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Rohit Bhayana, founder of Lumis Partners, one of India's oldest venture investment firms, discusses his latest project, Oister Global. Oister Global is a leading institutional investor endeavouring to invest in a curated selection of top-tier alternative funds in India. Rohit talks about how private investing became mainstream in India, his journey building Lumis Partners, the operator mindset and the massive Indian alternative growth opportunity they're targeting at Oister Global!Disclaimer: All references to data and numbers are based on publically available sources. Nothing in this interview is intended to be an offer or solicitation to invest in private markets.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Oister Global:-1.Oister Global Rolls Out INR 440 Cr Fund To Back VC/PE Funds2.India's AIF Landscape Surges Towards Maturity: Bright Prospects Ahead

Once a tech wizard at Intel, Bhaktha Keshavachar shifted gears to co-found Ezetap that shook up India's fintech scene with its innovative digital payment solutions, and was eventually acquired by Razorpay. Now, at Chara Technologies, he is engineering a revolutionary Reluctance motor engine that's free of toxic rare-earth minerals.This nifty invention is not just eco-friendly and cost- effective, but is also set to slash India's import dependency and give a turbo boost to the nation's electric mobility dreams!Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Chara Technologies:-1. Why India's Chara Technologies is Ditching Rare-Earth Materials in Electric Motors - CEO, Bhaktha Keshavachar2.As the EV market vrooms, this Bengaluru start-up tries to get its motor running3.Trio Builds EV Motors With No Toxic Rare-Earth Metals, Cut Dependency on Imports

Did you know about 10 to 12% of India’s GDP goes into logistics? That's even more than what the software or automotive industries get! In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Shiprocket as it shakes up the world of e-commerce. Akshay Ghulati talks about Shiprocket’s vision and how they're tackling unique challenges in India's market. Learn how Shiprocket makes e-commerce smarter and more efficient, especially in international shipping.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Shiprocket:-1. Shiprocket’s ‘back-to-the-future’ mission: Democratising ecommerce for Bharat2. Tech, Government support driving support in India’s exports: Akshay Ghulati3. D2C sales made smarter and swifter with Shiprocket Checkout4.Shiprocket expands services to boost revenue beyond shipping5.Shiprocket to upskill 100,000 Indian MSMEs for e-commerce

We’re living in the golden age of automobiles when they’re shifting from gas-guzzlers to clean, cool electric vehicles (EVs). This shift is creating room for new iconic brands to emerge. One such future iconic brand is the performance EV bike-maker Ultraviolette Automotive whose EV bike F77 has been turning heads. In this episode, Niraj Rajmohan and Narayan Subramaniam talk about their journey of building Ultraviolette as a globally aspirational motorcycle brand out of India.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Ultraviolette:-1.Inside Ultraviolette’s 6-Year Electric Revolution: How The Emotorcycle Maker Is Ready To Race It Out With KTMs & BMWs2.“Electric is the way forward,” says Narayan Subramaniam, Ultraviolette CEO and head of design on the future of mobility3.Ultraviolette: Racing into global markets with F774.EV firms focussed on high-tech products need more support: Ultraviolette founders

Building a successful SaaS business is both challenging and rewarding. There is a real risk that you may end up solving a problem so narrow that it has a very small market but if you focus deeply on solving a common problem, more people will choose your product over a one-size-fits-all solution. In this episode, Sanjay Ghare spills the beans on building Vervotech as a vertical SaaS in the travel tech domain. Vervotech helps travel agencies stay relevant on travel websites by providing smart information about the best deals and prices, so they can offer great options to their customers.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Vervotech:-1.The Digital Transformation of Hospitality: How Technology is Reshaping Guest Experiences2.Vervotech aims to create standardization in the hotel industry through hotel mapping3.Using artificial intelligence, this SaaS startup is helping travel agencies scale up their business

Discover the amazing success story of EcoSoul Home Inc, a homegrown company that started small but quickly emerged as a global leader. By building eco-friendly products and strategizing effective global distribution, they've penetrated markets in over 70 countries, achieving a staggering $30 million in revenue with a mere $10 million in initial funding. Rahul Singh is a hands- on leader and in this episode he talks about his journey of building this D2C brand. He delves deeply into EcoSoul's supply chain development, a critical factor in its rapid growth.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about EcoSoul:-1.Meet man who sold his house to create business made of waste, now owns company with annual turnover Rs 600 crore2.‘We Sold Our Home For Our Dream’: Sustainable Kitchenware Biz Clocks $50 Million in Revenues3. EcoSoul: Making a Difference4. From waste to wealth: EcoSoul Home’s battle cry against plastic toxicity5. Ecosoul develops everyday products using sustainable materials6.From the US to EU, how EcoSoul Home clocked over Rs 100 cr in GMV by exporting sustainable products

Delve into the massive and fast-growing staffing industry- a sector estimated to touch nearly $50 bn dollars by 2030. In this episode, V C Karthic shares insights about the industry, and offers insightful observations on entrepreneurship, company culture, management principles, and founder aspirations.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Buzzworks:-1.Buzzworks Business Services Pvt Ltd unveils the findings survey highlighting optimal work hours for productivity

Md. Imthiaz shares insights from his startup journey, reflecting on the lessons learned from his first venture, Hoppr, which raised 5 million dollars in 2012 but struggled to scale. Now, with a new focus on solving inefficiencies in logistics through a first principles approach, he talks about the value of a sharp, narrow focus in building sustainable businesses. This episode delves into the challenges of finding product-market fit and explores strategies for overcoming them in the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Raaho:-1.Digitising freight network for a better tomorrow2.How Raaho Is Using Tech To Transform India’s Fragmented Commercial Trucking3.How is Raaho building an Online market space for intercity trucking

Krishna Kumar shares his remarkable journey from a small village in Bihar to leading a company poised to achieve a turnover of almost 1500 crore. Kumar discusses the strategies for effective marketing and fighting competition in the global arena, highlighting Simplilearn's pioneering role in the Indian Edtech space since its inception in 2010.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Simplilearn:-1.How Simplilearn is shaping the future of workforce with digital innovation in education2. [The Turning Point] From blogging to setting up a corporate training startup – the inspiring story of Simplilearn3. Learn something new everyday: Rapid Fire with Simplilearn’s Krishna Kumar4.Krishna Kumar, Founder & CEO Of Simplilearn.com Explains His Journey So Far With Simplilearn5.How an Indian entrepreneur turned his blog into a global online training site for professionals

Discover how Stable Money is tapping into the lucrative market of Fixed Deposits, a product widely used by Indians for savings yet overlooked by most founders. Within just one year of operation, Stable Money has already secured 10 mn dollars in funding from some of the best VCs in India. In this conversation, Saurabh shares how he figured out the whitespace, why he believes hiring a Chief of Staff early is crucial for founders and the key factors behind their rapid growth.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Stable Money:-1.India’s first digital fixed-return investment platform Stable Money launched2.How Stable Money is shining the spotlight on fixed deposits | Simply Save3.Stable Money launches first fixed deposit marketplace4.Digital fixed-return investment platform, Stable Money, unveiled