3 Mistakes We Made: From The Entrepreneurs Guidebook

01/05/22 • 14 min

In the newest episode of Thoughtcast by Onething, Divanshu and Manik, co-founders at Onething, sit down for a walk down memory lane! This podcast revolves around the 3 biggest mistakes they made in starting their business, but encapsulates so much more. From the turmoil, to triumph of taking a startup to the next level, the founders remember how their journey to the top has been.

From personal insights, to advice for young entrepreneurs, there are far more than 3 lessons to take away from this podcast! Be it lessons on delegation, trusting others, and punctuality, to culture, scaling, and more. Lastly, Divanshu and Manik also unlock what they would do differently today, and how they realized how to change their ways from just half a decade back!

Don’t miss this nostalgic episode of Thoughtcast by Onething!

Don’t miss this nostalgic episode of Thoughtcast by Onething!

Previous Episode

The Animal Instinct - Exploring Clarity & Chaos In A Creative Agency (Pt II)

In a follow-up episode to our last, Divanshu once again sits down with Kunel and Sayantan from Animal, one of India’s largest creative agencies. This episode goes in deeper to exploring topics which were touched-on in the first. The conversation begins in questioning the typical image of an advertising agency, one of pressure and constant time-crunch. Kunel and Sayantan myth bust certain dogmas which we had around the space, and clarified the steps they take to keep the atmosphere at Animal high at all times.
Furthermore, the guests go deep on their previous projects, and outline certain big wins which were creatively fulfilling for them. Namely, they discuss in-detail projects like Adidas Originals, and Budweiser, which were exciting due to facilitating exploration of so many different mediums. Lastly, the guests part ways with some advice for future generations, looking to make their mark on design and advertising.

Don’t miss the talk around Animal, and their mark on advertising, tune-in to Thoughtcast by Onething.

Next Episode

Decoding Digital Transformation: A Brands’ Journey Through the 21st Century

In this edition of Thoughtcast by Onething, Divanshu is joined by Onething’s UX Leads Antara, and Venky. The topic in question is the means by which companies embark on a digital transformation journey. The entire spectrum of brands are discussed, from those who are merely beginning to adopt the digital, to those who have known nothing besides it.

In covering the gamut of journeys in digital transformation, the trio discuss the role design plays in a modern, rapidly digitising world, and its implications. Furthermore, the nature of transformation, the time it takes, and how frequently major steps are committed to are also brought into the discussion.

Don’t miss the debate on digital transformation on the newest episode of Thoughtcast by Onething.