Welcome to ELI, the podcast where we bring you conversations with India's most innovative founders. In this episode, we delve into the booming coworking industry with Sparsh Khandelwal, the founder and CEO of Stylework Workspaces, a leading flexible workspace aggregator in India. Join us as we explore Sparsh's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of coworking in India, and how Stylework is leveraging technology and AI to shape the future of work.**Chapters:**(00:00) Introduction(00:26) Sparsh'...
Jul 05, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 474
In this episode of ELI, we sit down with Harinie Sekaran, the founder of Leadle Consulting, a Go-to-Market consulting firm that has helped over 500+ B2B companies build predictable, profitable revenue engines without hiring large sales teams.Harinie breaks down the evolution of outbound sales, from the days of cold calling and field visits to today's tech-driven landscape. We explore why generating pipeline is harder than ever and how a "back to basics" human-centric approach, augmented by AI, i...
Jul 05, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 473
Ever wondered how brands go viral in today's digital age? In this episode of ELI podcast, we sit down with Himanshu Singla, the visionary CEO & Co-Founder of Idiotic Media, one of India's leading influencer and meme marketing agencies!Himanshu is at the forefront of transforming traditional marketing, focusing on meme marketing, influencer marketing, and cutting-edge content strategies that resonate with modern audiences. With over 7 years of experience steering Idiotic Media to success, he ...
Jul 05, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 472
This episode of ELI features Rohit Sethi, the founder of Seclude, a chain of unique homestays and boutique resorts across India. Rohit shares his entrepreneurial journey, from being a chartered accountant to building a successful hospitality business focused on offbeat locations. He discusses the evolution of the homestay industry in India, the target audience for Seclude, their technology usage, operational aspects, challenges faced, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the tourism sect...
Jul 05, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 471
In this episode of Eli Podcast, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Anand, the founder of Ignite Solutions, a software development firm based in Pune. With over three decades of experience in the tech industry, Anand shares his background, from his masters in computer science to his experiences in the US and the eventual founding of Ignite Solutions.We explore Ignite Solutions' evolution from a product company to a professional services firm focused on product development, catering prim...
Jul 05, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 469
In this insightful episode of ELI (Entrepreneur Lounge of India), host Priyaranjan Mohanty sits down with Vikas Nawal, the CEO and Founder of Interspace Communications, a leading media and communication agency in India.Vikas shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his roots in Pilani to building a successful agency competing with multinational giants. He dives deep into the evolution of media spending in India over the last few decades, the impact of technology, the rise of digital and politica...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 470
In this episode of ELI, we delve into the fascinating journey of Entod Pharmaceuticals, a leading international research company with over four decades of expertise in ophthalmology, ENT, and dermatology. Host Priyaranjan Mohanty sits down with Mr. Nikkhil K. Masurkar, the CEO of Entod, to explore the company's rich history, its evolution from a contract manufacturer to a research-driven innovator, and India's burgeoning role in the global pharmaceutical landscape.Mr. Masurkar shares insights in...
Jul 05, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 468
In this episode of ELI, we host Samir Mathur, the Managing Director of ROInet, a company building India's largest last-mile financial services network. Learn about Samir's journey from a transferable job background and MBA at MIT Sloan to tackling the crucial issue of financial inclusion in India.We delve into:The inspiration behind ROInet and the research done at MIT and Harvard.The definition and current state of financial inclusion in India.How ROInet built a massive network of 4 crore custom...
Jul 05, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 467
Join us for an insightful conversation with Saurabh Marda, co-founder of Freyr Energy, a leading rooftop solar company in India. Saurabh shares his journey into the booming solar sector, the reasons behind its recent surge in India, and Freyr Energy's unique approach to making solar accessible for homes and businesses. Discover common misconceptions about solar power, the impressive payback periods, and Saurabh's vision for India's clean energy future beyond solar. A must-watch for anyone intere...
Jun 19, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 466
In this episode of ELI, we speak with Karun Kandoi, the founder of Vidysea, an innovative platform revolutionizing how students find the right educational path, both domestically and internationally. Karun shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from his early exposure to family business to working at tech giants like GE and Microsoft before founding his own ventures.Discover how Vidysea utilizes AI-powered matching to connect students with suitable universities and courses based on their ...
Jun 19, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 465
ELI: India's only podcast dedicated to founder journeys. In this episode, we sit down with Sonali Chowdhry, CEO of Netcomm Labs and Officenet, a leading SaaS-based HRTech platform. Hear Sonali's story of building her company over two decades, the evolution of Officenet's comprehensive "Hire to Retire" HR solutions, her perspective on the biggest trends shaping the HR landscape and the future of work, plus valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the tech space.
Jun 19, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 464
Welcome to ELI, India's premier podcast where we delve into the journeys of visionary founders. In this episode, we host Nikhil Gangamkote, the CEO of Prime Toolings, a leader in precision engineering and manufacturing.Nikhil elaborates on Prime Toolings' unique integrated approach, blending industrial design, simulation, and manufacturing under one roof, and how this benefits their clients and fuels innovation. Discover the driving force behind their strategic pivot towards becoming a product-b...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 463
Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Rahul Veerwal, the founder and CEO of GetWork. From his experiences managing placements at NIT Allahabad to building an AI-driven hiring platform impacting thousands of students across India, Rahul shares valuable insights on the challenges fresh graduates face, the impact of AI on job opportunities, and his vision for empowering the next generation of talent. We discuss the evolution of GetWork, their go-to-market strategy, and the future of recruitment i...
Jun 19, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 462
Welcome to ELI, the podcast where we interview startup founders in India. In this episode, we speak with Avinash Shekhar, the founder of Pi42, India's first crypto-to-INR futures trading platform. Avinash simplifies the world of crypto futures trading, explaining how it works in the crypto space. We delve into the advantages of leverage (up to 75x on Pi42), the regulatory landscape of crypto in India, including taxation and the role of the government in preventing fraud. He also shares his journ...
Jun 19, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 461
Chapters with Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Entrepreneur Lounge of India (ELI)0:03 - Guest Introduction: Ajay Rao, Founder & CEO of Emiza Supply Chain Services0:23 - Ajay Rao's Introduction and Background0:49 - Early Career and Entry into Supply Chain (US & India)1:27 - First Venture: ATM Cash Logistics at Writer2:18 - Moving to the Relocation Business within Writer2:56 - Role at Allcargo Logistics: Warehousing and LCL Business3:51 - The Decision to Embrace Entrepreneurship at 404:34...
Jun 19, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 460
In this episode of Entrepreneur Lounge of India (ELI), we speak with Vikram Marwaha, Joint Managing Director of DRRK Foods, the makers of Crown Rice. Vikram shares the fascinating history of their family business, tracing back four generations in the rice industry. We delve into the evolving challenges of rice production and export, from pesticide concerns to global logistics. Discover the unique nuances of running a family business and gain insights into DRRK Foods' strategy for navigating comp...
Jun 19, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 459
Welcome to Eli (Entrepreneur Lounge of India), your daily dose of inspiration for entrepreneurship! Today, we have Chirag Jadhav, the Co-founder and CTO of Tablesprint. Tablesprint is an innovative AI-powered SaaS platform enabling businesses to build custom enterprise applications within minutes, not months.Chirag shares his journey (00:47) starting as an engineer (University of Pune graduate), his early product inclination leading him to build RainCan (India's first subscription-based daily es...
May 05, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 458
Welcome back to Eli, your source for entrepreneurial inspiration! In this episode, we chat with Joy Sharma, Founder & CEO of EZ Works, a unique service business leveraging AI across offerings like graphic design, market research, video production, and more.Joy shares his fascinating journey (00:55) from engineering (Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology) and working at STMicroelectronics, to manufacturing, an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, consulting with McKins...
May 05, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 457
In this episode of ELI, host Priya welcomes Ashish Goyal, Co-founder of Fibe (formerly known as Early Salary). Fibe is a leading fintech app providing quick micro-credit and diverse financial solutions in India.Ashish shares his entrepreneurial journey (00:47), transitioning from a finance career to founding Early Salary in 2015 (01:41). He discusses:The market need and research behind launching Early Salary to serve young Indians needing access to credit (02:05).The target audience: young profe...
May 05, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 456
Dive deep into the world of insurance with Tarun Mathur, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Policybazaar for BusinessIn this episode, Tarun shares his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, from his early days navigating India as a "Fauji kid" and working in call centers, to co-founding one of India's largest insurtech platforms.We explore the evolution of Policybazaar and get an exclusive look into the strategy, challenges, and vision behind Policybazaar for Business (PB for Business), thei...
May 05, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 455
Ever wondered how massive university hostels housing thousands of students are managed in India? Go behind the scenes of Fretbox, the innovative SaaS platform transforming traditionally manual hostel operations into a streamlined, digital experience!In this episode of Eli, we talk to Ashish Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Fretbox, about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Discover how Fretbox identified a critical gap in the market and built a solution to digitize every aspect of student accom...
May 05, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 454
In this episode, we talk with Manoj Dhanotiya, a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Micro Mitti. Manoj shares his incredible journey – from starting a bootstrapped IT firm, building a successful e-commerce SaaS platform, to now revolutionizing the real estate sector with Micro Mitti.Micro Mitti is India's pioneering co-investment PropTech platform focused on making fractional ownership in potentially high-growth real estate accessible, transparent, and professional, especially in Tier 2 and ...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 453
In this episode, we sit down with Manoj Adlakha, the founder of RedBeryl Lifestyle Services. Red Beryl is a unique, premier luxury lifestyle management company dedicated to curating exclusive experiences and providing unparalleled service to India's rapidly growing affluent class (HNIs and Ultra HNIs).Join us as Manoj shares his incredible journey:- From Chartered Accountant to a top executive at American Express and Visa.- His first entrepreneurial venture and the lessons learned from failure.-...
Apr 09, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 452
Sonya, Co-founder of Imarticus Learning - India's leading professional education company, discusses bridging India's skill gap, the impact of AI, trending job skills (FinTech, Gen AI), her entrepreneurial path, and the future of the edtech industry. Essential listening for insights on education, careers, and entrepreneurship in India.Timestamps:(01:26) Why Imarticus Started(05:03) The Skill Gap Problem(14:16) Hot Career Trends(16:45) AI & White-Collar Jobs(21:08) Entrepreneurial Motivation(2...
Apr 09, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 451
Welcome to Eli! In this episode, we talk with Aditya Mhatre, Co-founder of MyBeacon (mybeacon.ca), a fintech startup revolutionizing the immigration experience for those moving to Canada.Aditya shares his incredible journey from being an early employee at Reliance Jio and Paytm (Canada & Japan/PayPay) to founding Beacon based on his own challenges as an immigrant.Discover how Beacon aims to be a 'super app' for immigrants, offering unique services like:✅ Opening a Canadian bank account BEFOR...
Apr 09, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 450
Welcome to another episode of ELI, your daily dose of inspiration for entrepreneurship! In episode 449, we have a fascinating conversation with Jinen Dedhia, the Co-founder of DronaHQ, a cutting-edge low-code and no-code app development platform.Join us as Jinen shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days and initial ventures to the evolution of Drona HQ.
Apr 09, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 449
Welcome to ELI! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cross-border payments with Anand Balaji, co-founder of XFlow, a cutting-edge fintech startup solving India’s B2B payment challenges. From his early days in engineering to shaping Amazon India’s launch and leading Stripe’s India operations, Anand shares his journey of building a global payment infrastructure that’s fast, transparent, and trusted by thousands of businesses. ---### **📌 Key Topics Discussed** - **00:03** Intro to Anand...
Apr 09, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 448
Join us on this eye-opening episode where Gaurav Dagaonkar, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Hoopr.ai & Songfest India, shares his inspiring journey from an aspiring musician and Bollywood music director to a trailblazer in AI music technology. Discover how his decade-long experience in the music industry shaped his entrepreneurial path, how Hoopr.ai is transforming music licensing and copyright management, and what the future holds for AI-driven music creation. We dive deep into hot topi...
Apr 09, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 447
In this episode of ELI - Entrepreneur Lounge India, we sit down with Harshit Jain, Founder & Global CEO of Doceree, who is transforming the way pharmaceutical companies engage with physicians. A trained medical professional turned entrepreneur, Harshit has built Doceree, the world’s first physician-only programmatic marketing platform, to bring efficiency and transparency to pharma marketing.🎯 Topics Covered: • Why Harshit quit medicine and transitioned to entrepreneurship • The inefficienc...
Apr 09, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 446
Welcome to Entrepreneur Lounge of India (ELI)! In this episode, we speak with Kiran Nambiar, Co-Founder & CEO of MyFi by TIFIN, about how AI is reshaping wealth management and empowering Indian investors with intelligent, personalized financial advice.🔹 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How AI-driven fintech solutions are changing investing 📈✅ The journey of MyFi by TIFIN and its mission to democratize wealth advisory 💰✅ Challenges of launching a fintech startup & acquiring users 🚀...
Apr 09, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 445
