The Indian Startup Show

In this week’s episode I chat to Satanik Roy. Co-founder and Chief product officer at Yibeal , Yibeal stands for Yes its’ a big deal and they are an Online-2-Offline marketplace to buy/sell pre-owned smartphones with warranty and insurance based in Calcutta. Since launching The have gone through a tech accelerator and have a won a number of awards. So they are doing really well! We talk about what inspired him to start this journey, How it works, plans for the future, and his day to day role , what he learned from his first startup ,plans for the next 2 years. We also talk about his interest in poetry and some Steve jobs chat … please enjoy the show! in this conversation we also talk about: Revenue model Trying to get buyers and sellers. Cashless society. Startup scene in Calcutta Awards Hobbies and interests Books and blogs The Classic Retreat of Anarchy! Advice on building a startup. links http://www.yibeal.com/ Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

Today we talking about IOT (Internet of things) based farming with my guest Deepak Srinivasan.(@thisis_ads) the co-founder of Crofters. Crofters's have created a flagship ecosystem which is an integrated aqua gardening system which helps you with fresh food farmed in the convenience of your very living room. Amazing stuff. So in this episode we talk about how he and his co-fcunder got started. how it works. State of the IOT industry at the moment in Indian . Production plans , nice example of senior citizens using the product ,Partnering with Teach for India. And Deepak shares his advice on getting early adopters. And some Elon musk chat. In this conversation we also talk about: And much more more Vision of the company. Plans for the next 12-24 months How big do they want to go? Who is this for? What type of food can you grow. Hardest part about building this business. Links www.crofters.in 50th Episode!! Thanks for listening and subscribing. If you like the show please leaving a comment in ITUNES. Thank you for supporting the podcast.and i shall be back next week. Want to come om the show or you have a question you would like to ask our guests. Please send me an email hello@neilpatel.co or tweet @indianstartupsh or go to facebook.com/indianstartupshow would love to connect. Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

India has the 2nd largest road network in the world. The Indian trucking industry is currently valued at $130 Bn and there are approximately 5.6 Mn on road vehicles transporting 80% of the country’s freight. So Today i speak to Ishu Bansal co-founder of TruckSuvidha . TruckSuvidha is a online Portal for transportation & trucking Industry. Through this portal one can find the real-time availability of trucks and loads. So in this episode we talk about how he got started, the early days, plans for the future. His inspirational dad, coding for Ice cream & candy! and convincing transporters to use the system. And some cooking and travel chat! In this conversation we also talk about: Life at Infosys What he learned from his first startup How it makes revenue What excites him most about the business Digital marketing And much more! Links http://trucksuvidha.com/ https://twitter.com/trucksuvidha https://www.facebook.com/trucksuvidha Announcement Capgemini the multinational information technology consulting are turning 50, so they are creating a new competition called InnovatorsRace50 - a global contest that seeks to reward promising early-stage start-ups. If you have a startup in the following categories GovTech & Social Enterprises Data & Security Digital Processes & Transformation Consumers & Well-being FinTech & Mobility Then please apply . 50 start-ups will be shortlisted and there will be 5 winners. A total of $250,000 worth equity-free funding is available. InnovatorsRace50 is your chance to put your early-stage business on the global map. Deadline is 28th Feb . For more details please go to innovatorsrace50.com and if you get shortlisted then please come on the show an talk about it :) Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

3.8 Billion videos are being consumed in India every month! So my guest today is Prashanto Das (@prashantodas) - Co-founder of Ping Networks. PING is India’s largest studio multi channel network creating original engaging video content across genres of food, music, entertainment, lifestyle, gaming. In this episode we talk about how he got started , talk about his very own Jerry Maguire moment, life as a hard core creative . What first time founders should be focusing on , the most surprising thing he has learned about his crazy roller coaster journey so far. Work life balance & challenges. Prashanto talks about his leadership style, tips on negotiation. Advice on dealing with setbacks , Favorite TV shows. And how you can start your own YouTube channel! And much more..Please enjoy the show In this conversation we also talk about: 6 months of applied state of nothingness How he met the his co-founder Early days of Ping. Raising finance Hardest part about building the business. Personal highlights What he looks for when hiring staff What should first time founders be focussing on Steve Jobs and much more! Links Ping Networks http://www.pingnetwork.in/ Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

Are you planning your Big Fat Indian Wedding this year! Well In this week’s episode I chat to Nitin Sood. Co-founder of Happy Shappy. Based in Delhi, Happy Shappy is a one stop shop for all things for Indian weddings. Since launching last year they are doing really well. As a first time founder Nitin shares his rollercoaster journey so far We talk about what inspired him to start this journey, his previous life in Washington D.C. The vision of the company, plans for the future, and he also shares his top tips on how you can plan your wedding! Very important stuff and much more … please enjoy the show! in this conversation we also talk about, What Nitin looks for when hiring staff The vision of the company interesting pre-launch strategy The hardest part about building this business Key takeaways so far in the journey How the startup makes money Reaction to friends and family to starting this business. Moving back to India! Start up scene in Delhi. The importance of the Indian wedding! And much much more...! Links Website: https://happyshappy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyShappyOfficial Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

A majority of the Indian population find it difficult to get credit! So today I speak with Kumar Srivatsan, who is on a mission to change this, he is the co-founder of OptaCredit an AI powered data driven online lender providing credit to people across India. Since demonetization they have seen an 300% increase in application and were mention in Forbes. So they are doing really well! So in this podcast we talk about how he got started, What is A.I? , demonetization in India , how it actually works, why formal credit is hard to get in India. The vision of the company , Kumar also tells me what first time founders should be focussing on. In this conversation we also talk about: His role withing the company Leadership and management style Startup challenges Reaction of friends , family , to starting the business Why demonetization is bad for contract killers! Is it Fun??? An much much more! Links https://www.optacredit.com/ @optacredit Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

Today I speak with Divya Nambiar Founder of Unniyarcha a revolutionary fashion jewelry label based in Bangalore , the brand offers a range of fusion jewelry, which is a unique mix of traditional and contemporary designs. So in this podcast we talk about what inspired her to do this, how it’s going so far, what keeps her awake at night , social responsibility. Her management style, time spent at Columbia university, long term goals, she also shares her advice on how to build a brand and much much more . Please enjoy the show. In this conversation we also talk about Persistence Bootstrapping Long term goals The meaning of Unniyarcha, - An immensely beautiful and legendary warrior of 17th century Malabar India Partnering with the Prajwala Foundation, which works towards the psychological and economic rehabilitation of rape survivors in India. Heroes How she gets inspired! And the return of the quick fire round! Links Website http://unniyarcha.com/ Twitter @UnniyarchaJewel Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

Today I speak with Ashwin Damera Co-Founder and Member of the Academic Board of EMERITUS an edtech start-up. They have developed an executive education model based on the leadership and management training needs of mid-management employees. They work with top tier business schools and bring their programs to markets like India, Middle East & Singapore. So in this podcast we talk what inspired him to do this. , life as a startup founder. , online education, we also talk about his previous startup Travelguru a company that was later acquired by Travelocity in 2009. And his amazing two years spent at Harvard University and much much so please enjoy the show. In this conversation we also talk about Dealing with competition Size of the market Sign ups so far & Stats The 5 year plan Leadership and Management His background Startup challenges The main trait an entrepreneurs should have (its a a great answer!) The early days of TravelGuru Life as a startup founder Examples of great business leaders. Favorite books What should first time founder's be focussed on. Links http://emeritus.org/ Thanks to Ashwin for coming on the show today and if you want more information go to http://emeritus.org/ Thanks for listening and subscribing. Since launching we have had 130,000 listeners in total so thank you very much If you like the show please leaving a comment in ITUNES. Thank you for supporting the podcast.and i shall be back next week. If you have any feedback on the show Or want to come on please send me an email hello@neilpatel.co or tweet @indianstartupsh or go to facebook.com/indianstartupshow would love to connect. Thanks & Goodbye! Competition Time ! MetLife Foundation is running MetLife Inclusion Plus Competition, an innovation competition which offers a unique opportunity to startups in the financial inclusion/ financial technology space. The idea of Inclusion Plus is to Identify, recognize and support promising social entrepreneurs and enterprises who can potentially make a positive impact on financial inclusion. The competition will be targeting entrepreneurs who are leading innovation in the financial services industry aimed at low-to-moderate income households. The applicants will compete for a share of $150,000 USD in awards. Competitors will submit a product, service, program or innovative solution to improve financial health and well-being for low- and moderate-income people in India. The innovation should demonstrate that it will improve people’s access to and/or adoption and usage of financial products and services. Deadline for entries: 23rd November 2016 For further details kindly visit http://india.inclusionplus.com/ Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

This week I chat to Sanchit Malik (@maliksanchit) co-founder of Townscript. Townscript is India's leading self serve event registration and ticketing platform. launched in late 2013 they have served more than 9500+ events majorly in India and other countries like US, Singapore, Australia. We talk about how he got started. startup culture, what he has learned from being an entrepreneur to what excites him most about this startup. We also talk about Stats so far Mistakes first founders make What it's like being a co-founder Favorite books Growing the company Plans for the future The return of the quick fire round! Hobbies & Interests And much more . Please enjoy the show! Links Website: http://www.townscript.com/ Twitter:@townscript Thanks to Sanchit for coming on the show and if you want more information go to http://www.townscript.com/ Thanks for listening and subscribing. If you like the show please leaving a comment in ITUNES. Thank you for supporting the podcast.and i shall be back next week. Want to come om the show send me an email hello@neilpatel.co or tweet @indianstartupsh or go to facebook.com/indianstartupshow would love to connect. Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

Today I chat to Shruti Gandhi, (@atShruti) . Shruti is the managing partner at Array Ventures. Array Ventures is a VC firm based in the U.S. which focuses on solving impactful problems using revolutionary technology. We talk about her operational & investment experience, life in Silicon Valley , machine learning, what she looks for when investing in startups & what first time founders should be focusing on. In this conversation we also talk about: Companies she has invested in Favorite startups The one thing she wants you to understand about building a startup Dealing with FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) Career highlights The importance of using your gut instinct And much much more.... Links Website : http://www.array.vc Twitter : @atShruti Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV