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1 $1Billion CRM from India competing with Salesforce | Nilesh Patel, LeadSquared 47:55
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméCRM is a category often equated with its market leader, Salesforce. Hence, companies and investors question the viability of building a business in this space. Nilesh Patel, founder of Leadsquared, who built a Unicorn in CRM, joins us today. We discuss the category, the business, and its competitors. With Byju’s as their first large deal, Edtech brought over 40% of their customers. Then the industry went through a downfall, but Leadsquared survived by a well timed expansion. From lack of capital restricting entry into the US market, to fast-forward today, where they have gone global. Nilesh shares his thoughts on the skills founders need and the decisions they have to make -on exits, acquisitions, and hiring. Tune in for more! 0:00-Trailer 1:35 – Building Leadsquared 3:19 – First large deal with Byjus 7:12 – Fundraising from Private Equity 9:58 – CRM as an Undesirable Investment 12:10 – Should Co’s enter the CRM Space? 13:35 – How to price SAAS in India? 15:23 – Diversifying beyond EdTech 16:49 – How to build market differentiation? 20:29 – Highest annual deal of <$10M 23:37 – India spends $500M-$1B on CRM 26:39 – Are Indian founders underpricing? 28:40 – GTM in the US Market 33:26 – What would Leadsquared do differently? 47:32 – When Should a Founder Exit? 49:03 – How AI Will Transform CRM 55:09 – Views on Byju Raveendran 56:55 – When founders think like VC’s ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Can Neysa be India's AI Cloud alternative to AWS, Azure & Google Cloud? | Sharad Sanghi 51:54
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméMeet Sharad Sanghi who built India’s first data center, he spent 25 years building Netmagic, India’s largest data center company. He came to India in 1995, worked at VSNL as the country was discovering the internet, and built a company focused on internet for businesses. Now he is building Neysa, an AI cloud startup, which recently raised $50M to help businesses adopt AI, all from India. With Neysa businesses can use AI without writing a lot of code or use five different tools to run it. And do everything—train models, test them, deploy them, and monitor them—in one single dashboard. Sharad has a lot of perspective to share—as someone who was at the forefront while India adopted the internet, and now, the AI wave. If you're building in AI, part of an enterprise exploring AI, or simply thinking about where India is in the AI race—this episode is for you. 0:00 – Trailer 02:00 – How Neysa makes AI easy & cheap? 04:37 – From datacentre to AI 06:54 – 1200 GPUs & 15 Clients 07:24 – Selling internet to Businesses 12:03 – Why India Needs Local AI Clouds 13:20 – How Neysa Plans to Stand Out 15:14 – Is Scaling a Hyperscaler Easy? 19:26 – Can India Shift from IT to AI? 26:40 – AI in Large Enterprises vs Mid-Market 27:51 – AI Revolution vs Cloud in 2006 31:06 – What’s the Moat for AI Startups? 33:08 – Is Private Data the Real AI Goldmine? 35:59 – Why Product & GTM Matter Early On 38:06 – Why Scaling must come before Demand 42:12 – OpenAI’s edge on Deepseek? 44:52 – How should enterprises navigate AI? 46:32 – Did Only NVIDIA Predict the AI Boom? 48:17 – Founder 1.0 V/S 2.0 ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 How Accel Deploys $650M in India & Manages $5B in Growth + Late Stage | Prayank Swaroop 51:33
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode of The Neon Show, we bring you into the room with someone who’s spent over a decade backing India’s most ambitious companies. We're joined by Prayank Swaroop, Partner at Accel. With over 14 years in venture capital, Prayank walks us through his journey of discovering and building expertise in specific sectors—from cybersecurity and developer tools to SaaS and marketplaces—and how VCs identify the categories they truly understand. We dive into how Accel chooses best founders, and the balance between backing founder versus business across stages. Prayank shares his candid thoughts on why India has been slow and late to the AI race, and what a realistic way forward could look like for Indian startups. He also offers a glimpse into Accel’s evolving investment thesis around AI, sector by sector, and talks about how the enterprise landscape is changing—and what that means for Indian founders building in this space. Tune in! 0:00- Trailer 1:45 – Finding Great Founders 6:30 – What We'd Do Differently 10:16 – Sector Expertise Matters 13:15 – Where AI Money Should Go 18:00 – Accel’s GenAI Bets 21:18 – Sector-Wise Thesis in AI 23:24 – Growth means Product in AI 26:45 – Rise of Founder-Influencers 29:10 – $650million India Fund 31:35 – Beyond Roti, Kapda, Makaan 34:07 – Why Accel is Big on Content 36:03 – 15 Years in VC 38:16 – Highs & Lows of VC Ecosystem 43:36 – Knowledge Compounds in VC 49:45 – Conviction over Consensus 51:06 - Conclusion ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Lightspeed’s $500M bet on India with 1/3rd in AI Companies | Dev Khare 1:13:18
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIs it time for investors to move beyond the valley when analyzing India? Dev Khare, Partner at Lightspeed agrees. He shares with us an interesting view on two funding models: The Silicon valley model begins with raising millions of dollars & going through huge negative cashflow for years. Hopefully building a great product or maybe even creating a new market. And a few years later, comes out with super fast growth & revenue potential of millions & billions of dollars. Whereas, in the Compounder model companies raise little to no funding in early days. They don’t go to negative cash flow, instead growing slowly. Not at 3x ,but at 50% and keep at it for some 10 years building a large company. Thus becoming profitable in a few years following a slow J curve, and raising rounds only to accelerate growth. India has built exceptional companies in the software industry following this model. But, we can all sense that lack of approval for India’s enterprise products, which we can confidently say has been achieved in the consumer markets. With 13+ years at Lightspeed, Dev has backed companies like PhysicsWallah, Razorpay, PocketFM, ShareChat, Darwinbox, Portkey.ai, Qure.ai, and Accel Data. Prior to VC, Dev started as a product manager then founded his company Covigo, a developer platform for mobile applications. This episode promises an interesting discussion on building companies in enterprise. 0:00- Trailer 1:12 - Early days at Lightspeed India 8:11 - Learning curve of an Investor 11:52 - How OYO fixed supply when Airbnb didn’t 16:37 - Is organic acquisition now the norm? 19:02 - India must rediscover its AI edge 20:20 - Compounder v/s silicon valley companies 23:26 - Why Freshworks & Zoho chose mature markets? 27:40 - Can India create SAAS category leaders? 29:18 - Enterprise startups cap at 30% 33:07 - How a $3.2B company found its niche 37:42 - AI services & AI led services 40:37 - Lightspeed’s Investment thesis 45:34 - Why we have 70% second-time founders? 48:18 - Will ITC & Jio acquisitions set a trend? 52:37 - Are software IPOs sparse? 55:34 - India’s enterprise buyer market is small 1:04:47 - Missed investments & Lessons 1:06:28 - Why is India having a lag effect in AI? 1:10:19 - Has India built global enterprise products? ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 10 Unicorns, 5 IPOs, 26 Acquisitions – India’s OG VC, Avnish Bajaj On Why Only Founders Matter 1:18:01
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode, Avnish Bajaj, Founding Partner at Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), shares what it takes to build one of India's most competitive VC firms and land the best startup deals. With over 20 years of experience, Avnish has been at the forefront of India’s venture capital industry. He co-founded Matrix Partners India in 2006 after a successful entrepreneurial journey with Baazee.com, which he later sold to eBay, serving as its Chairman & Country Manager. From founder to angel investor to VC, Avnish has done it all—scaling businesses, backing category-defining startups, and navigating the challenges of venture investing. His portfolio includes Ola, Razorpay, Country Delight, Practo, Quikr, and many more. Tune in as we dive into his insights on winning the best deals, building a top-tier VC firm, and the evolving startup ecosystem in India. 0:00- Introduction 2:58 - How Founders Should Choose VCs? 9:02 - Z47 as an Operator-Led VC 15:32 - Generalist vs. Specialist VCs 20:24 - India’s VC Ecosystem in Last 20 Years 6:38 - First-Time vs. Second-Time Founders 31:48 - Founder-Market Fit Explained 35:18 - How LPs Allocate Money in India? 46:22 - How Investors Bet on Countries & Assets 52:09 - Can Tech Founders Run Multiple Businesses? 57:06 - Is India’s Market Ahead of Entrepreneurs? 1:01:10 - Rapid Fire: How Z47 Picks Founders 1:03:44 - Is Seed Stage Funding the Only Battle? 1:11:21 - When VCs Like the Founder, Not the Market 1:14:11 - Z47’s Work Ethic ---- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ---- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ---- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Sharad Sharma On India’s Digital Playbook, UPI’s Rise & AI’s Future 1:59:10
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode of The Neon Show, we have Sharad Sharma, founder of iSPIRT, the technology think tank behind India Stack, Health Stack, and other digital public goods. If you want to understand where India’s digital space is headed, how AI can shape its future, and why strategic autonomy is critical, this episode is a must-watch! 0:00 – Introduction 03:12 – India’s aim to prevent digital colonization 05:00 – Democratising digital infrastructure 07:09 – UPI’s 2012 vision: intraday loan for Rajni 12:50 – The origin of ‘DPI’ & misconceptions in India 14:46 – Can India keep its first-mover advantage in DPI? 16:15 – How UPI lost to Brazil’s PIX 17:49 – Introduction to MOSIP & DEPA 19:22 – Did UPI fail to detach from government control? 20:33 – The world evaluates DPI with India’s 5 sutras 22:48 – DPI interoperability & India’s global leadership 25:23 – Managing $2-3 billion funding in India’s DPI ecosystem 27:03 – Why India must stay paranoid: The David vs. Goliath mindset 30:09 – Sam Altman doubted India’s AI, now wants in 33:25 – Facebook opposed net neutrality in India, backed it in the U.S. 36:46 – Regulatory Innovations: Cable TV, mutual funds & OTAs 40:19 – Did GST replace 4 tax filings with 36? 44:05 – Does India have a regulatory framework for digital? 51:06 – Scaling 10-100 with help from educational institutions 53:02 – Breaking away from Visa & Mastercard 55:47 – The ‘Stay in India’ checklist to bring back talent 59:58 – Grading India on DPI globalization 01:00:57 – U.S. antitrust battles & how they shaped big tech 01:08:25 – Building India’s AI ecosystem using its data advantage 01:12:50 – Picking India’s battles in AI: healthcare as an opportunity 01:15:00 – Can India build its own AI assistants? 01:17:56 – Why India must update academia & build industrial labs 01:22:18 – DEPA: Enabling Low-Cost Access to Non-Public Data 01:27:55 – UPI was age & color blind, DEPA won’t be 01:31:06 – How will India approach AI regulation? 01:39:05 – Creating ‘landing spots’ for Indian AI talent 01:41:53 – Five key actions for India’s AI success 01:45:01 – Hiring call for India’s AI & DPI visionaries 01:51:55 – Building Co’s for India’s strategic autonomy ---- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ---- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ---- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Zerodha’s Move Into A ₹68 Lakh Cr Industry | Vishal Jain On Expanding India’s 8% Investor Base 43:45
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode, we have Vishal Jain, CEO of Zerodha Fund House, who brings over two decades of experience in building ETFs and passive investment products. From launching India’s first-ever ETF with Benchmark AMC in 2001 to now leading the country’s first passive-only AMC, Vishal has contributed through various roles to India's financial markets. We break down: - The history of mutual funds in India from the 1960s to today’s ₹68 Lakh Cr AUM industry. - Why index funds & ETFs are transforming retail investing. - How retail participation is growing (but why 2/3rd of investors still hesitate). - Vishal's investing philosophy is rooted in a belief in India's growth story, beyond the obvious goal to beat inflation. - The role of gold as a portfolio hedge, even for those bullish on India. - Zerodha Fund House’s vision—Can passive investing truly take over? If you're curious about where India's investment space is headed and how you can position yourself wisely, this episode is a must-watch! 2:10 - History of mutual funds in India 7:09 - Exchange-traded funds 10:13 - Employee Provident Fund in ETFs 11:01 - Why COVID increased trading activity? 12:36 - Is now a good time to invest? 14:02 - How Vishal builds his portfolio 16:18 - Trends in India’s mutual fund adoption 17:44 - Why only 1/3rd of retail investors buy mutual funds? 21:36 - Can investment markets learn from OTT growth? 22:52 - Does India need more mutual fund providers? 23:51 - Is India’s growth limited to the top 1%? 27:06 - Can you buy mutual funds w/o a demat account? 28:07 - Physical gold vs. gold ETFs 29:34 - Who’s buying mutual funds? 33:11 - What’s driving usage of financial products? 34:26 - AI’s role in customer acquisition 36:40 - What’s Zerodha Fund building? 38:32 - Risk & return across asset classes 40:12 - Is Vishal bullish on India’s future? --- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. --- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Investor And Policymaker Jayant Sinha On Indian Economy And India’s Net Zero Goals 1:18:57
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméA seasoned investor who ran India's Finance Ministry. This week on The Neon Show, we welcome Jayant Sinha—Investor, Policy Maker, and former Minister of Finance & Civil Aviation. Mr. Sinha shares how the government builds innovative investment solutions for startups and large-scale funding programs for institutions. He played a key role in launching a ₹2,000 crore Fund of Funds, which invests in startups through domestic VCs. He was also instrumental in establishing India’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing ₹39,000 crore in assets as of 2024. As Civil Aviation Minister, he worked on policies like UDAN to make aviation more inclusive and played a key role in DigiYatra, driving digital transformation in air travel. Mr. Sinha is focused on policies that drive India’s economic growth in a climate-conscious way. From research to action, he is working across policy, investment, and technology to shape India’s path towards Net Zero. Read Jayant Sinha’s Latest book : “India’s Green Startups:Entrepreneurs That are Driving Growth” - https://www.amazon.in/India%EF%BF%BDs-Green-Startups-Entrepreneurs-Paperback/dp/9353458633 00:00 - Highlights 03:01 – Growing up in a diplomat household 05:34 – Working at McKinsey 06:48 – The Opportunity cost of a political career 08:03 – From Harvard to Hazaribagh 09:18 – Exposure to Policymaking & elections 11:52 – First electoral win in 2014 14:37 – Twice chosen as Union Minister 15:33 – Arun Jaitley: Also an Excellent Advocate 16:55 – India’s Sovereign Wealth fund 18:17 – Higher Education Financing Agency 19:32 – Taxation of Alternative Investment Funds 20:17 – Fund of Funds for Domestic VC’s 21:47 – Aviation Reforms: UDAN & Digiyatra 30:26 – Privatization of Air India 33:32 – India’s vision to lead globally 35:42 – India's path to a green future 39:31 – The CO₂ blanket effect 42:04 – Nuclear fusion as a zero-carbon solution 44:24 – Why land will be hotter 46:13 – How climate change affects Economy 48:57 – India’s Net Zero Goals 50:04 – $1 Trillion Investment to Finance Net Zero 55:00 – Scaling green businesses in India 56:26 – Global North’s carbon responsibility vs India’s emissions 1:00:52 – Chronic health effects of pollution on children 1:02:07 – What India can learn from Beijing 1:06:42 – India’s Net Zero Bill & global legislation 1:08:08 – Personal connection to The Environmental Cause 1:12:47 – Trump’s impact on the global green mission 1:15:05 – Why India must invest in R&D --- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. --- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 --- This video is for info Send us a text…
1 2X SaaS Founder: How To Sell Global Tech Products From India | Sharath Narayana 1:27:00
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode, Sharath shares his journey of building two successful AI-driven enterprise solutions. Sharath Keshava Narayana, founder of Sanas and Observe shares his market-product fit approach of winning enterprise clients in the US- Identifying large, underserved markets and solving their biggest problems. He also dives into fundraising stories, from getting into Y Combinator to attracting top VCs, leading to an $8 million seed round. Sharath emphasizes why founders must be great sellers and how building the right team early on is crucial for scaling a business. If you're looking to build a SaaS company, expand into the US market, or understand the power of AI-driven enterprise solutions, this episode is a must-watch! ________ 00:00 - Trailer 01:50 – Early Entrepreneurial Days: From India to the US 07:10 – Building a US Clientele for an Indian Product 10:55 – Idea Stage of Observe.AI 15:20 – Raising the First Cheque 16:35 – Y Combinator: From Application to Selection 20:38 – Inbound from Top VC’s 24:53 – Meeting the Sanas Co-Founders 27:29 – Raising Funds Pre-Product & Pre-Revenue 30:10 – The Sanas Investment Thesis 34:03 – What Drove Success at Observe & Sanas 38:09 – Drawing Parallels in Building Two Companies 45:00 – Scaling Challenges: Hiring & Team Building 50:15 – Fundraising Lessons: Always Be Ready 54:17 – Market-Product Fit vs. Product-Market Fit 57:10 – Solving the Black Box of Call Centers 59:12 – Solving for Speech-to-Speech in Real Time 1:05:15 – Thoughts on The Neon Fund 1:07:03 – Bengaluru vs. Bay Area 1:11:10 – Founders Must Be Sellers 1:19:42 – Do Indian Founders Underprice? 1:23:13 – Final Thoughts: Likeability as a Founder --- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. --- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 --- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 How We Closed Our Biggest Fund ($300M) | Alok & Ritesh | Stellaris Venture Partners 1:29:11
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméVenture Capitalists on Venture Capital In this episode we have Alok Goyal and Ritesh Banglani, Partners at Stellaris Venture Partners, one of India’s top VC firms. We go into details on running a VC firm in India. We discuss the ambition of Indian founders, what are the next B2B SaaS billion-dollar outcomes, market-first vs. founder-first investments, decision-making process at Stellaris and why DPI (Distributed to Paid-in Capital) is the ultimate measure of success. If you’re curious about how top VCs invest, what makes a great fund, and what advantages Indian startups have in the AI race then this episode is for you. 0:00 - Stellaris Venture Partners Introduction 0:50 - How Stellaris Measures Success 3:16 - Deal Sourcing in Venture Capital 5:40 - Coverage Ratio in Venture Capital 7:39 - Contrarian Bets: Mamaearth and Whatfix 9:34 - Independent Conviction in Venture Capital 12:03 - Trust in Venture Partnerships 15:12 - The War Stories Behind Stellaris’ First Fundraise 18:10 - Fundraising during COVID 22:30 - How Stellaris Raised Its Third Fund 26:31 - Stellaris’ Investment Strategy 30:08 - Founder-First Vs. Market-first Investments 36:32 - Strengths of Stellaris’ Four Partners 41:07 - Culture of Open Disagreement in Decision-Making 48:08 - The Ambition Levels of Indian Founders 50:08 - Next Billion-Dollar SaaS Companies From India 56:17 - How Venture Investing in India Has Changed 57:38 - Decision-Making in Stellaris vs. Other VC firms 1:07:43 - Global AI Trends and Stellaris’ Investment Thesis 1:11:31 - Opportunity For Indian AI Startups 1:16:17 - How Stellaris is Evolving with Time 1:17:24 - The Need for Bigger Outcomes in Fund Three ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 75 Minutes Of Pure Business Insights From The Man Behind BigBasket, BlueStone & HomeLane 1:15:49
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméGanesh Krishnan is the man behind some of India’s most iconic startups, including BigBasket, Bluestone, Homelane, and TutorVista—India’s first ed-tech startup before ed-tech was even a category. Ganesh explains how he thinks about business opportunities in India, why he keeps it simple, and why Indian entrepreneurs need to keep it simple. He shares candid stories—from raising BigBasket’s first $10M on a flight to successfully exiting an ed-tech company 15 years ago. If you’re curious about India’s startup ecosystem and want to understand what works in India, this episode is for you! Read Ganesh Krishnan's latest book: Mastering Disruption: A Practical Guide to Understanding New-Age Business Models Timestamps 00:00 - Trailer 01:37 - Introduction to K. Ganesh 02:05 - Ganesh's Entrepreneurial Journey 03:32 - The Growth Story Model 06:28 - Challenges and Successes in Fundraising 09:25 - Case Study: The BigBasket Story 22:12 - Business Models and Market Timing 33:51 - Opportunities in India's Broken Systems 41:44 - The Evolution of Business Models 42:15 - Valuation of Loss-Making Companies 42:51 - Network Effects and Demand Economies of Scale 43:51 - Platform Businesses vs Traditional Businesses 46:27 - Challenges in Platform and Marketplace Ventures 50:36 - Exploring SaaS and FinTech Opportunities 51:41 - Growth and Monetization Challenges 57:44 - Consumer Behavior and Microtransactions 01:06:08 - The Rise of Quick Commerce 01:09:21 - Vertical Software and Generative AI 01:15:43 - What’s Next for India’s Startups Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Nvidia’s Success, Chip Race, India’s Semiconductor Mission, & Hardware Vs Software with Raja Manickam 1:06:26
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of semiconductors, their evolution over the years, the rise of old giants and new disruptors, and explore why India has yet to produce a leader in one of the most important technological races of all time. Raja Manickam, a serial entrepreneur in the semiconductor industry, shares from his decades of experience about the business and science of semiconductors and offers a glimpse into the future Timestamps 0:00 - Trailer 1:20 - Introduction 2:10 - History of Semiconductors 2:56 - Raja Manickam’s Journey in the Semiconductor Industry 7:02 - Evolution of Semiconductors Over Time 9:49 - Why Silicon Valley? 11:30 - NVIDIA: A Leader in Chips 14:55 - Competition in the Semiconductor Industry 17:31 - Building Microprocessors 23:08 - The Race for Top Talent 27:41 - NVIDIA’s Journey with CUDA and Artificial Intelligence 32:03 - NVIDIA’s Market Dominance 35:07 - How Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Became NVIDIA’s Key Customers 36:13 - IBM’s Transformation: Market Leader to Reinvention 37:48 - India’s Journey in Semiconductors and IT Services 43:22 - Why India Lacks Semiconductor Giants 48:00 - India’s ₹100,000 Crore Semiconductor Plan 57:28 - IVP: Outsourcing Chipmaking and Focusing on Design 1:01:22 - Cost of Starting a Semiconductor Manufacturing Company 1:05:38 - India’s Vision for Its Semiconductor Future Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice Send us a text…
1 How India’s Leadership is Shaping the Future with R. Balasubramaniam, Capacity Building Commission 58:08
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIndia’s leadership story is a fascinating journey full of lessons for anyone looking to make an impact. In just two years, opening up the space economy has led to over 100 new startups in aerospace, sparking innovation and fueling the dreams of a new generation of changemakers. And it doesn’t stop there—India is heavily investing in future-focused areas like green hydrogen, quantum computing, and the blue economy, showing a clear vision for industries that will define tomorrow. Drawing from its rich heritage, India blends ancient wisdom with modern governance. Texts like the Arthashastra guide policies that empower people and prioritize collective welfare. Initiatives like Aadhaar and participatory governance models reflect these principles in action, bringing millions into the financial mainstream and fostering inclusive growth. Experts believe India’s leadership also addresses the need for decolonization—not just in reclaiming cultural pride, but in rediscovering its intellectual confidence. This leadership model, rooted in inclusivity, resilience, and innovation, is steering India into a brighter future. In this episode of The NEON Show, Dr R. Balasubramaniam, author, member of the Capacity Building Commission (Government of Bharat), and Chairperson of the Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee at SEBI, shares the essence of Indic leadership as explored in his book Power Within. Time stamp 00:00 Intro 00:12 Dr. Balu’s contributions to rural service 00:41 Current roles: Capacity Building Commission member & Rhodes Professor 00:55 Overview of "Power Within" 01:13 Journey: From physician to policymaker 02:16 India’s traditional wisdom in governance 03:08 PM Modi’s leadership focus in Balu’s analysis 05:24 Modi’s ethos of service (Seva Bhaav) 08:09 Modi’s leadership during Morbi tragedy 10:06 RSS philosophy: Cultural nationalism & service 13:15 Overcoming colonial mindsets to restore pride 17:09 Participatory governance: Janbhagidari & Mission Karmayogi 23:57 Revamping civil services training 26:08 Influence of Ramakrishna Mission’s seva philosophy 28:01 Panch Pran: Vision for a self-reliant India 29:51 Chanakya Niti: Ancient leadership principles 34:38 Decisive actions: Doklam, surgical strikes, Pulwama 38:14 Challenges in implementing farm laws 45:51 Repeal of Article 370: J&K integration 50:05 India’s balanced foreign policy (Russia-Ukraine, Qatar) 52:03 Comparing Modi’s leadership to global icons ----- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ----- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ----- This video Send us a text…
1 Celebrating Ratan Tata’s Contribution To India’s Success Story with Harish Bhat Ex-Brand Custodian, Tata Group 55:31
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméHarish Bhat, ex-Brand Custodian of the Tata Group, joins us to share unique moments from the extraordinary life of Ratan Tata. From creating India’s first indigenous car, Tata Indica, to his on-ground response during the 26/11 Taj Hotel attacks, to the Tata Finance crisis, to leading India’s fight against cancer, Ratan Tata led from the front. Harish shares how he first met Ratan Tata and the personal note he received, highlighting Ratan Tata’s integrity, humility, and more-than-a-businessman philosophy. Tune in to know more about one of India’s greatest icons. Timestamps 00:00 - Trailer 02:20 – Introduction 02:39 – Reflecting on Jamshedji Tata’s Legacy 04:13 – Celebrating Ratan Tata’s Life 05:46 – First Meeting with Ratan Tata 08:26 – The Birth of Tata Indica 16:31 – Ratan Tata’s Dedication to Healthcare 19:23 – Handling the Tata Finance Crisis 25:19 – Ratan Tata’s Response to 26/11 29:05 – A Story of Grace and Dignity 31:33 – A Personal Note from Ratan Tata 33:20 – Defining Characteristics of Ratan Tata 34:03 – Influences and Inspirations 35:49 – Ratan Tata’s Vision for the Tata Group 37:53 – Fondness for Dogs and Bombay House 40:01 – Legacy and Transformation of the Tata Group 43:31 – Philanthropy and Nation Building 46:18 – Reflections on Ratan Tata’s Leadership 52:50 – Lessons and inspirations from Ratan Tata’s life Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
1 Facebook India's First Employee: "How I Built A $1B Business" | Kirthiga Reddy 1:06:08
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn 2010, Facebook opened its first office in India, four years after it went online. They needed someone bold to lead their journey in India which had a major customer base potential. That someone was Kirthiga Reddy. Under Kirthiga’s leadership, Facebook not only grew its user base but also planted deep roots in a complex and rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Today, India has the most Facebook users with over 448 million, followed by the US (258 million). After six years of phenomenal growth at Facebook, Kirthiga decided it was time for a new challenge. In 2018, she became the first female partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, managing over $5 billion in investments. Today, Kirthiga leads her own venture, Verix, focusing on trust, transparency, and community-driven solutions. In this episode of the NEON Show, Kirthiga Reddy shares her inspiring journey. From a small-town upbringing in India to building Facebook in India, Kirthiga takes us through the challenges of scaling operations, transforming workplace culture, and driving growth. She also opens up about her transition to SoftBank. From leading the fund’s first investments in quantum computing and additive manufacturing, Kirthiga shares how she worked closely with founders to shape strategies and scale businesses. Timestamps 00:00 - Trailer 01:51 - Intro 02:09 - Kirthiga’s career from Facebook India to SoftBank 03:17 - Childhood in Nanded shaping values 04:46 - Early career programming for Let Us C 06:20 - Masters in the US and arranged marriage 08:33 - Syracuse University and joining its Board 09:30 - Silicon Graphics high-tech projects 12:20 - Stanford MBA and transition to business 17:58 - Startup role in product management 21:20 - Motorola acquisition and return to India 23:08 - Meeting Sheryl Sandberg 27:32 - Joining Facebook as its first Indian employee 28:50 - Facebook’s 100-100-100 strategy 30:40 - Building a Facebook culture 35:30 - Personally hiring Facebook India’s first 100 employees 36:45 - Success stories of early hires 37:50 - Leaving Facebook to balance family and career 45:20 - Joining SoftBank & managing $5B in investments 47:19 - Key investments in IonQ and 8fold.ai 52:38 - Transition from SoftBank to new ventures 56:14 - Founding Verix and Virtualness 57:00 - AI-first companies and tech vision 01:00:28 - India’s thriving tech ecosystem 01:03:51 - Vision for Verix, Virtualness, and social impact Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ----- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ----- This show is for informational purposes only. Send us a text…
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1 How Erik Allebest Built $150 Million+ Chess Empire 1:12:38
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméHow a 1,500-Year-Old Game Became an Online Sensation It started as a simple idea in 2005—a hub for chess enthusiasts to connect, chat, and share their love for the game. Erik Allebest and Jay Severson, two college buddies with a shared passion for strategy, had just purchased the domain Chess.com for $55,000. Initially, it was a forum, but then the demand for online play began to soar. In 2007, they launched the first subscription-based version of Chess.com. Within a few years, the platform began to gain members and marked its place as the go-to site for chess lovers. In 2023, it hosted the first-ever Champions Chess Tour, offering a record-breaking $2 million prize pool. Last year alone, 12.5 billion games were played on Chess.com—an astonishing 35 million games per day. In this episode of the NEON Show, Erik Allebest, co-founder of Chess.com, discusses his journey from a chess enthusiast to creating the world's largest online chess platform. He talks about his entrepreneurial start, the hurdles in building a sustainable business, and key moments in Chess.com’s success, including lawsuits, early VC rejections, a $600 million valuation, and scaling during the pandemic. Timestamp 00:00 - Introduction 02:06 - Family influence on Erik’s entrepreneurial mindset 05:00 - Falling in love with chess at 18 through books 07:25 - Selling an e-commerce business to fund chess.com 09:00 - Founding challenges and initial growth struggles 13:50 - Why conventional careers didn’t suit Erik 18:30 - Settling lawsuits, including the vodka-based case 21:50 - Persevering despite doubts about the chess market 22:55 - General Atlantic’s investment in chess.com 26:10 - Key insights learned from investor partnerships 29:56 - Shifting from entrepreneur to CEO 33:24 - Erik’s passion for creating products 37:18 - How media boosted chess’s popularity globally 44:23 - The downsides of rapid monetization 46:53 - Managing chess.com’s pandemic-driven growth 50:06 - Erik’s focus on sustainability and future growth 56:00 - India’s cultural impact on global chess 59:24 - Erik’s views on digital security risks 01:03:40 - Why employees stay for passion, not just pay 01:07:26 - Erik’s belief in chess’s continued global growth 01:09:00 - Embracing errors as learning opportunities ----- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ----- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ----- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 How Trade Wars Reshape Countries and The Future of India-US Relations with Matein Khalid 57:37
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméThese farmers lost around $1.72B in a single morning. It was all because of tit-for-tat import taxes. But what really happened and who were these farmers? It all started when Donald Trump walked into the White House in January 2017, promising to take on what he called “unfair trade” with China. March 2018, Trump slapped $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, aiming straight at the heart of China’s industrial ambitions—its "Made in China 2025" strategy. This marked the start of the trade war. April, 2018, Beijing hit where it hurt—Trump’s voter base. It announced a 25% tariff on American soybeans, cars, and chemicals. And it wasn’t just any random pick. China was the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, importing 60% of all U.S. exports. The markets reacted immediately and soybean prices went into free fall, erasing $1.72 billion in market value by morning. Farmers who relied on China as their primary buyer suddenly found themselves staring at massive losses. In this episode of The NEON Show, Matein Khalid, a seasoned financial advisor, shares his fascinating four-decade journey. Starting as a teenage trader in Dubai, he later advised corporate boards and family offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the US. Matein talks about global trade, geopolitics, and economic strategies, providing insights on the US-China trade war, Trump's economic policies, and shifting global power dynamics. Check out Matein's writings here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateinkhalid/ Timestamps 00:00 – Trailer 01:17 – Introduction 02:38 – Matein’s early trading and wealth management 04:37 – Trump’s unpredictability in geopolitics 06:04 – Rise of China hawks in US policy 07:40 – India’s edge in US-China tensions 09:50 – Starlink vs. Indian telecoms 10:30 – US Steel and political influence 12:51 – China’s slowdown and unemployment 19:02 – US K-shaped recovery and inequality 21:46 – US debt crisis and risks 26:41 – Adani controversy’s geopolitical angle 31:17 – Possible end to Russia-Ukraine war 33:55 – Israel weakens Iran’s air defense 37:35 – Trump’s isolationist policies 41:02 – Trade and capital flows in forex 42:39 – South Korea’s political turmoil 48:04 – Syria’s proxy wars reignite 52:04 – Modi’s UAE visit boosts financial flows 54:34 – India’s entrepreneurial spirit ------------ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------ This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professio Send us a text…
