Welcome to the Indian Startup Podcast — yahaan hum baat karte hain real founders ki, unke real struggles ki, and the hustle behind building startups in India. With every episode we will bring you honest conversations with the people who are changing the game.
Hamari koshish hai ki hum Indian startups ki real stories share karein — the ups, the downs, and everything in between — so anyone thinking of starting up can learn, get inspired, and feel connected to the journey.
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How A.I. and IoT Are Transforming Factories: A Real Founder Story with Lakshya Jhalani
Meet the founders behind Dalnex—a startup digitizing Indian and global factories. Hear their rollercoaster journey, how digitization works, startup lessons, and how affordable IoT + AI can boost manufacturing efficiency. Perfect for entrepreneurs, engineers, and anyone passionate about tech-powered businesses.
14 Aug 2025
Building India’s Favourite Healthy Snack Brand | Karan Korke, The Healthy Binge , featured on Shark Tank India
In this episode, we chat with Karan Korke, Co-founder of The Healthy Binge, about building one of India’s most loved healthy snack brands. 🍪
From sourcing the right ingredients to cracking the distribution game and partnering with leading marketplaces, Karan reveals the strategies that helped them scale.
We also go behind the scenes of their Shark Tank India Season 2 journey — why they applied, how they prepared, and the thrilling moment they secured funding.
Whether you’re a food entrepreneur, a health-conscious snacker, or a Shark Tank fan, this episode is full of practical tips, brand-building lessons, and inspiring stories.
Featuring: Karan Korke – Co-founder, The Healthy Binge
7 Aug 2025
Building a Profitable Coaching Business Podcast with Coach Akilesh (Aki) Narayanan
Welcome to the Indian Startup Podcast! In this episode, Coach Akilesh (Aki) Narayanan shares his expert insights on how coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs in India can build profitable coaching businesses. Discover practical strategies on starting your coaching venture, pricing your services, overcoming common mindset blocks, and attracting high-paying clients with authentic offers. Whether you're a life coach, business coach, or exploring the coaching industry, Aki’s advice on aligning purpose with profit will empower you to grow a thriving and sustainable coaching practice. Don’t miss this deep dive into the psychology of money, marketing, and mindset for Indian coaches.
31 Jul 2025
Blending Tradition & Innovation: Kavita Narayanan on Building Trelish Coffee
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In this episode of the Indian Startup Podcast, we sit down with Kavita Narayanan, co-founder of Trelish, to explore what goes into brewing a successful filter coffee brand in India.
Trelish is more than just traditional South Indian coffee — it’s a brand that blends heritage with innovation. From crafting versatile coffee blends used across beverages to building experience-first cafés in Pune, Trelish is reshaping how India enjoys its daily dose of caffeine.
The journey of Trelish from an idea to a beloved brand
Innovations in ready-to-use filter coffee concoctions
Challenges and wins of scaling a D2C beverage business in India
How Trelish merges tradition with modern café culture
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24 Jul 2025
Solving India’s Water Crisis ft. Dr. Surendra Takawale : an Impact first startup
How do you fix a country’s water system, one city at a time?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Surendra Takawale—Co-founder of Blue Zone Ventures—to explore sustainable water and wastewater solutions, government collaboration, and the mindset shift India needs.
From the TOT model and legacy infrastructure upgrades to his upcoming book Engi-preneur, this is a deep dive into purpose-led entrepreneurship, innovation, and long-term impact.
🎧 Chapters inside: TOT model, mindset, team culture, ABCDE framework, startup failures, and more.
17 Jul 2025
How an "Angel Investor" sees your business
In this episode of Indian Startup Podcast, we dive into the investor's lens with Mr. Yogesh Thite — a sharp and seasoned angel investor who knows what makes a startup truly stand out.
💡 From pitch decks to partnerships, Yogesh shares candid insights on:
✅ What investors really look for before writing a cheque
🚩 Red flags most founders overlook
🤝 How to build long-term investor relationships
📈 Market trends & high-potential sectors in India
Whether you're building a startup or just curious about funding, this episode delivers clarity, perspective, and actionable advice straight from the other side of the table.
🎧 Tune in to understand how startup capital thinks.
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10 Jul 2025
Eqip9: Revolutionizing Heavy Equipment market place in India | Gaurav Bhushan, Founder
In this episode of The Indian Startup Podcast, we explore the journey of Eqip9, a bold startup transforming India’s heavy equipment industry through a unique 3-way B2B marketplace connecting buyers, sellers, and rental partners — all on one platform.
🎙️ Guest: Gaurav Bhushan, Founder of Eqip9
🔍 In this episode, we cover:
How Eqip9 started and why it matters
The real challenges in India's construction & equipment rental space
Building a B2B marketplace that actually works
Key lessons from early-stage scaling
Their bold vision to digitize the infrastructure ecosystem
If you're interested in marketplaces, construction tech, B2B startups, or just love real founder stories from India — this one’s for you.
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3 Jul 2025
Life as an Influencer — A Raw Conversation with Nikhil Sood a.k.a. @MotorcycleTrails
In the very first episode of the Indian Startup Podcast, the mic flips — I’m the guest, and my wife @coachparulsood is the host.
She’s seen it all, from my very first post to building a following of 100k+ and beyond on @MotorcycleTrails.
This isn’t your usual influencer chat. It’s a real, unfiltered conversation about:
The truth behind being a content creator
How public life affects personal life
Getting brand deals and sponsorships
Whether you can actually make money as an influencer
Skills every creator should focus on
And… why I still choose to keep going. 🚀
🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what life really looks like behind the reels — this one's for you.
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