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Dickens said, it was the best of the times, it was the worst of the times. The words have never been truer. Best because there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. Worst because the clutter is mind-numbing. Founder Thesis breaks through the noise to bring you stories of success & failure, grit & struggle, bouquets & brickbats from some of the most brilliant entrepreneurs in India.

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Why Reliance invested $130 mn in Sangeet's robotics startup, Addverb

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03/13/24 • 106 min

Addverb is breaking barriers by exporting cutting-edge robotic solutions worldwide, revolutionizing factory and warehouse automation. Sangeet’s daring spirit and innovative approach propel Addverb to outshine even established foreign competitors, cementing its position as a leader in the global robotics industry. Discover their inspiring journey from software giants to hardware innovators and their profound impact on the future of technology.

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How Krish Ramineni's AI startup has revolutionised 200k workplaces globally (Fireflies.ai)

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03/11/24 • 74 min

Fireflies.ai is an AI powered app that is transforming meetings across the globe and is on a mission to derive actionable intelligence out of conversations.

It was 2016, Krish had got admission for a masters program at Cambridge University after completing a stint as a product manager at the tech giant Microsoft. In the few free months he had before he was to join the course, he created some products as fun experiments with his cofounder, and those few months ended up becoming the start of the journey to build Fireflies.

He realised that there was a lot of value in conversations, and ended up spending the next 8 years in building a product to truly help companies capture that value.

In this episode Krish talks about

How to find Product Market Fit
How to make Product Led Growth work for your business
How to using pricing as a strategic lever for growth

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Making Wealth Do Good | Smita and Ram @ Rang De

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09/14/23 • 56 min

Smita and Ram launched a not-for-profit initiative to help artisans and farmers access affordable credit. This initiative evolved into Rang De, a social P2P lending platform offering people the chance to invest in loans for those seeking to improve their livelihoods, providing both financial and social returns.

How Roshini Sanah Jaiswal breaks stereotypes to build 1000cr businesses

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02/23/24 • 150 min

Discover Roshini Sanah Jaiswal's journey from starting Bangalore’s very first premium bar and night club to leading the India franchise of the global Hard Rock Cafe. Learn lessons in leadership and resilience as she recounts navigating countless challenges to turnaround one of India’s oldest liquor companies. Now, she's building Swanrose, a global D2C brand in the beauty and wellness space, her most ambitious project yet.

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A serial founder's journey towards the light | Shreya Mishra @ SolarSquare

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07/28/24 • 83 min

As solar panels become more affordable and government subsidies make them attractive, homeowners can now switch to solar energy for the same cost as their current electricity bills. In this episode, Shreya Mishra provides practical advice and insights from her entrepreneurial journey- she talks about her first venture, Flyrobe, and how she joined SolarSquare to build its retail side. She also sheds light on its go-to-market strategy, the challenges of scaling up quality and talks about India's target to equip 1 crore households with solar panels in the next 3 years.

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A Marketing Masterclass with Aditya Save

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06/18/20 • 57 min

“It is possible to disproportionately colour consumers’ opinion about yourself” - Aditya Save.

A marketing mega mind Aditya has previously worked with big brands such as Shaadi.com, Marico & GSK where he’s held senior leadership positions. Having made his mark in the corporate world Aditya is now the co-founder of Agilio Labs - a startup studio that works with experts to launch innovative & successful startups.

He calls himself a student of human behavior & has a keen interest in how technology is helping scale brilliant ideas faster. Aditya Save is also an angel investor and has invested in and incubated ideas for about 8 years now.

This episode of the Founder Thesis show is a marketing masterclass with Aditya. Here are a few key takeaways:

An open and autonomous work culture encourages employees to take risks & achieve higher performance.
The difference between risk & uncertainty.
How to create a distinctive brand image, in a market with several competitive & similar products.
How to tap into consumers as a source of learning.

Slumboy Millionaire | Amit Mishra @ iMocha

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10/31/22 • 51 min

Not every day do we come across entrepreneurs who’ve battled against all odds, challenged the status quo, and carved a space for themselves. Amit Mishra grew up lowest in the economic pyramid in India. From no shoes to wear till graduation to leading a global SaaS company that is on track to hit 10 mn ARR – his story will leave you spellbound.

Know about:-

First job and learnings
Origin story of iMocha
Features of iMocha
Staying relevant in the skill economy

Maneesh Bhandari on the business of buying and selling businesses | GrowthPal

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04/11/24 • 66 min

Dive into the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions in this episode. Maneesh talks about GrowthPal's journey of disrupting the business of buying and selling companies with its premium discovery service, featuring a unique blend of subscription and commission charges. He shares the driving forces behind company acquisitions and discusses buyer-seller relationship dynamics. From debunking myths to drawing parallels with dating apps, walk into the intriguing world of M&A trends and strategies with Maneesh.

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Helping retailers scale customer loyalty | Aneesh Reddy @ Capillary Technologies

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10/12/23 • 83 min

Aneesh Reddy is a rare founder who dedicated 15 years to building his startup, Capillary. With determination and some naivety, they bootstrapped Capillary and even secured funding a few years later. But the roller coaster ride was just beginning, filled with lessons from overfunding mistakes and the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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How Pankaj Jethwani is flipping the VC model to solve for healthcare

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03/09/24 • 103 min

Explore a new way of building startups- unlike traditional methods, Venture Studios doesn't wait for founders to pitch ideas. Instead, they have a clear vision and find founders to bring it to life. Pankaj Jethwani offers valuable insights into this strategy. Leading India's pioneering Venture Studio and spearheading a health-tech startup named W Health Ventures, he possesses extensive expertise in the domain.

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Read more about 2070 Health and W Health Ventures:-

1.We build ventures in spaces with large unmet needs: 2070 Health

2. Healthcare startups must build trust through technology that keeps patients’ health at their fingertips: Namit Chugh, W Health Ventures

3.Pankaj Jethwani On W Health Ventures’ India Investment Playbook

4.W Health Ventures hosted an industry discussion on: Why time to scale healthcare in India is now

5.Ethical considerations in healthcare integration: Patient needs, consent, and safety – Dr Pankaj Jethwani, W Health Ventures

6. Healthtech start-ups are using digital touchpoints to enhance customer experience, complete continuum of care

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