FoundersGyan: Recent Episodes
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“It’s not processes that are important, it is the individuals and the interactions…” “Do something that you love, you’ll not feel the pain!” “No product is good enough!” – Saifudeen Khan – founder of TechieJack during our discussion...
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“We as individuals; we are sales people!” “You got to eat healthy and work hard” “We have to as founders, invest time in understanding the pain points of the client and…solve their other problems!” –...
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“Only 5% of companies today are able to implement analytics!” “Identify your use-case first; AI is a tool…” “Be yourself and play to your strengths” – Ajay Kashyap – one of the founders of Boxx.AI – during...
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“Way in advance of (crowdfunding), you should be approaching potential investors already” “For us, it’s about being laser focused!” “Every business should have an aim, something it’s trying to achieve…” – Scott Woodley – founder of...
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“For someone who has an idea, you want to turn it into a picture as soon as you can…” “The overall thing to keep in mind is always to make something that a lot of...
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“We don’t want to wait, we want everything overnight!” “Startup is a very big buzzword just like big data” “Just prepare to be rejected. Because either you win or you learn; there is no failure!”...
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“Any true growth hack is short lived!” “If you’re able to get traffic from search, that’s huge…” “In Growth Hacking, Always try contrarian thinking” – Ravi Trivedi – founder of CouponRani and PushEngage – some of the...
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“If I was to do it all over again, I would move this MVP in-house much faster” “Whatever you do, do it with love….it will show!” “Keep a very close eye on cash” – Dheeraj...
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“Either struggle and come up or lose and die!” “How you control your brain is the most important thing!” “Every journey or a failure is just a learning” – Aditya Lalwani – founder and CEO of...
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“Nobody can motivate you apart from yourselves!” “Going slow is better than stopping” “There are no rules in startups” – Kaushik H A – founder and CEO of BooksBeka – during our chat about “sourcing difficult items...
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“Gamification is more of an experience, technology is a tool!” “If you build a product over the course of 1 year within 4 walls…highly unrecommended!” “You have got to think as per your product/service” – Dheeraj...
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“How can you get traffic or customers organically?” “Don’t talk about building a brand, talk about building a (great) product!” “In marketing, there is nothing wrong, nothing right!” – Vineet Arya, founder and experienced marketer on...
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“You don’t want to be de-focused!” “Make sure the key people in the project are sitting in your office” “Learn from your experience, implement in the present and plan for the future!” – Vineet Arya, founder...
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“The key differentiator (in online video ads is engagement) is engagement” “We need more startups in media advertising!” “Keep building great teams!” – Selvam M, founder of Shortfundly in our discussion about video advertising for startups Firstly,...
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“A defective application takes customers away from your product…” “Forget about what people say, focus on what you’re good at…what you’re passionate about!” “Do what you like and don’t believe in anybody” – Sumukha Rao,...
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“You need to face brutal realities” “Always listen to advice, but do what you believe is right!” “Don’t be shallow in your approach, go deep!” – Mudit Jain and Rishabh Jain, founders of Qriyo.com during...
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“One has to identify their specific audience…before even the pitch” “Always ensure that you’ve budgeted for your rewards + logistics cost” “Be perseverent!” – Satish Kataria, founder of Catapooolt – a platform that helps in crowdfunding...
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“Pay attention to the boring things!” “Dream big, strive really hard to get there and learn along the way!” “Listen to your gut!” – Various startup founders on 1st panel discussion on giving up a job...
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“The marketers who win are creative, they think outside the box!” “…if it doesn’t beneift your user and make their experience better, who cares? “ “Marketing is about testing” – Neil Patel, marketing guru and serial entrepreneur...
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“If you value hiring, if you value people, you should engage!” “Nobody wants to create a resume!” “Too many startups check for (a candidate’s) weakness!” – Sneha Jain and Krishnan Nair, founders of GeekTrust (platform that...
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“Humans consume four things. Food, Air, Water and Content!” “Don’t just consider CPC; consider CPM too” “You need to have a really good growth team in your startup” – Vishnu Saran, founder and CEO of 23Yards (startup...