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1 Lessons From 25 Years of Investing with Boris Wertz, Founder and GP, Version One Ventures 53:28
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode of the NEON Show, Boris Wertz, a renowned venture capitalist and entrepreneur, shares his extensive journey through the tech and investment world over the past 25 years. From founding a company that was acquired by Amazon to becoming an investor and backing emerging fund managers globally, Boris offers a rich and unique perspective on the evolution of venture capital. Timestamp 00:00 - Trailer 01:40 - Introduction and background 03:17 - Journey as a venture capitalist 04:49 - Boris’s first investments in emerging managers 07:32 - Why is Boris so focused on the Indian market? 09:48 - Fund sizes and strategy 13:03 - VC returns and liquidity 16:06 - Boris’s key learnings from successes and failures 21:20 - Themes like AI, crypto, and climate tech 25:00 - India as the next frontier 28:50 - Challenges Indian entrepreneurs face 35:46 - Boris’s concept of minimum viable fund 39:10 - Cycles in venture capital 43:46 - A16z board partner program 48:45 - Evolution of venture capital mindsets ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------ This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 India's Silent Economic Revolution with Ashok Lahiri, Former Chief Economic Advisor 1:04:14
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode of the NEON Show, Ashok K. Lahiri, a leading economist and former Chief Economic Advisor, talks about India’s economic journey and the changes in its tax system. Lahiri shares why India has fallen behind some countries, pointing to missed opportunities in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. He also highlights the importance of India’s democracy and federal system in shaping its progress. Check out Ashok K. Lahiri’s book, India in search of glory, https://www.amazon.in/India-Search-Glory-Political-Calculus/dp/067009207X/ Time Stamp 00:00 - Trailer 01:27 - Introduction of Ashok K. Lahiri 03:07 - Ashok’s upbringing and early education in economics 05:27 - Why Ashok went abroad and how UPSC got him back 08:33 - Are you satisfied with GDP growth 12:42 - Education and health lead to long-term economic growth 15:27 - The right to information is important but debatable 18:27 - The govt went overboard in the 70s 20:37 - What happened to West Bengal 24:32 - Improvement will come with liberal society 25:57 - Troubles of taxations 29:42 - Taxing in the Indira Gandhi era 33:27 - People once informed take the right decision 37:32 - Chicken and egg in politics 39:27 - Why India is on the right track 43:27 - Challenges faced by Bangladesh and lessons for India 47:32 - India: union of states 52:07 - Struggle of India to get where it is right now 58:32 - Why we can't blame our ancestors 01:01:52 - Importance of transportation and Connectivity ------ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------ Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------ This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 Alok Sama, Former SOFTBANK CFO on Working With the Visionary Masayoshi Son 50:23
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméThe world’s largest tech-focused venture capital fund. And the man behind it is Masayoshi Son, often referred to as Masa. At 16, Masa moved to California, drawn by the entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley. Before he turned 21 years old, Son sold his first company— a multilingual translator bought by Sharp for about $1 million. Masa returned to Japan and founded SoftBank as a software distribution company. In 1995, Masa made one of his first bold investments— a $100 million for a 30% stake in Yahoo. In 1999, Masa made an even bigger move, investing $20 million in Alibaba, a year-old e-commerce startup. Over 23 years, that investment turned into a $72 billion gain, making it one of the most successful tech investments ever. In 2014, he brought in Alok Sama who had a key role in some of SoftBank’s biggest successes, like the $32 billion acquisition of ARM and the $59 billion Sprint-T-Mobile merger. In this episode of the NEON Show, Alok Sama, takes us behind the scenes of his journey at SoftBank, where he played a crucial role in shaping the group's global investments and strategy. He shares insights into working alongside Masa, managing the Vision Fund, and the challenges of betting on transformative entrepreneurs. Check out Alok Sama’s book, The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble - https://www.amazon.in/Money-Trap-Alok-Sama/dp/9361134337 Timestamps 0:00 - Trailer 1:13 - Alok’s career, and Money Trap 2:20 - Transition to SoftBank and the motivation behind Money Trap 3:29 - what Alok thinks about Nikesh Arora and Masayoshi Son 5:07 - Masayoshi Son’s visionary mindset and why Alok admired him 6: 40 - Why Alok values intellectual curiosity in people and himself 7:50 - Alok’s entrepreneurial journey post-Morgan Stanley 09:30 - The meaning behind Money Trap and reflections on money 12:30 - Masa Son’s struggle growing up and the freemium coffee model 17:00 - Alok’s last year at SoftBank and decision to leave 18:08 - Alok’s relationship with Nikesh Arora 20:10 - Delhi roots, and family time 21:20 - Alok's view on vulnerabilities 27:20 - Masa Son’s character and commitment to backing entrepreneurs fully 31:10 - Valuation lessons in technology investments 34:20 - Son’s early bets on AI and his timing challenges 37:30 - Joined SoftBank to impress Alok’s teenage son and connect with family 40: 10 - experience of writing a book 43:10 - Masa’s thesis on India ----- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ----- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This show is for informational purposes only. The v Send us a text…
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1 India's Road to $10 Trillion Economy with Subhash Garg Former Secretary of Economic Affairs 1:13:46
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméWhy does 50% of India’s workforce remain in agriculture while the U.S. has just 2%? Despite all those hands in the soil, the sector contributes just 15-18% to the GDP. While countries like the U.S. and Europe shifted quickly from agriculture to industry, India's progress was pretty slow. So, is it too late for India to catch up and move on from agriculture? Although India did build textile mills and steel plants, its industrialization lagged behind faster-growing Asian economies like Japan, South Korea, and China, which aggressively pursued manufacturing. So, what happened? Well, India’s focus remained on agriculture, missing the chance to build a strong industrial base that could absorb its large agricultural workforce. But there’s a new hurdle—manufacturing isn’t the job creator it once was. Experts like Subhash Garg argue India may have missed the industrialization train. With automation reducing labour needs, ramping up manufacturing might not create enough jobs for India’s vast workforce. In this episode of The Neon Show, Subhash Garg, former Secretary of Economic Affairs, shares his unique perspective on India's economic ambitions and the journey toward the $10 Trillion Dream. Check out Subhash Garg's book, The Ten Trillion Dream Dented, https://www.amazon.in/Ten-Trillion-Dream-Dented-2019-2024/dp/0143467433 Timestamps 00:00 - Trailer 01:25 - Subhash Garg’s background in economic affairs 03:27 - Why has India's "10 Trillion Dollar Dream" dented 10:04 - India’s current GDP 12:50 - Need to shift labour from agriculture to high-value sectors 16:48 - Why India missed industrialisation 20:26 - The global manufacturing train left—and India missed it 21:55 - Why should you invest in services for real growth 26:55 - Sports, gaming, and entertainment are hidden gems for rural jobs 29:54 - Why is agriculture unreformed 31:34 - The impact of subsidies: is it a dead-end for farmers? 36:47 - Garg explains GDP with the “potato chip” example 42:42 - Why is farmers’ share of the final product small 47:10 - India’s manufacturing needs a tech boost 48:22 - Why India’s PLI schemes aren’t hitting their targets 52:58 - How India’s service sector thrived due to minimal regulation 1:01:57 - Garg’s positive take on brain drain 1:10:10 - Millionaires on the move 1:11:50 - Support for short sellers as market correctors 1:13:12 - Announcement of Garg's book, expected in October ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes on Send us a text…
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1 How Policybazaar Became No. 1: Yashish Dahiya on Execution, Aspiration and Risk Taking 1:00:51
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn India, financial security often seemed just out of reach, especially when it came to insurance. For many, insurance was complex, filled with hidden terms, and often mis-sold. That’s exactly what happened when an engineer-turned-consultant discovered that his father had been duped by insurance agents into purchasing a policy that was both confusing and overpriced. Instead of just shrugging it off, this experience sparked an idea: why not create a platform where people could get straightforward, honest information about insurance? So in 2008, Yashish Dahiya, along with co-founders Alok Bansal and Avaneesh Nirjar, launched Policy Bazaar. Today, Policy Bazaar has grown into India’s largest insurance aggregator, with an annual run rate of 100 million visitors. In 2022, The platform accounted for 93% of online insurance sales in India, holding 25% of the country’s life insurance cover and 7% of retail health insurance cover. In this episode of The Neon Show, Yashish Dahiya, co-founder and Chairman of Policy Bazaar, shares his journey of building India’s leading online insurance platform. Drawing from personal experiences, including his family’s army background, Yashish explores the challenges of creating financial security for India’s middle class, when not taking risk is the biggest risk and the HUGE India opportunity. Timestamps 00:00 - Trailer 01:18 - introducing Yashish Dahiya 02:18 - Policy Bazaar’s rise as India’s top online insurance platform 03:26 - India’s rising costs and financial aspirations 05:11 - Sanjeev Bikhchandani’s early investments in Policy Bazaar 06:43 - India’s economy as a mix of Bahrain, UK, Brazil, and Africa 07:49 - Financial inclusion across India’s diverse social structure 11:53 - Why does mass class movement happen 16:20 - Institutional strengths drive GDP 19:38 - Why Policy Bazaar outperformed its competitors 25:22 - Daily discipline and the importance of consistent execution 28:36 - How Yashish built team trust and values at Policy Bazaar 31:38 - Things changed when I got married 33:40 - Managing family life across India and the UK 36:36 - Why the value system is important 41:48 - What is stress exactly for an entrepreneur 46:18 - Sanjeev view on Policy Bazaar 49:40 - Policy Bazaar’s vision for social impact 53:58 - Consistent values pre-and post-IPO 57:33 - Why did Policy Bazaar go public ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the in Send us a text…
