Chit Chat With Harry

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Chit Chat with Harry is your front-row seat to real, raw, and inspiring conversations with the masterminds behind some of today’s most exciting startups and IT companies. Join your host, Harry, as I sit down with founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to dive deep into their journeys from the early hustle and tough setbacks to breakthrough moments and what keeps them going. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or just love a good success story, this podcast brings you the wisdom, struggles, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

  1. Jun 22

    Scaling from ₹5 Cr to ₹70 Cr: The Ultimate Sales Strategy | Vatsal Shah

    In this insightful conversation, Vatsal Shah (Business Catalyst | Speaker | CEO Coach) shares powerful lessons on business growth, sales, positioning, GTM strategy, AI, and scaling companies in today's rapidly evolving market.One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that knowledge alone leads to success.Vatsal explains why knowledge without sales creates limited impact, how founders should think about growth, and why positioning often determines whether a company scales or stagnates.Key Topics Covered:✅ Why knowledge without sales is ineffective✅ How sales becomes the growth engine after ₹10–15 Cr✅ The importance of GTM (Go-To-Market) strategy✅ How a focused service offering scaled from ₹5 Cr to ₹70 Cr✅ Why numbers are a by-product of actions✅ The role of AI in modern businesses✅ Why human expertise still closes deals✅ Shopify vs WooCommerce vs WhatsApp Commerce✅ Business growth strategies for foundersWhether you're a startup founder, entrepreneur, business leader, sales professional, or someone interested in scaling businesses, this episode delivers actionable insights and practical frameworks.🎧 Watch Episode 14 Now:Subscribe to Chit Chat With Harry for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators.Guest: Vatsal Shah, Business Catalyst | Speaker | CEO Coach📸 www.instagram.com/vatsal_coach/💼 www.linkedin.com/in/vatsalshah/🎙️ Chit Chat With Harry | Also on Spotify & Amazon Music━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT CHIT CHAT WITH HARRY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Ahmedabad's #1 business and startup podcast. Real conversations with founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs building Gujarat's most exciting companies.Hosted by Harry Rajput - digital marketing expert, 17 years experience, Founder of Acanyon Digital.🌐 harendrasinghrajput.com | acanyon.com📍 Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FOLLOW CHIT CHAT WITH HARRY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━▶ YouTube: youtube.com/@chitchatwithharry📸 Instagram: instagram.com/chitchatwith.harry💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/chitchatwithharry🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e🐦 Twitter/X: x.com/ChitChatWHarry📘 Facebook: facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi#VatsalShah #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategy #Entrepreneurship #AI #BusinessScaling #Leadership #GTMStrategy #ChitChatWithHarry #VatsalShah #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SalesStrategy #GTM #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #FounderMindset #ChitChatWithHarry

    1h 8m
  2. Jun 3

    From Selling Burgers to Building Currently | Mitesh Shethwala | Podcast | Founder Journey

