Join Rohith and Govind as they break down real-world businesses, interview mission-driven founders, share entrepreneurial tips and discuss weekend startup ideas.
Weekend Entrepreneurs
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Join Rohith and Govind as they break down real-world businesses, interview mission-driven founders, share entrepreneurial tips and discuss weekend startup ideas.
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Recent Episodes
January 15, 2025
Ep. 9: Building a 150 crore business without VC funding. The Urban Vault Story with Amal Mishra
<p>In this episode, Rohith and Govind sit down with Amal Mishra, co-founder and CEO of Urban Vault, a bootstrapped managed office space company generating over 150 crore INR in revenue with an 18% profit margin. Amal shares his journey from techie to entrepreneur, the challenges of scaling a business with blue-collar workers, and the principles of sustainable, people-first business growth. This conversation explores themes of bootstrapping, market strategy, and the impact of building meaningful livelihoods for the team while scaling a highly profitable business. Chapters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=0s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0:00</a> – Introduction to Amal Mishra and Urban Vault <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=45s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0:45</a> – From Tech to Furniture to Managed Office Spaces <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=639s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10:39</a> – The Decision to Bootstrap <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=841s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14:01</a> – Balancing Personal Finances and Early-Stage Funding <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=1045s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:25</a> – Scaling Urban Vault: Profitability and Expansion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=1178s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">19:38</a> – Building a Team and Culture Without FOMO <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=1638s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27:18</a> – Scouting Real Estate Supply and Leasing vs. Purchasing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=1955s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">32:35</a> – Vision and Enjoying the Journey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=2222s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">37:02</a> – Comparing Old and New Business Mindsets <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=2367s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">39:27</a> – Managing and Motivating a Blue-Collar Workforce <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=2701s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">45:01</a> – Current Challenges and Lessons for Entrepreneurs <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=2894s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">48:14</a> – Rapid-Fire Insights <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=3060s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">51:00</a> – Applying the Blue Ocean Strategy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=3424s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">57:04</a> – Bootstrapping Software Businesses <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKirUnfqY1I&t=4393s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:13:13</a> – Takeaways and Closing Reflections 💬 Let us know your favorite part of the conversation in the comments! If you’re interested in startups, entrepreneurship, or the sports industry, hit Subscribe and stay tuned for more conversations like this. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bootstrap" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bootstrap</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#entrepreneurship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurmindset" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#entrepreneurmindset</a></p>
December 19, 2024
Ep. 8: Pickleball and Startups: How GoRally is Transforming Recreational Sports in India
<p>Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and it's now making waves in India. In this episode, we sit down with Sam and Abhinav, co-founders of GoRally, a company that's revolutionizing recreational sports in India by introducing full-stack pickleball experiences. GoRally's mission is to get the next 10 million Indians playing sports regularly. They're starting with pickleball, setting up courts, building communities, and leveraging technology to make sports accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age or gender. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 🎯 The inspiration behind GoRally and their mission to transform recreational sports in India 🏓 What is pickleball, and why is it gaining popularity globally and in India 💡 How Sam and Abhinav validated the demand for pickleball in India 🏢 Challenges and strategies in setting up sports infrastructure and facilities 🤝 The importance of building community and inclusivity in sports 💰 Their fundraising journey: Raising a pre-seed round and choosing the right investors 🚀 Future plans for GoRally: Scaling, building a moat, and potential pivots ⚖️ Balancing operational challenges with passion and mission 🎙️ Insights into being early-stage startup founders in an emerging industry This episode offers valuable insights into building a business from the ground up in a nascent market. Whether you're interested in startups, sports entrepreneurship, or the rise of pickleball in India, you won't want to miss this conversation. --- 👉 Chapters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=0s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">00:00</a> - Teaser <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=55s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">00:55</a> - Introduction <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=83s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01:23</a> - Meet Sam and Abhinav, Founders of GoRally <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=264s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">04:24</a> - GoRally's Mission: Transforming Recreational Sports in India <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=458s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">07:38</a> - Why Focus on Pickleball? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=1020s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:00</a> - What is Pickleball and Why is it Gaining Popularity? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=1598s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">26:38</a> - Validating the Demand: Early Success and Learnings <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=2113s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">35:13</a> - The Fundraising Journey: Raising a Pre-Seed Round <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=2452s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">40:52</a> - Choosing the Right Investors and Their Expectations <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=3036s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">50:36</a> - Overcoming Operational Challenges in Setting Up Facilities <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=3622s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:00:22</a> - Picking App Partners like Hudle & Playo vs. DIY distribution <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=3881s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:04:41</a> - What's Keeping the Founders Up at Night: Building a Moat and Balancing Passion with Operational Realities <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=4184s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:09:44</a> - Rapid-Fire Q&A with Sam and Abhinav <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=4943s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:22:23</a> - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG6H47ZQnQ&t=5543s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:32:23</a> - Rohith's back-of-envelope Math --- 💬 Let us know your favorite part of the conversation in the comments! If you’re interested in startups, entrepreneurship, or the sports industry, hit Subscribe and stay tuned for more conversations like this. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Startups</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gorally" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GoRally</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pickleball" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pickleball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Entrepreneurship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sportsbusiness" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SportsBusiness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/india" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#India</a></p>
November 27, 2024
Ep. 7: How Sathya Sampat Built BoldCap: Lessons on Starting a VC Fund & Backing SaaS
<p>🚀 What does it take to build a VC fund from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Sathya Sampat, the Founder and Managing Partner of BoldCap, to explore his incredible journey of starting and running a venture capital fund focused on early-stage SaaS startups. BoldCap is a VC fund that specializes in backing early-stage SaaS startups originating from India. With a mission to help these startups scale globally, BoldCap has already made a mark with investments in companies like SpendFlo, Testsigma, and SpotDraft. Here's what you’ll learn in this episode: 🛠️ The preparation required to launch a VC fund 💼 How to find early LPs for your fund 💡 Challenges while raising a fund and tips for sourcing LPs 🚀 Sathya's approach to picking startups 📈 The art of figuring out the right valuation for startups 👥 What the day-to-day of running a VC fund looks like and insights into the BoldCap team This conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone curious about the VC world, building a fund, or understanding how early-stage investing works. Whether you’re an aspiring VC, a founder seeking funding, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of venture capital, this episode is for you. 👉 Chapters: Check out the timestamps to dive into specific parts of the conversation. 00:00 - Teaser 00:40 - Introduction 03:14 - What made Sathya leave his previous venture to start BoldCap - his VC Fund? 07:38 - Steps Sathya took to prepare himself to start a fund 11:35 - What did Sathya do when raising Fund 1 for BoldCap and who were his partners in crime? 15:46 - What did day-to-day look like during the early days of raising Fund 1? Who were his early LPs? 22:10 - Where do you find LPs for your VC Fund? 24:10 - What are the challenges that someone needs to aware of when raising a VC Fund? 29:18 - How many LPs anchored BoldCap's first Fund? 30:09 - How Sathya sourced his first few deals - SpendFlo, Testsigma & SpotDraft? 44:00 - How does Sathya decide what is the right valuation for companies that he invests in? 47:48 - What does it take to run a VC fund? What does the BoldCap team look like? 51:40 - Rapidfire 54:35 - Debrief - what we took away from our conversation with Sathya 💬 Let us know your favorite part of the conversation in the comments! If you’re interested in startups, venture capital, or entrepreneurship, hit Subscribe and stay tuned for more conversations like this. #VentureCapital #BoldCap #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #startup #funding</p>
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