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1 The Story Behind India’s High Growth Years with Montek Singh Ahluwalia former Deputy Chairman Planning Commission 1:50:13
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméEver heard of the M Document? Montek Singh Ahluwalia, an economist in govt of India, saw that India needed to make some big changes to keep up. So, he started working on what would become the M Document. The M Document suggested bold reforms. Many government officials thought these ideas were too radical. Then, something unexpected happened: the M Document got into the hands of journalist Ashok Desai, who saw its potential, and gave it the now-famous name, the M Document. Even though the document was just meant for internal review, the leak sparked public debate on how India’s economy could be modernized. Though it didn’t lead to immediate changes, the M Document planted seeds that grew in a few years. In this episode of the NEON Show, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, a renowned economist and former Deputy Chairman of India's Planning Commission, shares insights from his pivotal role in shaping the 1991 economic reforms and reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the influential "M document" and how it ultimately shaped India’s approach to liberalisation. Check out Montek Singh Ahluwalia’s book, BACKSTAGE: The Story behind India’s High Growth Years, https://www.amazon.in/BACKSTAGE-Story-behind-Indias-Growth-ebook/dp/B084P4Y3VW/ Time stamps 00:00 - Introduction to Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia 01:04 - Early life and family’s experience post-partition 05:11 - Winning the Rhodes Scholarship 06:14 - Early career at the World Bank 07:15 - Returning to India as an economic advisor 09:02 - Washington invitation and Planning Commission role 13:02- 1991 economic reforms 18:40 - Committees for economic reform 22:00 - High import controls as an economic issue 26:34 - Challenges in policy reform 28:38 - V.P. Singh asks Montek to write the document”? 31:36 - How did the “M document" leak 38:40 - Maruthi engine block story 48:35 - SEBI and financial system reforms 58:25 - Moving past the “Tonga mindset.” 1:01:20- Why controlled imports are tax on exports 1:09:00 - How do exchange rates impact imports and exports? 1:12:04 - Discovery of Roman gold coins in South India 1:16:50 - Narayana Murthy’s import struggles 1:22:25 - Politicians should openly support beneficial policies 1:32:55 - Montek’s vision for India’s next decade 1:39:58 - Final thoughts on India’s future ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 SANJEEV SANYAL On India's East-West Divide, Best States & How India Works 1:08:56
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméAfter India’s big economic shift in 1991, each state grew at different rates—but they didn’t all get there at the same speed. Western and southern states saw major benefits, while many in the east and north struggled to keep up. In fact, by 2021-22, the per capita income in the top five states was 3.3 times higher than in the bottom five—a clear sign of the widening divide. So, what does this uneven growth look like? In the 1960s, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal were leading India's economy with contributions of 14.4%, 12.5%, and 10.5% of GDP, respectively. Today, Uttar Pradesh's share has fallen to 8.4%, and West Bengal's to 5.6%, but Maharashtra remains a top contributor. Gujarat's share grew from 6.4% in 2000-01 to 8.1% in 2022-23, driven by strong industry and urban centres. Southern states like Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala now make up about 30% of India's GDP, boosted by cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. In this NEON Show episode, economist and policy advisor Sanjeev Sanyal discusses India’s economic journey and why growth has been so uneven across states. He explains why some regions have surged ahead while others have lagged behind, touching on the role of anchor cities and old policies like the Freight Equalization Policy that held back Eastern states. Time stamps 00:00 - Trailer 02:40 - Banking Reforms and Creative Destruction 03:20 - Process vs. Structural Reforms 05:33 - Bureaucratic Challenges Affect Efficiency 14:09 - Autonomous Bodies and Obsolete Institutions 16:02 - Is it time to rethink outdated National Monuments? 26:06 - What Does Data Reveal About Indian States 35:03 - Did “Freight equalization” Rob Kolkata of its Competitive edge? 36:25 - East vs. West: Is this India’s true economic divide? 37:32 - Southern and Western India's Success 42:42 - High Growth States Rely on Anchor Cities 44:01 - Reviving Kolkata and Eastern India 45:12 - Local policies that can make or break state economies. 49:11 - Tourism Has Made Sikkim and Goa Economic Stars. 53:35 - India Needs to Modernize the Shipping Sector 01:00:36 - India Needs a Healthy Clash of Ideas ------------ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- Sponsor shout out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ------------- This video is for informational Send us a text…
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1 GEOPOLITICS SPECIAL: Former MEA Secretary On India-US Relations, Pakistan's Decline & Bangladesh 1:17:22
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméThe breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 was a game-changer for India, shaking up its economy, defence strategy, and foreign relations. For years, the USSR had been India’s largest trading partner, pumping in vital support through the rupee-ruble trade agreement. But then, December 25, 1991, arrived, and the Soviet Union collapsed. While the Soviet Union’s collapse seemed like a disaster at first, it actually pushed India to evolve—fast. In this episode of The NEON Show, a former diplomat with a 36-year career in the Indian Foreign Service, Rajiv Sikri examines India’s complex ties with neighbouring countries exploring issues like Kashmir, economic interdependence, and political dynamics. He also sheds light on the impact of global powers, especially the US and China, on India’s strategic choices. Check out Rajiv Sikri’s book Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy: https://www.amazon.in/Strategic-Conundrums-Reshaping-Indias-Foreign/dp/0143464574 ------------- Timestamps 00:00 -Host Siddharth Ahluwalia introduces The Neon Show. 00:43 - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan. 01:04 - Pakistan’s economic/political issues. 05:06 -Pakistan's ties with the West, China, and the military's role. 08:40 -Kashmir conflict and India-Pakistan relations. 12:06 - Pakistan's internal political dynamics. 15:24 - Bangladesh's identity and India relations. 18:00 - India-Bangladesh economic interdependence. 26:06 - India’s strategic geographic position. 29:52 - India’s foreign policy after the Berlin Wall’s fall. 33:40 - Economic impacts and India-US relations. 37:52 - US-Russia relations and the Ukraine conflict. 42:12 - Russia-Ukraine war’s effect on India. 48:16 - US dominance and unilateral actions post-1989. 52:04 - Challenges to US hegemony. 56:00 - India-US relations amidst strategic concerns. 1:01:20 - BRICS and global multipolarity. 1:04:40 - Dollar dependency and US financial power. 1:08:20 - Concluding thoughts on India’s foreign policy. ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7 ------------- Sponsor shout out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 How Investing Legend Mark Mobius Built a Fortune in Emerging Markets 45:58
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméFrom Baker's Son to Global Investment Legend. Mark Mobius is known as a foundational figure in emerging markets investing. He is the chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund. Before that, he led the Templeton Emerging Markets Group for over 30 years, during which the group's assets under management grew from $100 million to over $50 billion. In this episode of The NEON Show, Mark shares his rules for wealth creation, why India is his top investment pick, his reasons for pulling investments out of China, what keeps him at the top of his game at the young age of 87, two ways to lose money fast, and why understanding art and creativity is more important than finance when it comes to making money. Connect with Mark Mobius LinkedIn | Twitter To learn more from Mark check out his The Book Of Wealth ------------- Timestamps 00:00 - Trailer 00:00 - Early Lessons in Money & Creativity 04:13 - Becoming a Professional Student 05:43 - The Road to Mark’s First Million 08:04 - The First Emerging Markets Fund 11:03 - To Make Money Don’t Focus on It 12:38 - Making 10 Million Dollars 14:20 - Mark’s Early Investment Assets 15:56 - Power of Compounding: Reaching $100 Million 16:51 - Mark’s Success with Investing in Asia 19:22 - Why Mark is Not Bullish on China 22:44 - How Mark Invests in India 25:01 - Why Mark is Bullish on Taiwan 25:56 - Mark’s 3 Reasons to Invest in India 28:19 - When will India Surpass China? 30:51 - From Emerging Markets to Emerging Opportunities 32:37 - It’s All About Liquidity 34:27 - Mark’s Principles of Wealth Creation 35:49 - How Mark Invests in Startups 37:33 - How Not to Lose Money 38:43 - Make Friends & Learn From Them 39:38 - What Mark Learned From John Templeton 40:54 - Why Invest in Emerging Markets 42:10 - Who are the Best Political Leaders 42:50 - Why Mark Shifted to Dubai 44:02 - No Recession Anytime Soon ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Connect with Siddhartha on: LinkedIn | Twitter ------------- Sponsor shout out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ------------- This Send us a text…
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1 India Can be a $55 Trillion Economy by 2047 with Krishnamurthy Subramanian Executive Director IMF 1:30:48
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn 1947, India gained independence with a per capita of around $2000(adjusted with inflation). But over the next few decades, the govt adopted socialist policies, emphasising self-sufficiency and state-led development. As a result, India’s economy grew at a slower pace of 3.5% per year. In 1991, India introduced a series of reforms— liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation. India’s growth rate picked up, and by 2023, India’s per capita GDP was back to $2,600, driven by market-friendly policies and increased global trade. In this episode of the NEON Show, Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Director at the IMF, explains how India can become a $55 trillion economy by 2047. To learn more read India @100 : Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse Connect with Krishnamurthy Subramanian Linkedin | Twitter --------- Timestamp 01:20 – The power of compounding in GDP 04:55 – Chess game story that explains the power of compounding 06:19 – Rule of 72 to understand how money doubles 09:06 – How India will become a $55 trillion economy by 2047 12:33 – Thalinomics to understand inflation 14:20 – What is money in economic terms? 17:22 – Why was the inflation-targeting regime introduced post-1991? 20:30 – Inflation's effects on currency 26:42 – How does a currency react to economic shocks? 30:34 – India’s GDP in 1947 vs today 31:28 – How socialist policies potentially held India back 34:40 – Capitalism has always been in India's DNA 44:31 – How socialist policies have hurt Indian farmers 57:22 – Is agriculture a state subject? 59:59 – How India's growth is linked to productivity 01:09:30 – China’s GDP vs India’s GDP 01:16:48 – Why India is a top investment destination 01:26:10 – Indian startups should innovate differently ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Follow Neon: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Connect with Siddhartha: LinkedIn | Twitter ------------ Sponsor shout out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit primevp.in ------------ This episode is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the Send us a text…
