BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast

Join us in this insightful episode of the BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast as Veer and Ashish share their incredible journey from small-town filmmakers to successful entrepreneurs in the tech and gold-fintech industries. From building award-winning short films to scaling startups in retail analytics and creating innovative gold-saving solutions, they discuss their entrepreneurial highs and lows, the evolution of Plus Gold, and the future of India's wealth management landscape. Don't miss this deep dive into their inspiring story and valuable business insights! 🔔 *Subscribe* for more inspiring stories and entrepreneurial insights! --- Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Veer's journey from filmmaking to entrepreneurship 4:45 - Founding MyWindow: A social network success story 7:30 - From AI ventures to building retail analytics startup Vdal Labs 11:00 - Retail analytics use cases: From customer insights to theft prevention 14:25 - Transition to BetterPlace and fintech opportunities in India 17:00 - Launching Plus Gold: A gold-saving platform for aspiring Indians 20:15 - How Plus Gold works: Gold SIPs and redemption options 24:40 - Understanding India's gold market and price trends 29:00 - Comparison: Digital gold vs. sovereign gold bonds & ETFs 33:15 - Challenges and growth plans for Plus Gold 37:20 - Exploring new opportunities: Digital silver and gold loans 41:00 - Future vision: Building an integrated gold ecosystem --- Follow BlitzBusiness & Ashish Airon: Instagram:  / blitzbusinessindianpodcast  ,   / ashishairon   X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn:   / ashishairon  ,   / blitzbusiness-indian-podcast   👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with fellow entrepreneurs and gold investors!

Revolutionizing Travel Gear: How EUME is Disrupting the Luggage Industry | Entrepreneur Success Story Description: In this inspiring podcast episode, dive deep into the incredible journey of Naina, founder of EUME - an innovative travel luggage brand that's changing the game with products like the world's first massager backpack! Learn about: • Unique product innovation • Startup challenges and triumphs • Raising capital from top investors • Building a premium travel accessories brand • Entrepreneurial insights and strategies Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, travel enthusiast, or business lover, this conversation offers valuable insights into building a successful D2C brand in the competitive luggage market. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction and Brand Origin 03:22 - The Massager Backpack Innovation 07:45 - Manufacturing Journey and Challenges 12:10 - Investment Story with Ashish Kacholia 17:30 - Brand Positioning and Market Differentiation 23:15 - Entrepreneurial Challenges During Pandemic 28:50 - Future Vision and Expansion Plans 34:20 - Advice for Entrepreneurs 39:45 - Closing Thoughts and Inspiration Total Duration: 41:16 © BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast 2024 Follow BlitzBusiness & Ashish Airon: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinessindianpodcast/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast #Entrepreneurship #D2CBrand #StartupIndia #BusinessPodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs

DESCRIPTION: In this episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, Just Herbs co-founder Megha shares her incredible 10-year entrepreneurial journey from leaving a comfortable job in Singapore to building and selling a successful D2C brand. Learn how Just Herbs grew from 0 to 100+ crores, navigated through bootstrapped days, handled family dynamics in business, and eventually got acquired by Marico. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Marico acquisition update 03:45 - Starting Just Herbs & moving from Singapore 08:20 - Journey from 0 to 100 crores 12:15 - Managing family business dynamics 16:30 - Early D2C challenges & growth 21:40 - Current market challenges & solutions 25:15 - Fundraising journey & learnings 30:45 - Future plans 33:20 - Key entrepreneurial lessons © BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast 2024 Follow BlitzBusiness & Ashish Airon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast #Entrepreneurship #D2CBrand #StartupIndia #BusinessPodcast #JustHerbs #WomenEntrepreneurs

The untold story of Continental Coffee Limited (CCL) - India's coffee giant that supplies to major brands worldwide. CEO shares the fascinating journey of building a coffee empire. 🔥 In this episode, discover: - Why coffee is the world's 2nd most traded commodity after oil - How CCL manages 1000+ unique coffee blends - The secret behind your favorite coffee brand - Why coffee prices shot up from $2000 to $5500 per ton - The future of India's coffee culture 💼 About Continental Coffee Limited (CCL): - 75,000+ metric ton production capacity - Supplies to major global brands - First freeze-dried coffee plant in India - Exports to 90+ countries 🎓 Business Insights: - B2B to B2C transition strategy - Supply chain management during global crisis - Product differentiation in commodity business - Market expansion tactics #CoffeeIndustry #BusinessSuccess #StartupIndia #CEOInterview #IndianBusiness#BusinessSuccess #CoffeeIndustry #StartupStory #IndianBusiness #Entrepreneurship ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Journey from Steel City to Coffee Giant 02:45 - First Job: Door-to-Door Sales Story 07:30 - Transition to Continental Coffee 10:15 - CCL's Global Coffee Empire Explained 13:20 - The Secret of 1000 Coffee Blends 16:45 - Coffee: World's 2nd Most Traded Commodity 19:30 - The $5500 Per Ton Coffee Crisis 22:15 - Building a Consumer Brand 25:40 - Global Supply Chain Challenges 29:10 - India's Coffee Revolution 33:25 - Future Growth Strategy 36:50 - Coffee: Recession-Proof Business 38:15 - CEO's Success Secrets © BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast 2024 Follow BlitzBusiness & Ashish Airon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast

In this episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, we host Nehal Gupta, Founder of AMU (Accelerated Money for You), India's only woman-led NBFC in the EV financing space. Nehal shares insights on: • The evolving landscape of electric vehicle financing in India • How AMU is serving underbanked customers in tier 2-3 cities • Understanding battery technology and its impact on lending • Current challenges and opportunities in EV financing • Journey from US education to founding an NBFC during COVID • Managing NPAs and risk assessment in EV lending • Future of sustainable mobility financing in India Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Personal Background & Journey 5:30 - Understanding AMU's Business Model 10:45 - EV Battery Technology & Financing 18:20 - Market Size & Competition 25:40 - Challenges in Tier 2-3 Cities 31:15 - Future Plans & Data Analytics 34:50 - Being a Woman Leader in Finance Follow BlitzBusiness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast #EVFinancing #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #ElectricVehicles #WomenInBusiness #NBFC #Sustainability

In this EXPLOSIVE episode, meet Shashi - the man who left his US tech career to revolutionize Indian farming! 🚀 From facing 8 years of family silence to building a ₹400 Crore organic farming empire, this story will SHOCK you! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 05:23 - Leaving US Tech Career 12:45 - The 8-Year Family Struggle 18:30 - Building Without PPTs 25:40 - The ₹400 Crore Revolution 35:15 - Organic Farming Secrets 42:10 - Future of Indian Agriculture KEY HIGHLIGHTS: - Why he left a successful US tech career - How he raised ₹450 Crores without PPTs - The secret behind ₹85/L premium milk - How farmers earn ₹1 Lakh/month - The future of sustainable farming #Entrepreneurship #OrganicFarming #StartupIndia #AgriTech #Sustainability #IndianAgriculture#BlitzBusiness #AshishAiron #indiapodcast #startup  @AkshayakalpaOrganic  © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated

Join us as we sit down with Siva, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years in the outsourcing industry. In this insightful episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, Siva shares his journey from founding V Serve to navigating the changing landscape of global business services. Siva Balakrishnan is CEO of Vserve Ebusiness Solutions Key topics covered: • The shift from labor arbitrage to value-added services in outsourcing • Predictions on the future of SaaS and custom-built solutions • Leveraging AI and functional expertise in modern business processes • Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs in the service industry • Insights into niche markets and scaling strategies Whether you're an entrepreneur, involved in outsourcing, or interested in the impact of AI on business, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Don't miss Siva's unique perspective on the evolving world of business services and technology! #Outsourcing #AIinBusiness #EntrepreneurshipTips #BlitzBusinessPodcast

In this captivating episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, host Ashish sits down with Sunith Reddy, the visionary founder of BeForest. Sunith shares his fascinating journey from a high-stakes career in high-frequency trading to pioneering sustainable landscape development in India. Discover how Sunith's childhood connection to nature in Hyderabad led him to create BeForest, a unique "farming company" that's redefining sustainable living. Learn about their innovative approach to developing self-contained ecosystems that harmonize modern lifestyles with ecological preservation. Sunith reveals the challenges and triumphs of BeForest's projects, including their unexpected success in producing award-winning specialty coffee. He also discusses the company's ambitious goal to create 10,000 acres of prototype sustainable landscapes across India in the next decade. This episode offers valuable insights into alternative, eco-friendly lifestyles and showcases how entrepreneurial spirit can drive positive environmental change. Whether you're interested in sustainability, innovative business models, or personal growth, Sunith's story will inspire you to think differently about our relationship with nature and the potential for transformative change.

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@mybranchindia @narayanbhargavagroup #startup #coworking #career CA Kushal Bhargava & Ashish Airon Episode No. 140.© Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated

Rajasthan-based Krishna's Herbal & Ayurveda was launched in 2007 by B.Com graduate Shrawan Daga. It is an Ayurveda health and wellness brand. © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.

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Krishan Mishra, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) IndiaAs the CEO of FPSB India, Krishan Mishra will lead the strategy andoperations of FPSB India and champion the advancement of thefinancial planning profession in India with CFP marks its symbol ofexcellence in financial planning.Mishra brings more than 20 years of experience in the financialservices, education and technology sectors, across operations,business and strategy development, marketing and corporate sales.He has held a variety of leadership positions including CountryHead-International Business (India and South Asia) of BeckerProfessional Education, Head of North and East India of Associationof Chartered Certified Accountants, and Regional Head (East) andBusiness Head-Channel Business at HCL Infosystems Ltd. Prior tothese roles, he spent over a decade in the financial servicesindustry.Mishra is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT),Delhi and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India,Ahmedabad. He is also a Chartered Manager Fellow from theChartered Management Institute, UK.FPSB India is the professional body for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in India, a globally recognized standard of excellence in financial planning. We administer CFP certification as an affiliate of the U.S.-based Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB Ltd.). We are part of a global network that oversees CFP certification programs in 27 countries and territories worldwide, including over 213,000 CFP professionals.© Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.

Triton Logistics is one of the most prominent Logistics and Maritime leaders amongst others not only in India but they have their presence overseas by providing end to end logistics services. Operating in over 180 countries, Triton's reach extends far and wide, with a robust presence in key hubs such as India, Dubai, and the United States. But their footprint doesn't stop there; they're also deeply rooted in emerging markets like Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.Apart from their presence, they are also widely spread in different sectors like Automotive, New Mobility, Pharma, Healthcare, life sciences, engineering, manufacturing, chemicals, FMCG, Aerospace and Defence, Fashion, Lifestyle (Beer/wine/spirit), Retail, Perishable, Renewables, Technology -servers, oil, vehicles. © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.

A pioneering platform where women's entrepreneurship meets community engagement.Creators and professionals capitalize on their expertise through live consultations, personalized interactions, and by offering exclusive courses and products. Users gain unparalleled access to a network of experts and a wealth of knowledge across 7K+ communities. With a presence in India, MENA, and expanding to SEA, coto is leading the charge in empowering women globally. Tarun Katial is Founder & CEO, ‘coto’ (come together), a social community platform exclusively for women, built on the promise of consent and continual ownership. Tarun began his career with advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, Enterprise Nexus Lowe, and Ogilvy & Mather. Later, he became the Head of Content and Communications across News Corp’s Star Network India before moving to Sony Entertainment Television as Business Head. He led BIG FM as the Founder COO-CEO before moving on to steering ZEE5, India’s largest and most comprehensive digital entertainment platform for language content, toward gaining a leadership position in the cluttered OTT market in India. Tarun was responsible for several successful Indian television shows which include Indian Idol, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Bigg Boss, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. Under his leadership, ZEE5 hosted over 100 programs in various genres and languages. While working as CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network, he founded the BIG Star Entertainment Awards in 2010 in collaboration with Star India. In 2019, Katial participated in the 24th Paley International Council Summit, and became the first Indian CEO from the OTT industry to speak at the Paley International Council Summit. A Kellogg’s alumnus, the former ZEE5 CEO blends technology and consumer insights in building digital products. He is a strong believer in the capacities of blockchain to free users from the algorithmic drawbacks of Web2 and provides a safe, personalised experience in Web3. © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.

Anshuman Das, CEO, and Co-founder, Careernet. Careernet, India's leading talent solution provider #layoffs #startup The company specializes in additional services such as Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital First Hiring Solutions, Talent Branding Services, Research and Consulting, Premium Hiring, and Career Transition Support, providing clients with a holistic approach to talent acquisition and management. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of organizations across industries, Careernet ensures that clients have access to a wide range of resources and support to build and enhance their teams effectively.

Established in 2011, Pravaig is a pioneering deep technology firm headquartered in Bengaluru, with operational hubs in Delhi, Paris, and Singapore. Backed by 50+ patents and a team of over 350 R&D and engineering professionals, Pravaig operates across three distinct business divisions: Pravaig Dynamics, Pravaig Energy, and AI Labs. Ram Divedi is the Chief Strategy Officer at Pravaig, a deep tech company building EVs, advanced batteries, and AI tools. A geopolitician by education, he also teaches Economic Warfare & Geostrategy of India at the Ecole de Guerre Economique, which allows him to build deep connections with leaders of the modern world. In his current role, Ram is responsible for heading business strategy, diplomatic ties, and investor relations for Pravaig. In his previous role, he worked at Eren Groupe S.A to lead their energy portfolio in India .   Ram is an IT graduate from EPITA - School of Engineering and Computer Science, Paris followed by a Masters in Economic Warfare. © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.

Olyv (formerly SmartCoin Financials Pvt. Ltd.) was established in 2017 as an app-based consumer lending platform. Olyv partners with RBI-registered NBFCs to offer digital personal loans to self-employed and salaried individuals who comprise the emerging and underbanked segment in India. We are among the most trusted quick personal loan apps in India. Over the last 7 years, the company has evolved from a consumer lending to a comprehensive, digital financial platform providing versatile offerings, beyond digital loans and including gold savings, among others. Rohit Garg Co-Founder & CEO Rohit Garg is the Co-Founder & CEO of Olyv India (formerly SmartCoin Financials) where he has been driving the company’s vision of becoming a next-gen financial wellness platform for the millions of underbanked people in India. Rohit comes with nearly two decades of experience across trading, financial markets, financial modeling and business strategy with leading Indian and international players. His previous stints include acting as the Vice President for Nomura where he focused on European rates and inflation markets. He was also responsible for formulating income and investment strategies as well as trade ideas based on macro and RV themes. He also spearheaded regular research publications and played a key role in building the company’s analytical infrastructure. He began his career as an IT Associate in Morgan & Stanley and has also worked as a Senior Analyst at Deutsche Bank. Rohit completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and his post-graduate diploma in Finance, Strategy and Entrepreneurship from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.