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“We tend to focus so much on prevention that we forget about detection and correction” “Know where you stand (in terms of security)” “Functionality is important, but rejecting security at the cost of functionality can...
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“We fell a lot, we made lots of mistakes, but now we’ve grown up a lot in confidence!” “Plan less, work more!” “One should always be ready to adopt and adapt!” – Pratik Rathod and Ramalingam...
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“You have to identify your ideal client…” “Focus, focus, focus…” “Every business is unique” – Johnson Emmanuel, CEO of ClientsAttraction(website that gives you a blueprint to attract high-ticket clients everyday!) This week, we are starting off on...
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“We started randomly going into temples and started pitching them (the priests) the idea” “Do not wait to learn something new to implement it…” “Follow your heart” – Nikhil Jois, Tejovanth (TJ) and Setu, founders...
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“…a pilot programme provides you the foundation for building a product” “Try to be as objective as possible (during market research)” “Mentorship in India is not that well developed” – Alekh Sanghera, co-founder of FarMart(platform that...
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“You have to come up with different strategies…how to generate traffic…how to entice people” “It’s very important for startups to acknowledge their customers!” “Hang in there” – Trividha Gotewala, founder of DesignTheatre (startup that helps designers showcase...
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“If you have an idea, research it, but take it (the research) with a grain of salt…” “Who am I selling to? Who is actually the buyer?” “Technology has changed, but habits have not necessarily...
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“Establishing consistency is the key to success!” “The skills that I learnt will pay off 20 times down the road…” “Is this something I”m willing to sacrifice a lot for?” – Lavesh Pritmani, founder and...
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“People need affordability and convenience!” “Keep in mind how your user is behaving…and what market you want to target…” “This is my idea, this is my company and I’ll make this big!” – Purnank Prakash...
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“What should the product be?” “As my head tells me to go with numbers, data and things like that, a huge part of me goes with my gut!” “Don’t get bogged down by tools…just use...
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“….ultimately, it’s upto you to decide what is best for you!” “Transparency is key to building and maintaining trust” “If you really believe there is a problem to be solved, there is no right time...
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“A good idea is important from the point of spurring the founders into action!” “You can’t just build a business model and say that this is a winner!” “Treat your employees with great respect…Work hard...
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“I believe it’s more than the idea, it’s the execution part” “It’s really important to know when to stop…” “Fail quick, fail cheap!” – Tushar Bhargava, founder of Marcas(startup that does Intellectual Property registration for...
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“Why would customers choose you over the competition?” “If your family understands your passion…they stand behind you” “Co-founders are like the pillars of a building” – Buddha Dev Burman and Rohini Gahlaut, founders of 4SLearning(revolutionizing education...
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“Ideas are worthless unless its what people want!” “Always sell before you start building!” “…you have to get used to failing…” – Madhulika Mukherjee and Tushar Mishra, founders of Survaider (A SaaS platform for small businesses to...
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“Pick up ideas which are impactful!” “When you have the will, the way is always there!” “Stop making agendas and start living the present!” – Himanshu, co-founder of Startify (eases the struggles of startup journey)...
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“Balance the idea with intution and evidence!” “We have a check in regular intervals, but we try not to pinpoint every detail of daily activities…” “We end up focusing too much on getting into a...
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“Pick something that you love (in terms of an idea)” “You can finish 80% of the work in 20% of the time!” “It’s necessary to have a co-founder who questions you!” – Amrit Aacharya and...
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“Whenever you have an idea, you need to first do research (before writing any code)” “Always have a Plan B!” “You should be focused on your end goal!” – Amar Parkash, founder of CustTap (platform that...
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“You can’t say that the idea is good or bad to begin with…” “You need an alter ego (in terms of having a co-founder)” “You should be wise enough to know the difference between the...
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“It is very important to identify the need of the market” “We believe process before technology…technology is an enabler!” “Don’t complain; do something or just shut up!” – Devang Sanghvi and Vivek Kejriwal, founders of...
