Thought Bistro Podcast Vishrut and Akhil

🌿 Dive into the world of sustainable architecture with Annu Talreja, the visionary founder of Accacia, in this enlightening episode of Thought Bistros podcast. As carbon taxes rise and the real estate industry grapples with new financial challenges, Accacia stands at the forefront, guiding businesses towards eco-friendly solutions. 🏢💡

In this talk, Annu sheds light on the escalating impact of carbon taxes on global real estate markets and how they’re reshaping the cost dynamics of building operations. With a focus on Accacia’s innovative strategies, learn how they’re empowering companies to construct buildings that not only stand the test of time but also protect our planet for future generations. 🌍🛠️

🔍 Key Takeaways:

Understand the mechanics of carbon taxes and their influence on the real estate sector.
Discover Accacia’s role in reducing carbon footprints through sustainable building practices.
Explore the economic implications of carbon taxes for property developers and investors.
Gain insights into future-proofing your real estate assets in a carbon-conscious world.
📈 Stay ahead of the curve and join us in this crucial conversation about balancing profitability with planetary health. Whether you’re a real estate mogul, an environmental enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of our cities, this podcast is a must-watch!

👀 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into making the world a greener place, one building at a time. #SustainableRealEstate #CarbonTaxes #Accacia #ThoughtBistros #EcoFriendlyBuilding #RealEstateInnovation

🎧 Tune in now and be part of the change with Accacia and Thought Bistros! 🌟

Website: https://accacia.ai/

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Join us in an enlightening conversation about construction tech with Akshat and Adishree, the innovative minds behind Reformary, for our latest episode "Eternal Construction: Founders of Reformary Reveal 1000-Year Building Secrets". Discover how they’re transforming the construction industry with Agricrete, a groundbreaking concrete alternative rooted in ancient Hindu and Vedic wisdom. Made from eco-friendly materials like lime, Multani Mitti, and cow dung, Agricrete not only strengthens over time but also actively reduces CO2 levels, making it a superior choice for the environmentally conscious builder.

Learn about their suite of sustainable materials that promise to redefine our living spaces. Say goodbye to homes that last merely 70 years and are laden with toxins and microplastics. Embrace a future where your home is not just a shelter, but a contributor to a greener planet.

Whether you’re planning to build your dream home or considering a career in construction technology, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. Tune in to explore how Reformary’s innovations are setting new standards for durability and safety in modern construction.

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Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com
Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com

00:00 - Teaser
00:44 - Why are you watching this?
01:42 - Lack of planet-first thought and materials in the world leading to toxins.
05:10 - Consumerism - Good or Bad?
09:12 - De-colonization of ideas, effects of colonization in India
12:10 - People in villages living in healthier homes than cities. Affects of Advertising
14:30 - The life of concrete and the other elements in modern houses.
16:00 - Going back to the age old techniques. Healthier and more sustainable homes.
21:10 - Reformary Materials, Agricrete. How are they getting these to market?
25:00 - Uses of ancient techniques in various parts of India. Comparing this to the formulation of Agricrete
26:30 - Reformary Cow Dung Plaster and Cow Dung Paints. Affects of these materials on it’s surroundings
29:30 - Where was this knowledge lost? Why has it taken so long?
32:10 - What is an Adobe Home?
32:50 - Demand vs Supply. Is there enough of this material to supply India? Is it affordable?
34:55 - The Amul Story. Utilizing the cluster strategy used by Amul
37:28 - The biggest problem for Reformary today
39:30 - Hazardous work environment for construction site workers vs Reformary products
42:29 - Tradition time.
43:45 - Their question

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Yash Shah, the visionary behind Momentum Ventures. Yash’s entrepreneurial journey includes successfully selling Clientjoy to Synup, and now he shares his expertise on go-to-market strategies and sales tactics for businesses. Learn how to attract high paying clients and how to get acquired in India!

In this candid discussion, we cover essential topics for founders and entrepreneurs:

Profitability Mindset: Learn how founders should approach profitability and revenue generation. Discover actionable strategies to make money sustainably.
Building Winning Teams: Yash dives into team dynamics, hiring, and fostering a culture of excellence. Find out how to assemble a dream team that drives success.
Competitive Intelligence: Gain insights on learning from competitors. Yash shares practical tips to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
Global Client Acquisition: India’s limited paying capacity doesn’t hinder Yash’s success. Discover his secrets for attracting high-ticket clients overseas.
Fundraising Demystified: Understand the intricacies of raising capital. Yash breaks down the process, from seed funding to Series rounds.
Raising Money (Funding) vs. Acquisition (M&A): Explore the nuances between fundraising and company acquisition. Yash provides clarity on these critical paths.
The Fulfillment of Entrepreneurship: Yash reflects on the joys and challenges of running a business. Discover what keeps him motivated.
Letting Go: Yash opens up about the emotional struggle of parting with a company. Hear his firsthand experience and valuable advice.
What’s Next?: As a successful founder, Yash shares his perspective on life after exiting a business. Get inspired for your next adventure.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned entrepreneur. Hit that Subscribe button and join the conversation! 🎙️👇

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Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com
Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com

00:00 - Teaser
00:44 - Why are you watching this?
01:42 - Disproportionate effort for Product Development vs Go To Market
03:40 - Introducing Yash
05:40 - Product Development vs Go To Market
09:57 - How important is the role of Money? When should Startups start thinking about Money?
12:12 - The “Urgent”, “Important”, “Frequent” for Yash
14:48 - Challenges from the Client Side & Agency Side. Solving too many problems
17:27 - How to get International Clients? How do you get Clients to pay your prices?
19:58 - How to build trust?
23:08 - How do you figure out that you’re solving “too many problems”?
26:10 - Understanding how much time is enough time and whether or not to change.
28:50 - Dealing with analytics and underutilized features
31:12 - What are the “metrics that matter”?
34:55 - Falling “out of love” with your product
36:01 - How do you balance between features and go to market?
40:50 - Getting Acquired. What was that like?
46:30 - Founders thinking about how are they going to make money beyond their salary
50:10 - Why start another business?
52:30 - Different stages of funding. What is the difference?
59:15 - Is getting funding a good thing or a bad thing? Experience with investors
1:02:29 - Tradition time
1:05:15 - Yash’s Question.

Dive into a groundbreaking conversation with Mathew Koshy, founder of Sunfuel Electric, as we explore the frontiers of electric vehicles (EV) and the opportunities they present in India. It is well within your reach to make money from the EV and the Charging Infrastructure wave in India, Now!

In this episode, we discuss:

The EV Charging Frontier: Why the EV charging sector is the next big thing in India for the coming decade.
Marketing as a Financial Lever: How marketing is becoming a vital interim solution for high-capital companies to ease initial cash flow challenges.
Passive Income with EV Charging: Steps to set up your own EV charging stations and how it can be a source of passive income.
Climate Change - An Immediate Concern: Discussing the ‘now’ problem of climate change and practical ways to address it.
Sunfuel: Enabling Your Financial Independence: How partnering with Sunfuel can kickstart your journey towards earning passive income.
The Impact of Out of Home Advertising: The role of OOH advertising in shaping consumer behavior and its significance for businesses like Sunfuel Electric.
Tune in to gain insights that could revolutionize your perspective on the EV industry, passive income, and the power of advertising. Make sure to subscribe and click the bell icon for updates on the latest in sustainable technology and business strategies. 🔔💡

#EVCharging #PassiveIncomeIdeas #ClimateCrisis #OOHAdvertising #SunfuelElectric #SustainableTech

Website: https://www.sunfuelelectric.com/

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Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com
Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com

00:00 - What are you in for?
01:02 - Climate change is a problem of today. Accelerating the growth of electric mobility in India
04:04 - Why is the change to electric vehicles so difficult?
05:20 - The 4 pillars of charging infrastructure. What is City Charging?
06:40 - The need for Destination Charging
08:30 - The need for Highway Charging. Moving away from the petrol station model
11:25 - Electric Thinking vs Gasoline Thinking
15:00 - The cost of setting up a charging infrastructure in India
17:45 - Running Costs associated with running an unmanned charging station
21:00 - How to transform the charging station into a brand (add picture of monolith)
23:10 - Economics of setting up a charger as a hotelier
25:10 - Programatic Digital Advertising vs Out of Home Advertising and Value Added Services
27:20 - Can you set up a charger as a passive investment?. Why is it not as simple as it looks?
34:00 - Cost breakdown for the three different types of chargers.
37:00 - Cost of running an EV, the differences from an ICE car. First experiences with EV’s
41:15 - Why is it so important that Ev’s feel right? How much is the impact on the environment?
44:22 - How do you develop trust? How has government been of help?
46:21 - What is the lowest hanging fruit for YOU the audience in the Electric Vehicle Charging Space?
49:45 - Who is Mathew? Why does he care?
51:40 - The Sun Fuel team and their roles
53:26 - It’s tradition time. What is the that has been left for Mathew?
54:35 - Conclusion

Dive into the entrepreneurial journey with Yamika Mehra, Partner at Favcy Venture Builders, in this insightful episode of Thought Bistro. We unravel the myth that money is the kingpin of business success and delve into why the core idea and deep understanding of your business matter more. 🌟 If you have Zero budget but believe that your idea has infinite possibilities, it is very much possible to launch your business today. Discover the roadmap to entrepreneurial success with ‘No Money, No Problem: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Infinite Possibilities’—your journey to a thriving business starts here!

