SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Mukesh Prasad Singh, an IIT graduate and early startup participant, talks about his journey from founding ZopNow to working with Jeff Bezos. Topics include risk-taking, marathon running, visualization, and Jeff Bezos' secretive visit to India.

Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, shares insights into trading, the story behind Zerodha's success, and the importance of fitness. The podcast covers topics such as knowing when to stop trading, finding luck in something you love, and building a health ecosystem in India.

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cure.fit) unpacks his key learnings from decades of experience in the start-up space. Starting his journey from the hotspot of start-up culture, the Silicon Valley, to successfully creating two of India’s most successful startups. If you aspire to make a real impact on the world with your start-up, this conversation contains essential tools and techniques for you to unlock your exponential impact. We redefine “starting up” to include more personal and social aspects - we can all be entrepreneurs if we have the will to positively impact the world. We debunk many such myths about entrepreneurship in this episode - watch for more!Chapters:00:00-00:13 Opening Theme00:14- 1:23 ‘Starting up’: The first step to your impact journey1:24- 3:59 Introspection: Deeper understanding of who you are 4:00- 8:03 Mukesh’s Problem Solving Tip!8:04- 12:49 Why do you want to Start Up?12:50- 13:41 About Cult.Fit’s Vision13:42- 21:09 Busting Myths about Startups21:10- 25:58 Immersing yourself in the Startup Domain 25:59- 28:51 Jeff Bezos’s unique apprenticeship method  28:52- 34:28 'Wander Around’: Gaining Exposure 34:29- 37:53 Keep at your learning 37:54- 42:59 Cultivating Founder’s Mindset 43:00- 47:20 The many ways of a Start Up Pt147:21- 49:01 Failures can be great outcome 49:02- 52:05 The many ways of a Start Up Pt252:06- 1:02:34 Nothing ever really grows in your comfort zone 1:02:35- 1:07:57 The idea of Dominant Niche 1:07:58- 1:09:33 Journey is the biggest reward of a Startup 1:09:34- 1:13:19 Mukesh’s Start Up journey 1:13:20- 1:23:06 Preparing for the Start Up journey 1:23:07- 1:27:42 Compounding of results 1:27:43- 1:29:56 Discovering yourself through the Start Up journey 1:29:57- 1:30:23 Round up of the Podcast 1:30:24- 1:30:38 Outro MusicAbout SparX by Mukesh Bansal SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth.  We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us.  In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career.  This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you. Follow us on Instagram: @sparxbymukeshbansal  

Rahul Dravid, legendary sportsman turned coach, shares his insights on the skills needed to transition from player to coach, the benefits of taking risks, the power of deliberate practice and self-reflection, and the future of cricket in India.

Devdutt Pattanaik, an expert in translating ancient knowledge for a modern audience, joins Mukesh Bansal to discuss business lessons from ancient Indian mythology and the value of studying philosophy for personal growth. Topics include converting a hobby into a profession, the relevance of ancient Indian epics, and the power of symbols in communication.

India is in a critical period of economic development - deeply understanding and utilising its resources is the key to successfully grow, says Neelkanth Mishra, our guest this week. In the third episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal is in conversation with India’s leading economist, Neelkanth Mishra. With decades worth of research in the Indian economy, he shares key analyses from his deep study of the country.If you seek to thoroughly understand our current economic state, and to anticipate the coming stage for India - this episode will unlock fresh insights from one of the best minds in the field.Watch the episode to know more about the hidden GDP growth of the informal economy, India’s growth trajectory and the unbridled potential of our workforce.Chapters: Coming Up: 00:00 - 00:27Opening Theme: 00:28 - 00:41About Neelkanth Mishra: 00:42 - 1:48The Journey of Becoming an Economist: 1:49 - 4:42Infosys & Business Intelligence: 4:42 - 5:23Why Not MBA?: 5:23 - 6:22Becoming an India Strategist: 6:23 - 9:09Roads: The Silent Transforming of India: 9:09 - 12:23GDP: What Lies in the Informal Economy: 12:24 - 16:22Years in IIT: 16:22 - 22:53Looking Beyond Numbers: 22:54 - 28:39Leading an Academic Life: 28:40 - 31:00Post Liberalisation (1991): 31:01 - 44:38Where is India Heading?: 44:39 - 59:56Connecting the Dots: Indian Growth: 59:57 - 1:07:53Energy: Bone of Economic Chart: 1:07:54 - 1:15:57Raising Funds for New Companies: 1:15:57 - 1:20:13“Youngest & The Largest”: Impact of Demographic Dividends: 1:20:14 - 1:28:08Rise of Manufacturing: 1:28:08 - 1:37:00Is It India’s Time to Shine?: 1:37:02 - 1:42:16Concluding Remarks: 1:42:17 - 1:43:11Outro: 1:43:12 - 1:43:28

In this podcast, Mukesh Bansal shares insights on creating impact and holistic growth. He discusses the importance of learning, taking risks, and building a strong foundation. The podcast also emphasizes the value of fitness and health for sustained impact. Additionally, it highlights the power of compounding and achieving mastery for long-term success.

Welcome to the first episode of SparX by Mukesh Bansal! Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey, tracing India’s first private rocket launch. At SparX, we're on a mission to explore the boundaries of human potential while engaging with the brightest minds nationwide. Today Mukesh Bansal (Founder: Myntra and Cure.Fit) is in conversation with pioneering aerospace expert and entrepreneur Pawan Chandana (Co-founder Skyroot). In this episode, we cover the expansive area of aerospace engineering, the complex physics of space-tech and what powers Pawan and his team to explore this elusive and intimidating sector. Over the course of this episode we hear inspirational stories of the tumultuous history of India and space exploration, how Pawan and his team successfully launched India’s first private rocket launch and the future of space-tech with billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos rushing to join the private space race.Get ready for a thrilling conversation between two of the leading changemakers of the country in this episode of SparX podcast. Watch the episode for more insights, inspiration and knowledge.