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Manik Gupta is Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, leading product for Microsoft Teams, used by over 320 million monthly users. He sits on the Board of Directors at CarGurus and was previously Chief Product Officer at Uber, where he drove product strategy as the platform scaled to 100M+ users across 700+ cities. Before that, he spent over seven years at Google, helping scale Google Maps to over 1 billion users. With 20+ years of experience, Manik is known for building global consumer products and leading high-impact teams at scale.00:00 - Top Moments00:15 - Intro02:51 - Influential experiences during Manik's early life in India08:12 - Manik's motivation behind moving to the U.S. and the journey to working on Google Maps10:53 - Manik's role in building Google Maps and the transition to Uber16:51 - Journey and key experiences at Uber22:29 - Transition to Microsoft Teams and what makes the work exciting today28:32 - Mentors and pivotal moments in the U.S. that shaped the career trajectory32:41 - Excitement about the Indian tech ecosystem and plans to contribute to its growth38:42 - Personal identity and interests outside of work40:54 - Ideal dinner guests, dead or alive, and reasons for the choices 🔗 CONNECT WITH https: Manik Gupta 👥 Linkedin -   / manikg  🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/manikgupta🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel -    / @1947rise  🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan  🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise  👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-singh-sangwan  🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.

Dhruvil Sanghvi is the Co-founder and CEO of LogiNext, a prominent transportation automation platform optimizing logistics operations for enterprises globally. Since its inception in 2014, LogiNext has experienced significant growth, serving over 200 enterprise clients across more than 50 countries. Under Sanghvi's leadership, the company has raised approximately $50 million in funding across multiple rounds, with a valuation of around $100 million as of January 2020. 00:00 - Top Moments 01:35 - Introduction 03:19 - Dhruvil's influences and environmental factors during upbringing 08:06 - Dhruvil's decision to return to India and the founding story of LogiNext 13:20 - Co-founder selection, initial project, and first customer 16:05 - Key inflection point for LogiNext 20:39 - Dhruvil's vision and desired outcomes for LogiNext 24:27 - Strategies for building and scaling a SaaS company from India 28:45 - Potential for India to create $10B revenue SaaS companies and necessary factors 31:30 - Competitive advantages of India in various industries37:26 - Role of the Indian diaspora in scaling companies towards $1T valuations 41:21 - Dhruvil's advice for those exploring opportunities in India 45:46 - Dhruvil's recent personal interests outside of work 47:29 - Common misconceptions about Dhruvil 48:12 - Dhruvil's most costly lesson learned 52:25 - Ideal dinner guests, dead or alive, and reasons for selection 🔗 CONNECT WITH Dhruvil Sanghvi👥 Linkedin -   / dhruvilsanghvi  🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/dhruvilsanghvi🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel -    / @1947rise  🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan  🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise  👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-singh-sangwan  🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.

Anand Jain is the co-founder of CleverTap, a leading customer engagement and retention platform serving 10,000+ brands globally. Under his leadership, CleverTap has raised over $100 million in funding and reached a valuation of $775 million. With a focus on data-driven marketing, he has helped businesses enhance user engagement at scale. His journey highlights innovation, entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in driving customer retention.00:00 - Top moments.01:38 - Introduction.02:53 - Anand's major influences during early years.05:48 - Anand's reasons for moving to the US.10:20 - Impact of US experience on Anand's skills and mindset for building a large company.15:36 - Anand's decision to give up the green card, return to India, and next steps.25:50 - Meeting co-founders.27:40 - Founding story and evolution of CleverTap.40:57 - Key inflection point that changed CleverTap’s trajectory and current status.48:30 - Future plans for the next 3–5 years.52:38 - Potential for an Indian SaaS company to reach $1 billion in revenue.56:39 - Anand's possible impact of building CleverTap while staying in the US.58:56 - Unique advantages Indians have over global competitors, including Silicon Valley.01:03:04 - Anand's advice for professionals in Silicon Valley or abroad considering opportunities in India.01:07:59 - Role of the Indian diaspora in scaling companies and contributing to India's tech ecosystem.01:10:30 - Anand's current personal obsessions outside of work.01:11:50 - Common misconceptions about Anand.01:12:16 - Three ideal dinner guests and reasons for the choice. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Anand Jain👥 Linkedin -   / anand-jain-07a8012  🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/helloanand🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan  🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise  👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.

