The Builders Club Startup Founders Podcast

About The Builders Club Startup Founders Podcast

The Builders Club Podcast: B2B Founder Stories brings startup founders, CXOs and investors into the studio to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a B2B company, from go-to-market and funding to AI, SaaS and leadership. Guests have included leaders from companies like Myntra, Paytm, Instamojo, PayPal and Darwinbox. Hosted by Sohail Khan, founder of The Builders Club, a community of 35,000+ founders and CXOs across India, UAE, Singapore and the US. More about us: https://www.thebuildersclub.me/

Publisher

The Builders Club

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2020

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

77 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Aniket Bajpai, LimeChat: Why India May Never Build OpenAI | TBC Podcast

   Can India build its own OpenAI, or are we taking a completely different path toward enterprise adoption? In this episode of The Builders Club Podcast, host Sohail Khan sits down with Aniket Bajpai, Co-Founder of LimeChat, to unpack the raw, unfiltered realities of scaling AI startups, B2B enterprise sales, and building trust when you have zero logos and zero brand backing. From understanding why young founders get B2B sales cycles wrong to exploring the economics of building a ₹1 Crore business using AI, this conversation delivers actionable insights for founders, CXOs, and business leaders. 00:00 — Introduction: The Reality of B2B Sales and Scaling in India 01:31 — The Origin Story: Transitioning from Social Media Analytics to LimeChat and AI 07:31 — The AI Evolution: Moving from Traditional NLP to GenAI and Real-World Magic 11:04 — Building for Enterprises: Technical Architecture, Orchestration, and Guardrails 14:33 — Navigating Enterprise Sales: The Importance of Trust and Long Sales Cycles 18:50 — Legacy Organizations vs. AI: Managing Expectations and Reality 21:50 — GTM Strategies for First-Time Founders Without an Existing Enterprise Network 27:54 — Fundraising Journey: Raising Capital, Market Shifts, and Hitting Profitability 34:20 — Team Structure: Sales, Success, Product, and Enterprise Marketing 37:50 — Co-Founder Dynamics: Meeting at IIT Delhi and Surviving Startup Trauma 00:00 - 06:46 | Finding the Right Co-Founders & Managing Startup Firefighting 06:46 - 16:49 | The Future of AI, Commoditization, & Global Markets 16:49 - 26:18 | Forbes 30 Under 30, Personal Branding, & Next-Gen Scaling 26:18 - 35:18 | Voice AI, Work Culture, Workforce Reductions, & Rapid Fire Guest: Aniket Bajpai, LimeChat. Topics: enterprise AI, B2B sales, GenAI, scaling AI startups. More from The Builders Club: https://www.thebuildersclub.me/

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Disrupting Marketing & Video Commerce: Building BizClips | Celina Farquhar Maniece

   In this episode of The Builders Club Podcast, host Sohail Khan sits down with Celina Farquhar Maniece, App Developer and Executive Producer of Day In The Life of Pursuing Your Dreams, to dive into the changing landscape of social media marketing and decentralized hiring.As the patented creator behind BizClips—a video-based social platform designed to turn everyday networking into a monetization tool—Celina delivers a masterclass on how small businesses, content creators, and recruiters can leverage short-form visual media. She breaks down the "walking billboard" effect and explains why authentic, user-driven promotion is disrupting the old playbooks of traditional advertising.Key Insights from Celina Farquhar Maniece:The Evolution of the Marketing Funnel: Why traditional static ads are losing ground to short, user-generated "clips" that offer immediate proof of work and authenticity.The "Walking Billboard" Framework: How everyday users can easily monetize their daily activities by helping emerging brands and local businesses gain visibility through collective resharing.Streamlining the Hiring Process: A look at how video-first profiles are replacing traditional resumes, allowing employers to take virtual company tours and screen candidates' communication skills instantly.Navigating the App Development Journey: Celina shares the raw realities of securing a patent, managing cross-border engineering teams, and pushing forward when others don't yet see your vision.Building for Longevity over Hype: Why founders must embrace a "5-year result, not a 1-day initiative" mindset to build sustainable tech platforms without relying on overnight viral trends.Whether you are an early-stage startup founder, a digital creator looking to diversify your revenue, or a hiring manager trying to optimize your talent acquisition, this conversation offers actionable frameworks for the visual-first economy.#BizClips #SocialMediaMarketing #TheBuildersClub #TechFounders #AppDevelopment #VideoMarketing #FounderJourney #CelinaFarquhar

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   11 Apr 2026

   From Hype to Impact: Scaling Generative AI in the Enterprise | Ahmad Fattahi, Genentech

   In this episode of The Builders Club Podcast, host Sohail Khan sits down with Ahmad Fattahi, Executive Director of Generative AI at Genentech, to explore the massive shift from AI experimentation to real-world enterprise transformation.With over two decades of experience in data science and analytics—spanning roles at Cisco, Spotfire, and OSIsoft—Ahmed provides a masterclass on how organizations can move beyond the "chat" interface to build scalable, high-impact AI products. He breaks down the economic shift caused by the "decreasing cost of intelligence" and how specialized industries like Life Sciences are leading the charge.Key Insights from Ahmed Fatahi:1. The Continuum of Automation: Why the "ChatGP moment" is a significant jump in a decades-long journey of humans delegating decision-making power to machines [07:34].2. The "Steam Engine" Analogy: Why the biggest gains in AI won't come from just replacing old tools, but from reimagining entire business processes from the ground up [14:24].3. Life Sciences at the Forefront: How AI is tackling unstructured data—from FDA regulations to doctor's notes—to accelerate drug discovery and personalized medicine [20:46].4. The Human-AI Interface: A look at "Vibe Coding" and how natural language is becoming the ultimate programming language, lowering the barrier for builders everywhere [28:00].5. Tools for the Modern Builder: Ahmed shares his top recommendations, including NotebookLM for data synthesis and CrewAI for building autonomous multi-agent systems [47:57].6. The Future of Longevity: A bold prediction on whether AI will help humans live to 200 years and beyond [51:16].7. Whether you are an enterprise leader, a software developer, or an AI enthusiast, this conversation offers deep strategic insights into the next phase of the AI revolution.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/lzQOGV1QCZo#GenerativeAI #GenAI #TheBuildersClub #LifeSciences #TechLeadership #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #AhmedFatahi

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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86

Engagement

32

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