Get ready to be inspired as Sahiba reveals her future goals and the strategies that have made her a true multitasking queen. From acting to entrepreneurship to working with Samay Raina and Netflix, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to carve their path in the entertainment and business world.

Watch now to discover how Sahiba balances her many roles and what drives her to keep innovating in a competitive industry!

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Kenny Sebastian is known to be a comedic maestro who is celebrated for his stand ups like Middle Class Restaurant Problems; Indian Parents, OCD and Electricity at Home. He has masterfully turned the mundane into hilarious anecdotes, captivating audiences across the globe with his relatable charm.

In this episode, @KennySebastian shares his inspiring journey and thoughts on building a brand that runs in the long run - in his conversation with Shantanu Deshpande. Find how Youtube helped him go viral and touch the lives of so many people.

Kenny reveals how he draws inspiration from major companies like Google to understand business strategies and shares the key lessons he's learned from business books like Small Giants. He opens up about his fear of scalability and how he almost gave up before his viral success with Middle Class Restaurant Problems.

This episode serves as a masterclass for anyone looking to build a lasting brand with meaningful impact.

Additionally, for young artists and entrepreneurs, it’s packed with invaluable insights and practical advice on creating engaging content and growing an audience.

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Join us for a power-packed conversation with Tanmay Bhat, Sahiba Bali, Shashank Mehta, Revant Himatsingka, and Shantanu Deshpande about how to be successful at content creation in today’s world. These creators and entrepreneurs have mastered the game of content, brand-building, and monetization, and they’re here to spill their secrets (some really brutal ones).

💡 What's in it for you?

If you’ve been looking for a moment to break the Internet with your groundbreaking content, this is it. This is the opportunity to turn it into reality.

This episode is full of real-world advice on storytelling, building trust, and using user-generated content (UGC) to fuel your brand. Most importantly, how to make money from it all! Get the scoop on what really works in today’s creator economy.

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Sign up for Razorpreneur 2.0 on https://shorturl.at/rjKLM and create a unique code.
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In this episode of the Barbershop, Shantanu talks with Ranvir Singh, CEO & Founder of RING & Kissht. They dive into the secrets of the personal loan industry, the intricacies of credit cards, and much more. Gain valuable insights from the founder of two successful financial platforms and learn about the evolving landscape of personal finance. Don't miss this episode!

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In this episode of The Barbershop, Shantanu sits down with Fabian Pinckaers, the CEO and founder of software company, Odoo with millions of users worldwide and multiple global offices. Fabian reveals the core business fundamentals that have driven his success, shares his hiring strategies, and discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a global software empire. Finally, he also shares insight into setting up an office in India as a foreign professional! Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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In this episode of The Barbershop, Shantanu chats with Aditya Ghosh, a prominent Indian businessman with extensive experience in the aviation and hospitality industries. Former president and whole-time director of IndiGo, and co-founder of Akasa Air, Aditya shares his journey, insights, and the challenges he faced in building successful ventures. Join us for an engaging conversation about leadership, innovation, and the future of aviation and hospitality in India.

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In this episode of The Barbershop, Shantanu sits down with the legendary hotelier and entrepreneur Kapil Chopra. Kapil was Former President of The Oberoi Hotels and founder of EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotels, and in this episode, he breaks down the intricacies of the hospitality industry in India, offering deep insights into running a successful service business. Tune in to learn about the challenges, opportunities, and key strategies in hospitality from one of the industry's leading experts.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Piyush Pandey, the creative genius behind some of India's most iconic advertisements. In this episode, Piyush shares his secrets to unlocking creativity, finding inspiration, and crafting memorable campaigns that resonate with audiences nationwide. From the ads for Dairy Milk, Vodafone, Fewikwik to iconic taglines such as “Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai," Piyush takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, offering valuable insights into the art of storytelling and brand building. Whether you're an aspiring marketer or simply curious about the magic behind India's biggest ads, this episode is sure to inspire and captivate.

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Dive into the world of real estate investment with Ajitesh Korupolu, the Founder and CEO of ASBL, in this enlightening episode. Join us as we explore the complexities of investing money in real estate, resolving the age-old dilemma of renting versus buying a house, and much more. Ajitesh shares invaluable insights drawn from his extensive experience, offering expert advice on navigating market fluctuations and identifying lucrative investment opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a prospective homeowner, this episode provides valuable guidance for making informed decisions in the dynamic real estate market. Tune in now to learn how to maximise your returns and achieve financial success in the world of real estate!

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Embark on an insightful journey into the heart of entrepreneurship with a special masterclass led by Shantanu. Dive deep into the intricacies of Anveshan, a trailblazing ghee and oil company reshaping India's cold-pressed oils market. Join Shantanu as he peels back the layers of Anveshan's dynamic business model, uncovering the secrets behind its rapid growth and market dominance. Gain exclusive access to insider tips, innovative strategies, and real-world insights that are guaranteed to inspire and empower aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or a budding startup enthusiast, this masterclass promises to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and fuel your path to success. Perfect for anyone looking to build a successful D2C business in India, this masterclass is your ticket to entrepreneurial excellence.

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In this in-depth episode, we're joined by Manu Chandra, Founder and Managing Partner at Sauce.vc, a venture capital fund known for its strategic investments in game-changing startups like Hocco Ice Creams, The Whole Truth Foods, and Perfora, among others. Alongside Ankit Chona, the visionary founder behind Hocco Ice Creams, we embark on a deep dive into the dynamic world of India's consumer goods industry. From uncovering the intricacies of the burgeoning ice cream market to exploring the disruptive strategies employed by emerging brands like Hocco and The Whole Truth Foods, we unravel the behind-the-scenes insights driving Sauce.vc's investment decisions. Get ready for a compelling discussion that navigates the intersections of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, shedding light on the untold stories behind some of India's most successful consumer brands.

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In this episode of the BarberShop, Shantanu Deshpande engages in a candid conversation with Varun and Ghazal Alagh, the visionary co-founders of Mamaearth. Prepare to be inspired as they unravel the fascinating narrative behind the inception of their personal care brand, sharing the original insights that propelled Mamaearth to meteoric heights. Varun and Ghazal delve into the intricate details of their multi-year odyssey, marked by relentless perseverance and unwavering determination. From humble beginnings to a staggering valuation of 10,000 crores, their story is a testament to the power of passion and innovation in the world of entrepreneurship. They offer invaluable insights gleaned from their own experiences. Discover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Mamaearth into a household name, resonating with consumers across the country.

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Embark on a spirited and captivating journey with Shivam Ginglani, the visionary founder of Woodsmen, as we revisit the aftermath of his Raiser's Edge episode. In this exclusive follow-up, join Shantanu Deshpande and esteemed guests Pradeep 'Beer' Gidwani (Ex-MD, Fosters, Redbull Asia & Carlsberg India) and Suhasini Sampath (Co-founder, Yoga Bar) as they delve into the current landscape of Woodsmen. Explore the intriguing dynamics of the alcohol industry, gain valuable insights into the business's evolution since its last appearance, and witness a spirited conversation with seasoned experts. It's an episode filled with industry wisdom, entrepreneurial tales, and the unique charm of the Barbershop! 🥃🎙️✨

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Dive into the dynamic world of NOISE with founders Gaurav and Amit Khatri as they unravel their journey, starting from selling phone covers to emerging as formidable competitors against tech giants like APPLE and Samsung. Discover the secrets behind their success and how strategic collaborations, including one with Bose, have propelled NOISE to the forefront of the wearable gadgets market. Shantanu explores the entrepreneurial saga that transformed NOISE into a leading player in the industry in this captivating episode.

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Dive into the extraordinary life of an early innovator, Anupam Mittal, as he shares the narrative of his fascinating journey. From early milestones that propelled him to multimillionaire status in his 20s to becoming a discerning judge on Shark Tank India, Anupam unveils the intriguing chapters of his life.

🔍 Uncover the layers of Anupam's story, the hurdles he overcame, and the defining moments that crafted his path. Explore the strategic foresight that led him to invest in early-stage start-ups in India, and the insights that led him to create Shaadi.com, Mauj Mobile and more!

💼 This compelling episode is a treasure trove of insights from Shark Anupam Mittal, offering profound perspectives on the dynamics of business and investing in India. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the world of innovation, this conversation promises an enriching exploration into the heart of success and foresight.

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In this enlightening episode of Raiser's Edge, join Shantanu as he sits down with the visionary entrepreneur Mudit Vijayvergiya, the brain behind the success stories of Curofy and SBNRI. A graduate from IIT Delhi's 2013 batch, Mudit shares the riveting tale of his entrepreneurial journey, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and victories that come with founding and selling a startup at the age of 28.

As the conversation unfolds, delve into the intricate details of Mudit's innovative ideas that have powered his businesses, gaining invaluable insights into the strategies and philosophies that drive successful ventures. The discussion goes beyond the entrepreneurial realm, touching upon the significant role of NRIs in India and the unique solutions offered by SBNRI, catering to a myriad of needs, from banking and taxation to investment and real estate.

This episode promises a captivating exploration of entrepreneurship, filled with anecdotes, lessons, and the vibrant spirit that fuels Mudit's ventures. Join us for an enriching dialogue that spans across industries, unveiling the fascinating stories behind the creation and growth of impactful startups.

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Welcome to The Barbershop's newest series, Uncut Gems! 🌟 In our premiere episode, we sit down with Akhil Gupta, VP at Treebo as well as Sidharth Gupta, CEO & Co-founder at Treebo to dive into the untold stories of startup heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Discover Akhil's incredible journey, his pivotal role in building Treebo from the ground up, and the lessons he has to impart about resilience and leadership during challenging times.

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In this week’s episode of Barbershop, Sunil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of RSH Global, Parent Company of JOY Personal Care, shares his insights on the dynamic landscape of Indian Businesses!

In this episode, we unravel the secrets of sustaining a legacy business in India, explore the evolving landscape of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, and delve into why India stands at the brink of an innovation explosion.

Sunil Agarwal shares insights on navigating the nuances of FMCG businesses, the challenges and opportunities presented by modern trade, and his perspectives on why the quick commerce trend might not be the golden ticket for everyone.

From FMCG insights to the perils of quick commerce, this conversation is a deep dive into the future of the industry. Don't miss out on this enlightening dialogue!

