Prime Venture Partners Podcast

In this podcast episode, Shivani Kulkarni (AVP, Investments @ Prime Venture Partners ) speaks to Nitin Agrawal (Founder & CEO @ Navadhan Capital), an IRMA graduate, a former CEO of Spandana Sphoorty and an inspiring leader passionate about rural India.Nitin highlights his journey from a lower middle class family in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to CEO of India's leading micro-finance organisations. He encourages entrepreneurs by narrating personal stories in Rural India from his 20+ years of experience travelling across every nook and corner of the country. Tune in to learn about #bharat , rural mindset, demographics, smartphone penetration, #jandhanyojana and much more:0:00 - Opportunities in Rural India11:24 - Evolution of Rural Finance and Livelihoods20:03 - Rural Tech Transformation and Opportunities32:45 - Building a Tech-Led Scale-Up Business45:32 - Parenting and TechEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:LinkedIn:   / primevp  Twitter:   / primevp_in  This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

In this podcast episode, Amit Somani speaks to Gaurav Aggarwal the incredible Founder & CEO at Savaari Car Rentals who inspiringly led his company to be acquired by MakeMyTrip in 2023/2024.  Savaari is India's largest premier chauffeur driven inter-city car rental service with presence in 2000+ Indian cities.Gaurav is a resilient, poster boy of Indian Startup M&A success story. He has silently built a ~₹100 Crore ARR startup by just raising 2 rounds of funding in a crowded space amidst the storms of global competition (with billions of dollars). This strategic Merger & Acquisition (M&A) with MakeMyTrip is a trendsetter and exemplar for all founders in the Indian startup ecosystem and VCs alike. He signs off saying, Savaari Car Rentals will be a ~₹1000 Crore company in 5 years! Watch this episode to learn key snippets on building an enduring startup the right way in a very difficult unorganised, crowded market! Listen to the podcast to learn more about:0:00 - From Cisco to Car Rental Startup4:16 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship in India7:45 - Intercity Transportation Market Insights19:01 - Navigating the Competitive Landscape23:33 - Staying the Course30:59 - Entrepreneurship Evolution and Growth StrategyEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inThis podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

In this podcast episode, Amit Somani speaks to Mukesh Singh a.k.a Mukri (Founder of ZopSmart) a winner of the ‘Economic Times Comeback Kid Award Winner, 2023’. Mukri is a maverick entrepreneur who has staged an unimaginable dramatic pivot shutting down a 70%-80% revenue business to focusing on a newer product based on market estimation and gut. He talks about his inspiration from ‘Lego’ and ‘Intel’ to have made the most important decision in building this mammoth ~800 Crore company at ~70%-80% margins! Another valuable piece he shares on the US GTM strategy including how he does 300 hours of preparation before every customer meeting. This episode is a rollercoaster enlightening current and future entrepreneurs in the most remarkable way. Tune into this episode to get inspired, learn and traverse across a marvelous entrepreneurial journey.Listen to the podcast to learn more about:0:00 - Entrepreneurial Journey With Mukri Singh4:10 - Discovering Self and Startup Lessons14:42 - Entrepreneurship Journey19:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in E-Commerce / Retail28:53 - Importance of Core in Business Strategy36:59 - Value Over Uniqueness in Startup Growth49:09 - Entrepreneurial Insights and Reading HabitsEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inThis podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

In this exciting new episode, Amit Somani spoke to Hemant Sahal -  a missionary entrepreneur solving a critical problem of digitizing Indian universities and institutions. Hemant’s insights on the necessity for specialized enterprise software (SaaS) in education institutions are compelling, as he recounts his multifaceted experiences as a student, teacher, and administrator. These experiences shaped his realization of the significant gap in technology that educational institutions faced, which led to the inception of Digii.Listen to the podcast to learn more about:0:00 -  Entrepreneurship in EdTech for India7:10 -  Education Institutions in India12:20 - Transformation and Future of Higher Education23:05 - Technology Adoption in Indian Institutions32:13 -  How to sell Edtech in India?35:57 -  Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship JourneyEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inThis podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Digii -  The Ed’Tech’ transforming India’s educationPlease share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

In this podcast episode, Sanjay Swamy one of the first institutional investors in Bolt.Earth embarks on a reminiscent journey with Jyoti, as we uncover the story of India's most exciting EV charging startup. Jyoti shares insights from audacious beginnings selling EV software solutions to Chinese manufacturers and how COVID helped them 'Make in India' for India launching the world's most affordable EV charger during the pandemic. He explains the critical pivot, business strategy, technology and team-building that has led to Bolt.Earth gaining 65-70% market share for 2 and 3 wheeler EV charging in India. With 30K+ charging points across 1300+ cities, Bolt.Earth is building the Android for EVs - watch this episode to learn the story of how this visionary entrepreneur has built their incredible startup.

Unlock the secrets of India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution with our latest guest, Mohit Yadav, the co-founder of Bolt. Earth. Mohit breaks down the EV adoption race, showcasing how micro-mobility is taking the lead where two-wheelers and three-wheelers rule Indian roads with gadget-like features and smart integrations.He simplifies the EV charging infrastructure, decoding the convenience of L1 charging to the speed of L3 charging breaking all myths. He demystifies Bolt's approach to developing India's largest EV charging network including the revolutionary concept of a peer-to-peer charging network that enables individuals and businesses to monetize their charging points, similar to an Airbnb model for EV charging. With 30K+ charging points across 1300+ cities, Bolt.Earth is building the Android for EVs - watch this episode to learn how this visionary entrepreneur is sparking EV transformation across India.Listen to the podcast to learn more about:00:00 - EV Ecosystem Overview in India06:07 - EV Features and how Software is a game changer13:03 - EV Charging Levels (L1, L2, L3) Explained20:07 - EV Charging Infrastructure in India24:23 - EV Charging in Real Estate Enjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inThis podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

Welcoming 2024 with this exciting episode, we have our three partners Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya and Amit Somani share their predictions and thoughts for what this leap year holds! If you’re a founder raising funds or even thinking of starting this year you must watch this conversation as hot topics such as '$20B dry powder, Unicorns, 70h/weeks, how to fundraise in 2024' and much more are covered in detail! Listen to the podcast to learn more about:00:00 - Preview of the Podcast01:22 - How can Indian founders build for the globe?06:07 - Type of Founders who should talk to Prime in 202409:26 - Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean 14:25 - Prime's advice to Portfolio companies in 202418:21 - Sectors/Trends that Prime might invest in 202422:36 - SaaS Opportunity in India & the World28:22 - Is there a Real business opportunity in 'Bharat'?34:43 - Tips for Fundraising in 202440:24 - Unicorns in 202446:05 - ‘X’ factors in successful foundersEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inThis podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

On this special episode we have our three partners Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya and Amit Somani discuss what happened in 2023 across the global and Indian startup ecosystem. They deep dive on GenAI, ChatGPT, the India Opportunity, ‘funding winter’ and many such themes that dominated the world of startups! Listen to the podcast to learn more about:00:00 - Preview of the Podcast01:20 - ChatGPT and GenAI in 202314:24 - Indian Startup ecosystem in 202319:39 - Exciting sectors and trends in 2023 25:33 - Top performing startups of 202335:36 - Why are well funded startups failing/shutting down?38:58 - What is the ONE thing startups should focus on in 2024?43:50 - Personal takeaways & Closing thoughtsEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

Shripati Acharya, Managing Partner Prime Venture Partners & Amit Somani Managing Partner Prime Venture Partners discuss BAD MATHS in the Startup world on this episode. Say goodbye to relying on "magical numbers" and instead focus on a thorough understanding of your market and customers for better results. We discuss key business metrics for growth, such as customer acquisition cost, campaign effectiveness, and churn calculations. We also stress the significance of segmentation, clear customer profiles, and willingness to pay for each segment. So don't miss this insightful episode full of valuable advice and perspectives to help you navigate the challenging world of startups.Listen to the podcast to learn about:01:30 - Common Pitfalls When Calculating TAM07:20 - What is a Good TAM from an Investor’s Perspective09:00 - Calculating TAM for a category-creating company11:00 - The Right Way to Calculate CAC18:30 - How to Think About Churn28:00 - Change the Question from LTV to Payback30:15 - Revenue, Retention & Cohort Based Analysis41:00 - Returns, Promotions, Discounts & Refunds46:00 - Averages Vs Medians50:00 - Smile Curve for SaaS CompaniesClick here to read the full transcriptEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.Follow Prime Venture Partners:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes. Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

Satya Chakravarthy Co-Founder  The ePlane Company in conversation with Shripati Acharya, Managing Partner Prime Venture Partners.Listen to the podcast to learn about: 04:00 - Entrepreneurship is About Solving a Problem 16:00 - Flying Taxis for City Travel20:00 - Aviation Will Get Disrupted by Electrification30:00 - Infrastructure & Defrastructure33:20 - Startups in Engineering Colleges in IndiaClick here to read the full transcriptEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes. Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback