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Raj Shamani
The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’.
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
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Apr 26, 2023 • 57min
The ART Of Making Money, Wealth & Success ft. Rajesh Dembla | Figuring Out 87 - Raj Shamani
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In today’s episode of Figuring Out, Raj talks with Rajesh Dembla, an Investor & Entrepreneur having companies like Dunzo, Decentro out of many others in his portfolio. Hailing from Bangalore, Dembla has personified the idiom ‘Rags to riches’ and is a self made man in true sense. Dembla shares his heart out about spending nights sleeping at railway platforms and rising from doing odd jobs to earn bread & butter for himself & his family, and what went behind the journey of becoming a successful investor & an entrepreneur. Having built a successful career at Yellow Pages & Just Dial, Dembla discusses the business models of the two and sheds light on what worked for both of these companies and what did not. How investors in the startup ecosystem are willing to make the companies spend at the cost of a risky burnout of funds.How Indian customers & Indian employees are different from the West, how consumerism is changing in India and breaking down sales step by step is what you’ll get to watch in this podcast!Make sure you watch this video till the end! -------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ-------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:01 - Success of DMart03:45 - Reality of VC & startup ecosystem5:01 - Success of Dunzo6:19 - Spending nights at railway station7:54 - Best of humanity at railway platform9:14 - Worst of humanity at railway platform11:27 - First business started at railway station14:04 - First business lesson16:44 - Life lessons learnt from first business 18:05 - Odd jobs for money19:33 - First Job at Yellow Pages22:11 - Breakdown of Sales24:17 - Formula of making Sales - PEU26:13 - Salesman Seduction26:53 - Just Dial journey28:59 - Just Dial - Success or Failure?31:26 - What went wrong at Just Dial?32:49 - Build VS Buy35:03 - Reason for the downfall of companies36:47 - Consumerism in India40:16 - Sanjeev Bikhchandani’s Success decoded43:15 - How to focus & simply as a founder44:46 - No innovation without experiment45:40 - Indian Customers VS Western Customers46:44 - Indian teams VS Western teams47:29 - What is Zoozle.in48:49 - E-commerce industry is not sustainable51:31 - Zoozle’s business model54:43 - Conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/raj

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 11min
Dr Ravinder Singal IPS on Salary of IPS Officer, Reality of Kumbh Mela & Crime Scene in India| FO Ep 86
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In today’s episode of Figuring Out, Raj is in conversation with IPS Ravinder Singal, the Additional Director General of Police. Apart from his public servant profile, he’s also an Endurance athlete and the only bureaucrat to have finished the Ironman Triathlon at the age of 50! -------------------------📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxDjfhW_kFg -------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:35 - Why he chose to be an IPS?03:50 - Live-in Relationships in India06:41 - How to judge a person?10:29 - Why empathy is important for an IPS officer?13:58 - What is Deccan Cliffhanger?16:52 - Expectations from Police officers17:54 - How to become Mentally Strong?23:08 - Kumbh Mela27:44 - His journey of Ironman32:10 - How to train your mind?35:13 - Kumbh mela incidence that was challenging to handle39:11 - Role of Chief of War Crimes43:54 - Case of headless bodies44:55 - Salary & Perks of an IPS47:20 - Bollywood defaming image of Police officers49:50 - America vs Indian Law51:14 - Law in case of riots 54:01 - Raj's Singapore police story55:13 - Colaba's extortion case57:59 - Cyber Crime in India59:47 - Fake profile incidence of a young girl1:00:29 - A lady Cheated on FB1:01:21 - Doctors profile hacked to extort money1:02:08 - Crime in India now1:04:36 - Most difficult case in his life1:08:20 - Should national anthem be played in cinema halls?1:09:38 - Conclusion

Apr 14, 2023 • 45min
Death Threats, Sidhu Moose Wala & SRK's Support - Yo Yo Honey Singh | Figuring Out | FO 85
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In today’s episode of Figuring Out, Raj talks with Honey Singh, AKA Hirdesh Singh an Indian music producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and an actor and has been widely loved in the Hindi as well as Punjabi Film Industry. Hailing from Delhi, Singh prefers to sing in Hindi and his native language Punjabii rather than English.Singh shares how his life is a manifestation of what he wanted it to be like and how he’s been blessed to have received mentorship & support from the who’s who of the industry like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, & Amitabh Bachchan. Honey Singh has finally broken his silence for the first time ever on ‘Mafia Mundeer’, a group of boys he made music with back in Punjab and the reasons behind breaking it off. Having gone through a tough journey of Bipolar Disorder, Singh speaks openly about dealing with mental illness, his symptoms, treatment and the struggle he went through during this time. Make sure you watch this video till the end!-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ-------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction2:30 - Manifestation and success3:25 - SRK and Honey Singh's equation5:08 - Honey Singh's process of working9:29 - Challenges in life as an artist 12:30 - Friends in the industry14:32 - What's next for Honey Singh?15:27 - Reason behind selling all the cars 16:02 - Early days of Honey Singh18:46 - Honey Singh's sources of income 19:55 - Mafia Mundeer days24:04 - Threats faced by singers 24:46 - Mental health problems and his comeback27:23 - His call with Sidhu Moose Wala27:43 - Honey Singh's positioning32:20 - Short form content and the struggles of it34:43 - Indians and western culture36:58 - Indian approach for going global with music39:26 - Dark phase of life 41:43 - Conclusion43:28 - Outro-------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/• • •#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamaniAbout Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 35min
GAMING Next Big Industry in India? ScoutOP & Thug on Money, Hate & Opportunities | Raj Shamani | FO 84
In this latest episode of Figuring Out, we are in conversation with the Mafias of the gaming world in India - Animesh AKA Thug and Tanmay Singh AKA Sc0ut. -------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW...📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: • Figuring Out Epis... ------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:02 - Why Animesh is hated?07:34 - Background story of Animesh & Scout11:46 - First tournament experience16:45 - How Scout started gaming?23:27 - Daily Gaming Routine24:35 - Training Routine in gaming28:46 - How to win a game?33:30 - What kind of players does India need?35:27 - How luck helps in gaming?38:24 - How Thug met his partner Goldie bhai?41:57 - Scout’s anger and maturity transformation45:08 - How many hours Scout play?47:29 -India's rank in gaming 52:36 - Sources of income for gamers54:26 - Scout's income57:03 - Role of government in gaming59:02 - Gaming; an unreliable source of income1:02:11 - content creation as a backup for gamers1:06:50 - buying a team in gaming1:08:09 - Biggest gamers in India 1:10:08 - future of gaming in India1:14:47 - Importance of enterprise mindset1:18:40 - Hunger to achieve bigger goals1:23:21 - High pressure environment in gaming1:27:14 - Metaverse and the gaming industry1:33:19 - conclusion1:33:23 - Outro

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Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 37min
Bootstrap to IPO - How EaseMyTrip Never Saw Losses? Prashant Pitti | Raj Shamani | FO 83
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In today’s episode of Figuring Out, Raj is in conversation with Mr. Prashant Pitti, Co-founder of EaseMyTrip.com. He hails from Delhi and has completed his graduation from IIT, Madras. EaseMyTrip is among very few consumer-startups in the world that bootstrapped all the way till IPO & later even became a unicorn!Prashant shares that despite being profitable for 14 odd years, Easemytrip never got validation from the media or the startup ecosystem. He explains how EMT has remained profitable even during the pandemic whereas its 7 competition brands have still not seen any profits!Prashant reveals why they never got any funding and shares his thoughts on how a bootstrap company can make money and grow with about 93% of repeat customer rate!Prashant elucidates how India is a relationship driven country and how he personally managed to bring his company at rank 2 with his 2 brothers without facing any sibling rivalries. He has explained how Indian customer is different, how customer loyalty can be built and sustained throughout the journey of entrepreneurship. To learn more about building a brand, scaling a business, watch the video till the end! Follow Prashant Pitti On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prashantpitti/-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Hard part about being a bootstrap startup06:00 - Why EaseMyTrip didn't take funding?07:45 - Why EaseMyTrip don't promote their biggest USP?10:03 - How they earn money without convenience fees?11:32 - How EMT survived without