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Manish Ranjan is the co-founder of Nanohealth which is changing the face of urban health by leveraging technology to make Clinical advancements available, affordable and accessible to people from all walks of life.

Prior to founding NanoHealth, I was working as a consultant with i2 Technologies (JDA) for eight years wherein he designed business processes aimed at driving efficiency and profitability for large multinational firms. He intends to use the same expertise in designing healthcare systems that can reduce the socioeconomic burden of chronic diseases. He believes in a user engagement model with the right blend of human touch and technology that can revolutionize healthcare as we understand today. Through NanoHealth he and his team are changing reactive and fragmented healthcare to a proactive, continuous and coordinated healthcare.

Rahul Narvekar, is a seasoned startup entrepreneur, having earned his stripes in Mumbai and accumulated a track record in Delhi. He is currently Co-founder & Director at Scale Ventures and Founder of India Network working with the startups at the grass-root.

He has enormous experience with e-commerce out of India. He knows this space from its inception to where it is today. He has a professional degree from IIM Calcutta and is an expert when it comes to startups, e-commerce, and retail.

Among his multi-facet experiences, he has been the Founder of NDTV Ethnic Retail Ltd., and Cofounder of Fashion and You. He successfully grew both these startups to multi-million dollar valuations. He was felicitated for his achievements as a startup entrepreneur at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

In Part 1 we talk about : The journey from acting at the age of 4, playback singing at 5, professional editing at 8 to directing a feature-length film at 9 and winning a Guinness world record to making it into Forbes 30 under 30 at the age of 18! Join us as we discuss the power of curiosity, compassion and concentrated effort.

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I have got a fascinating 2-hour episode lined up all about Varghese Kurien, the legend behind India's White Revolution. We'll be flipping through the pages of his book I Too Had a Dream and sharing the juiciest highlights. From his game-changing innovations in the dairy industry to his unwavering commitment to uplifting rural communities, From breaking the back of monopolies to safely treading the political and bureaucratic waters for 50 years, Kurien's story is packed with inspiration and insight into what makes Indian entrepreneurship tick! So grab a snack, settle in, and get ready for a cozy chat about Kurien's legacy and the spirit of entrepreneurship that continues to shape India's future. Trust me, this is one conversation you won't want to miss!

In this episode, I discuss the book called "I Too Had a Dream" by Varghese Kurien and its lessons on Indian entrepreneurship.

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Tune in to the Galata Podcast as we unlock the fascinating story of Indian retail pioneer Kishore Biyani, through his insightful autobiography "This Happened in India." From humble beginnings to building retail empires like Pantaloons and Big Bazaar, Biyani's journey is a testament to innovation and understanding the Indian consumer.

Whether you're interested in business, retail, or simply the story of an inspiring individual, this episode is for you! Tune in and be prepared to be captivated by the story of "This Happened in India."

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List of books mentioned:

Want to buy paperbacks of them all? Here's Kishore Biyani's Book recommendation wish list

It Happened In India: The Story of Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Central and the Great Indian Consumer

“I have also read my fair share of autobiographies written by foreign and Indian entrepreneurs. But no book strikes me more than Verghese Kurien's autobiography, I Too Had a Dream. Kurien's story is of a genuine Indian folk hero.

Sam Walton : Made In America

“ I couldn't help but get inspired by Sam Walton, the iconic founder of the chain. I have learned some of the most enduring lessons of business from a heavily underlined and dog-eared copy of the classic Made in America.”

“A book I would like to recommend to everyone is Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It provides a step-by-step framework for living and working, based on some fundamental principles or natural laws.”

“Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist and Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingstone Seagull have inspired many of us within the organisation and helped us achieve what others thought impossible”

“Another equally motivating book is Anthony Robbins' Awaken the Giant Within. It explores how every human being can live up to their true potential."

Further recommended readings:

“Among my favourites is Howard Schultz's Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time. Schultz proved that it is simplicity and passion coupled with a spirit of innovation that lies at the root of creating a great consumer experience. There are other equally fascinating books written on retailers like Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank's How a Couple of Regular Guys Grew The Home Depot from Nothing to $30 billion; lngvar Kamprad's Leading By Design: The IKEA Story;and Marvin Traub's Like No Other Store; The Bloomingdale's Legend and Revolution in American Marketing.”

“Peters' books, A Passion for Excellence and Re-Imagine are both provocative and inspiring. The thought process with which we are today building our organisation is in fact quite similar to that of Tom Peters.”