Coming Up! 0:00:00 - 0:01:23

Introduction and Sunil’s First Business and Introducing Skin Care products 0:01:24 - 0:12:30

Growing a Business in 80’s-90’s 0:12:31 - 0:15:35

Sunil’s Learnings from Risks and Failures 0:15:36 - 0:18:43

D2C revolutionising Skin Care products in Indian Market 0:18:44 - 0:23:15

Distribution Difficulties and Retailer Economics 0:23:16 - 0:29:45

JOY’s Growth 2004 onwards 0:29:46 - 0:32:57

Identifying Categories and Bottom Boxing Technique 0:32:58 - 0:37:26

Importance of Focus in Growing a Business 0:37:27 - 0:41:33

Homegrown Professional Business and Working with family 0:41:34 - 0:43:57

JOY’s Online Trade and Maximum Profit during Covid-19 0:43:58 - 0:51:09

General Trade v/s Modern Trade v/s Online Trade 0:51:10 - 0:53:40

Will Quick Commerce survive in India? 0:53:41 - 0:58:25

Sunil’s Spirituality Journey and Vision for JOY 0:58:26 - 1:11:00

Diversification of Assets 1:11:01 - 1:18:25

What’s next for JOY? 1:18:26 - 1:24:10

Sunil’s Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs 1:24:11 - 1:31:32

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In today’s episode of Barbershop, we're excited to have a conversation with Venky Balasubramanian, Co-Founder and CEO at Plivo, who is a tech wizard and serial entrepreneur, who a remarkable individual with a journey that encompasses everything from coding as a teenager to entrepreneurship in various fields.

He share his unique experiences of building and selling AMIBO robots, running a momo business, working in telecom businesses across the globe, and the challenges and triumphs of starting and turning their own SaaS company, Plivo, profitable with $50 Million+ annual revenue in under four years.

Join us as we explore these diverse and inspiring stories, filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and plenty of laughter.

Here's how the conversation unfolds :

Coming Up!: 0:00:0 - 0:01:17

Introduction and back to Venky’s teenage life: 0:01:18 - 0:06:04

Venky’s first Start Up: 0:06:05 - 0:13:43

Venky’s college life and founding “Robonence”: 0:13:44 - 0:17:52

Venky’s introduction to Corporate life and Startup culture: 0:17:53 - 0:19:41

Starting a Momo outlet and Clout Kitchen: 0:19:42 0:27:15

Why did Venky quit his job?: 0:27:16 - 0:29:42

Moving to “Huawei” and teachings from Chinese Corporate Culture: 0:29:43 - 0:39:14

Freelancing, Consulting and meeting Michael(co-founder of Plivo): 0:39:15 - 0:51:16

Plivo’s Business Story SIMPLIFIED!: 0:51:17 - 1:04:09

The principle of Reticular Activation: 1:04:10 - 1:05:56

Fund raising for Plivo: 1:05:57 - 1:15:21

Building values and culture at Plivo: 1:15:22 - 1:20:16

Venky’s vision for Plivo: 1:20:17 - 1:23:22

Venky’s advice for budding Entrepreneurs: 1:23:23 - 1:25:35

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Dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship in this exclusive conversation at the Bombae Pad. Shantanu Deshpande engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Ruchi Kalra, co-founder of highly successful ventures OfBusiness & Oxyzo. Shantanu and Ruchi discuss working at McKinsey, Ruchi's journey into the startup world, running a business with a partner and many other things! There's a highly interesting audience QnA as well! Gain valuable insights into Ruchi's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she navigated, and the strategies that propelled her businesses to success. This interview offers a glimpse into the real-world experiences of scaling and managing thriving enterprises. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the nuances of startup life.

Here’s how the conversation unfolds :

Coming Up!: 0:00:00 - 0:01:25

Introduction: 0:01:26 - 0:03:20

Ruchi Kalra's journey at Oxyzo: 0:03:21 - 0:05:34

Building "Company first" value: 0:05:35 - 0:09:11

Sharing success with Employees: 0:09:12 - 0:16:12

The baggage of success and fear of failure: 0:16:13 - 0:21:14

Ruchi's way of dealing with self-doubt: 0:21:15 - 0:25:00

Ruchi's working dynamics with life partner: 0:25:01 - 0:31:00

Most humbling moment for Ruchi Kalra at Oxyzo: 0:31:01 - 0:36:56

Self-learning and finding mentors: 0:36:57 - 0:43:18

Being vulnerable about problems and turning a hardship into a learning: 0:43:19 - 0:50:19

Culture, communication and vision at Oxyzo: 0:50:20 - 0:55:09

Building a business and achieving milestones: 0:55:10 - 1:00:35

Ruchi Kalra's Words of Wisdom: 1:00:36 - 1:06:55

How to shift from "Advisory" to "Execution"?: 1:06:56 - 1:11:54

Advice for budding entrepreneurs: 1:11:55 - 1:16:50

Difference between traditional business and startup: 1:16:51 - 1:21:27

B2B v/s B2C: 1:21:28 - 1:23:43 Importance of Consultancy in businesses: 1:23:44 - 1:27:28

Challenges faced by Ruchi Kalra: 1:27:29 - 1:30:44

Technology integration in business: 1:30:45 - 1:36:39

Prioritizing tasks on daily basis: 1:36:40 - 1:39:46

Building brands without experience: 1:39:47 - 1:43:35

Conflicts-Resolutions as Co-founders and Life Partners: 1:43:36 - 1:46:22

Growing a Startup: 1:46:23 - 1:50:10

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Embark on an insightful journey with Shantanu and Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Funds! Leading a financial services giant with a staggering 1.2 Lakh Crore AUM, Radhika delves into the intricacies of managing public capital and reveals insights about how Indians spend their money. Her narrative unfolds with remarkable moments, from pioneering achievements like selling her first hedge fund at 24 to seamlessly balancing the demands of being CEO with the joys of motherhood. This episode is a panoramic view of Radhika's exceptional career, touching upon milestones, challenges, and the nuances of being a woman at the helm. Join us for a captivating conversation that captures the essence of leadership, resilience, and the unique journey of a trailblazing CEO.

Here’s how the conversation unfolds:

Introduction: 00:00 - 01:48

Radhika's favourite podcaster: 01:49 - 04:17

Two Indias: 04:18 - 11:07

Middle Class around the world: 11:08 - 13:01

The transition of India's economy: 13:01 - 19:01

How Indian youngsters are managing money and building brands: 19:02 - 41:23

Radhika’s investment process: 41:24 - 56:30

The importance of investment!: 56:31 - 1:01:57

Radhika's journey as a mother and a CEO: 1:01:58 - 1:11:30

Being a woman in the corporate world: 1:11:31 - 1:24:05

The art of being a CEO: 1:24:06 - 1:33:10

Radhika's advice for viewers: 1:33:11 - 1:35:32

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Welcome to the Finale episode of Bombay Shaving Company’s Razorpreneur Challenge, a two month long journey in which participants from across India competed to sell the maximum number of razors and become winners of India’s largest sales and entrepreneurship challenge.

Meet our winners: Thomas, Dipti, Rahull, Santhosh, Puneeth, Mahesh, Harsh, Abhinav, Dharampal, and Krishna! They represent the main idea of the challenge, which is that the sales skillset is the most important to cultivate if one wants to become an entrepreneur! More than a fancy business degree, our winners showed us that sometimes, all you need is the charisma and enthusiasm to take to the streets. Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve deep into the core of selling fundamentals, exploring what it truly means to be a salesperson in today's dynamic business landscape, and understand these unique individuals and their unique stories.

With Shantanu Deshpande (Founder, Bombay Shaving Company) and Aditya Sehgal (Ex Global COO, Reckitt) interacting with our winners, get ready to uncover invaluable insights, strategies, and anecdotes from these trailblazing entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of persuasion and drive in the world of sales.

Introduction: 0:00 - 0:58

Shantanu and Adi discuss the Razorpreneur Challenge: 0:59 - 18:30

Welcome Razorpreneurs!: 18:31 - 21:59

Razorpreneurs look back on their journeys: 22:00 - 55:15

Understanding credit, wholesale markets, & other business essentials: 55:16 - 1:07:54

Shantanu speaks about his on-ground sales experience: 1:07:55 - 1:08:52

Concluding advice: 1:08:53 - 1:12:24

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Dive into the intricate world of private equity with Nishant Sharma and Sunish Sharma, the dynamic duo behind Kedaara Capital, India's premier homegrown private equity fund. In this enlightening episode, we explore not only the nuances of private equity but also unravel the secrets behind Kedaara's successful investments in renowned brands like Manyavar, Lenskart, and Vishal Megamart.

From focusing on people and culture in organizations to insights into effective leadership and team management, the founders share invaluable experiences and lessons learned along their journey.

Join us as we navigate through the Indian business landscape, discussing what makes a product thrive in the Indian market and gaining profound insights into the future of the country for the next decades. Get ready for an engaging conversation that goes beyond finance, touching on the essence of building successful enterprises and contributing to India's economic growth. Don't miss this exclusive peek into the world of private equity and the visionary minds shaping it. Subscribe and stay tuned for an episode that promises to be both educational and inspiring!

Introduction: 00:00 - 2:05

Why building a cohesive culture is important: 2:06 - 10:56

Fatherhood as an inflection point in Nishant and Sunish’s careers: 10:57 - 17:55

The Initial journey, How and Why Kedaara was formed: 17:56 - 39:39

Kedaara’s first deal: 39:40 - 47:09 The essential philosophy of doing business: 47:10 - 52:10

Working with investors: 52:11 - 1:06:25

Working as a team, investing in people’s success & wisdom of building great partnerships: 1:06:26 - 1:21:50

What makes a founder stand out & how Kedaara evaluates founders: 1:21:51 - 1:37:25 Nishant, Sunish & Shantanu discuss leadership, organization & the myriad challenges of running a company: 1:37:26 - 2:01:10

Building for a new, Digital India, “Democratizing Aristocracy” & creating great products: 2:01:11 - 2:20:22

Why Nishant & Sunish are bullish on India: 2:20:23 - 2:25:32

Conclusion: 2:25:33 - 2:27:35

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of grocery retail in India with our special guest, Damodar Mall, the visionary CEO of Reliance Grocery Retail. In this exciting episode, we explore the intricate art of selling effectively to today's discerning shoppers, diving deep into the modern retail landscape in the country. Discover why Damodar Mall describes a Smart Bazaar as a 'swayamvar' of offerings, putting forth a unique perspective on how modern consumers choose their products. Gain unparalleled insights into the strategies and tactics that can transform your sales game. We'll navigate the ever-evolving grocery landscape in India, unraveling the latest trends and challenges in this dynamic industry. Join us for this illuminating discussion that promises to reshape your approach to sales and retail!

Introduction: ⁠00:00⁠ - ⁠2:40⁠

Retail is a “theater of choice”: ⁠2:41⁠ - ⁠7:41⁠

Creating for Supermarket India! : ⁠7:42⁠ - ⁠19:58⁠

Building out mithai for modern retail: ⁠19:59⁠ - ⁠33:46⁠

Taking bets and stories of innovation: ⁠33:47⁠ - ⁠39:30⁠

Are consumers becoming more conscious?: ⁠39:31⁠ - ⁠43:52⁠

The landscape of modern retail in India: ⁠43:53⁠ - ⁠1:00:00⁠

Mr. Mall’s journey, pivot towards entrepreneurship & how Smart Bazaar was created: ⁠1:00:01⁠ - ⁠1:18:44⁠

Writing books & being a ‘Supermarketwala’: ⁠1:18:45⁠ - ⁠1:30:00⁠

Mr. Mall’s advice: ⁠1:30:01⁠ - ⁠1:40:22⁠

Smart Bazaar walk through: ⁠1:40:23⁠ - ⁠1:58:33

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Welcome to a power-packed masterclass on sales and entrepreneurship like no other! In this exclusive Roundtable video, we have assembled a league of extraordinary minds who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also mastered the art of effective selling. Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve deep into the core of selling fundamentals, exploring what it truly means to be a salesperson in today's dynamic business landscape. Our distinguished panel of RazorGurus includes: 🎤 Shantanu Khosla: Vice Chairman, Crompton Greaves 🎤 Tanmay Bhat: YouTuber, Comedian, Investor 🎤 Vani Kola: Managing Director, Kalaari Capital 🎤 Arjun Purkayastha: Senior VP, Reckitt 🎤 Vivek Gambhir: Chairperson, boAt lifestyle 🎤 Rohit Kapoor: CEO, Food Marketplace Swiggy Get ready to uncover invaluable insights, strategies, and anecdotes from these trailblazing entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of persuasion and drive in the world of sales. But that's not all – we're also here to unveil the exciting details of the much-anticipated Razorpreneur Challenge, set to launch tonight! Want to be part of this revolutionary challenge that could change the course of your entrepreneurial journey? Seize the opportunity to learn from the best, hone your selling skills, and put them to the ultimate test in the Razorpreneur Challenge. Don't miss out on this extraordinary conversation that could redefine your approach to sales and propel your entrepreneurial aspirations. Be sure to tune in, get inspired, and get ready to be a part of the Razorpreneur movement that's set to shake the entrepreneurial world! 🏆 Exciting rewards await you: 🎙️ Top 10 get the chance to be featured on the Barbershop, along with guaranteed seed funding and a shot at pitching for 1 Cr funding for your start-up! 🧠 Receive mentorship from the RazorGurus. 💰 Unleash kickass cash rewards and unlock incredible internship opportunities with Bombay Shaving Company. Don't miss out on this epic chance! 🚀 Ready to take the first step towards becoming an exceptional Razorpreneur? Sign up now for the Razorpreneur Challenge and unlock your potential like never before. The future of selling starts here – are you up for the challenge? 💼🔥 SIGN UP FOR THE RAZORPRENEUR CHALLENGE HERE: https://bit.ly/rzp-yt Introducing Razorpreneur 00:00 - 5:33 The fundamentals of selling: 5:33 - 16:44 How selling has evolved over the ages: 16:45 - 28:13 Selling in the digital age: 28:14 - 41:31 Understanding the consumer and the art of selling: 41:32 - 1:02:10 How to be authentic while selling & understanding consumer motivations: 1:02:11 - 1:15:15 Never Have I Ever cried after a client meeting 1:15:16 - 1:23:37 Never Have I Ever dated/married a customer/client: 1:23:38 - 1:27:50 Launching Razorpreneur & Shantanu’s sales pitch!: 1:27:51 - 1:38:07 RazorGurus give feedback on Shantanu’s pitch: 1:38:08 - 2:02:25 Shantanu pitches again!: 2:02:26 - 2:05:00 Concluding advice: 2:05:01 - 2:07:47

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Join us for a compelling episode of the Barbershop as we sit down with Suhasini Sampath, the co-founder of Yoga Bar. In this candid conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of building a business in FMCG. Suhasini shares her insights and challenges in creating a successful brand in the health food space, and we explore the unique strategies and innovations that propelled Yoga Bar to prominence, resonating with health-conscious consumers across the nation. We discuss the remarkable acquisition by ITC, and the accompanying intricacies of navigating partnerships and collaborations in the dynamic business landscape. We also venture into the personal realm, delving into Suhasini's experience of working with family and the fine balance one has to strike between personal and professional relationships. Her candid reflections offer invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs who navigate the challenges of intertwining family and business dynamics.⚡️ Get ready for an inspiring and insightful episode as we uncover the behind-the-scenes stories, trials, and triumphs of building in the healthy foods category in India!🌟 Introduction 00:00 - 3:44 The Initial Idea: 3:45 - 9:58 Why building healthy food is hard: 9:58 - 22:18 Making calculated decisions about the brand: 22:19 - 22:01 Perfecting the product: 22:01 - 26:09 Building a great food company 26:10 - 29:25 More on Yoga Bar’s journey: 29:25 - 38:42 Playing the long game: 38:43 - 42:00 Legacy matters & ITC acquisition: 42:01 - 48:30 Running a business with family 48:31 - 54:34 More on negotiations & acquisition/ people who helped in Yoga Bar’s journey 54:35 - 1:05:22 The ITC acquisition process 1:05:23 - 1:13:34 What does it take to build a business? 1:13:35 - 1:15:05 What Suhasini learnt about herself during her journey 1:15:06 - 1:20:40 What’s next for Suhasini & thoughts on entrepreneurship: 1:20:41 - 1:28:15 Women in entrepreneurship & Concluding Advice: 1:28:16 - 1:37:39

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This week, get ready for an extraordinary episode of the Barbershop as we bring you an exhilarating live shoot from the Bombae Pad! Join us as we embark on an insightful journey into the intricacies of early-stage fundraising alongside three remarkable women: Prachi Pawar, VP at Peak XV; Nikita Khanna, Founder of Moxie; and Twinkle Uppal, Founder of Hoop. In this episode, we delve deep into the core aspects of raising the first round capital for your business. These exceptional entrepreneurs generously share their expertise, experiences, and hard-earned wisdom with a vibrant audience of dynamic women from the startup ecosystem. Brace yourself to be inspired as we unravel the secrets of securing funding and unveil priceless firsthand insights. Understand the importance of finding the perfect founder-investor match, a crucial element that paves the way for long-term success. Gain invaluable knowledge on organizing your cap table effectively, ensuring that equity distribution aligns with your vision and future growth; and learn the importance of being on the same wavelength with your business' investors, building strong partnerships based on shared goals and values. Prepare to be captivated by the electrifying energy of this episode as we empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and inspiration they need to navigate the complex world of early-stage fundraising. Unlock the key to funding success and embark on your own entrepreneurial journey with confidence and conviction. Introduction: 00:00 - 1:40 How do you choose the right time to raise capital?: 1:41 - 9:17 What percentage of your personal savings would you put into your business? 9:18 - 13:12:51 What to look for in a founder?/ raising from different kinds of angels: 12:52 - 19:50 How big is your anti-portfolio? 19:51 - 22:07 Choosing your investors: 22:08 - 32:00 How does a click happen with a founder?: 32:01 - 41:52 What are some deal breakers for investors & founders?: 41:53 - 51:32 Risk appetites in the funding ecosystem/ funding benchmarks : 58:26 - 1:01:03 Can your business idea be copied? 1:01:04 - 1:06:28 Warding off burnout 1:06:29 - 1:09:32 Handling rejection 1:09:33 - 1:10:50 Making a decision about founders: 1:10:51 - 1:12:38 What if the investor starts running my business? 1:12:39 - 1:14:50 Building in alcohol/ Do you need an MBA?: 1:14:51 - 1:18:12

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Join us on The BarberShop for a captivating conversation with Suraj Moraje, a trailblazing figure in the business world. As the First McKinsey Senior Partner from India elected in Europe and former CEO of Quess Corp Limited, India's largest corporate employer, Suraj brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table. In this episode, we uncover Suraj's incredible journey, from his prestigious corporate career to his current role as a philanthropist and founder of the Eka program. Delve deep into discussions about the ever-evolving global political landscape, the dynamics of economic growth, and the future of work. Prepare to be enlightened as Suraj shares his unique insights and perspectives, offering valuable takeaways not just for entrepreneurs & industry professionals, but anyone eager to understand the forces shaping our world today. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode on The BarberShop podcast. Tune in now! 🎙 Introduction: 00:00 - 12:34 The Eka Program: 12:35 - 21:16 The World As We Know It & How It Is Changing: 21:16 - 33:34 Labour, Productivity, Management: 33:35 - 39:33 How Can We Get The India Story Right?: 39:34 - 48:25 Jobless Growth & The Future of Work 48:26 - 55:36 The Rules are Changing, the World Economy, Geopolitics: 55:36 - 1:02:00 Post 2050, Aspiration & Wealth in India, Diversity 1:02:01 - 1:15:07 Community and Urban Democracy 1:15:08 - 1:22:47 Working at McKinsey, Quess 1:22:48 - 1:38:38 Valuation & The Public Markets: 1:38:39 - 1:50:18 Suraj’s current work & plans for the future & feeling lucky: 1:50:19 - 1:56:59 Suraj’s Concluding Advice 1:57:00 - 2:00:59

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Join us for an insightful episode of The Barbershop with Shantanu as we sit down with Ankit Agrawal, the CEO and founder of InsuranceDekho. In this engaging conversation, Ankit takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, sharing his experiences and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how he made the bold transition from the world of banking to the dynamic startup ecosystem, (including returning to India and taking a paycut to work at a startup!) overcoming challenges and ultimately, carving a path to success. Gain exclusive insights into the founding and growth of InsuranceDekho, a disruptive player in the insurance industry. Explore the mindset of an ambitious entrepreneur and learn from Ankit's unique perspectives on innovation, leadership, and building a thriving community and business. Introduction 00:00 - 4:04 What is Insurance & Our Social and Cultural Understanding of it 4:05 - 15:20 Early Roots of Entrepreneurship: 15:20 - 36:20 Coming back to India & working at MoveInSync 36:20 - 38:38 Founding InsuranceDekho, Ankit’s Journey, Thoughts on Being a Founder: 38:38 - 50:52 Entrepreneurial Gospel: 50:52 - 1:03:58 Culture is Important 1:03:58 - 1:11:24 0-1 Journey & New Era of Entrepreneurship: 1:11:24 - 1:18:00 The Cricket Analogy 1:18:00 - 1:21:55 What is the Long Game? Creating Impact 1:21:55 - 1:28:00 The Importance of Education: 1:28:00 - 1:32:53 Concluding Advice: 1:32:53 - 1:38:52

