The Neon Show

Founder of iSPIRT, Sharad Sharma, discusses the UPI Struggle Story and the brain drain challenge in India. Topics include India's growth, startup success in China, and the importance of philosopher CEOs. The podcast explores S curve inflections, challenges for Indian startups, and strategies to leverage brain drain for growth.

This week’s episode is about the mastermind behind India’s hottest startups such as Sharechat, Sugar Cosmetics & Kuku FM as we welcome Anand Lunia, founder of India Quotient, to the Neon Show!Is The Youth Of India Bad At Saving?Can India Become The Largest Economy In The World?Why Has India Not Created a Successful Role Model In Startups?All these exhilarating topics and more in this GRIPPING conversation. A deep dive into why India Quotient understands the consumers of India so well and how India is at the cusp of glory… Tune in NOW!*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/!Send us a text

This week’s episode is all about discovering OUR SECRETS as we let you in on how we gained 25,000 subscribers in JUST 90 days as our founders welcome Vidit Agarwal, our branding manager and founder of Witchcraft, to the Neon Show!Where Did Neon’s Journey Begin?How Did We Build BRAND LOYALTY For The Neon Show?Why Did The Name Neon Have To Be “Sexy” To Attract Viewers?!All these juicy topics and more in this HONEST conversation. A real look into why branding is so important for building loyalty amongst consumers & how it can transform a company’s fate, like it did Neon’s… Tune in NOW!*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/!Send us a text

This week’s episode is a SURPRISE feature with an UNEXPECTED host! Our co-founder Nansi Mishra takes on hosting duties as she looks at why Indians worship Bhagwan using puja flowers in Hinduism as we welcome Rhea Karuturi, co-founder of Hoovu Fresh, to the Neon Show!What Was It Like Growing Up In Ethiopia & Learning From The World’s Best Rose Exporter?What Are Some Practices Indians Use While Praying?What Is Rhea’s Family’s Relationship With God?How Difficult Is It To Be A Woman Entrepreneur In India?All these fascinating topics and more in this CAPTIVATING & INFORMATIVE conversation. A real look into the inner workings of faith in India & how impactful flowers can be in Hinduism with a woman that’s only began the start of her highly successful journey… Tune in NOW!*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/!Send us a text

V S Sudhakar, co-founder of BigBasket, discusses how Reliance changed India, Bharat's flaws, and how BigBasket empowered farmers on The Neon Show. Topics include Mukesh Ambani's impact, India's weaknesses, BigBasket's profitability, and the role of education. Tune in for a captivating and informative conversation!

Lal Chand Bissu, founder of Kuku FM, discusses why Indians love government jobs, the growth of aspirational content in India, and the challenges faced in starting a company. He also explores the preference for government jobs over private jobs and his goals for user growth.

Put your thinking caps on because this week’s episode is an assortment of INSIGHTFUL INFORMATION about stock markets, trading & entrepreneurship as we welcome Deepak Shenoy, founder of CapitalMind, to the Neon Show!Which Company Transformed India’s Trading Market?Indian Stock Market vs Global Stock MarketsAre Financial Influencers Fooling Their Followers?Would Global Companies Ever List In India?All these juicy topics and more in this EXTENSIVE conversation. A dive into the psyche of the man who manages over Rs. 500 crore in the Indian markets… One of the rare times where the conversation never stops being informative & gripping. Tune in NOW!*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit Prime Venture Partners!Send us a text

Welcome back Neon Tribe!This week’s episode is a DETAILED DIVE into the stock market through the eyes and mind of one of India’s most successful stock traders as we welcome Ravi Kumar, co-founder & CEO of Upstox, to the Neon Show!How Many Brokerage Accounts Are There In India & What % Of Them Use Upstox?What will The Stock Market Look Like In America, China & India In 10 Years?Why Was India A Better Choice Than America To Start Upstox?What Does The Future Of Indian Startups Look Like?All these exclusive topics and more in this DENSE & EDUCATIVE conversation. An exploration of the man behind a 30,000 crore company … This is a MASTERCLASS about everything stocks. Tune in NOW!*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ !Send us a text

Welcome Back Neon Tribe! This week’s episode is a MUST WATCH for India’s youth because we delve deeply into the insights and learnings gathered by one of India’s youngest crorepatis as we welcome Ishan Sharma, co-founder of MarkitUp, to the Neon Show!Ever wondered what the life of a content creator actually looks like? Well… This episode reveals everything! What Is The Biggest Difference Between India’s Youth & The Youth Abroad?How Much Has Timing Played A Role In Ishan’s Success?Will We See More Indians Dropout Of College In The Near Future?Who Are The Top 5 Indian Leaders Ishan Is Inspired By? All these captivating topics and more in this VIBRANT conversation. From being a BITS Pilani dropout to crossing 1 million subscribers on YouTube at the age of 22… Ishan Sharma’s story is an inspiration to all Indians that an unconventional path in life does not mean a wrong one. Tune in NOW!*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit Primevp.in !Send us a text

Welcome Back Neon Tribe! This week’s episode is a vast case study into the psyche of one of India’s brightest and most inspiring men as we welcome Vijay Rayapati, founder of Atomicwork, to the Neon Show!Clocking in at a whopping 2 hours, this detailed episode has everything… Experiences shared about the pitfalls of a difficult childhood journey, the aspirations of youthful adolescence and the wisdom that came with maturing age.  Do Indian founders command respect in the Valley ecosystem?What was it like growing up in a village and why was he bullied at school?How was it dealing with his mother’s battles with cancer?What is the story behind his successful exit from Minjar? All these spellbinding topics and more in this DEEPLY STIRRING conversation. From being just a farmer’s son to one of the most influential founders in India’s SaaS ecosystem… Vijay Rayapati’s story is not just one you listen to, but one you take notes from as well. Tune in NOW!Sponsor ShoutoutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit Primevp.in !Send us a text