funding?15:09 - How EMT solves customer problems?17:28 - Secrets behind the growth of EMT19:57 - 130 CR Refund24:03 - How to deal with tough time?28:06 - How to survive in competition?33:28- Top 3 principles to follow for startups37:27 - Top 3 mistakes he made39:52 - Growth Vs. Profitability43:12 - Personal wealth creation44:53 - Achievers and their patterns48:14 - Luck and its importance 49:19 - Long term thinking in a business51:55 - High customer retention 1:00:23 - Problem with hiring 1:07:50 - What's different about Indian customers?1:14:59 - Business in Dubai1:16:55 - Merits of living in India 1:19:52 - Building business within the family1:30:35 - Safety for tourists in India1:33:24 - Conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.face

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Mar 29, 2023 • 2h 14min
IAS Reveals Govt Dark Secrets, Rahul Vs Modi, Transfer of IAS | Ft IAS Abhishek Singh | Raj Shamani
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In today’s episode of Figuring Out, Raj talks with IAS Abhishek Singh, IAS, Actor & Social Entrepreneur . He has acted in the famous Netflix series - Delhi Crime in the role of an officer and has been featured in songs with B Praak & Badshah. He comes from Allahabad and has grown up wanting to become an IAS officer. Singh shares how his upbringing has helped him create a more organised and disciplined work culture around him and suggests ways to do so for others. He elucidates why he never just wanted to limit himself to being a public servant and explains how he approaches the negative reactions of people towards his acting career. IAS Abhishek shares his experience of working under the governance of Prime Minister Modi and gives an unfiltered view on how the country has grown differently under 2 different governments. IAS Abhishek sheds light on the fact that India has never believed in dominance but in leadership and how that has increased the opportunities for Indians to create a life for themselves. To learn more, watch the video till the end!-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:21 - Childhood of IAS Abhishek06:46 - Discipline Vs Chaos09:05 - How to create discipline in an organisation?11:21 - Why he became IAS?16:09 - IAS officer as Actor20:26 - Rahul Gandhi24:00 - Salary & perks of IAS27:03 - Hype of Government jobs34:25 - Why we don't aim to become PM?40:54 - His meeting with PM41:36 - Difference between Manmohan Singh & Modi43:40 - Next superstar of bollywood?45:46 - Why talent don't matter?48:08 - Gautam Adani's motivation54:16 - Biggest opportunities in India1:01:13 - Why people admire America?1:05:21 - Caste system in India1:08:08 - Indian culture establishing world dominance1:13:32 - Branding in India1:16:12 - India talent bank of world1:20:59 - Biggest branding lesson1:24:19 - Arjun Vs Karan story1:27:00 - Why Indian police is not fit?1:33:19 - Expectation vs Reality of IAS job1:47:13 - Why we get scared of politicians?1:51:55 - Why UAE is the best country?1:54:28 - Crazy event of his IAS job2:01:23 - Raj's encounter with police2:06:00 - Life of politicians2:08:30 - Next million dollar opportunity 2:11:42 - conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamaniraj

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Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 37min
Rana Daggubati on Bollywood vs South Indian Cinema, His Income & Married Life | Raj Shamani | FO 81
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In this episode of the Figuring Out podcast, we are in conversation with Rana Daggubati. Actor, producer and entrepreneur, Rana Daggubati best known as the vicious antagonist 'Bhallaladeva' from the record-breaking Indian franchise, Baahubali, Rana, however, began his mainstream film career as the producer of the National Award-winning film Bommalata (2004).In 2005, he set up Spirit Media, a company that specialized in VFX and animation. On the back of the phenomenal success of the Baahubali franchise, Rana went to earn another first with India's first underwater film, The Ghazi Attack (2017), which was a commercial success and garnered him another prestigious National Award.In 2018, Rana entered into a joint venture with one of India's leading entertainment agencies, Kwan Entertainment. He also partnered with Anthill Ventures, an investment and scaling platform for early growth stage start-ups, to launch Anthill Studio. Rana also bought a stake Amar Chitra Katha in 2019.While his passions, interests and endeavors many seem varied, there is one thread that seems to define everything that drives Rana Daggubati - the power and glory of storytelling - a love that he has confessed to many times.