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In this exciting episode, Shantanu sits down with Pratham Mittal, the young, dynamic founder of Masters' Union, a practitioner-led b-school, to have an engaging and insightful conversation about building Masters' Union and why and how it is challenging legacy institutions in India. Tune in to get a close dive into the mind of a young entrepreneur, as Pratham discusses not only the external factors but also the personal reasons responsible for his mission to revamp business education in the country. Introduction: 00:00 - 1:35 Bringing a Future Top ten B-school to Life/ How Do Rankings Work? : 1:35 - 6:27 Bootstrapping a SAAS Business: 6:28 - 9:16 Education in India/ Conceptualizing Master’s Union: 9:16 - 15:50 Master’s Union Campus & Infrastructure: 15:51 - 23:38 Teaching Business & Creating Faculty: 23:38 - 29:13 Structuring the Curriculum 29:14 - 32:32 Consumers Want to Know the Person Behind the Brand: 32:32 - 41:00 The Masters at Master’s Union & More on the Curriculum: 41:01 - 45;33 Attracting the Best Students: 45:34 - 52:55 Economics of an education business: 52:56 - 1:01:11 What would Master’s Union be like in 5 years? 1:01:12 - 1:05:54 Keeping the Syllabus up-to-date: 1:05:55 - 1:08:10 Academia, Mentorship and Investing in Students 1:08:11 - 1:14:27 Education is a motivation problem 1:14:28 - 1:29:54 Being an Entrepreneur & Learning Business from Family 1:30:00 - 1:47:58 Living Up to Family Expectations: 1:48:00 - 1:54:45 Conclusion 1:54:46 - 1:57:17_____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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Unveiling the Mind of a Brand Maestro: Dr. Sanjeev Juneja's Unparalleled Journey to Success. 🚀🚀 Get ready for an exclusive episode as 'The Barbershop with Shantanu' presents an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Juneja, India's most successful homegrown founder and brand maker. Prepare for a remarkable revelation as we delve into the mind of this enigmatic entrepreneur, known for his rare interview appearances. Discover how Dr. Juneja's childhood knack for brands became the driving force behind his unparalleled success in building one successful brand after another. Join us for a rare glimpse into his philosophical side, as Dr. Juneja shares his secrets to success, his guiding mantras, and why he firmly believes profitability is the ultimate key. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable wisdom from a true visionary. Tune in and embark on an extraordinary journey within the mind of a brand maestro!" Introduction 00:00 - 4:40 The Early Days 4:40 - 14:20 Understanding & Selling Ayurveda & the consumer: 14:20 - 21:14 Marketing & Selling the Product: 21:14 - 27:07 Dealing with Mistakes: 27:15 - 29:22 The Company By 2008: 29:22 - 31:50 Dr. Juneja’s Marriage: 31:50 - 33:30 Journey post 2008 33:30 - 37:25 Building Kesh King 37:25 - 49:22 Pricing Kesh King: 49:22 - 52:28 The Wholesale Model & Building Trade Relationships: 52:48 - 59:15 Journey or Destination? : 59:15 - 1:03:05 Thoughts on Entrepreneurship Today 1:03:05 - 1:05:15 Making the Right Decisions When Exiting: 1:05:15 - 1:11:20 Talking About Entrepreneurial Outcomes & Dr. Juneja’s Relationship with Wealth: 1:11:20 - 1:20:55 Building Pet Saffa: 1:20:55 - 1:31:03 Building Dr. Ortho 1:31:03 - 1:39:01 Building Roop Mantra & Other Brands, Future Plans: 1:31:01 - 1:45:04 Discipline, Happiness Index, Time Management: 1:45:04 - 1:48:31 Thoughts on BSC & Bombae & Concluding Advice 1:48:31 - 1:58:08 #SanjeevJuneja #DivisaHerbals ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Unveiling the Candid Side: Bollywood Icon Suniel Shetty Opens Up on 'The Barbershop with Shantanu'. In this week's episode, join us for an exclusive conversation with the legendary actor as he bares his soul, sharing heartfelt stories about his parents, kids, wife, businesses, acting, and his optimistic vision for India's future. Brace yourself for an incredibly candid and insightful episode, filled with personal revelations and inspiring anecdotes from the multifaceted star. Don't miss out on this unforgettable drop, where Suniel Shetty's words leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction To The Episode 00:01:35 Introducing Barbershop 00:2:35 Being From Maharashtra, Speaking Marathi & His Karma Bhoomi 00:03:30 Legacy Of His Father, Initial Years Of His Life & Being A Young Athlete 00:07:24 Move to Mumbai and The Operating Gangs In The Vicinity 00:08:30 Managing Time and Juggling Life As A Child 00:11:05 Sports and Mental Development 00:13:00 Digital Detox, Getting In Touch With Shantanu & Tabloid Culture 00:15:54 Second Generation Entrepreneurship, Experience At His Dad's Restaurant 00:22:27 Realising His Dad's Legacy & Retrospective Appreciation 00:25:30 Validation From His Parents and Life With His Mom 00:27:11 Long Term Love and Marrying Early in His Career 00:29:12 Needing A Guru 00:30:30 Star Kids and The Different Kinds 00:32:25 Risks in Entrepreneurship, Backup Plans and The Action Hero Safety Net 00:38:10 Suniel Shetty's Investment Ideology & His Dad's Influence 00:42:30 Taking Risks & Protecting His Family From His Decisions 00:43:25 The Underworld Push in Bollywood in the 90s 00:45:50 What He learns from his Investments: Fitness, Food Delivery Grooming & more. 00:54:00 Goodwill, Building Authentic Relationships & Helping Good People 01:01:04 Where Suniel Shetty Derives His Energy From 01:02:42 People Who Inspire Suniel Shetty 1:05:25 - The Downside Of Trusting Easy 01:04:14- Characteristics of a Successful Founders 01:08:35 - The Ins & Outs Of Real Estate 01:10:22 - The Damani Culture, Rahul Dravid, Amitabh Bachchan and Legacy 01:16:15 - Is India In Its Golden Period? 01:22:00 Hum Kiske Liye Pictures Bana Rahe The? 01:24:18: Is The Younger Generation More Honest? 01:30:00 What Makes Women More Trustable As Founders and Concluding Advice ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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In an exciting episode, Shantanu Deshpande and Revant Bhate co-host the podcast as they welcome Avnish Bajaj, the founder of Matrix Partners India. Join this power-packed conversation as they dive into the world of entrepreneurship, discussing what it means to be a founder-first, the types of founders they invest in, and the key factors they look for when making investments. Discover how due diligence processes for companies have evolved into elaborate procedures and gain insights into Avnish's perspective on the future of the Indian startup ecosystem. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion with three prominent voices in the entrepreneurial landscape, filled with invaluable advice for aspiring founders and investors alike! Coming Up 00:00 - 00:58 Introduction 00:58-4:00 “Business used to be a bad word” 4:01 - 7:13 Matrix/ VCs and founders 7:14 - 10:40 How to pick investments? 10:41 - 12:42 Which Archetype to back?: 12:43 - 15:03 Founder versus Market: 15:11 - 17:10 Different journeys require different skill sets while scaling: 17:11 - 19:10 What makes a Founder a Founder? 19:14 - 20:46 Indicators of a Good Founder 21:03 - 25:45 Need of the hour 26:00 - 33:40 Matrix and Avnish’s journey 33:42 - 42:10 Navigating the market: 42:15 - 45:39 Going against what the market thinks/ the fundamentals have changed 45:40 - 53:05 Bringing Luxury Brands to India 53:06 - 54:15 “Indians are known to be cheap. I think that’s changing”: 54:35 - 59:26 Consolidation in the Industry & John Doerr 1:01:41 - 1:10:07 The NFW rule: 1:10:10 - 1:11:28 “VCs are starting to talk to each other and collaborate”: 1:11:45 - 1:13:35 How to balance Revenue & Capital? : 1:13:52 - 1:18:15 Creating markets and capital allocation 1:18:16 - 1:18:56 Are our principles influenced by the West? 1:18:57 - 1:21:37 How to measure ROCE for long-term investments? 1:22:04 - 1:25:50 Going public 1:26:03 - 1:31:51 Should Founders be given Secondaries? : 1:37:03 - 1:41:30 Stock-based compensation & equity dilution: 1:41:51 - 1:45:50 Making Adjustments & Smart Business Strategies 1:45:56 - 1:50:46 Building Talent & Future Founders 1:51:04 - 2:00:30 Now, people are thinking 60 year careers: 2:00:32 - 2:07:10 Avnish’s Advice for those on the fence 2:07:45 - 2:09:49 Conclusion 2:10:16 - 2:11:13 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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Get ready for an insightful episode of Shantanu's podcast as he sits down with Chirag Taneja, the founder of GoKwik, a company revolutionising the efficiency of cash on delivery in the e-commerce space while ensuring brand safety. What makes this conversation even more exciting is that Chirag was once Shantanu's teammate at Bombay Shaving Company! Tune in as they delve into the intricacies of building companies, Chirag's experience as a second-time entrepreneur, and the infectious 'building bug' that drives their entrepreneurial spirit. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion between two dynamic entrepreneurs, filled with valuable insights and inspiring stories. Introduction 00:00 - 1:20 More on Shanky! 1:20 - 3:42 Why it might be important to fail early in life: 4:44 - 6:20 Building a company from scratch and transitions in business: 7:10 - 13:14 “Brand banne mein time lagta hai” 13:34 - 18:40 How to think growth: 18:41 - 19:50 Chirag’s BSC journey and Talking about Revant Bhate: 19:52 - 31:18 An interesting question about markets and founders: 31:20 - 35:50 Rohit, Mukesh, Ashish - three founder, three different viewpoints: 35:52 - 40:20 What does Go-Kwik do? - 40:28 - 47:30 The Where to play strategy: 47:35 - 52:00 Go-Kwik was earlier called SafeKart: 55:42 - 58:40 More on Go-Kwik’s investors: 1:01:20 - 1:03:40 Creating valuation and why India is good to build business! : 1:03:44 - 1:07:30 “I like to build”: 1:08:52 - 1:15:20 Building Ketchupp and what could have been different in the journey!: 1:15:24 - 1:18;42 Your next win is right around the corner: 1:21:11 - 1:36:55 What does being an entrepreneur look like beyond building and solving? : 1:36:57 - 1:49:39 Don’t look at your bank balance every month: 1:49:40 - 1:51:25 Advice for people who want to be entrepreneurs 1:52:20 - 2:04:50 Conclusion 2:04:52 - 2:06:36 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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This Week Meet Shivam Ginglani, Founder of Woodsmen Whisky. A whisky brand looking to disrupt the legacy players in spirits. Will he impress the equity seekers Shantanu Deshpande (CEO & Founder, Bombay Shaving Company) and Rahul Chaudhary (Founder, Treebo Hotels and Venture Partner at Matrix Partners)? _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 - 00:01:15 Coming UP 00:01:15 - 00:03:17 Introduction to the Equity Seekers 00:03:17 - 00:06:46 How Shivam's Naivety Got Him Into The Spirits Industry 00:06:46 - 00:13:09 Understanding India's Alcohol Market & Consumption 00:13:09 - 00:15:18 Woodsmen has set out to do something different 00:15:18 - 00:20:09 Breaking down the Whiskey Market 00:20:09 - 00:22:42 Can one parent company sell products across price points? 00:22:42 - 00:26:28 Value Proposition for an Aspirational Brand 00:26:28 - 00:30:00 A typical whiskey journey for a consumer 00:30:00 - 00:33:20 Aspirational V/s Utility: What does whiskey invoke? 00:33:20 - 00:35:35 The psychology of drinking alone and signalling? 00:35:35 - 00:37:11 Why should good design & quality cost more? 00:37:11 - 00:45:00 Taste Testing Woodsmen 00:45:00 - 00:48:00 The Wine Experience v/s Whiskey's easy consumption 00:48:00 - 00:49:09 Reason Behind Choosing a simple value proposition 00:49:09 - 00:51:00 Packaging and its psychology 00:51:00 - 00:59:35 Tenets of Woodsmen's Branding & India's Missing Whiskey Identity 00:59:35 - 01:03:28 Understanding The Revenue and Margins 01:03:28 - 01:06:50 The challenges of alcohol distribution 01:06:50 - 01:08:27 Shivam's personal Superpower 01:08:27 - 01: 13:24 Projections, Gross Margins and Investment Ask 01:13:24 - 01:20:49 Strategic Timeout 01:20:49 - 01:23:53 What The Equity Seekers Love About The Business 01:23:53 - 01:25:32 The Concerns About The Business 01:25:32 - 01:27:00 Rahul's Take on Woodsmen and The need For A Wider Unique Proposition 01:27:00 - 01:28:00 The Barbershop Offer 01:28:00 - 01:31:44 Shivam's Appreciation of TBWS, His Response and final thoughts _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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This week, 'The Barbershop with Shantanu' brings you an exciting co-interview with Viren Rasquinha, the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, former Indian hockey team captain, and an accomplished sportsman. Join Shantanu and co-founder of Treebo, Rahul Chaudhary, as they pick Viren's brain on what it takes to become an Olympian. Discover the secret behind PV Sindhu's historic Olympic win, and learn how OGQ identifies and supports future Olympians and Paralympians from a young age. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with three accomplished individuals, all while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of barbershop! Introduction 0:00- 3:40 Excellence in athletics, teamwork, technical skills: 4:30 - 9:00 Playing hockey full time: 9:15 - 12:20 Transition from college to sports: 12:31- 15:10 Olympics: a story to remember: 15:30 - 20:22 Does the heartbreak stay?: 20:22 - 21:44 PV Sindhu & OGQ 21:50 - 28:28 Watching India play 28:30 - 31:10 Saina showed the way/ women athletes: 31:30 - 36:15 Younger kids and handling defeat: 36:16 - 38:42 Why women athletes fare better: 38:50 - 51:10 Waiting and handling the pressure 52:30 - 56:14 Young athletes: 56:35 - 59:22 What differentiates? 1:01:35 - 1:03:20 Video analysis 1:03:30 - 1:07:55 How UK turned things around: 1:08:10 - 1:09:50 What athletes need/ parallels between founders and athletes: 1:10:10 - 1:14:44 The Experience of Playing India Pakistan Matches Across The World 1:14:46 - 1:17:52 Playing With The Pakistani Player Sohail Abbas: 1:18:00 - 1:20:59 Fractures While Playing Hockey: 1:21:00 - 1:21:48 Rehabilitation of Athletes: 1:21:49 - 1:22:54 The Change OGQ way of working 1:22:55 - 1:26:00 Finding Athletes Young and OGQ’s junior program: 1:26:00 - 1:31:55 Not Killing The Joy of Sports For Young Athletes: 1:31:55 - 1:33:38 “Sports taught me so many life lessons” : Sports Brings Out Character 1:33:38 - 1:38:28 Retiring From Hockey at 27, ISB and OGQ: 1:38:28 - 1:44:00 The Last Decade Government Support has been better: 1:44:00 - 1:45:03 OGQ, Paralympic Success and the Story Of Nishant Kumar: 1:45:03 - 1:52:56 The Access Of Viren’s Daughter to Athletes and Her Sporting Ambitions - 1:52:56 - 1:55:12 Infrastructural Change To Support Sports For Aspirants - 1:55:12 - 1:56:54 India’s Potential Olympic Growth and OGQ’s learning from Nations such as Hungary and UK - 1:56:54 - 2:01:38 The Athletes of the 90s and their impact on corporate leaders of the time followed by today’s youth - 2:01:38 - 2:03:32 The Killer Instinct Viren learnt from Australia - 2:03:32 - 2:04:47 OGQ’s Frugality and The Cost By Medal - 2:04:47 - 2:06:04 CSR, varied funding and its role in Sports - 2:06:04 - 2:10:20 “The Journey Of the Tricolour Going Up and The National Anthem Playing” - 2:10:20 - 2:12:17 Shantanu’s & Rahul’s Gratefulness on their association with OGQ and how can someone contribute - 2:12:17 - 2:15:53 _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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In this exciting new episode, Shantanu sits down with educational entrepreneur and McKinsey veteran, Pramath Raj Sinha.