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1 How 24 July 1991 Changed India | Senior Journalist On Corruption, GST, Demonetisation, Rajiv Gandhi 50:27
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméHow the 1991 crisis got India to rethink its economic approach. By early 1991, India’s reserves were nearly gone. The government took a desperate step—it sent 67,000Kg of gold abroad to secure a loan from the IMF. This was a last-ditch effort to avoid default, but it only bought a little time. But soon, the govt collapsed again, leading to a new election. In June 1991, P.V. Narasimha Rao became Prime Minister, and he chose Manmohan Singh as his Finance Minister— and things changed. Rao and Singh quickly implemented reforms: they removed restrictive licensing, welcomed foreign investment, and eased machinery imports. The 1991 crisis forced India to rethink its economic approach—it highlighted the risks of heavy borrowing and too much government control. But it also showed that when things get tough, bold decisions can turn a bad situation into an opportunity. In this episode of the NEON Show, Rajrishi Singhal, a senior journalist, banker, shares his deep insights into India's economic reforms and financial sector. Singhal offers a nuanced perspective on why India's economic progress hasn't met expectations, touching on issues from private sector investment to the success of reforms during coalition governments. ------------- Timestamp 00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Rajrishi Singhal. 01:23 - Corruption in India and its impact on the economy 05:30 - how demonetization was not to take out corruption 07:06 - Rajiv Gandhi was the original ‘Accidental Prime Minister’ 12:29 - What pushed us into the 1991 crisis 14:45 - Raids on reliance industries 18:57 - How India almost went bankrupt 21:45 - Complexities of India’s banking system 19:15 - What are regional rural banks (RRBs) 25:26 - Corruption's impact on investments. 28:41 - Why doesn't India have more new banks 32:00 - Why private sector investments in India have been limited 34:25 - Success of reforms during coalition governments 40:26 - Foreign investors' concerns about sudden policy changes in India 41:26 - Impact of demonetization on the Indian economy ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww ------------- Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 BigBasket Co-founder On 10 Min Delivery, Zepto, TATA Acquisition, Wealth Creation & More 58:22
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn the competitive world of online grocery shopping, BigBasket is a name that stands out. But how did they get here? By 2011, smartphones were everywhere, and you could buy almost anything online—except groceries. The co-founders decided to try the grocery game online again, leading to the birth of BigBasket. In 2015, BigBasket pioneered the dark store model, using small, strategically placed warehouses to speed up deliveries and roll out express delivery services. In May 2021, Tata Digital, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, acquired a 64% stake in stake in BigBasket for about $1.5-2 billion from major shareholders, including Alibaba and Actis. In this episode of Neon Show, Vipul Parekh, the visionary co-founder of BigBasket, shares his invaluable insights and experiences from his entrepreneurial journey. Vipul shares candid insights on the recent disruption in the online grocery space with the rise of quick commerce. ---------------- Timestamp 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Reflections on building BigBasket for 13 years 02:21 Admitting wrong predictions about online grocers 03:25 Analysis of online grocery delivery changes in India 05:30 Factors behind quick commerce success in India 07:45 Quick Commerce's success in India vs. other countries 09:22 Profitability challenges for dark stores 11:52 BigBasket's market share and transition plans 13:06 Leveraging Tata Group synergies in retail 15:36 Shift in household behaviour towards quick commerce 21:53 Why India doesn't have its own Walmart-equivalent 23:15 Learnings from Big Basket 28:22 Tata's long-term approach to business 30:04 BigBasket founders' future involvement 31:47 Lessons from Tata 33:00 Implementing financial governance at BigBasket 36:08 Trillion-dollar question 39:49 Potential for $100B Indian Startups 45:18 Building financial independence through startups 49:15 Hard work Vs Luck 52:20 Vipul's background 55:40 Time in Wipro and meeting VS Sudhakar ------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww ------------- Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ------------- This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice. Send us a text…
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1 $2.5 Billion Tech Empire Built On Acquisitions, Efficiency, & Pure Ambition with Luca Ferrari Founder Bending Spoons 1:25:32
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméEvery entrepreneur dreams of turning a small startup into a global powerhouse. But how do you do it without following the typical "build a product, get funding, scale it, and exit" playbook? Luca Ferrari, founder and CEO of Bending Spoons, did just that— their journey is anything but conventional. It started in 2013, when their first-ever startup Evertale flopped and left them with just $40,000. After Evertale missed PMF, they pivoted, bootstrapping Bending Spoons by focusing on acquiring digital products with solid market fit but untapped potential. Bending Spoons has mastered the art of turning underperforming digital businesses into powerhouses using operational tweaks, AI, and machine learning. In this episode of Neon Show, we sit down with Luca Ferrari in the heart of Milan, at the headquarters of a tech company that's rewriting the rules of how digital businesses scale. Discover their bold acquisition strategy behind major deals like Evernote and Splice, and how they’ve managed to serve 150 million monthly active users with just 400 employees! Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Who is Luca and what's Bending Spoons? 02:32 Bending Spoons by the numbers: Users and revenue 03:05 Recent funding rounds: 2023 and 2024 04:59 Profitability and use of debt 07:27 Luca's previous startup experience 10:17 The birth of Bending Spoons in 2013 13:35 The secret sauce: Product-market fit and talent 15:29 First acquisition: iPhone keyboard app 18:28 Top revenue generators: Remind, Evernote, Splice 20:26 Future acquisition strategy debate 24:24 Price range for acquisitions 33:29 Transforming acquired products like Evernote 37:00 Competing with giants: Evernote vs. Notion 42:32 Plans to enter enterprise software 45:07 Luca's take on product-market fit 47:58 Luck vs. skill in Bending Spoons' success 51:30 AI's Impact on Bending Spoons 54:42 Why Italy for Bending Spoons? 59:08 Going public: Future plans 1:00:32 Luca's journey: From small town to tech CEO 1:04:27 Why aren't more tech companies starting in Europe? 1:10:54 Bending Spoons' unique hiring approach 1:14:35 Future growth areas for Bending Spoons 1:16:47 The art of pricing in acquisitions 1:21:49 How accurate are Bending Spoons' acquisition predictions? ----------------------- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. —--------------------- Check us out on: Website: https://neon.fund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShoww —--------------------- Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ —--------------------- Disclaimer Send us a text…
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1 Employment Researcher - “India Needs 20 Million Jobs Yearly For Demographic Advantage!” Sridhar K 45:57
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméTo say that India needs to create more jobs, is a downplay - what we need are 20 million jobs every year. But jobs can’t be created out of the wishing well. We have resources, but not proper skills. We have opportunities, but not proper initiatives to boost on the employment elasticity. We need a shift from Tier 1 to Tier 2 cities. We need a shift of capitals. We need immigration-based jobs for our youths, and we definitely need the women workforce landscape to improve at the earliest. But, will this be enough? Check out our latest podcast where we are in a conversation with Sridhar Krishna, a senior scholar at the Takshashila Institution, to know more! Timestamps 00:00 - 00:47 - The Karnataka Job Reservation Bill 04:19 - The impact on the recruiters/builders 07:00 - Public Transport and Women in Karnataka 09:16 - Bangalore is not just for startups! 09:27 - Government’s performance: what we have done well & where can we improve? 11:19 - India needs 20 million jobs each year 12:00 - How to create jobs in India? 13:16 - Annual PLF data on unemployment - truth or facade? 14:12 - Have “100 million people joined the workforce” truly? 14:52 - Labor productivity in India vs in the US 15:22 - Statistics on how to grow employment elasticity 16:25 - 1800 people apply for 10 vacancies in Gujarat - why? 17:23 - ILO reports on job skills and job vacancy mismatch 18:56 - Is manufacturing & services good options to transition from agriculture? 20:32 - Shridhar talks about his take on Raghuram Rajan’s book “Breaking the Mould” 21:26 - Are PLIs unable to craft job growth? 22:30 - Rebuilding big cities - a solution for employment growth? 23:22 - Lavasa, Maharshtra failed - why? 25:02 - Utlising AI to analyse the nature of jobs in other countries 27:08 - Career Impact Bonds - What’s that? 33:14 - 6 pillars as proposed by the recent Eonomic Survey 33:49 - Focus needs to shift from Tier 1 to Tier 2 cities 34:40 - Women workforce participation better in Bangladesh than India? 39:57 - India losing significant GDP due to fewer women in the workplace Follow Sridhar Krishna - Linkedin - / sridharkrishna X - https://x.com/sridhar_kri? ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 Why Is No One Talking About India's Unorganised Sector? Economist Arun Kumar Explains 1:33:44
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméOver the last decade, we have been getting news updates, social media highlights, and WhatsApp forwards about India being the “fastest growing economy” in the world. IMF, World Bank, and ADB have confirmed this. The question is, in the face of demonetisation, GST, and the drastic shift of focus to the organised sector from the unorganised one, is this data a true reflection of India’s economic reality? Today, Neon talks about these facts with Professor Arun Kumar, a renowned author of economic titles and an Economic Professor at JNU. Watch the episode to know more! Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Introducing Economist Arun Kumar 0:40 - Current scenario of India’s Economy 1:25 - South East Asian countries' growth from 1947 as compared to India? 3:31 - Proof of India’s failure in education system 5:20 - How can India develop education & health? 8:48 - Does India really have “TOO MANY” billionaires & why is it a concern? 9:24 - The journey from becoming a “developing” nation to a “developed nation.” 10:51 - The “Bottom-Up Approach” - What’s that? 14:00 - Growing chasm between high-earning & low-earning category? 15:22 - Is the current budget failing to fund labour-intensive sectors? 17:03 - What’s the unorganised sector in India? 17:47 - What are the Micro, Small & Medium Sectors in India? 18:33 - Robot uprising vs human employment! 21:03 - What are the 4 types of unemployment in India? 23:27 - 60k jobs and 47 lakhs applicants ? 27:20 - Is GDP a proxy of the organised sector for the unorganised sector? 30:03 - Demonetisations hits the unorganised sector 32:12 - Is IMF, World Bank & ADB’s version of India’s fastest economic growth true? 34:25 - Black economy = Digging holes & filing holes 40:40 - India should have been 8X its current economy - how & why did we fail? 42:31 - Are we really a 3.6 trillion dollar economy? 51:11 - How can we help the unorganised sector generate more income? 1:01:48 - Bottom economy = 40% of the Goverment’s vote bank & yet not the focus of development & growth? Why? 1:05:26 - Why does the government want to help the organised sector? 1:11:38 - How will India transform into a “developed” nation or double the GDP per capita? ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https: Send us a text…