From sculpting the Ideal Customer Profile to achieving the perfect Product-Market Fit, and from crafting a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to making a grand entrance into the market - we cover it all! Plus, don’t miss out on our exclusive talk about Favcy’s groundbreaking AI solution that’s revolutionizing the way ideas transform into thriving businesses.

💡 Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business maven, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring tales of innovation. Tune in now and fuel your startup dreams with wisdom from the frontlines of venture building!

Website: https://www.favcy.com/info/

#ThoughtBistro #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #BusinessIdeas #Innovation #YamikaMehra #Favcy #VentureBuilding #ProductMarketFit #MVP #StartupSuccess #BusinessStrategy #aiinbusiness

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Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com

00:00 - Watch this for
01:00 - How to deal with the unemployability of India’s population?
02:53 - Venture Builder vs Incubator vs Accelerator, cutting through the Startup Jargon (1)
05:20 - Idea to Product needs NO MONEY
07:40 - Idea Breakdown: Fruit Juice Powder (1)
08:41 - Primary and Secondary Research
11:00 - Idea Breakdown: Fruit Juice Powder (2)
12:15 - Should the Minimum Viable Product be perfect?
17:40 - GMV - Startup Jargon (2)
18:30 - Are WhatsApp Bots the solution to the app clutter?
19:47 - Financial Terms Breakdown- Startup Jargon (3)
20:50 - Should founders think about money? Is making money blasphemy?
23:10 - Jargon vs Non-Jargon - Startup Jargon (4)
26:53 - What is risk capital? Demographics of US vs India
28:50 - Why does Yamika care? Who is Yamika?
32:20 - Jargon vs Non-Jargon - Startup Jargon (5)
34:30 - How should an idea be framed? What stage does the idea need to be at? Favcy Navigator - Productizing Venture Building
40:05 - How much help is too much help? Is Favcy making it too easy for founders?
43:32 - Why do you pivot?
44:26 - Criteria for getting accepted to into the Favcy Idea Validation Program
46:16 - Problem with Generative AI and using it for Idea Validation
48:48 - TAM, SAM, SOM - Startup Jargon (6)
51:17 - D R E K Framework for Idea Validation
52:30 - Do I need to actively sell my product?
54:23 - Ideas vs Execution, Idea Protection, will my idea get stolen?
58:03 - SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL! How Important is selling?
1:01:23 - Personal Brand, Brand, Recognition - Startup Jargon (7)
1:09:00 - World before and after Favcy?
1:11:45 - Tradition time

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In this episode of the Thought Bistro Podcast, we have an enlightening conversation with Swayam Doshi, the founder of Suspire. Discover how Swayam built a thriving marketplace for renewable goods, offering a wide range of products including accessories, footwear, clothing, food, home and living, beauty, and personal care items. Sustainability and sustainable marketplaces are the only way to effectively fight climate change, serving as essential lifeblood for our planet's future by ensuring the responsible use of resources and reducing environmental impact. Gain insights into his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he faced, and his vision for a sustainable future. Next gen businesses in India are most likely plant-powered and this vegan landscape is the perfect playground for your startup.

We reveal how to turn eco-friendly marketplaces into cash through effective green business strategies in India. Discover the secrets behind successful eco-friendly marketplaces and learn how green business practices can significantly boost your income. Tune in to find out how these green business strategies can transform your approach and lead to financial success in the eco-friendly marketplace.

Topics Covered:

The inspiration behind Suspire
Overcoming challenges in building a marketplace
The importance of renewable goods
Swayam's vision for sustainability in various product categories

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#ThoughtBistro #Suspire #SwayamDoshi #RenewableGoods #SustainableMarketplace #Entrepreneurship #Podcast00:00 - Why you need to watch?
00:55 - Consequences of our actions and lifestyle
02:20 - What is the effect that one person can have on their environment?
03:50 - Carbon saved by one person vs Carbon emitted by factories
08:20 - Introducing Suspire. Who are they?
09:30 - What are the boxes a brand has to tick to be featured on Suspire?
12:00 - EXCEPTION for Accessories & Footwear. WHY?
13:45 - Veganism is highly processed foods. Are they good for the human body?
18:09 - Is a vegan diet currently only for the top 1%?
20:49 - Why is sustainability importan
23:00 - How do we change the status quo?
24:20 - First step towards veganism
26:03 - Economics of a Suspire's marketplace
30:08 - Numbers: Past vs Present
30:40 - How do you stand out as a marketplace? How is Suspire different?
32:31 - Why should anyone trust Swayam?
36:30 - Where does the name Suspire come from? Search Engine issues for Suspire
39:50 - It's tradition time. What's the question for Swayam?
40:45 - Swayam's question and conclusion