Join the conversation as they delve into Pramath's journey from his childhood to his successful career at McKinsey, and his return to India to establish multiple educational institutions like ISB, Ashoka, Vedica, and Harappa.

Tune in to gain insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the power of education, all while enjoying an engaging conversation between two accomplished professionals.

Introduction: 00:00-2:30

Pramath’s childhood and being an only son: 2:30-7:48

Why he left consulting: 7:50-8:22

My grandfather, father have all been writers and poets: 8:36-10:08

Printing press business: 10:10-14:54

All my life I was told not to do business: 14:55-16:16

Sister Manjari Jauhar: 16:24-21:08

Fighting a civil case and becoming IPS: 21:51- 23:53

Traditional thinking and changing ideas 25:16 - 26:50

Being involved in writing: 28:32 - 29:40

IIT and studying engineering: 29:45 - 35:10

Being in college: 35:12 - 39:08

IITs are like liberal education: 39:10 - 39:42

Learning programming and problem solving: 39:40 - 41:53

CAT 42:00 - 43:50 Getting a CS job: 43:00 - 44:50

Getting into UPenn 45:15 - 46:56

Financial support 47:00 - 47:59

Why have you come here?: 48:00 - 49:00

Jobs on campus 49:10 - 51:45

Choosing courses 52:16 - 54:30

Robotics: 54:36 - 55:43

Getting a scholarship: 57:00 - 57:15

Doing CS PhD 57:33 - 1:01:20

Applying to Mckinsey: 1:01:21 - 1:10:14

The India story: 1:10:26 - 1:11:06

Imbibing a work ethic: 1:11:11 - 1:12:00

The Russians and an elevator pitch 1:12:20 - 1:20:53

“Did I screw up?” 1:21:00 - 1:25:50

How to make others successful: 1:25:52 - 1:30:54

Mentorship: 1:30:55 - 1:33:20

Building a new school: 1:33:40 - 1:36:40

ISB: 1:36:42 - 1:39:47

Working with Wharton and Penn : 1:39:51 - 1:43:44

Just do it: 1:45:22 - 1:47:21

Ensuring outcomes in education 1:48:50 - 1:51:23

Break the problem down for ISB/ ‘aha!’ moment: 1:51:25 - 1:53:12

Having stellar faculty: 1:53:55 - 1:56:20

What does faculty need? 1:56:15 - 1:57:05

Collective philanthropy 1:57:10 - 1:59:10

Early days of Ashoka: 1:59:20 - 2:00:00

Visiting faculty/Block teaching model 2:02:10 - 2:05:00

Online learning 2:05:10 - 2:08:40

Women are still getting left out: 2:09:16 - 2:09:54

Getting away from grades and privatisation: 2:10:10 - 2:15:24

Problem of scale and higher education: 2:16:35 - 2:20:47

Rajat Gupta: 2:25:40 - 2:27:38

Conclusion 2:47:00 - 2:49:07

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My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Father and Son duo, Kiran and Shantanu Deshpande, sit down for a candid conversation on India, Political Science, and Family in the latest episode of The Barbershop with Shantanu. Tune in to hear insights from a seasoned tech industry leader (former CEO of Tech Mahindra, ) and his successful entrepreneur son (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae). Don't miss this inspiring father-son conversation!"

