Cash Me, If You Can — Your business roundtable where ideology meets practicality. Here, we host vibrant exchanges with industry giants, growth capital connoisseurs, and groundbreakers of the startup ecosystem. We navigate the broad spectrum of business strategy, diving into the details: from early-stage financing to creating your legacy. The mission? Unravelling the business labyrinth, knocking down obstacles, and spotlighting the path for upcoming innovators-brought about by your host, Spandan Neogy. New episodes are released every second Thursday.
Building, Branding & Bettting Big ft. Akshay Gurnani | CEO, Schbang
Today's episode is all about Akshay Gurnani. He is the C.E.O & Co-founder of Schbang- one of India's leading marketing agencies with $20M+ in ARR.
He shares his journey of co-founding Schbang from scratch in 2015 and rapidly scaling it to a 1,150-member integrated marketing solutions powerhouse.
Akshay also gets candid about the hustle in the early days - winning clients door-to-door (almost) with no reputation. He talks about the processes he implemented to maintain quality as they expanded across multiple offices.
We then talk about his evolution as a leader - from the initial leadership style to adapting the approach for a large team. Akshay dives deep into the importance of company culture and challenges of preserving it while scaling.
Ofcourse, we also discuss angel investing. He reveals his personal investment thesis for startups like Kaatil and WickedGud. Akshay also provides insights into balancing his many responsibilities, emerging marketing channels he's bullish on, Schbang's vision for global growth, improving business education and more.
The episode ends with a rapid-fire round covering advice ignored, outdated sales tactics, marketing myths busted and other surprises. Get a glimpse into this accomplished marketer-entrepreneur's mind.
Plug in your headphones for an enriching conversation, where Akshay's journey through his own career, personal growth, and becoming a great leadership comes to life.
New episodes every now and then.
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20 Aug 2023
Decisions, Democratization and Fintech: Ajinkya Kulkarni
Decisions, Democratization and Fintech: Today we sit down with Ajinkya Kulkarni, the CEO and Co-founder of Wint Wealth. It is a candid discussion about his riveting journey as we delve into Ajinkya's life and accomplishments in the fintech in India. From his formative years, we uncover the roots of his entrepreneurial zeal and how they shaped his path to becoming the driving force behind Wint Wealth. Ajinkya takes us through pivotal moments at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, recounting mentors who ignited his passion for entrepreneurship. With a transition from Mswipe Technologies, where he built a remarkable portfolio from scratch, to the inception of Wint Wealth, we explore the driving forces that fuel Ajinkya's unwavering conviction in innovation and financial growth. We also walk through the personal facets of entrepreneurship as Ajinkya shares the impact on his relationships and the art of harmonizing personal life and professional ambitions. His candid guidance for recent graduates caught between corporate careers and entrepreneurial pursuits offers a unique perspective. He underscores the transformative power of learning and its role in shaping his trajectory from early days to ongoing growth. As we peer into the fintech future, Ajinkya unveils his vision for the next decade, where Wint Wealth is poised to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Join us for an enriching conversation, where Ajinkya's journey through fintech, personal growth, and inclusive leadership comes to life in a candid and inspiring narrative.
New episodes every second Sunday
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30 Jul 2023
Opportunities, Opulence and David Beckham: Raaghav Belavadi
Opportunities, Opulence and David Beckham: In today's episode, join me as we welcome Mr. Raghav Belavadi, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Hype Luxury. From starting his career at Satyam sans coding skills to mastering multiple languages, Raghav's unconventional route to success is inspiring. He shares intriguing tales from his stint at Infosys and his thrilling encounters with global icons, like David Beckham and Nithin Gadkari. We explore his journey from the failure of his first HR analytics startup to the successful acquisition of his fintech venture. With candid insights about founding and scaling Hype Luxury, India's premier luxury mobility startup, Raghav delves into the importance of team training and his unique approach to maintaining a high-end atmosphere for his employees. He reveals his aspirations for space tourism, explains why he still refers to his established enterprise as a startup, and how his personal relationships influence his customer service philosophy. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersections of luxury, mobility, and entrepreneurship, brought about by your host, Spandan Neogy.
New episodes every second Sunday
Connect with me at: https://linktr.ee/neogyspandan
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