    What does it truly take to build a company from scratch in today’s competitive world?In this deep and unfiltered episode of Chit Chat With Harry, we sit down with Mitesh Shethwala - entrepreneur, startup builder, and the Founder & CEO of Currently.From selling burgers near IIM Ahmedabad to scaling businesses, pitching investors door-to-door, surviving failures, understanding social media psychology, and discussing the future of AI & startups - this episode is packed with real founder insights.Mitesh shares his raw entrepreneurial journey, lessons from building companies, thoughts on the creator economy, startup execution, fundraising, and why consistency matters more than motivation.If you’re a founder, creator, entrepreneur, student, or someone trying to build something meaningful - this conversation will change the way you think. 🔥 Topics Covered:• Startup journey & early struggles• Selling burgers while building a business• Investor pitching experiences• Social media & AI disruption• Building Currently• Entrepreneurship mindset• Startup mistakes & learning• Future of content & networking platforms• Advice for young entrepreneurs📌 Watch till the end for powerful business insights and real startup wisdom.Podcast: Chit Chat With HarryGuest: Mitesh ShethwalaInstagram: www.instagram.com/shethwala_mitesh/Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/shethwalamitesh/ Official App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.currently.android&pcampaignid=web_shareWatch the Shark Tank episode featuring Currently.club: https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/shark-tank-india-1700000741/style,-social-and-stories-12-February-2026-1090503665Instagram: www.instagram.com/currently.club/Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/currently-club/👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput - podcast host, storyteller, and founder of Acanyon Digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship.🌐 Visit my official website: www.harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: www.acanyon.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harendrasingrajput/🔗 Follow & Connect with Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chitchatwithharry/ Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/chitchatwharry⏱️ Full Video Timestamps (1:19:04)00:00 – Introduction00:45 – Meet Mitesh Shethwala02:10 – Early Life & Entrepreneurial Mindset04:25 – Starting the First Business06:18 – Selling Burgers Near IIM Ahmedabad10:12 – Handling Rejection & Criticism12:20 – Pitching Ideas Door-to-Door14:08 – Startup Failures & Lessons Learned16:40 – Understanding Market Needs18:12 – The Turning Point in Business20:05 – Scaling the Company Rapidly22:30 – Managing Team & Operations24:15 – Business Growth During Tough Times26:40 – The Reality of Startup Funding28:55 – Why Most Startups Fail31:20 – Importance of Consistency in Entrepreneurship33:05 – Building Long-Term Vision35:12 – How Social Media Is Changing37:28 – Thoughts on Instagram, Facebook & Snapchat39:50 – The Future of Social Networking Platforms42:15 – Vision Behind Currently44:08 – What Makes Currently Different46:10 – AI & The Future of Technology 50:18 – Creator Economy & Future Opportunities52:42 – Biggest Challenges as a Founder55:05 – Leadership & Decision Making57:12 – Handling Pressure & Stress59:35 – Advice for Young Entrepreneurs1:02:10 – Building a ₹100 Crore Vision1:04:32 – Startup Execution vs Ideas1:09:05 – The Importance of Adaptability1:11:18 – Personal Growth & Discipline1:16:20 – Message for Aspiring Founders1:18:05 – Closing Remarks & Outro

    1h 19m
  3. May 5

    Accidental CEO: From Layoff to 250+ Global Brands | Nisarg Mehta Podcast

    What happens when losing your job becomes the best thing that ever happened to you?In this episode of Chit Chat With Harry, we dive deep into the journey of an Accidental CEO who turned uncertainty into a global success story.From being laid off in the US to building a company serving 250+ brands worldwide, this conversation covers real, practical insights on:Building a business from scratchWhy most founders fail at salesThe truth about outbound vs inboundHow AI is reshaping service companiesWinning global clients (US & Europe)Why “don’t sell, understand” works betterCustomer-first mindset that scales companiesThis is not theory - it’s raw experience, real lessons, and actionable insights every founder needs.If you're building a startup, struggling with sales, or trying to scale globally - this episode is for you.Podcast: Chit Chat With HarryGuest: Nisarg Mehta (Founder and CEO of Techtic Solutions Inc. )Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisargtechtic/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techticsolutions/Official website: www.techtic.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtic.solutions/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtic-solutions/👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput - podcast host, storyteller, and founder of Acanyon Digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship. My goal is to bring you short but powerful insights that inspire action and long-term success.🌐 Visit my official website: www.harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: www.acanyon.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh✨ Whether you’re here for motivation, mindset shifts, or simply a daily dose of positivity, this channel is your space to learn, reflect, and get inspired.🔗 Follow & Connect with Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chitchatwithharry/ Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/chitchatwharry👉 Watch till the end - the insights on AI, sales, and global business will change how you think.

    1h 30m
  4. Feb 6

    We’ve Designed Over 100+ Games | Vivek Shah, Founder of Capermint | ChitChat with Harry