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introducing Kiran Deshpande: 00:00-3:37 Kiran’s political ambitions: 3:41-6:23 His first memory of the PM Nehru: 6:42-9:20 Shantanu’s Grandfather’s role in taming dacoits: 9:25-9:59 Living in Indore and learning civics through school: 10:05-12:28 “Tum IAS kyu nahi dete ho?” 12:29-13:30 Studying in BITS Pilani: 13:46-14:18 Understanding the ‘-isms’ through Political Science: 14:20-15:30 Kiran’s altercation with his professor : 15:33-17:17 Constitution, Statehood and Democracy: 18:00-20:10 ‘Disruptive ideas’: 20:27-20:58 Kesavananda Bharati case: 22:10-26:32 India’s modern constitution: 26:36-28:00 Shot at removing poverty: 28:14-28:33 Electoral politics: 29:25-30:02 Nation-building and Pt. Nehru: 30:49-34:10 Moving away from Imperialism: 34:12-36:27 Making education accessible: 36:30-40:00 A haircut in the US: 40:02-40:26 Working at TCS in Dallas: 40:40-41:53 Taking a job versus doing a Master’s: 42:00-43:00 Earning a salary!: 43:10-44:15 Some structural changes need to happen: 45:15-46:30 The Emergency Era: 46:55-48:12 Changes in Indian Banking: 48:18-49:59 Student Movement and JP Narayan: 50:10-51:18 The atmosphere of emergency: 51:20-54:29 Operation Bluestar and what came after: 56:25-57:52 VP Singh and reservation politics: 58:18-59:22 First IT companies in India: 1:01:56-1:03:37 Kiran’s experience in TCS: 1:05:05-1:06:34 Difference between generations: 1:06:53-1:08:40 Coming back to India: 1:09:30-1:12:55 What Good Leadership Can Do: 1:12:57-1:14:04 Becoming CEO at TechMahindra:- 1:14:10-1:15:15 Has the quality of leadership reduced?: 1:15:20-1:16:00 Decorum in the Parliament: 1:17:55-1:18:23 Beauty of democracy: 1:18:24-1:19:45 Local leaders: 1:20:44-1:21:23 Communism in India: 1:21:44-1:22:50 Comparing 4 leaders across time: 1:24:18-1:25:17 Naming India: 1:27:14-1:29:00 India shining: 1:30:15-1:31:15 Running a city like a CEO: 1:32:36-1:34:30 Where can we go wrong with India’s growth?: 1:36:15-1:42:50 Respecting and creating good industries: 1:44:00-1:47:50 Changing the rules of the game: 1:48:07-1:51:00 Conclusion: 1:56:18-1:58:34------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanu In today's episode, we have Aditya Sehgal, ex-COO Global at Reckitt, and founder of asgard.world, a metaverse company. We talk about how his 10,010 days at Reckitt, working his way up the corporate ladder, building #Durex out into the fun brand it is today, insights on China, what India needs to do to grow, his frameworks for growth, brand building and so much more. The episode is chock full of invaluable insights. You'll kick yourself if you don't listen till the end. _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:53 Introducing Aditya Sehgal 00:02:20 10,010 days at Reckitt 00:05:08 Starting out in Gorakhpur 00:10:37 Marketing stint & working with a huge team 00:15:20 Being called back to sales 00:17:40 Being perfectly correct, and perfectly wrong 00:20:34 Learnings about mass distribution 00:25:36 Growing a brand & e-commerce learnings 00:29:47 Being sent to China 00:31:45 The need for Brutal Honesty & letting people go 00:35:09 Insights about China and India 00:38:36 China has different names for everything 00:40:38 Complex structures in China 00:41:21 Reckitt's model for growing brands 00:49:20 Cultural learnings from China 00:53:22 Acquiring Durex and building the fun image for it 01:01:36 Framework for innovation 01:04:05 Working with e-commerce from the start 01:05:06 Starting D2C in China 01:06:43 China is ahead of the world technologically 01:09:57 Global companies struggling in China 01:10:56 Nutrition and excercise 01:11:48 Comparing India & China 01:27:13 India needs to protect itself environmentally 01:30:20 Life is about balance. Growth isn't everything 01:36:03 Moving out of China 01:41:24 Dealing with Covid before it got out 01:46:18 Turning 50 & wanting to move out of corporate 01:49:39 Formula for happiness 01:53:25 What is Adi running towards? 01:57:22 Building asgard.world 01:59:06 Aditya's releaxed workstyle now 02:02:22 Adi's words of advice 02:05:30 Concluding notes 02:07:29 The Bombay Shaving Company hamper ____________________________________________________ MORE ABOUT ASGARD.WORLD Website: https://www.asgard.world/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asgard.world/ _____________________________________________________ APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanu In today's episode, we have Kruti Bharucha, founder @Peepul on the Barbershop.We talk about how her illustrious career, which includes tenures at McKinsey, IMF, The World Bank, CEB, to jumping into an entirely new field, like education, taking care of her child, scaling a non-profit, working with the government, and how women deal with stress differently, and much more. Stay till the end, because you cannot miss this one! _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 A teaser of what’s to come. 00:00:51 Introducing Kruti 00:02:12 Was Kruti’s mother a role model? 00:04:50 Pressures of having high-achieving parents 00:07:00 Traditional clothing in the workplace 00:08:28 Kruti’s career journey 00:10:30 Moving back to India 00:11:31 Dealing with her child’s health problems 00:15:29 Starting Peepul 00:29:01 Scaling for impact and working with the government 00:31:48 What did the initial team look like? 00:33:38 How to create fellowship amongst people? 00:42:14 People taking a bet on you as a founder 00:45:30 Taking Peepul off the ground 00:49:57 Funding at Peepul 00:54:40 What exactly does Peepul do? 01:04:44 Figuring what you stand for & sticking to it 01:12:12 Problems in 2020 01:18:33 Kruti’s immense passion towards work 01:20:22 Is exponential growth coming for Peepul? 01:21:57 Language & culture acting as barriers to expansion 01:24:50 Dealing with Burnout 01:27:10 Juggling things as a working mother 01:35:14 Her method of working 01:37:06 Her style of being a CEO 01:43:34 Kruti’s optimism in the face of stress 01:44:50 How she deals with stress? 01:48:21 Finishing thoughts 01:50:26 Gift hamper by Bombae _____________________________________________________ APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanu In today's episode, we have Mukesh Bansal, founder Myntra and cult.fit on the Barbershop. We talk about how he came back from Silicon Valley to run a startup in India, his journey with Myntra, the famous Flipkart acquisition, building cult.fit, his fitness secrets, and much more! Stay till the end, because you cannot miss this one! ________________________________________00:00:00 A tease of what’s to come! 00:01:17 Intro 00:02:07 Travelling and imbalance of life 00:03:45 Fitness journey & starting cult.fit 00:06:17 Pressures from exiting behemoths 00:08:24 Evaluating the market for cult.fit 00:11:16 Going from insight to business 00:13:37 Experienced founder vs first-time founder 00:14:25 Achieving PMF by fracturing ribs 00:16:50 Initial days of building 00:19:02 First team behind cult.fit 00:20:15 0-1 journey post-acquisition 00:23:53 Did simplifying cult.fit take things away 00:26:29 Dealing with acquisitions 00:31:19 Merging cultures of acquisitions 00:34:57 Dealing with Covid shutdowns 00:42:12 Learnings from cure.fit 00:45:25 Solving operations is a HUGE task! 00:51:58 Shantanu’s insights on shaving 00:57:44 Entrepreneurship through listening to consumers 01:02:46 How did the Tata conversation happen? 01:10:07 Coming back to India in 2007 01:14:19 Initial idea behind Myntra 01:17:41 Figuring out PMF for Myntra 01:19:46 Growth of phones in India from 2011 01:21:16 How to build a team, and attract talent 01:24:46 Obsession with product 01:28:00 Driving mentorship from seniors 01:30:17 How did Myntra get acquired by Flipkart? 01:34:57 Mukesh’s personal journey in transitioning 01:36:19 Does Mukesh have sleepless nights? 01:37:46 Toughest time as an entrepreneur 01:40:53 What Mukesh would do differently at Myntra & cult.fit? 01:43:37 Building iconic companies 01:47:45 Takeaway for today’s entrepreneurs 01:52:37 Is this the golden generation of entrepreneurs? 01:55:09 Mukesh’s advice to the viewers 01:58:14 Concluding thoughts ___________________________________________ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) ______________________________________________

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Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge. 🚨 🚨 WE'RE BACK WITH RAISER'S EDGE 🚨 🚨 After a brief hiatus, we're back with another episode of Raiser's Edge, and this time, we're talking to the co-founders of Done Deal. Done Deal is an end-to-end platform that simplifies and modernises the legacy acquisition process for startups. On the Equity Seeker's Panel, we have Mukesh Bansal, Founder & CEO, cult.fit, & Deepak Gupta, Co-founder & COO, Bombay Shaving Company! Visit Done Deal @ http://done.deals Stay tuned till the end of the video because you CANNOT afford to miss this one! _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 A teaser for what's about to come 00:01:26 Show's title screen 00:01:32 Introducing the panel 00:08:43 What is Done Deal, and why start it? 00:11:55 How should founders think about acquisitions? 00:13:35 Change of guard in new founders & startups 00:15:23 How does the Done Deal process work? 00:20:26 What role are the co-founders going to play? 00:21:46 Who's the ideal customer? 00:23:13 Is this too niche of a category? 00:29:24 Done Deal's moats 00:32:39 Are all companies good at being acquirable? 00:35:34 Will the big investment firm model work for smaller ones? 00:37:57 Domino effect of getting acquired 00:39:27 Why D2C space is ideal for acquisitions? 00:41:12 Making it a relationship driven game 00:43:24 How can Done Deal pivot in the future? 00:44:25 Done Deal's revenue models 00:48:34 Hurdles along the way 00:50:21 What will their success depend on? 00:53:29 Financials of the business 00:55:56 Bombay Shaving Company's Post-Shave Balm 00:57:02 Strategic Timeout 01:00:27 Will they get a deal? 01:04:53 The verdict 01:11:42 BSC Hampers ____________________________________________________ APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

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In today's episode, we're confronting the controversy head on.

In case you missed it, Shantanu made a post on LinkedIn praising Shanky Chauhan, Senior Vice President - Head of Sales & Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company & Bombae, and his unmatched dedication to his work. Link to the post here https://bit.ly/3T3N24y So we finally decided to bring Shanky to the Barbershop to clear things out.

We talk about his infamy on LinkedIn, how he reacted to it, how he's risen amongst the ranks at Bombay Shaving Company, building a team of 250+ people, and so much more.

Stay tuned till the end of the episode because you CANNOT afford to miss this one!

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00:00:00 A teaser of what’s to come

00:01:45 Intro

00:02:47 Story behind the photo

00:10:14 Shanky’s mission-oriented nature, and his transformation at IIM-Udaipur

00:14:40 Experience at first job 00:16:15 Meeting Shantanu for the first time

00:19:05 Shanky’s immense friendships in IIM

00:25:05 Shanky’s journey in BSC

00:33:10 What does Shanky mean to the people at BSC?

00:35:10 Learning hard lessons & transitioning

00:37:43 On cultivating leaders and leading teams

00:43:42 Courage, Hard-work, Perseverance & Mastery

00:48:26 BSC’s playbook for success

00:51:01 Combating loneliness at work

00:57:47 Building company values and team culture

01:01:27 The reason behind BSC’s offline sales success

01:07:14 Building out a startup in India 🇮🇳

01:09:50 On creating high value-creation engines, and D-Mart’s speciality.

01:14:01 How Shanky is a great representative of BSC?

01:24:34 Shanky’s loyalty and trust

01:30:06 Rewarding your talent

01:36:24 What gives Shanky the most joy about work?

01:41:40 Shanky on fatherhood & personal life

01:45:45 Preserving energy for longevity.

