Indian Business Podcast

Thinkschool

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply curious, tune in to the "Indian Business Podcast", where we delve deep into the dynamic world of business, politics, and beyond. In each episode, we bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in candid conversations about the intricacies of the business landscape, to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on pressing issues shaping India's future.

  1. 1d ago

    3 Things Killing Your Parents | India's Ageing Crisis Explained

    What if India's biggest startup opportunity isn't AI, fintech, or quick commerce, but the country's fastest-growing elderly population?While most brands are busy building products for Gen Z and Millennials, millions of senior citizens with enormous disposable income remain one of the most underserved consumer segments in India.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Adarsh, MD and Founder of Primus Senior Living, to uncover India's rapidly growing Silver Economy and why it could become one of the biggest business opportunities of the next decade.We unpack some of the biggest lessons behind building for India's senior citizens, including:• Why the Silver Economy is India's biggest untapped market• The three biggest causes of early mortality among senior citizens• Why most children unknowingly care for their parents the wrong way• Massive startup opportunities in elder care, healthcare, housing, travel, and lifestyle• How to build products that seniors actually want to buy• The science behind Blue Zones and healthy agingWhether you're an entrepreneur, founder, marketer, or simply someone who wants to understand and care for their parents better, this conversation is packed with insights that will completely change the way you think about business, aging, and the future of India.Let's get started.

    1h 14m

  2. 1d ago

    Laws of Hype Creation : How Comet engineered Hype to build 167 cr Sneaker brand?

    What does it really take to build a brand that can compete with global giants?Most people believe it's all about having deep pockets, celebrity endorsements, or a massive marketing budget. But Utkarsh, Founder of Comet, believes the biggest advantage isn't money. It's understanding your customers better than anyone else.In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest lessons behind building a modern consumer brand, including:• Why global sneaker brands struggle to win over Indian consumers• How Comet built a premium brand from scratch• The psychology behind pricing, branding, and customer loyalty• What founders get wrong while building consumer businesses• The future of Indian brands in a global marketWe also dive into Utkarsh's journey from Bain and Hotstar to Kellogg School of Management, and why he chose to leave a successful corporate career to build Comet.Along the way, he shares practical insights on product design, storytelling, distribution, hiring, and building a brand that customers genuinely love.Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, founder, or simply someone interested in business and branding, this conversation is packed with actionable lessons that will change the way you think about building products, brands, and businesses. Check out Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/5bM 👉Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/ 👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29Check out Comet: https://www.instagram.com/thecometuniverse/?hl=en

    1h 24m

  3. Jun 19

    Hard Work Is a Lie | The ₹3.6 Crore Career Trap No One Warned You About ft. Ashwin Damera

    Imagine two graduates getting their first job on the same day.Both are equally smart. Both work equally hard.Both earn roughly the same salary.Fast forward 15 years.One of them becomes financially independent, builds an incredible network, and is sought after by every company in the industry. The other is stuck, worried about layoffs, struggling to get promoted, and wondering where things went wrong.What caused this difference? According to Ashwin DameraHarvard Business School graduate and Founder of Emeritus the answer has very little to do with your first salary and everything to do with the career decisions you make in the years that follow.In fact, Ashwin argues that your first salary can become a ₹3.6 crore trap if it pushes you to optimize for short-term income instead of long-term career capital.In this episode, we break down: • Why so many high-performing professionals feel stuck in their 30s • How AI is changing the rules of career growth• Why networking matters far more than most people realize • The career mistakes that could cost you crores• How to build Career Capital, Brand Capital, and Social Capital • A framework for building a career that compounds for decades. Whether you're a student, a young professional, a manager, or someone worried about staying relevant in the age of AI, this conversation could completely change the way you think about work, wealth, and long-term success.Let's get started.

    1h 3m

  4. Jun 19

    From $3 NYC to Millionaire Chef - How did Vikas Khanna change his Fortune

    Most people talk about passion.Very few people spend 30 years obsessively pursuing it.In this episode, we sit down with Vikas Khanna, Michelin-star chef, entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and founder of Bungalow, one of New York's most sought-after Indian restaurants.From arriving in America with almost no money to building a globally celebrated restaurant, Vikas shares the story of how passion, purpose, and relentless dedication shaped his extraordinary journey.In this episode, we discuss:• How Vikas Khanna built one of New York's most talked-about restaurants• Why passion matters more than talent in the long run• The difference between serving food and creating unforgettable experiences• How rejection, setbacks, and personal struggles shaped his success• Why hospitality is one of the most underrated advantages in business• What young entrepreneurs can learn from a lifetime of pursuing excellenceIf you're a founder, creator, operator, or someone chasing an ambitious dream, this episode will change how you think about passion, perseverance, and building something that truly lasts. Watch the full episode now! 👉Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/ 👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29 👉 Follow Vikas Khanna Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vikaskhannagroup/