    In this in-depth episode of ChitChat with Harry, we sit down with Vivek Shah, Founder of Capermint Technologies, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation on building a gaming company from the ground up.Vivek shares the real realities of the gaming industry — from why it takes years to build a game but only minutes to delete one, to how gamification is transforming industries far beyond gaming. This episode covers:✔️The mindset required to build and scale a gaming business✔️Gamification as a growth and engagement tool across industries✔️AR, VR, and XR: hype vs real-world applications✔️Why IP creation is critical in the gaming ecosystem✔️How Capermint structured teams to protect innovation✔️Bootstrapping lessons, scaling challenges, and founder discipline✔️Mistakes startups make while pitching to VCs✔️Why passion, research, and audience understanding define game success✔️The future of Indian gaming, mythology-based games, and global expansion✔️How AI is reshaping game development, testing, and operationsWhether you’re a game developer, startup founder, tech leader, or gaming enthusiast, this episode delivers practical insights, real experiences, and a grounded perspective on building sustainable businesses in a fast-moving industry.🎮 Tune in to explore the business, creativity, and discipline behind successful gaming ventures. Podcast: Chit Chat With Harry Guest: Vivek Shah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imvivekshah/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imvivekshah/ Official website: www.capermint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caperminttech/ LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperminttech/people/🎥 Watch the full episode now 👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput—podcast host, storyteller, and founder of acanyon digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship. My goal is to bring you short but powerful insights that inspire action and long-term success.🌐 Visit my official website: https://harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: https://www.acanyon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh🔗 Follow & Connect with Us:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chitchatwithharry/Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/chitchatwharry

    1h 17m
  5. Jan 31

    To Keep the Dollars in Gujarat | Sales, AI & the Future of IT ft. Sandeep Singh Sisodiya

    In this episode, we sit down with Sandeep Singh Sisodiya, Founder & CEO of Appsrow Solutions, to discuss a powerful and timely idea — how Gujarat can keep its dollars within the state by building sales-led, outcome-driven IT businesses.Sandeep shares his journey from engineering to sales, why coding alone is no longer enough, and how sales, vision, and community-building are critical to scaling IT companies in the AI era.This conversation covers:✔️ Why IT companies must move beyond hourly billing✔️ How AI is changing business models, not just technology✔️ The importance of sales in scaling IT services✔️ Why Gujarat doesn’t need to become the next Bangalore✔️ GIFT City, global markets, and regional tech ecosystems✔️ How founders should think about vision, planning, and long-term growthThis episode is especially relevant for IT founders, agency owners, CXOs, and startup leaders who want to build sustainable, globally competitive businesses without losing local value.🎧 Watch now to understand what it really takes to scale IT companies and keep economic value within the ecosystem. Podcast: Chit Chat With Harry Guest: Sandeep Singh Sisodiya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepsisodiya22/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepsisodiya22/ Official website: www.appsrow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appsrowsolutions/ LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/appsrowsolutions/posts/👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput—podcast host, storyteller, and founder of acanyon digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship. My goal is to bring you short but powerful insights that inspire action and long-term success.🌐 Visit my official website: https://harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: https://www.acanyon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh✨ Whether you’re here for motivation, mindset shifts, or simply a daily dose of positivity, this channel is your space to learn, reflect, and get inspired.🔗 Follow & Connect with Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chitchatwithharry/ Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/chitchatwharry00:00 – Introduction: Stop Selling Hours, Start Selling Outcomes01:20 – Meet Sandeep Sisodiya: Sales Coach, Founder & Community Builder03:40 – From Engineer to Sales: When Sales Became Bigger Than Coding06:00 – Why Sales Builds Real Empires08:10 – Why Build a Community Instead of Just a Company10:30 – The Vision Behind the IT Sales Growth Network13:10 – AI Is a Business Model Shift, Not Just a Technology Shift15:50 – Is the Traditional Indian IT Model in Danger?18:20 – Will the Hourly Billing Model Die by 2026?20:40 – Moving from Time & Material to Outcome-Based Pricing23:10 – Why Vertical AI Is the Future of IT Agencies25:40 – Why Agencies Should Focus on One Industry28:00 – Will Agentic AI Replace Indian Developers?30:30 – How Developers Can Stay Relevant in the AI Era33:00 – What Is Productized Consulting?35:30 – Hiring AI Engineers vs Reskilling Your Team38:00 – Can Ahmedabad & GIFT City Compete with Bangalore?40:10 – Why Gujarat IT Companies Struggle to Charge Premium Rates42:20 – Talent Wars: Fight for Developers or Change the Business Model44:10 – Getting the First 5 AI Clients with Zero Network46:10 – Does Cold Emailing Still Work in 2026?47:20 – Sales Is Engineering: The 3-Step Funnel48:30 – Final Advice for IT Founders & Where to Connect49:30 – One Line Every Founder Should Remember

    50 min
  6. 12/06/2025

    I spent 33 hours on one scene | Ft.Sapna vyas (Actor and Producer)