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1 Is SaaS Dead? Or There is Too Much SaaS? SaaS Truths and Myths in 2024 1:16:24
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméSaaS is Dead. There is Too Much SaaS. The two most common proclamations about SaaS these days. But where is the truth? In this episode we analyse the State of SaaS in 2024. We discover new truths and uncover fundamental truths. From where is the money in SaaS to where is the market. From the challenges first time founders face to the mistakes second time founders make. We cover the heavy cost of not understanding brand marketing, why PMF is not a science, IPOs in India, The India SaaS Advantage, Pricing Innovation and so much more. Tune in for insights to power your SaaS strategy in 2024 and beyond. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - Where is SaaS in 2024 2:08 - Delivering Value is the Most Important Thing 3:57 - AI is a Tool not a Magic Wand 5:04 - SpotDraft's Super Growth 5:36 - Is There Too Much SaaS? 9:49 - Where is the Money? 12:22 - Metrics, Metrics But No Vanity Metrics 14:50 - Is There an India advantage for SaaS IPOs? 17:18 - Pallav's lessons from Investing in 50+ SaaS companies 23:30 - What First: Feature Parity or Pricing? 25:24 - Where Are Category Creators SaaS Startups in India? 28:02 - Has AI Changed Buyer Expectations 30:24 - The Next SaaS Unicorns From India 32:35 - Exploring Exit Options for Indian SaaS Unicorns 35:01 - So Much to Learn From SaaS Startup Community 37:19 - Why Do Second Time Founders Fail 40:39 - PMF is Not a Science 44:14 - SaaS is Dead? 48:55 - Digital Marketing or Billboards? 51:02 - The Cost of Not Understanding Brand Marketing 54:44 - Is Europe a Good Market for SaaS Startups? 59:36 - How to Expand Globally 1:01:30 - To Be a US HQ or India HQ Company? 1:05:01 - Pallav on Fusion Charts and Presentations dot ai 1:09:00 - Discussion on replacing established SaaS products 1:15:11 - Success in SaaS: Product vs Distribution ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 The Tata Blueprint: Lessons From India's First Business Titan Jamsetji Tata 51:29
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime Aimé150 Years of Greatness in 50 Minutes. There is much talk about John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie but not much about India’s first business Titan, Jamshedji Tata. In this episode, we sat down with Harish Bhat, Former Brand Custodian of Tata Group, and dive deep into Tata Group and its legendary founder. The founder who kept community at center and nation first, who brought the best to India and built the best in India with fire in his eyes and kindness in his heart. And the giant which never stops, the Tata group, from building India’s first steel plant to India’s first airlines. Tune in to hear lesser-known but must-watch stories about what it takes to build great companies with mission and purpose. 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - The Story of A Titan 07:31 - Lessons From An Entrepreneur With Purpose 09:41 - The Value of Values 13:22 - Great Founders Are Always in The Room 17:56 - Because Right Decisions Matter 20:37 - The Everything Company: From Textiles to Telecom 23:08 - The Great Digital Evolution 24:46 - How Tata Group Created India’s First Cancer Hospital 29:35 - Building The Best With Fire in Eyes & Kindness in Heart 37:15 - What Makes Someone a Patriot 39:31 - Great Leaders Are Great Readers 43:42 - How India Started Flying 50:32 - Always Be Learning ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 From Socialism to IPOs, from Brain Drain to Reverse Flipping, and India's Road to a $10 Trillion Economy 35:46
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméSuccess Starts with Belief. And Belief Comes from Actions. Indians and the world are optimistic about India. But what actions has India taken that inspire this belief? And what actions does India need to take to keep up the momentum? From independence to today, India has increased its GDP 40x, its per capita income 8x, its literacy rate 6x, and its electrification 300x, among many other achievements. But the ambition of its people has also grown manifold. In this episode, we talk about India's journey from a survival mindset to a thriving mindset, and its road to becoming a developed nation. From entrepreneurs everywhere to numerous IPOs. From brain drain to reverse flipping. And what the government needs to do to what we, the people, need to do. Tune in and let us know what are you optimistic about. 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - The Hero’s Journey Of India 03:31 - Doing Business Is Not A Bad Thing 07:02 - India Is More Ambitious Than Ever 09:10 - Entrepreneurs Everywhere: From IITs To Tier 2 Cities 11:59 - What’s NAAMM? 12:47 - India's Pivot From Socialism To Capitalism 16:07 - India Story Vs China Story 20:47 - How Flipkart’s Acquisition Changed Everything 22:46 - How Much Should Regulators Regulate? 26:56 - IPOs, IPOs and More IPOs 28:36 - The Era of Reverse Flipping 30:28 - The $10 Trillion Dollar Economy Goal 31:14 - India is Growing But Are All Indians Too? 33:08 - Will SaaS Be India’s Next Growth Lever? 34:52 - What Inspires Us At Neon? ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 China Is Changing & What It Means For India with The China Dude(Manoj Kewalramani) 51:29
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméChina is the 2nd largest economy. India is on its way to become the 3rd largest economy. Few decades ago both were at the same level. Is there anything for India to learn from China? Or we will have our own unique journey? In this episode of The Neon Show we explore the nuances behind the economic and political landscapes of India and China. From becoming the world’s biggest factory to now shifting to high-end manufacturing. From economic liberalisation to now back to being heavily controlled by the government. From boom to bust. China & India are two very unique countries. But are there any similarities between these two Asian giants? Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on two of the world’s most important economies. 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - Similarities and Differences Between India and China 08:49 - How China Became The World’s Factory? 16:04 - Do Indian & Chinese Cities Face Same Challenges? 21:45 - What Caused The Real Estate Bubble in China? 30:24 - Why is China Shifting to High-End Manufacturing? 36:03 - Charlie Munger on India Vs China 42:11 - Does India Have The Right Industrial Policy? 46:09 - The Right Job For The Right People 49:36 - The Power of Good Infrastructure ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 Entrepreneur First’s Founder On Indian Talent, AI Startups, Selling SaaS Globally And Silicon Valley 1:01:25
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméTalent Investing and the Future of Entrepreneurship In this episode, we have Matt Clifford, founder of Entrepreneur First, an organization focused on talent investing. We cover how EF invests in talent, the success stories and unicorns that have emerged, and whether location truly matters for entrepreneurs. Matt also discusses the optimism of Indian talent, the regulatory environment in Europe, and India’s unique AI opportunities. We also explore how the UK differs from the EU in tech innovation, why Silicon Valley remains the best, and what it takes to win in the software market. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Investing in Talent First 08:33 - Matt’s Journey From Mckinsey to EF 12:14 - Why EF is Now A Venture Fund 13:52 - How EF Investments in Talent 22:49 - EF Success Stories & Unicorns 27:17 - Does Location Matter for Entrepreneurs? 29:09 - Why Indian Talent is So Optimistic? 33:33 - Is Europe All About Regulation? 38:31 - India's Unique AI Opportunity 45:06 - How UK is Different From EU 49:05 - Why Silicon Valley is Still The Best 55:03 - What to Win in the Software Market 57:23 - Key Learnings from 13 Years of EF ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ Sponsor Shout Out Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 What’s Next for FinTech in India, How Young India Travels & The Rise of Travel Tech with Vinay Bagri Co-Founder Niyo 56:47
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméMobile App is The New Bank Branch. In this episode we have Vinay Bagri, co-founder of Niyo, one of the leaders in the Neo banking movement in India. Vinay shares fascinating insights on how young India travels, the opportunity size of the travel tech market and why India hasn’t become a major travel destination despite having the best to offer. We also cover Vinay’s journey from FMCG to Banking, The Impact of Regulations on FinTech, And large untapped opportunities in Fintech space. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - From Water Bottles to Personal Loans 06:05 - The Rapid Evolution of Banking In the Last 20 years 09:41 - Mobile App is The New Bank Branch 14:57 - The Launch of Niyo 19:43 - Is Travel Tech a Big Market? 24:12 - Where & How Young India Travels 31:03 - How Powerful is Indian Passport? 39:02 - Why Aren’t More People Travelling to India 43:28 - The Good & Bad Of Regulations on FinTech 50:13 - Is IPL Good For Acquiring Customers? 51:17 - What’s Next for FinTech in India ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 Flipkart’s Success Secrets, VC Power Law, And IPO Market : RTP Global Partner, Nishit Garg 1:04:56
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméNishit had a front-row seat to the growth of the Indian Startup ecosystem. And often times he was in the driver's seat as well. Nishit Garg, a partner at RTP Global, shares his experiences from his early days at Flipkart, discussing the pivotal 0-1 journey and key projects that shaped his career. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Tiger Global revolutionized the Indian startup ecosystem and his reasons for joining RTP Global. We also cover the scaling challenges for Indian startups, staying relevant in a rapidly evolving market, the ability to sell and the surprising nature of Indian markets. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Nishit’s Entry in The Startup World 07:55 - Many 0-1 Journeys at Flipkart 09:34 - Why Nishit Joined a VC Fund(again) 13:06 - How Tiger Global Changed Indian Startup World 14:59 - The Journey of RTP Global: Successes & Exits 20:30 - Why India Surprises Everyone? 24:06 - How India is Different From Silicon Valley 26:18 - What Made Flipkart An Exception 28:57 - How Indian Startups Can Become Unstoppable 31:10 - Exits, Liquidity and IPO Markets 33:44 - Power Law and How Venture Capital Works 35:33 - What RTP Looks For In Founders 36:35 - The Right to Win For VCs 39:12 - How Should Founders Select The Best Investors 42:01 - Nobody Is Too Big To Fail 44:42 - How Can VCs Be Helpful to Founders 47:41 - Risks, Checklists & Gut Call As a VC 49:33 - How RTP Invests in a Company 51:03 - The Best Startups Expand TAM 54:33 - First Time Founders Vs Second Time Founders 55:51 - Why Indian Startups Struggle After $10M ARR 58:16 - Sales Is Not A Bad Word 59:39 - What Nishit Has Learned From Portfolio Companies 1:03:06 - Advantages Indian B2B SaaS Startups Have ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ __________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 B2B SaaS Founders Turned VCs Discuss Indian Software Startups | Manav Garg 1:32:40