    1h 5m

  5. Jun 19

    Money Machine | How 2 People Close 1,000 Enterprise Clients Every Month Using AI (Complete guide)

    Most founders think sales is a people problem.Hire more salespeople.Generate more leads.Close more deals.But what if a 2-person team could generate more than 1000 enterprise opportunities every month using AI?In this episode, we sit down with Tanay Kothari, Co-Founder of Wispr Flow, to understand how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of enterprise sales.In this episode, you'll learn:• How WisprFlow generates 1000+ enterprise opportunities every month• Why customer discovery is becoming the most important skill in modern sales• How AI agents can identify and qualify high-intent prospects automatically• Why traditional sales teams are being replaced by AI-powered workflows• How founders can build a scalable sales engine without hiring a large team• What the future of B2B sales looks like in an AI-first world• And most importantly, how to combine AI with human judgment to close more deals than ever beforeIf you're a founder, operator, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will change how you think about sales, growth, and customer acquisition in the age of AI.

    1h 13m

  6. May 13

    Ultimate AI Agents Masterclass for Founders & Marketers | Rethinking Marketing with AI Agents

    Most founders think AI is just another tool you plug into your stack. But what if it is already transforming how marketing gets built, tested, and scaled at India’s biggest banks?In this episode, we sit down with Kedar Ravangave, Head of Marketing, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd former Amazon leader, and one of the few executives in India actively deploying AI agents at enterprise scale across: Awareness, Performance, 1-on-1 Personalised marketing interventions at scale. Today in this episode, he breaks down one of the most important shifts happening in business today:- Why automation and AI agents are NOT the same thing- How simple inputs can now turn into creatives and campaign-ready outputs in minutes- And how AI is reshaping entry-level roles, while making subject matter expertise more valuable than everIf you are a founder, marketer, operator, or executive building in the AI era, this episode will change how you design and scale.Watch the full episode now!

    1h 3m

  7. Apr 29

    Your Product Is BORING : Use this Psychology TRICK to make your product ADDICTIVE

    Most founders believe that if you build a great product, growth will follow.But what if the real game is not growth?What if it is getting people to come back again and again?In this episode, we sit down with Nir Eyal, former professor at Stanford University, early angel investor in Canva, and a New York Times bestselling author of:• Hooked• Indistractable• Beyond BeliefHe breaks down one of the most important ideas in business:- Why 90 percent of startups fail even with great products- Why you can buy growth but you cannot buy engagement- And how the world’s biggest companies build habits using psychologyAt the center of it all is a simple idea The Hook Model:TriggerActionVariable RewardInvestmentA four-step loop that explains how products go from being used to becoming habits.From habits vs routines to belief systems that control behavior, this episode will change how you think about products, motivation, and your own life. If you are a founder, operator, or creator building for consumers, this episode will change how you design and scale

    1h 11m

  8. Apr 20

    SHOCKING Truth: Why the AMERICAN DREAM is Over | Who Wins the Global Race Now? ft. Balaji Srinivasan

    Most people think the US dollar will rule the world forever.But what if the country that printed $3.3 trillion since 2020 and invaded Iraq while the world cheered is actually heading toward collapse?In 1976, British general Sir John Glubb published The Fate of Empires. He studied 11 empires across 3,000 years. Every single one lasted roughly 250 years.America was founded in 1776.Today, Balaji Srinivasan sits down with us to break down how and why the American empire is ending. Former CTO of Coinbase, former GP at Andreessen Horowitz, Stanford PhD, angel investor in 100+ startups, and author of The Network State. He called Bitcoin, remote work, mRNA vaccines, and the pandemic years before the mainstream caught on.In this episode, he explains how the world's most powerful economy is silently collapsing, and why the next decade belongs to countries like India, powered by technology, talent, and thorium.What you'll learn:- How the American empire peaked on September 10, 2001- Why dollar inflation is a global tax, and what Milton Friedman said about it- The petrodollar: oil-for-dollars, one of history's most profitable business models- Glubb's 250-year rule, and why 2026 fits the pattern of every empire that fell- Why Bangalore now beats San Francisco to live in- What Indians and the diaspora must do right now to ride this shiftIf you're an entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, or student, this episode will change how you see America, the dollar, and India's place in the next century.Watch the full episode now.

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Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply curious, tune in to the "Indian Business Podcast", where we delve deep into the dynamic world of business, politics, and beyond. In each episode, we bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in candid conversations about the intricacies of the business landscape, to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on pressing issues shaping India's future.

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  • Creator
    Thinkschool
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thinkschool
  • Show Website
    Indian Business Podcast

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