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“Have a good idea daily!” “Instead of being perfect, you need to focus on being brave” “Embrace being an entrepreneur!” – Danielle Tate, founder and CEO of “MissNowMrs” (leader in online name change) and best selling author!...
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“Idea is important, but not as important as execution” “Keep taking advice and use it in your context!” “If you’re a startup, just never give up!” – Abhinav Singh, co-founder of “PushChamp” (helping clients notify customers) In...
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“Not every problem you come across is something you can solve…” “Lot of pressure is self-imposed…” “Stay Lean” – Vipul Kasera, founder of “LifeIsOutside” (helping you plan and book that weekend getaway) In this week’s episode, we...
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“Make sure you work for your interest” “Live simple, but think big!” “Try to engage your mind elsewhere so that you don’t stress out” – Jayanth Dev, founder of “Brew & Chew” (Google’s #1 Ranked Bengaluru’s best...
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“Spend 5 minutes trying to give yourself some direction for the day (first thing in the morning)” “Do not bother about where the money will come from or how much valuation will happen; just follow...
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“Idea is one thing…but that’s not the only thing!” “If you do not test your product (during development), you cannot see what you’re missing” “There’s no right time and there’s always a right time!” –...
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“Once you have thought of solving some problem, start it, don’t wait for anything!” “You should be a good leader first to run an organization” “It’s not the action, it’s the response which makes the...
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“Idea comes to you, you cannot come up with an idea!” “You can really learn from other people’s failures…” “If you have an idea, just start!” – Raj Chauhan, founder of “PayPerGrad” (platform that promotes your...
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“Never dismiss the power of being crazy (because that’s where the best of ideas are really born)” “Absence of money pushes you to innovation!” “Everything is nothing with a twist” – Piya Bose, founder of “Girls...
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“Try to do something good!” “In my view, you should know your co-founder” “(We hope) we can bring about 1 big change nationally and several small changes locally” – Amit Bagaria, co-founder of “MyVote.Today” (platform that...
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“It’s not only about the idea, it’s also about flawless execution!” “The best advice I’ve received it never to give up! Whatever happens, it’s your idea, the world may say no…” “Time is the most...
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“Coming up with a winning idea is like finding a soulmate” “You need to build a great team at work and at home” “I envision a future where it won’t be impossible for women to...
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“I try to get a perspective on where we are first thing in the morning” “As a startup you should be very flexible” “Before you make your product, you should be very clear on the...
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“Don’t think of yourselves as a women entrepreneur, think of yourself as an entrepreneur” “Failures are milestones along the road…they’re not the end destination” “Go out there and try it out man!” – Shruti Ajmera-Reddy,...
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“Not everybody has the time and patience to go to a financial planner” “Great and successfull ideas are nothing but generation of our own needs” “Think Big and Think Positive” – Charu Hastir, founder of “TheRitePlan” (a DIY...
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“Identify the problem first, then find a solution” “If you knew whatever you did would not fail, what would you do?” “Have a life outside your startup!” – Vikram Ahuja, founder of “Byond.Travel” (a platform that provides...
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“In the beginning 100% Of your battles are external, over a period of time 50% is internal and 50% is external” “Focus on being an entrepreneur (and not on your idea)” “Motivation is like having...
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“People should do market research” “You have to be brutal with each and every feedback (that you give to co-founders)” “Keep Learning. The time you stop learning, you stop growing!” – Puneet Jain, co-founder of “InvestKart” (platform...
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“Why should I stand in line because somebody else is not good at collecting payments?!” “Look around you, there are a million places where people have trouble!” “Attitude is more important than skill!” – Ganesh...
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“Solve a problem!” “Stay motivated; even if you fall, get up…” “Have patience; things will steadily, slowly work out!” – Tanushree and Digvijay Dey, founders of “Jhalmishti” (a platform for women sellers) In this week’s episode, we talk...
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“No student ever says, I failed in Angry Birds or Candy Crush!” “The best time to start is now” “Identify your strengths and play on them” — Jatin Solanki, co-founder of “EduisFun” (startup that is gamifying learning!) In this...
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“Everything else doesn’t matter if the customer isn’t willing to pay” “Once you have data in front of you, you can strategize well” “Go and take advice from the right people for the right things”...
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“Don’t think about what your product looks like, think about what the problem is!” “It’s good to tackle the largest problem on your plate in the morning” “It’s really important to make sure that you...
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“Learning is such a fascinating experience” “Passion is what keeps us driving” “It’s not about the software(tools), but what you do with it!” – Pramod Ponnaluri and Rohini Deepthi, founders of “Kitki” (makes learning fun via educational...
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“Every day, when I meet the mothers and daughers, they give me a smile and say ‘You’re doing an awesome job!'” “BBC is a great resource for females who aspire to become an entrepreneur” “Get some...
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“My personal mission in life is to be able to assist 100,000 people to be entrepreneurs” “The role of an entreprenuer (in the startup journey) is to take off as many risks off the table...
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“See if you’re solving a real problem” “…set hourly goals and keep achieving them” “Let your actions be defined by…Respectable, Responsible and Functional” – Malini Gowrishankar, Founder of F5Escapes (Helping make travel for women safer) In this...
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“Focus on priorities…” “Don’t get too bogged down on things (when things go downhill)” “Be upfront, honest and well prepared (when you’re selling your product)” – Tom Jose, Founder and CMO of TalView (a company that...
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“Work hard and believe in yourselves” “Why to build something completely new when it’s already existing and done in a really good way by somebody else” – Ambarish Kumar, CTO and co-founder, KalimbaRadio; (a music player that...
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“Don’t let your idea(s) evaporate!” “Key to success is to build a great team!” “We’re trying to organize the (mostly unorganized sector) of hyperlocal household services! – Pramod Hegde, CEO and Founder,Bro4U.com; (a startup that...
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“We provide affordable animated videos for startups” “Look around and see what kind of problems exist, and what kind of solutions you can provide” “Try to focus on what you’re good at” — Rachna Ghiya,...
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“We help business travel become stress free!” “If you can explain what you’re solving to your grandma, half the battle is won!” “Perseverance is key, so never give up!” – Seshadri Krishnan, Co-founder, Trip38.com In...
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“Grocery shopping is the biggest weekend spoiler! Our mantra is to help people claim their weekends back!” –Mahesh Jakhetiya, CEO and Founder, shopEZZY.com In this week’s episode, we talk to Mahesh Jakhetiya, the founder and CEO...
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“A Leader Always Creates Leader(s)” — Bhavik Solani, founder and CEO, AndNrby (provider of hyperlocal deals) In this week’s episode, we talk to Bhavik Solani, one of the co-founders and CEO of AndNrby and how they are...
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“Venturesity came about as an iterative process ” — Prashant Koirala, co-founder In this week’s episode, we talk to Prashant, one of the co-founders of Venturesity and how they set out to solve the problem with the...
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In this week’s episode, we talk to Abhishek and Rajat Talwar, two techie brothers who founded PoolMyRide.com – a car and ride sharing app. They share their knowledge and journey so far and how they’re...
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In this week’s podcast, we talk to Rohit Bagaria, the founder and CVO of Budli.in, where he shares his knowledge and wisdom on how he came up with the idea of Budli, which buys back...
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In this week’s podcast, we talk to Able Joseph, the founder of Aisle.co — a site that aims to revolutionize the dating concept for Indians across the globe. He talks a bit into his background and some...
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In this week’s podcast, we talk to Alok Shankar, one of the founders of Nudgespot.com, which is aiming to simpify the way businesses communicate with customers. He talks about his background and how he along with...
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In this podcast, we talk to Sunil Chaula, the Founder and CEO of WiWiGo.com where he shares his knowledge and wisdom of how he came up with the idea of WiWiGo.com, a website providing inter-city...
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