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In the latest Create Wealth podcast, our co-founder, Sandeep Jethwani, speak to Amit Damani, co-founder of StayVista, who is helping second homeowners turn their idle properties into income-generating assets.Managing a second home can be incredibly challenging—they need regular upkeep, and nearly 90% of them remain underutilised.StayVista was formed to close this very gap—by renting second homes to travellers seeking premium, private stays.They identify good locations where families and groups would like to vacation, provide a standardised luxury experience to travellers and help homeowners earn up to INR 1.5-3 lakh per month from their properties.🎥 Watch the full podcast now!#createwealthpodcast #hospitality #hotel #postcardhotel #eazydiner #india

"If Elon Musk was visiting India, would he stay in this hotel?"Can you think of a better north star metric for a hospitality brand?Meet Kapil Chopra, ex-President of Oberoi Hotels who uses this guiding principle to build Postcard Hotel - a luxury hotel chain that is giving traditional players like Taj and Oberoi tough competition!No Check-In/Check-Out Time All day breakfastComplimentary drinksOffbeat locations and rustic architecture The Postcard Hotel boasts all this and more. In this episode, Kapil shares how Postcard Hotels, which has fast become the go-to option for celebrities, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators, will ensure that you never forget your stay with them. There's more!Did you know, Kapil is also the founder of EazyDiner, the premium restaurant discovery and instant reservation platform?With such vast experience in the hospitality industry, Kapil shares interesting insights on every aspect of running a luxury hospitality company. From how to bowl over patrons with a once-in-a-lifetime experience to beating old players like Taj and Oberoi, from how to earn 100x returns by investing in a hotel to how the rich travel - in this episode, Kapil shares insights that will blow your mind.This one's for all those who dream of creating something extraordinary, who believe that attention to the smallest details makes the biggest difference, and who understand that true luxury isn't about opulence—it's about creating meaningful experiences.

Ashish Dhawan, a prominent figure in India's investment scene and founder of ChrysCapital, shares his transformative journey from private equity to philanthropy. He discusses his ambitious plan to donate over ₹1000 crores in a decade, emphasizing the crucial role of collective effort in nation-building. Ashish also explores long-term investment strategies, the significance of early childhood education, and the pivotal synergy between philanthropy and government in driving social progress.

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth Podcast, Sandeep Jethwani speaks with Rishabh Shroff, Co-Head at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.As a trusted advisor to billionaires, family offices, and leading corporations, Rishabh has decades of experience in high-stakes disputes, complex negotiations, and wealth and legacy planning.Key highlights:➡️ How families like the Godrejs and Tatas manage disputes and transitions➡️ The three pillars of preserving generational wealth➡️ The untold story of Amarchand Mangaldas's split🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/kn0Ml9OGjtE

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Saurabh Gadgil, the Chairman and Managing Director at PNG Jewellers.Saurabh is the 6th generation business owner and has been running this 192-year-old company for over 25 years now.A few months ago, Saurabh reached a major milestone — taking PNG Jewellers public with a successful IPO and joining the billionaire's club.In this podcast, he shares:➡️ How PNG Jewellers has stayed relevant across 6 generations.➡️ Strategic pivots that paved the way for a billion-dollar IPO.➡️ Why trust and relationships are the foundation of PNG’s enduring success.From preserving tradition to navigating modern business challenges, Saurabh’s journey is extremely interesting for business owners, founders and entrepreneurs.

How did an ex-Amazon engineer discover a billion-dollar opportunity in jewellery?The journey of Gaurav Kushawaha, the founder of BlueStone, one of India’s leading jewellery brands is a story of resilience, business acumen and adherence to first-principles. Watch the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, where Sandeep Jethwani talks to Gaurav Kushwaha about how he grew BlueStone into an INR 8,000 company and disrupted the jewellery industry in India. 

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Tejas and Nupur Goenka, the third-generation leaders of Tally Solutions, India’s pioneering accounting software.For decades, Tally has been THE accounting software for Indian businesses, setting standards in India long before "SaaS" was even a concept.In this episode, Tejas and Nupur share how the family-led company transformed into a global leader. They discuss: ➡️ How Bharat Goenka created India’s first family-owned SaaS company➡️What it took to build a brand that every Indian business uses➡️How Tally led a ‘founder-led sales’ strategy before the term even existed➡️How Tally is innovating and capturing global markets Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and carrying forward a family legacy in India’s dynamic tech industry.

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, co-founders of ixigo, a leading travel tech company valued at USD 401 million (INR ~3,370 crore).Aloke and Rajnish’s journey from bootstrapping ixigo to building a platform used by over 480 million active users is an inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and customer-centricity.In this episode, they share invaluable insights into building ixigo from the ground up, the power of AI-driven solutions, and what it takes to survive and thrive through economic challenges. They also discuss how they used strategic acquisitions to strengthen their market position and why staying in sync as co-founders was critical to their success.

In this episode, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani talks to Ankit and Rajat Kedia - the dynamic brothers behind Manjushree Technopack, who transformed their father's umbrella manufacturing business into one of India's largest packaging solutions providers.Their success metrics tell a remarkable story:A modest ₹4 crore IPO in 1994 grew to deliver 45x returns to early investorsScaled from ₹6 crores to ₹13.5 crores in just one yearBuilt a client roster including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and GSKExecuted two successful PE exits with Kedaara Capital and Advent InternationalGrew into a ₹2,000+ crore packaging mammoth by FY23Key takeaways from this episode:➡️ 45x returns for early investors - How a 10-rupee share from their 1994 IPO turned into a 456-rupee buyback in 2014, becoming a landmark exit in India’s packaging industry.➡️ Surviving the times of crisis - The story of navigating through one of India’s toughest market disruptions (in 1994) while still pushing their first IPO to success.➡️ Taking bold risks - Executing a successful FPO during the 2008 financial crisis—how their risk-taking propelled the business to new heights.➡️ Building a structured family office after a successful exit - how they created a robust investment strategy, diversifying across asset classes while staying focused on operational businesses.Listen in for a masterclass on entrepreneurship, family leadership, and long-term wealth creation.

In this episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we are joined by Viren Rasquinha, Arjuna Awardee and CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ). From captaining the Indian hockey team (and leading India at the 2004 Athens Olympics) to switching to management at the peak of his sporting career to nurturing future Olympians, Viren has donned many hats and excelled at all! Through OGQ, Viren is a man with a mission and in this episode, we talk to him about –The electrifying experience of leading India against Pakistan in a post-Kargil War seriesViren's bold decision to pursue an MBA while at the peak of his sporting careerThe evolution of India's sports ecosystem and its impact on athlete performanceOGQ's pivotal role in nurturing 13 out of 21 Indian Olympic medalists in recent yearsThe government’s role in supporting sports and job stability for Indian athletesYou can also watch the podcast episode on the Create Wealth YouTube channel.