Founder Thesis

Arjun Nair, co-founded Great Learning, an ed-tech company by bootstrapping it and took it to a $600m acquisition by Byju’s. He speaks to Akshay Datt about: Creating effective cohort based courses (using ‘flip classrooms’!) Bootstrapping with a maniacal focus on profitability Why they sold to Byju’s and the way forwardGet notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.com

Rohan Shravan’s journey is a testament to the never-say-die spirit of the Indian founder. He created the world's first Android tablet, Notion. And even though his dream of building a hardware devices company from India did not work out, he's now pioneering Tresa Motors, set to launch India's finest EV truck. Hear about his journey and his determination to make a difference on a big scale.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Tresa Motors:-1.Tresa Motors' axial flux motor, Lidar-enabled driver assistance aim at new standards for electric trucks in India2.Tresa Motors unveils India's first electric truck for the global market: See Pics3.Tresa Motors launches its first EV

Lokesh Daga built up what could arguably be called as the next generation of an Indian family run business. Nasher Miles makes cool and useful trolley bags for travelers who care both about looks and convenience. He shares D2C success hacks, the advantages of offline vs online, and the path to becoming a 1000 cr business.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Nasher Miles:-1.How Nasher Miles is Redefining Travel with Quality and Style2.How luggage brands can drive engagement and sales through influencer marketing3.Nasher Miles: Around the World on just eight wheels!

Shailesh Vickram Singh is an entrepreneur who believes that the current generation of global internet start-ups have reached their peak. His thesis is that the next generation of tech giants will be focussed on sustainability and tackling climate change.He founded Climate Angels, a fund that focuses on investing in start-ups that are building a sustainable future through Innovation & Investment. Learn about what the future of climate-tech looks like from the lens of a seasoned investor.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.com

From college fest vendor to India's kitchen automation giant- Eshwar' tale embodies grit, hustle, and relentless optimism. He crafted Mukunda Foods from zero capital to Zomato-backed success. Learn how he revolutionised kitchen processes for leading restaurant chains.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Mukunda Foods :-1.Interview: Mukunda Foods CEO Eshwar K Vikas On Driving Innovation In Commercial Kitchen Technology2.How Mukunda Foods' kitchen robots dish out dosas, noodles and more3.‘Kitchen robotics will revolutionise food & beverages industry’4.How Mukunda Foods is helping restaurants function smoothly in the current times5.What transformation does the food-tech industry is looking at in 2023?

Wigzo is an automated customer data platform for D2C brands in which Shiprocket has acquired a majority stake. It has grown from an  automated personalized email marketing tool to a  platform that helps brands to understand massive customer data and use it intelligently.What you can learn from this episode: The evolution of Mar-tech, from email automation to Customer Data Platform The journey of finding the right problem to solve Raising more funds vs getting acquiredGet  notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.com

From personal skin allergy woes to pioneering India's first Ayurvedic start-up securing seed funding from industry leaders, The Ayurveda Company is bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary health to provide Ayurveda as a lifestyle choice. Param talks about the journey of discovering product- market fit and taking the brand from zero to one, and then from one to hundred.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about The Ayurveda Company:-1.How The Ayurveda Co is bringing high quality, affordable ayurvedic solutions to the masses2.Rapid fire with param bhargava, co-founder of the ayurveda company3.How The Ayurveda Co carving a distinct path in the Ayurveda wellness landscape4.Learning, wisdom and experience: How an ayurveda startup from India is winning on the global front

What began as a quest for efficiency is now a profitable solution trusted by Fortune 500 companies worldwide- Ganesh Shankar's journey from product manager to building Responsive is riveting. Responsive simplifies stakeholder communication, fostering trust, and strengthening brands for lasting success. Gain insights on B2B product development, sales strategies, and agile organizational building in this episode.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Responsive:-1.Responsive Extends Market-Leading AI Capabilities with Its Strategic Response Management Platform at Responsive Summit23.2.RFPIO Rebrands Company to Responsive, Emerges as Breakout Category Leader in Strategic Response Management

Balance Hero is one of India’s largest lending apps for the underbanked. They are among the top market leaders in the small ticket loan providers.And the most amazing thing about Balance Hero is that the founder (Charlie Lee) is a Korean who came to India to sell VAS services to telecom companies, and never left.If you want to hear about the evolution of tech businesses and how to adapt to changing external circumstances, then this episode with @Charlie Lee of @BalanceHero is a must-listen.Get  notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Balance HeroMeet the entrepreneur from Gangnam whose True Balance …Balance Hero banks on India's 1.3B with fintechBalancehero India appoints ex-Hero FinCorp exec Jayesh Jain as Group CFO

Discover the incredible journey of an engineer turned healthcare innovator- Rohan Verma's entrepreneurial drive led to the creation of Breathe Well-being, a groundbreaking diabetes reversal platform. He talks about his roller coaster journey of building a bootstrapped health-tech business, facing multiple near death circumstances despite getting into the YC program, and eventually sticking through it to reach where they are today.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus conent by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Breathe Well-being:-1.Healthtech Startup Breathe Well-being Secures $6 Mn+ To Help People Reverse Diabetes