-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:29 - Tata's Big Hit02:56 - Ghazi Attack Experience05:28 - Height Fear of Rana06:06 - Physical Transformation of Rana Daggubati09:38 - His role as Villain in Bahubali12:23 - Shelf life of Artists14:00 - What does Rana look like after 20 years?15:15 - Why he invested in Amar Chitra Katha19:51 - Family dynamics of Rana Daggubati 21:55 - Why he dropped out of college?26:55 - Relationship with Money in his teenage29:30 - Why should everyone must spend on experiences?32:09 - Love story of Rana Daggubati35:21 - His idea of an Unicorn business39:55 - Most valuable thing in business41:55 - His earning sources43:38 - How he spend his money?47:45 - His plans with Amar Chitra Katha50:09 - Marvel characters inspired by mythology?51:12 - Favourite super hero movie of Rana52:10 - Power, Fame and Money53:35 - South Indian Cinema vs Bollywood57:49 - Role of Bahubali in South Indian cinema58:43 - 3 Things bollywood should learn from South Indian movies1:03:35 - How to understand Indian audience?1:06:23 - What makes South Indian movies exciting?1:09:50 - AI or ChatGpt stealing jobs?1:12:07 - Pattern of Telugu or Tamil Movies1:15:17 - Ramayana Vs Mahabharata1:17:34 - Pattern of making a hit film1:21:24 - What signal Rana wants to give to the world?1:23:53 - Quantity vs Quality1:24:28 - Rana's Artist mode vs Business mode1:27:29 - His plan to enter politics1:28:16 - What drives him now?1:30:51 - Rana Naidu1:32:40 - Next big opportunity in India1:36:13 - Conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj Shamani

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 36min
Doglapan & Startup | India | Business Idea | Aseem Ghavri- Ashneer Grover’s Co-founder | Raj Shamani
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In this episode of the Figuring Out podcast, we are in conversation with Aseem Ghavri , Co-founder of Ashneer Grover in Third Unicorn. Born and brought up in Chandigarh, Aseem Ghavri graduated from Punjab University with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science. He founded a game app development studio in 2013 with a friend. While in college, Ghavri started a small food truck startup business in the town of Hungryville with his personal investment of Rs 8,000. He used the money he earned from his business to invest in founding Code Brew Labs. Code Brew Labs later grew into an enterprise technology solutions provider. Ghavri co-founded two of his companies, Retainlytics (a data analytics product) and Fush (a social media app). Both of these startups were later closed down .Aseem Ghavri is a visionary entrepreneur and software developer who has always been passionate about technology. He has a wealth of experience in the field of software development, having worked with a number of different companies and organizations before starting Code brew Labs.Ghavri's story serves as a reminder that success in entrepreneurship is not determined by one's background or fancy degrees. He is giving a ray of hope to all the entrepreneurs who don’t hold IIT/IIM tags or are rejected by investors for all the invalid reasons.Aseem Ghavri, a Punjab University lad with 3 failed startups in his past has recently created a storm on the internet with the announcement of his next venture, The Third Unicorn, alongside Ex MD of BharatPe Ashneer Grover. Follow Aseem Ghavri on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseemghavri/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aseemghavri/-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Why funded startups are in loss?05:02 - Are IITians overhyped?08:15 - What is Third Unicorn?10:02 - How Ashneer became Aseem's Co-Founder?22:07 - Ashneer Grover in controversy27:15 - Best thing about Ashneer Grover29:16 - Why Ashneer chose Aseem for Third Unicorn?31:10 - Journey of Aseem Ghavri?50:20 - Why didn't he get funding for his startup?55:19 - His journey of Codebrew58:30 - Why funded startups can not survive without funding?59:39 - Small business owners vs Unicorn startup founders1:07:09 - Why Zomato is best funded Indian startup?1:11:58 - Why Zepto won't survive?1:12:48 - Big announcement for bootstrap businesses1:14:14 - How to stand out in competitive market?1:20:25 - UAE government as client1:23:16 - How to get business clients?1:28:05 - How Gautam Adani is beating Ambani?1:31:49 - 1 business principle for million dollar business1:35:40 - Conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries

Mar 8, 2023 • 30min
Byju's Co-Founder on Women Entrepreneurship & Building Biggest Ed-tech in India | Raj Shamani- Ep 79
Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In this episode of the Figuring Out podcast, we are in conversation with Divya Gokulnath, Teacher, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Byju's. Divya Gokulnath is the co-founder of BYJU’S – the world’s leading edtech company. As a teacher and member of the board, she is a firm believer in curiosity-led learning and putting students in the driver’s seat. After playing a key role in setting up and expanding brand BYJU’S in the Indian market, Divya is now actively building and scaling BYJU’S international business across multiple countries.A strong supporter of women at work, and mother to two young children, Divya strikes the delicate balance between work and life perfectly.Featured on Fortune 40 under 40 entrepreneur 2022 list, ranked No 2 in the Worlds’ most powerful women in starts up 2022 by Fortune Global, winner of Fortune Most Powerful Women (2022, 2021, 2020), Express AWE Awards – Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Education (2022), MAKERS Women Entrepreneur of the Year (2021), ASU GSV Power of Women (2021) award, Business Today’s Most Powerful Women (2019, 2020, 2021) award, LinkedIn Top Voices in Education (2019,2020) (India and Global) and Forbes Asia’s 25 Most Powerful Women (2020), Divya is a strong advocate of cherishing childlike curiosity. In this podcast we have discussed:• Divya Gokulnath's entrepreneurial journey • Results of unbiased parenting • Passion for changing the world for good• The importance of a right team • Building a business on first principles• Personal journey, female entrepreneurs & 40% female employment• Value for education• BYJU's - it's journey so far and what's next for them?Watch the podcast till the end to know complete details.Follow Divya on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divyagokulnath/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-gokulnath/-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ☑️ Subscribe to Figuring Out Clips:https://www.youtube.com/c/FiguringOutClips------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Divya Gokulnath's Childhood02:21 - Divya as a topper03:26 - Why she didn't go to USA?05:10 - What she want her kids to learn from her?07:07 - Divya & Byju as parents08:12 - Why founding team joined Byju's?10:55 - How did she learn to build a business?12:47 - 3 principles to building a strong brand14:24 - How to make people love your brand?16:59 - Difference between male & female founders20:37 - What is unique about Indian customers?23:35 - Does hate affect Byju's?26:07 - Learnings from nature about business27:02 - What's next for Divya Gokulnath?29:12 - Conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds

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Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 33min
How to build a Million Dollar Brand | Lessons From Myntra & Cult Fit | Ft Mukesh Bansal | FO 78
Get your cool new Figuring Out hoodies here: https://figuringout.co/collections/allOrder my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In this episode of the Figuring Out podcast, we are in conversation with Mukesh Bansal who is the founder of Myntraa and CureFit. Mukesh Bansal is an IIT Kanpur graduate and also the man behind two successful ventures in India. In this podcast Mukesh Bansal explores his take on business in India and the comparison of Indian consumers with the USA. Mukesh also gives valuable insights of fitness and the its impact on health as he is also the author of the book, Health in Hand.-------------------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ☑️ Subscribe to Figuring Out Clips:https://www.youtube.com/c/FiguringOutClips------------Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:37 - Fitness in Myntra04:15- Fitness in Cult 05:21 - Idea of Myntra11:56 - Why Myntra launched his own brands?15:09 - US customers vs Indian Customers16:54 - Brand loyalty in India vs US21:10 - How to build a brand in India?25:25 - How to stand out in competitive market?29:45 - How Nykaa built trust?31:40 - Third step of Brand Building34:20 - Role of emotions in brand building36:11 - Favourite car of Mukesh Bansal36:45 - How to build trust between customers?39:51 - Why Calvin Klein is his favourite brand?43:19 - Best thing about Myntra44:15 - Best part of Cult.Fit44:55 - Hacking Health45:45 - Biggest mistake in Myntra47:53 - Biggest challenge in Myntra51:03 - How Cult cop up with pandemic?52:39 - Is recession coming?57:50 - Why should everyone focus on health?1:01:30 - How to increase stamina and energy?1:03:52 - Use it or loose it1:04:44 - What is the right kind of workout?1:06:42 - Ideal workout process1:10:21 - Best way to workout1:11:32 - Why India is diabetes capital of the world?1:17:48 - 3 hacks for health1:24:50 - Should you take Nootropic(brain supplements) ?1:26:25 - How to increase focus?1:29:08 - Best advice Mukesh received1:30:43 - Worst advice I ever got1:31:35 - Conclusion-------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/• • •#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamaniAbout Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1%