Sanket Shah is the co-founder of InVideo, a leading online video creation platform with over 10 million users across 190+ countries. Under his leadership, InVideo has scaled rapidly, securing over $50 million in funding and reaching a valuation of nearly $500 million. With a vision to simplify video production, he has made high-quality content creation accessible at scale. His journey reflects innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of technology in transforming digital storytelling.00:00 - Key highlights. 01:32 - Introduction. 03:08 - Sanket's major influences during early years. 08:09 - Impact of the U.S. environment on Sanket's thinking big. 13:16 - Sanket's decision to move back to India. 14:49 - Sanket's plan before returning. 16:11 - Overview of MassBlurb. 16:32 - Founding story of InVideo. 20:23 - First product, its evolution, and key inflection point. 28:38 - InVideo’s purpose, user engagement, and envisioned outcome. 36:07 - AI’s future, its trajectory, and the need for bolder VC-backed bets in India. 43:33 - Key step to accelerate India’s shift toward bigger, bolder bets. 45:48 - Why now is the right time to build in India for those considering moving back. 56:31 - Role of Indian diaspora talent in scaling Indian companies to $25B–$100B+. 01:01:43 - Sanket's current personal obsessions outside of work. 01:06:42 - Three ideal dinner guests and reasons for the choice. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Sanket Shah👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanketsh/🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/_sankyy🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/shivassangwan🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/1947Rise👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-sin...🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.

Gaurav Agarwal is the co-founder of Tata 1mg, India’s largest digital healthcare platform. He played a key role in revolutionizing India’s healthcare landscape. Returning from Silicon Valley, Gaurav leveraged his expertise to scale Tata 1mg, tackling cultural and operational challenges while driving strategic innovations. His journey offers deep insights into entrepreneurship, technology-driven impact, and business scaling in a complex market.00:00 - Key highlights. 01:42 - Introduction. 03:21 - Gaurav's major influences during early years. 10:05 - Gaurav's motivation for moving to the US and personal experience. 16:56 - Gaurav's return to India in 2013 and early challenges. 25:24 - Evolution of Tata 1mg and key inflection points. 35:42 - Experience on the day of the acquisition by TATA38:30 - Significance of being the largest Digital healthcare company in the country. 45:34 - 1 MG's current valuation. 47:14 - Gaurav's potential impact if he had remained in the US. 48:58 - Gaurav's advice for Indians abroad considering opportunities in India. 54:43 - Gaurav's suggested opportunities for those with strong conviction. 01:00:14 - Gaurav's personal obsessions outside of work. 01:01:09 - Common misconceptions about Gaurav.🔗 CONNECT WITH Gaurav Agarwal👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agarwalga🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/agarwal_gaurav🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/shivassangwan🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/1947Rise👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-sin...🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.

Rahul Chowdhri is the co-founder of Stellaris Venture Partners, one of India's leading venture capital firms. Stellaris has backed some of the country's most successful startups, including Mamaearth and Whatfix.00:00 - Top Moments 01:29 - Introduction. 02:51 - Rahul's major influences during early years. 06:11 - Early days and founding story of Stellaris Venture Partners. 08:33 - Rahul meeting Ritesh and Alok. 09:37 - First believer who supported the fund’s launch. 11:44 - Founders who backed the fund and critical inflection point. 13:04 - Evolution of the fund since 2017, investment thesis, check size, and founder profile. 16:16 - Notable investment examples. 18:58 - Future trends in startups and venture capital. 22:30 - Scaling Indian companies from $50 billion to $100 billion+. 24:31 - Rahul's key lessons from 15+ years of investing. 25:15 - Rahul's biggest investment misses and lessons learned. 26:29 - Unique superpower of Ritesh and Alok. 27:32 - Rahul's current investment thesis. 27:55 - Rahul's desired changes in the startup ecosystem. 31:18 - Role of the Indian diaspora in scaling businesses from $10 billion to $200 billion+. 33:58 - Rahul's advice for Indians abroad considering opportunities in India. 36:16 - Changes over the last 20 years since moving to India. 38:34 - Steps to succeed in venture capital. 41:20 - Biggest challenges in building a fund. 42:37 - Rahul's personal obsessions outside of work. 43:44 - Rahul's essential life hack. 44:19 - Common misconceptions about Rahul. 45:30 - Rahul's work interests if money and attention were irrelevant. 46:27 - Three ideal dinner guests and reasons for the choice. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Rahul Chowdhri👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulchowdhri/🐦 Twitter- https://x.com/rchowdhri🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/shivassangwan🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/1947Rise👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-sin...🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.