01:48:18 Is Shanky addicted to work?

01:52:28 What does Shanky aspire for in the future?

01:56:18 BSC’s core is ready to take on any challenge

01:58:01 Final words for the audience

02:00:53 Conclusion

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In today's episode, Shantanu has a one-on-one conversation with Rahul Chaudhary, Venture Partner at Matrix Partners India, and former co-founder at Treebo Hotels. Stay tuned till the end of the video to know why India is the place to be, how he made the leap to startups with Myntra, building Treebo, his new chapter in the Venture Capital world and much more!

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00:00:00 A teaser of what’s to come 00:01:15

Intro 00:02:26 Being a part of Matrix Partners

00:09:27 Angel vs Institutional Investing.

00:13:19 How VC as a profession is changing

00:15:42 Can investors add value?

00:24:00 What happens when founders and VC fund don’t align?

00:27:13 Things great VCs do

00:30:24 Things are looking up for India 🇮🇳

00:31:03 Feedback loops are super short!

00:35:28 Shantanu’s Bizarre Confidence in Starting BSC

00:38:41 “This VC shit is hard!”

00:45:26 Things are quickly changing in India 🇮🇳

00:58:45 Differences in India and the US

01:00:02 The naivety of pissing on traditional businesses

01:04:11 Everybody can learn from the hospitality business

01:09:17 Rahul’s years at Treebo

01:21:40 Behaviour of the Indian Consumer

01:26:12 What should brands be doing?

01:29:50 Dealing with challenges at Treebo

01:38:02 Letting go 12% of Treebo

01:41:19 Rahul’s Work/Life Balance

01:43:06 Investing in fitness as a founder

01:46:20 Rahul’s relationship with Sid

01:57:25 The role of Rahul’s family in his success

02:06:41 Shantanu’s story on dating

02:09:54 How did Rahul he wanted to marry Navneet?

02:13:49 On being a parent

02:22:24 Concluding notes

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In today's episode, we have a one-on-one conversation, just like Season 1, with Arjun Purkayastha. Here's a little about who Arjun is

SVP at Reckitt.

In a dual role:

👉🏽 Responsible for all Reckitt businesses & brands in Greater China

👉🏽Built and globally leads eCommerce, digital & ventures - the fastest growing multi-billion $ division

Responsible for all Reckitt business and brands, like Dettol, Lysol and Durex, in Greater China Led the creation of Reckitt’s venture capital arm and co-founded Access VC in 2020

Stay tuned till the end of the video to hear tales of his time working in several countries around the world, tough lessons he had to learn, his epiphanies on luck, and how he manages his family life with his hectic professional life.

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00:00:00 A trailer for what's to come.

00:00:56 Welcome to the Barbershop!

00:03:15 What does Arjun do?

00:04:30 This is the decade of India

00:06:38 Putting yourself in your relationships

00:14:49 Helping people selflessly

00:28:48 Failures, and learning from them

00:33:00 What makes a great boss?

00:42:39 Getting the best out of people

00:55:27 Working with people different from you

00:59:25 Changing standards of excellence

01:04:33 On Luck 01:18:52 Realizing when its your time to go

01:21:32 Continuously Learning & Being Curious

01:24:56 Best CEOs who adjusted to scale

01:28:17 Excelling in Business, Decaying Personal Life

01:30:48 Arjun The Family Man

01:42:05 Conclusion & Words of Wisdom

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You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge. In this episode, you’ll watch the team of Intents Mobi: Naresh Kumar Kachhi and Tabrez Alam discuss how they came together after previous ventures to create Intents Mobi - a company built out of serious passion that is democratising location & mobility data Stay tuned till the end of the episode to see whether our equity seekers - Shantanu Deshpande, Toshan Tamhane, Arjun Purkayastha and Ashu Suyash decide to invest in them or not.

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00:00:00 A peek at what's to come

00:00:54 Titles

00:01:03 About the equity seekers

00:02:37 Intro to Intents Mobi

00:05:06 Why Intents Mobi?

00:08:57 Customers & Competition

00:09:47 How does the tech work?

00:13:22 How did gig-workers find out about this?

00:16:21 Why Google stopped Task Mate

00:19:35 How do they manage millions of users?

00:22:16 Usecases of the service

00:25:56 Any ambitions of going global

00:27:30 When can they sell data to other businesses?

00:29:13 How many competitors?

00:31:43 More details on tech

00:32:55 How do they see the growth of the business?

00:35:10 Funding details

00:36:33 The passion of saving lives

00:38:39 Working with the government?

00:40:32 What does success look like for them?

00:41:24 The ask 00:42:30 Why is the CPO in New York?

00:43:24 0 attrition team 00:45:47 Strategic Timeout

00:57:17 Proposed 00:58:10 The verdict

01:01:42 The decision

01:02:00 Hamper by The Bombay Shaving Company

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ABOUT OUR CHANNEL

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge. Today's episode is chock full of drama! You will learn what NOT to do if you want funding for your company.

Stick around till the end, because you won't find these insights anywhere else!

APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com.

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ABOUT OUR CHANNEL

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Today's episode is a shorter, but a power-packed one, with Arjun Purkayastha and Toshan Tamhane talking all things Angel Investing with Shantanu at the Barbershop. Stick around till the end, because you won't find these insights anywhere else! _____________________________________________________

00:00:00 Coming up

00:00:57 Welcome to the Barbershop!

00:01:48 Reflections from the day

00:02:43 More & more audacity from founders

00:05:07 Angel investments as an asset class

00:05:53 Why invest as an Angel?

00:09:21 How do the seekers do it?

00:13:34 Problems when taking on Angel Money

00:15:55 The truth about Angel investing

00:20:13 Best Angel investors the Seeker's have met

00:24:32 Angel investing is an exclusive club

00:26:32 Takeaways & Conclusion _____________________________________________________

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ABOUT OUR CHANNEL

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship.

Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge. In this episode, you’ll hear the team of Aspire For Her: Divya Sampath and Madhura DasGupta Sinha discuss the journey behind creating and running Aspire For Her - an organisation which in their words is by women, for women and of women!

Stay tuned till the end of the episode to see whether our equity seekers - Shantanu Deshpande, Toshan Tamhane, Arjun Purkayasth and Ashu Suyash decide to invest in them or not.

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00:00:00 Coming Up.

00:00:54 Welcome to Raiser's Edge.

00:01:51 Today's Equity Seekers.

00:03:42 Meet Aspire for Her.

00:06:33 Why build Aspire for Her?

00:10:36 On ensuring effective mentorship.

00:14:42 Tools deployed for learning.

00:15:21 On building communities.

00:16:56 Gig-Economy/Freelance work.

00:17:17 Making women financially free.

00:19:24 On women quitting careers.

00:20:37 On communities being necessary.

00:21:06 Entrepre-naris and making job creators.

00:21:31 On rebuilding women facing devastating losses.

00:22:50 Demographic breakdown.

00:23:24 On dealing with business fragmentation.

00:26:40 Who are the customers?

00:27:11 What are the revenue models?

00:27:48 Breakdown of expected revenues.

00:29:22 Should companies outsource DEI?

00:35:08 On the need to raise funds.

00:36:09 Why alternative means of funding won't work.

00:39:36 Gender Parity in India vs USA.

00:41:13 Trouble in financial projections?

00:45:22 The Ask 00:45:53 Strategic Timeout.

00:46:01 Financials Being Wrong.

00:46:50 Concerns around why dilution is considered.

00:50:30 Ending up with more questions than answers.

00:52:30 Struggle to make the business easy.

00:55:20 The Verdict

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ABOUT OUR CHANNEL

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In this episode, you’ll listen to the team of fin-tech app Liquide, Anuj Bajpai (CEO), Kunal Ambasta (COO), Paritosh Gunjan (CTO), and Aniket Shirke (CFO/CDAO), discuss their journey behind creating the app, their monetisation model, the importance of breaking down investing for laymen and so much more! Stay tuned till the end of the video to see if our equity seekers - Shantanu Deshpande (Founder and CEO, Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae), Meghana Narayan (Co-founder and CEO, Slurrp Farm), and Mandar Vaidya (CEO, OYO Europe) decide to invest in them or not. Liked the video? Like, comment & subscribe for more!

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You’re watching #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge.

In this episode, you’ll listen to two scientists who are pushing the boundaries with their products. Dr. Anuya Nisal and Dr. Swati Shukla, co-founders of Serigen, an innovation driven, tissue regeneration company discuss their products, their journeys towards creating a silk solution for bone repair, their backgrounds, achievements and much more!

Stay tuned to find out if Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae), Mandar Vaidya (OYO), and Meghna Narayan (Slurrp Farm) decide to deploy capital to Serigen or not!

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In this episode, you’ll hear Kiran Shah, CEO of Go Zero take us through his journey from his family business and expansion of Apsara Ic creams, to creating Go Zero – a fully vegan ice cream brand.

Stay tuned to find out if Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae), Mandar Vaidya (OYO), and Meghna Narayan (Slurrp Farm) decide to deploy capital to Go Zero or not!

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2 passionate founders, incredible story tellers, came in and told us how they built a formidable business through Covid.

Also, Humour Quotient of S2 Premiere is through the roof! Listen to Shantanu Deshpande, Meghana Narayan and Mandar Vaidya on the Season Premiere of The BarberShop with Shantanu season 2!

We are looking for early stage stage companies with:

Amazing Founders
Operating in large markets
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Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com.

For more details follow us on our other socials!

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Chapterisation:

00:00-00:44 Coming Up: Vineeta’s story; “When I get my chance…”

0:44-2:12 The McKinsey introduction. “Finale Thoda different hona chahiye.”

2:12-12:15 Vineeta’s early life and learnings from her dad. “I started at 23”

12:15-22:07 Self-worth, self-doubt… why IIT couldn’t break Vineeta

22:07-33:13 Underconfidence or overconfidence, which is better for women?

33:13-40:27 Building the Best Company for women.”CRYING IS NOT A BREAKDOWN”

40:27-1:00:15 Battling gender bias in the workplace

1:00:15-1:19:03 History suggests women leaders struggle to create other women leaders. How Vineeta is trying to change this

1:19:03-1:33:30 The male POV on makeup and the men who believed in Sugar.

1:33:30-1:42:07 How Sugar is run. 1:42:07-1:43:44 Content marketing is a long-term strategic advantage.

1:43:44-1:44:56 Acquiring Enn.

1:44:56-1:49:46 Not wanting to be a digital Unilever.

1:49:46-1:51:52 Why ONE 200 Crore brand is 4-5 times more powerful than a 200Cr mix of brands

1:51:52-2:01:41 Being in the limelight, impact on children, family relationships, negative attention, and the social and financial implications.

2:01:41-2:03:42 Being her authentic self on Shark Tank India.

2:03:42-2:07:12 Thoughts on influencing the ecosystem.”My story is so imperfect that…”

2:07:12-2:08:21 What’s the finale for Vineeta and Sugar?

2:08:21-2:10:35 I hope The Barbershop Podcast becomes as big as Shark Tank India.

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My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship.

Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu is a podcast where I call entrepreneurs I admire, and go deep with them. Their journey, dreams, failures, challenges, parenthood, marriage, cofounder fights, loneliness, investors, money, success and so much more. The aim is to make entrepreneurship relatable and accessible.

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It is out! Pre-season finale is now yours to view.

Tune into our YouTube and Spotify to hear Shantanu and Revant talk about entrepreneurship, learning and hard work! Across IIMs, startups and consulting.

Don't miss this one 👀

Chapterisation:

00:00 - 00:48 Coming up: ‘Kyon nahi ho sakta…Chalo Karte Hai na..Keeda hai toh kya karein'

01:38 - 04:40 How Revant became Bombay Shaving Company’s most valuable Angel Investor

04:40 - 11:00 Here’s the selfish motive in angel investing no one tells you about

11:00 - 14:00 An angel investor who doesn’t give advice. Here’s how Revant ads value.

14:00 - 18:06 How Revant became an entrepreneur - “Tum bataa do karna kya hai ab”

18:06 - 24:30 How changing schools in childhood made Revant comfortable with uncertainty

24:30 - 35:00 Against the odds - The birth and growth of Mosaic through the pandemic explained

35:00 - 44:00 How to respect crazy valuations - ’The answer you must have in your head’

44:00 - 50:00 Revant’s equation with his Co-Founder, Dhyanesh – “And Dhyanesh brings this big thaela”

50:00 - 51:00 The ‘terrible’ and ‘stubborn’ side of Revant

51:00 - 56:20 Diving deep into Mosaic, The Fab-first people

56:20 - 01:00:00 The Importance of Designations. “Mujhe nahi pataa kya karna hai, par kuch toh karna hai"

01:00:00 - 01:04:00 Being the wind beneath the wings of new hires

01:04:00 - 01:06:00 How to resolve the appraisal dissonance - Setting expectations clearly.

01:06:00 - 01:08:00 A little bit of Mckinsey banter (All in good fun)

01:08:00 - 01:13:00 How to become more valuable to your company

01:13:00 - 01:17:00 What is the single biggest trait in an individual that Revant is willing to invest in

01:17:00 - 01:25:00 The Difference between US and India “Jo Tamil Nadu mein Kaam karta hai woh Rajasthan mein kaam nahi karega”

01:25:00 - 01:33:00 Revant defining wealth for his people “The most impactful resources do it for the outcome”

01:33:00 - 01:38:00 The journey of an Entrepreneur. “Life mein chaar pillar hote hain khushi ke”

01:38:00 - 01:50:00 How to leverage your investors: This is how Revant does it

01:50:00 - 02:02:00 The tricky line between demonizing failure and glorifying effort

02:02:00 - 02:08:00 The best investors in Revant’s books -”All phenomenal judgment call takers”

02:08:00 - 02:11:00 How Bombay Shaving Company transformed after an investor’s input

02:11:00 - 02:14:00 Getting better as an investor by playing the field - Revant’s mantra

02:14:00 - 02:24:30 Learning to live by the sword. Judgment calls and risk-taking appetite

02:24:30 - 02:33:00 Building a personal brand for the benefit of your company: Revant’s take

02:33:00 - 02:37:23 Creating your own path of success: The Single Biggest Learning from The BarberShop with Shantanu Season 1

About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae.

I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu is a podcast where I call entrepreneurs I admire, and go deep with them. Their journey, dreams, failures, challenges, parenthood, marriage, cofounder fights, loneliness, investors, money, success and so much more. The aim is to make entrepreneurship relatable and accessible.

We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Chapterisation:

00:00-00:46: Coming Up: From when no one became an entrepreneur to now

00:46-13:10: Money, Freedom & Fearlessness: Can it be planned?

13:10-19:59: How Snapdeal Co Founders became investors

19:59-25:01: 3 qualities that will get you an investment from Rohit & Kunal

25:01-27:43: The MOST IMPORTANT trait Rohit looks for in an entrepreneur

27:43-44:13: What to do when things don't go your way. Managing stress.

44:13-48:47 Rohit on helping founders. “We are not investors..But”

48:47-56:16 Rohit & Kunal: A marriage of a different kind

56:16-57:57 Who becomes an entrepreneur and who doesn't?

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About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

The aim is to make entrepreneurship relatable and accessible. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Snapdeal wasn’t the first business built by Rohit and Kunal - the first was Money Saver and this is the story 😅

Chapters:

00:00-00:41 Coming Up: “Doing everything wrong” & more

00:41-14:50: Growing up in Bhatinda, 'Jab We Met', humble beginnings & big dreams

14:50-17:37 Jab Rohit met Kunal

20:56-28:31 Starting a business with a school friend -‘when all the visas ran out’

28:31-41:32 From having no clue to having Snapdeal

41:32-48:35 How Snapdeal captured 70% market share in a year: “Har ek ko roz ek coupon bechna hai”

48:35-55:15 Snapdeal's first pivot

55:15-1:00:28 ‘Oh that’s what he meant by help!’. How Rohit and Kunal got their first investment?

1:00:28-1:05:06 OGs paving the way for the new wave of Indian entrepreneurship

1:05:06-1:08:02 : Don't miss Part 2 of the Inspiration

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About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

The BarberShop with Shantanu is a podcast where I call entrepreneurs I admire, and go deep with them. Their journey, dreams, failures, challenges, parenthood, marriage, cofounder fights, loneliness, investors, money, success and so much more. The aim is to make entrepreneurship relatable and accessible.

We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Toshan Tamhane, the current Chief Strategy Officer at UPL, Shantanu’s mentor and first boss talks about entrepreneurship in India, creating wealth, and much more!

Chapterisation:

00:00-00:40 Coming up: Wisdom unlimited :)

00:40-05:20 Toshan invests in founders who pass his 'Delayed Flight Test'

05:20-13:53 Treating people well. Red flags in founders & ‘The Stagnant Unicorn Syndrome’

13:53-15:20 ‘Decacorns becoming house of cards’ - The cost of learning 15:20-22:17 Can a founder raise too much money?

22:17-25:44 Difference between Public and Private markets. Why did Michael Dell take Dell Private?

27:19-34:45 Entrepreneurial spirit in India. The need to make Gods, Human

34:45-37:40 Why did Toshan join UPL?

37:40-43:47 What club do you aspire to be in, and how to decide?

43:47-49:59 The concept of 'Hobby' Money. And how to use debt to optimize equity

49:59-51:53: What you should definitely know by

35 51:53-55:05 How Toshan changed after Covid. ‘Will this matter in 5 years?’

55:05-1:00:14 When is it time to take the entrepreneurial leap? The final word

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About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Toshan Tamhane, the current Chief Strategy Officer at UPL, Shantanu’s mentor and first boss talks about creating wealth, what it takes to be a successful CEO and much more!

Chapterisation:

00:00-00:41 Coming Up: ‘Bada Socho’ and so much more.

00:41-02:38 Shantanu and Toshan’s special relationship and ‘the first cheque’

02:38-05:05 Not taking the ‘easy way’.Toshan’s ‘humbling and inspiring visit to BSC’.

05:05-10:50 Toshan’s telling prediction about Shantanu in a hotel lobby

10:50-14:02 Double-clicking on Toshan’s tenure at Mckinsey. Doing the ‘Craziest Things’

14:02-20:03 Toshan's life fundas - ‘Not just return on time, it’s the fun on time invested’.

20:03-26:37 How complete clarity in school shaped Toshan’s career - The law of least effort.

26:37-29:46 Mckinsey is a fantastic club

29:46-49:35 What makes a successful CEO? It's a tough job.

49:35-57:10 Being a ‘Chess Grandmaster’ CEO and other gems from sports, for success.

57:10-1:02:56 ‘Everyone has a plan till you get punched in the face’. How to plan well

1:02:56-1:10:20 Different types of leaders

1:10:20-1:11:15 Coming up in S1E7 Part 2

About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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Presenting...

Our newest guest

Bhavna Suresh

Hear the Founder of 10club candidly chat all things entrepreneurship.

About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu is a podcast where I call entrepreneurs I admire, and go deep with them. Their journey, dreams, failures, challenges, parenthood, marriage, cofounder fights, loneliness, investors, money, success and so much more. The aim is to make entrepreneurship relatable and accessible. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

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About me & The BarberShop with Shantanu:

My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu is a podcast where I call entrepreneurs I admire, and go deep with them. Their journey, dreams, failures, challenges, parenthood, marriage, cofounder fights, loneliness, investors, money, success and so much more. The aim is to make entrepreneurship relatable and accessible. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 6 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

00:00-05:09 Introduction

05:10-08:49 Ankur’s early life.

08:50-17:02 Giving back to our parents.

17:03-24:41 Ankur's lost identity.

26:08-30:23 Subse bada rog, kya kahenge log.

30:26-01:12:50 Ankur's entrepreneurial journey.

1:13:12 -1:14:40 Parenthood

1:16:57-1:26:46 What all Ankur does now.

1:29:47-1:46:07 Building content empire.

1:46:16-1:51:39 What is financial independence?

1:51:40-1:54:49 Human brain is unlimited.

1:54:55-1:58:24 Advice to youngsters.

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CEO of Swiggy Food Marketplace and Ex CEO of Oyo India talks about his personal and professional journey in the brand new episode of The BarberShop with Shantanu!

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He breaks down his journey, what inspired him to create OfBusiness, his leadership and management style and his thoughts on the many themes of modern-day entrepreneurship.

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In today’s episode of The BarberShop with Shantanu, Shantanu Deshpande (CEO and Founder, Bombay Shaving Company) talks with Asish Mohapatra, CEO and Co-founder of OfBusiness. He has built in 6 years TWO PROFITABLE UNICORNS! He breaks down his journey, what inspired him to create OfBusiness, his leadership and management style and his thoughts on the many themes of modern-day entrepreneurship.

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My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. My company has scaled to 1500+ Cr value (if this metric means anything haha), but more importantly, is a loved personal care brand which has scaled to 50L households and 1L stores in 5 years. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.

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