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméManav Garg is the founder of Eka and Together Fund. Manav started Eka before SaaS was even a word. We start with Manav's journey from a small town in Punjab to founding Eka, one of India's first vertical SaaS companies. He shares all the ups and down in Eka & his life in the last 20 years. From building and selling from India to global businesses. From pivoting, which few companies survive, to coming out not just alive but highly profitable again. We also discuss his work with SaaS Bhoomi, future of Indian B2B SaaS, Together fund and Manav’s next mission. ___________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - From Small Town Punjab to International Trading 10:27 - Lateral Thinking Makes Invisible Visible 12:45 - In The Middle Of The Dot Com Boom 16:14 - Raising Funding of $1M in the 90s 19:41 - The Birth of Eka Software 22:36 - First Enterprise SaaS Company From India 24:28 - Eka’s Journey From $2M ARR to $20M ARR 32:32 - A Hard Pivot & A Profitable Company 34:19 - SaaSBoomi & SaaS Playbooks From India 38:43 - When Did Manav Decide to Exit Eka 42:25 - How To Design Your Exit Strategy 50:44 - Increasing Liquidity Events in Indian Startups 55:11 - How Global Buyers Look At India SaaS 57:57 - The Road to Many Billion+ ARR Companies From India 1:05:01 - Are We Early In AI Wave? 1:09:36 - Where Is India In The AI Race? 1:12:33 - What is India SaaS Advantage? 1:16:40 - Can Indian Startups Grow As Fast As US Startups? 1:21:21 - The Power of Relationships & Cold Calling 1:24:31 - How to Manufacture Co-Founders? 1:26:49 - Pause & Reflect ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ___________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ ___________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ___________________________________ Send us a text…
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1 2024 VC Updates, IPO Trends, And Fundraising Advice with Churchill’s Raja Doddala 56:35
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméVCs Invest in Startups But Who Invests In VCs? In this episode we host Raja Doddala, an experienced investor and a key figure at Churchill AM a leading Fund of Fund. Raja shares how he judges the strategy of a VC fund, metrics to evaluate a fund manager, which sectors have yielded the best returns and the differences between the best VC funds and the rest. We also discuss how funds compete for the best VCs, why old days of fundraising are over, whether Indian public markets are better than the US for IPOs, why he and Churchill are excited about India and much more... If you are interested in startups, venture capital, fund management, and investment strategies then this is the episode for you. ___________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - From Software Engineer to Investing in VC funds 03:53 - The People Who Invest in VC Funds 05:33 - State of Fund of Fund Ecosystem in the US 06:51 - What Makes Fund of Fund Different from University Endowments? 07:42 - What Makes Someone an Emerging Manager 08:59 - Churchill’s Strategy for Venture Capital Investments 12:56 - How to Choose The Right Fund of Fund Manager 15:10 - How Fund of Fund Compete For The Best VCs 18:10 - Churchill’s Evaluation Criteria for VC Funds 22:34 - At What Stage of Fund Does Churchill Invest 24:17 - Churchill’s Geographical Focus From US to Israel 26:29 - Manager Is More Important Than The Strategy 30:01 - Metrics to Evaluate a Fund Manager: IRR, DPI & TVPI 33:39 - Which Sectors Have Given The Best Return 36:40 - How Raja Judges The Strategy of a VC Fund 38:09 - How The Best Differ From The Rest 39:59 - Old Days of Fundraising Are Over 42:20 - Decide Your Minimum Viable Fund Size 44:03 - The Mortality Rate of Funds 45:02 - Mistakes Funds Make When Building Data Rooms 47:45 - Why Raja & Churchill Are Excited About India 49:57 - Churchill’s Investment Strategy for India 50:59 - Churchill’s Investment Strategy for Israel 53:05 - Are Indian Public Markets Better Than US for IPOs ___________________________________ Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. ___________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ ___________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ___________________________________ Send us a text…
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1 Break Down Of The Real Money Gaming Industry with Dilsher Malhi Zupee Founder 40:38
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode of The Neon Show, we dive deep into the serious world of casual gaming in India with Dilsher Malhi, the founder of Zupee. We discuss the uniquness of Indian gaming market, why entertainment is a feature and not a bug, India’s trillion dollar digital economy dream and how will regulation affect the gaming industry. If you are serious(or casual) about gaming and startups then this episode will offer a range of insights to you. ________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Gaming Market in India: Who, What & How Much 03:39 - Did You Win By Skill Or Chance? 06:05 - The Serious World of Casual Gaming 09:47 - Is Real Money Gaming Bad for Society? 12:33 - Entertainment is a feature, not a bug 14:39 - Real Money Gaming & Stock Markets 19:33 - Innovation Vs Regulation: What’s The Right Balance 24:32 - From Infosys mafia to Flipkart mafia 25:13 - Why Indian Gaming Market is Unique? 29:29 - Why is RMG Successful in India and NOT Everywhere? 30:35 - The Tencent Story: Power of Brand & Distribution 31:44 - Does India Have a Gaming Ecosystem? 32:43 - Gen AI Will Make Everyone Creative 34:25 - What Makes Zupee Successful? 35:27 - Break Barriers and Build Amazing Things 36: 23 - Lessons From an Unstructured Learner 39:07 - The Joys of Crazy Inherent Curiosity ________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ ________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ Send us a text…
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1 Reverse Brain Drain, Reality Of Venture Capital And India’s Next 10 Year Explained By Top Indian VCs 1:13:21
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméJoin us on this exciting episode of The Neon Show as Siddhartha Ahluwalia hosts an insightful conversation with Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, and Amit Somani, Managing Partners at Prime Venture Partners. We discuss the past, present and future of Venture Capital in India. In this unfiltered conversation we cover the struggles, successes, opportunites and failures as well. From MakeMyTrip IPO to the evolution of the Indian market. From why talent left India to why it is coming back now. From building a career in venture capital to the nuances people miss. And so much more Don't miss this episode if you want to gain a deeper understanding of venture capital in India from seasoned experts. ___________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ___________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ ___________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - The Origin Story of Prime Venture Partners 04:00 - India’s Place In The Global Macro 04:56 - MakeMyTrip IPO and The Evolution of the Indian Market 07:41 - Why Is Talent Returning to India 13:07 - What’s Unique About The Indian Tech Ecosystem 18:57 - Why More Global VC Funds' Are Not Coming To India 22:11 - Prime Venture Partners' Strategy and the India Opportunity 27:37 - The Magic Four-Letter Word (Exit) In Venture Capital 35:24 - Building A Career in Venture Capital 43:26 - The Nuances of Venture Capital People Miss 50:06 - The Venture Capital Opportunity In India 53:45 - Lessons Learned From Companies That Didn't Succeed 1:01:07 - Secrets of Top VCs Send us a text…
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1 Wealth Creation For Employees Explained By Sri Batchu (Ramp, Instacart, Opendoor) I Neon Show 1:16:40
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméIn this episode, Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Managing Partner at Neon Fund, sits down with Sri Batchu, Chief Marketing Officer at The RealReal. Sri has had an impressive career, having held key positions at highly successful companies like Opendoor, Instacart, and Ramp. Sri shares his thoughts on career pivots, the debate between founder-operators and career VCs, the relevance of operator experience over time, and transitioning from big companies to startups. Sri also shares valuable insights on identifying the right tech companies, constructing the perfect investment round, and the current AI cycle. Don’t miss this episode if you are an operator, founder, or an aspiring investor. ___________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ___________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ ___________________________________ Timestamps: 01:03 - Sri Batchu's Career Journey From Opendoor, Instacart, And Now The RealReal 05:04 - Career Pivots & Choosing The Right Tech Company To Join 15:33 - Founder-Operator Or Career VC? 25:32 - The Half life Of An Operator 29:30 - What Do People Get Wrong About The Venture Capital Profession 30:55 - The Best Investor Sri Batch Has Worked With 33:00 - What Is The Ideal Career Stage For Transitioning To VC 35:55 - Starting Up Vs Starting a VC Fund 38:02 - Sri Batchu's Angel Investing Framework 45:40 - Angel Investing Vs Venture Investing 51:42 - New Funds Vs Top-Tier VCs 58:46 - How Founders Can Build A Perfect Round 1:06:13 - How Al Will Impact Consumer And B2B Markets Send us a text…
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1 She Sold Her Companies To ICICI & Pearson, Then Built Portea - Serving 1 Mil Patients In 40+ Cities 1:05:56
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Lire Plus Tard Lire Plus Tard Des listes J'aime AiméMeena Ganesh is the founder of Portea, India's largest platform for delivering healthcare services at home. On the episode Meena's shares her vision and passion for improving healthcare accessibility and quality. Meena shares her journey of founding Portea, the challenges faced by healthcare startups, and the opportunities available for entrepreneurs. Learn about the evolution of healthcare infrastructure in India, the rise of home healthcare, and the role of digital transformation in the sector. Finally, Meena provides insights into the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, and the future of healthcare in India. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Meena Ganesh's Journey Building Portea 06:53 - How is Healthcare Technology Adoption in India 11:16 - Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Healthcare 21:07 - Building Sustainable & Profitable Healthcare Companies 37:44 - Digitisation of Healthcare In India by Government 43:26 - The Evolution of Indian Pharma Industry 51:04 - Challenges and Opportunities in Health Insurance 55:22 - Growth of Medical Tourism in India 1:00:02 - Innovations in Medical Devices and Equipment in India ___________________________________ *Sponsor Shout Out* Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies. To know more, visit https://primevp.in/ ___________________________________ Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ ___________________________________ Send us a text…
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