Ashish Kumar is a co-founder and General Partner at Fundamentum Partnership, an early growth-stage fund launched in 2017 with Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal. Fundamentum backs tech-driven startups with product-market fit, leading or co-leading $25M-$40M rounds. Its second fund closed in 2022 at $227M, with a portfolio including unicorns like Pharmeasy and Spinny. Collectively, its companies have raised over $1B in follow-on funding. 00:00 - Top moments 01:29 - Intro 03:20 - Key influences during Ashish's early years. 06:26 - Ashish's hometown and educational background. 08:38 - Ashish's journey from moving to the US to working at Microsoft. 11:16 - Ashish's self-discovery through professional experiences. 14:33 - Ashish's reasons for returning to India and initial experiences. 17:36 - Ashish's returning companionand starting the first business. 19:31 - Explanation of a trade fair. 23:32 - Origin and story behind TBO.com. 28:24 - Ashish's interest in venture capital and journey with Fundamentum. 35:25 - Overview of Fundamentum’s role and operations. 40:00 - Investment examples and insights into fund operations. 44:03 - Growth investing reaching critical mass and need for local understanding. 48:10 - Blurring lines between private equity and venture capital and its impact on non-linear bets in India. 54:11 - Explanation of "outlier" business models. 01:03:23 - Ashish's advice for those abroad considering opportunities in India. 01:10:02 - Ashish's daily routine and work-life structure. 01:12:18 - Ashish's personal obsessions outside of professional life. 01:15:26 - Ashish's strategies for achieving highest potential. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Ashish Kumar 👥 Linkedin -   / ashishk   🐦 Twitter- https://x.com/ashishkumar?lang=en 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA 💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ... 🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan   🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise   👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  . 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳! 1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem. 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Kintan Brahmbhatt is a prominent entrepreneur, operator, and investor who has built and scaled products and businesses from zero to nearly 100 million customers. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Olto, an AI platform for personalizing sales demos. Previously, he held key roles at Amazon, including GM & Co-Founder of Amazon Podcasts, Head of Product at Amazon Music, and IMDb. 00:00 - Top moments 01:37 - Introduction 02:43 - Kintan's influences during formative years. 07:46 - Kintan's motivation for moving to the US, college experience, and journey. 20:42 - Building trust and convincing leadership at Microsoft or Amazon. 24:41 - Inspiration behind Olto, its purpose, and envisioned outcomes. 28:48 - Kintan's advice for leaders looking to start their own ventures. 31:58 - Influence of mentors on Kintan in shaping the career in the US. 39:16 - Traits and skills contributing to the success of the Indian diaspora. 42:27 - Kintan's entry into the Indian tech ecosystem and excitement about its future. 45:28 - Kintan's obsessions outside of professional life. 47:36 - Kintan's unexplored interests or experiences due to lack of time. 52:17 - Kintan's traits recognized by friends. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Kintan Brahmbhatt 👥 Linkedin -   / kintan   🐦 Twitter- https://x.com/kintan 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA 💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ... 🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan   🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise   👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  . 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳! 1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem. 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Mayank Banerjee is the co-founder and CEO of Even Healthcare, currently valued $100 Million. Even is a healthcare provider that offers 24/7, unlimited consultations with in-house clinical and wellness team to offer episodic care, lifestyle care and managed care to keep members healthy and out of hospitals. 00:00 - Top moments 01:33 - Intro 02:53 - Mayank's influences during upbringing. 06:44 - Mayank's transition to the UK and the journey. 09:40 - Mayank's reasons for moving back to India. 12:32 - Inspiration and origin of Even Healthcare. 16:39 - Meeting co-founders and early experiences. 19:27 - Initial phase of building Even Healthcare. 23:29 - Description of Mayank's new healthcare model. 27:49 - Journey and evolution of Even Healthcare. 33:54 - Current scale of Even Healthcare. 36:42 - Even Healthcare first investor support. 40:12 - Mayank's skills from the UK applied in building the venture. 45:26 - Mayank's advice for those considering moving back to India. 48:55 - Mayank's current obsessions outside of work. 50:30 - Mayank's unfulfilled personal ambitions. 53:01 - Mayank's version to his friends. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Mayank Banerjee 👥 Linkedin -   / mayank-banerjee   🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/meeyanki 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA 💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ... 🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan   🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise   👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  . 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳! 1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem. 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Neel Ghose is a renowned social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of the Robin Hood Army, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to combating hunger and food waste across the globe. Over the past decade, the Robin Hood Army has grown into a massive network of volunteers, impacting millions of lives. Alongside his social initiatives, Neel has had a distinguished career with global companies like Zomato, Google Pay, and Skyscanner, where he made significant contributions to their growth and innovation. 00:00 - Highlighting top moments. 01:56 - Introduction. 04:10 - Neel's influences during early years. 08:45 - Neel's motivation behind joining Zomato at the time. 15:08 - Building friendships at work versus prioritizing them. 16:41 - Neel's experience at Harvard Business School and reasons for returning to India. 23:33 - Joining Google Pay and key skills or experiences gained. 30:51 - Origin, journey, and current status of Robin Hood Army. 39:19 - Major setback at Robin Hood Army and lessons learned. 43:06 - Decision-making process for new initiatives and vision for Robin Hood Army. 46:39 - Leadership growth through Robin Hood Army. 50:02 - Neel's advice for young individuals aiming to create an impact. 53:36 - Neel's transition to Skyscanner. 57:30 - Evolution of Indian travel spending and future trends. 01:04:46 - Neel's message for Indians abroad considering returning to contribute to India's growth. 01:07:23 - Neel's personal excitement outside of work. 01:08:59 - Neel's image among friends. 01:10:58 - Neel's ideal dinner guests and reasons for choosing them. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Neel Ghose 👥 Linkedin -   / neelghose   🐦 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blueghose/?... 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA 💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ... 🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan   🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise   👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  . 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳! 1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem. 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW