Interns. ESOPs. And What Working at Bombay Shaving Company Really Feels Like

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