    In this episode, Sapna Vyas — actress, producer, podcaster, influencer, and health coach, shares the incredible story behind shooting a single scene for 33 hours non-stop for her film Rahasayam. Sapna opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of the shoot, the discipline required to stay in character, and the lesser-known realities of life behind the camera. We also dive into her journey across multiple creative roles, the evolution of the Gujarati film industry, and how she deals with stereotypes like “only comedy films work in Gujarat.” From storytelling to self-discipline, Sapna brings raw honesty and powerful insights throughout the conversation. This episode is packed with:✔️ Behind-the-scenes filmmaking experiences✔️ The mindset of a disciplined actor & producer✔️ Breaking stereotypes in regional cinema✔️ Lessons on creativity, resilience, and growth✔️ The making of Rahasayam Tune in and get inspired by one of the most hard-working and multifaceted voices in today’s entertainment industry. Podcast: Chit Chat With Harry Guest: Sapna Vyas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsapna 👤 About the host: Harry Rajput I’m Harry Rajput—podcast host, storyteller, and founder of acanyon digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship. My goal is to bring you short but powerful insights that inspire action and long-term success. 🌐 Visit my official website: https://harendrasinghrajput.com/ 🏢 Learn more about our company: https://www.acanyon.com/ ✨ Whether you’re here for motivation, mindset shifts, or simply a daily dose of positivity, this channel is your space to learn, reflect, and get inspired. 🔗 Follow & Connect with Me: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/chitchatwharry

    57 min
  7. 10/31/2025

    From Startup to AI Innovation | Featuring the Founder of Bombay Softwares

    Welcome back to Chit Chat With Harry! 🎙️ In this episode, we talk with Pallav Purohit, the visionary Founder of Bombay Softwares, who’s transforming how businesses leverage technology and AI to build smarter, faster, and better. From starting a tech venture in a small office to leading one of the most dynamic AI-driven companies in India, Pallav’s story is all about bold decisions, breakthrough innovation, and the power of persistence. If you’re passionate about startups, tech, or the future of AI, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won’t want to miss. He shares:🔹 How Bombay Softwares evolved from idea to impact 🔹 The turning point that pushed them into AI innovation 🔹 How to build a tech team that scales with vision 🔹 Lessons on leadership, culture, and constant evolution 🔹 Why adaptability is the new superpower in tech Pallav’s journey is a deep dive into what it really takes to innovate fearlessly and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Tune in to the full episode now — only on Spotify! Timestamp 00:00 – Introduction02:05 – How Bombay Softwares Started04:15 – The Early Challenges06:00 – Getting the First Client08:10 – Turning Point Towards AI10:05 – What Inspired Entrepreneurship12:00 – Early Mentorship and Guidance13:55 – First Product Launch15:45 – Transitioning into AI17:50 – Expansion Beyond India20:10 – Working with Global Brands22:15 – Biggest Myth About AI Startups24:30 – Maintaining Culture Across Offices26:40 – Top Industries AI Will Transform29:00 – AI in Climate and Sustainability31:10 – Ethical Challenges in AI33:05 – AI Regulations and Policy35:15 – Real vs Fake AI Startups37:10 – AI Agents and Digital Work39:30 – Inside Bombay Softwares AI Stack42:00 – Patents and Product Innovation44:20 – Machine Learning Explained Simply46:10 – Risks of Generative AI48:25 – Edge AI vs Cloud AI50:15 – Synthetic Data in AI52:20 – Future of AGI54:30 – Quantum, Biotech & AR/VR Merge56:15 – Unsolved Bottlenecks in AI58:10 – Next Billion-Dollar AI Opportunity1:00:30 – Open Source vs Proprietary AI1:03:10 – Skills to Learn for AI in 20251:06:00 – AI Talent Gap in India1:08:15 – Advice for New Founders1:10:00 – Rapid Fire Round1:43:20 – Closing Thoughts Podcast: Chit Chat With Harry Guest: Pallav Purohit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pallavpurohit Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purohit18/ Official website: www.bombaysoftwares.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombaysoftwares LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bombay-softwares/👉 Watch the full video for more information. 👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput—podcast host, storyteller, and founder of acanyon digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship. My goal is to bring you short but powerful insights that inspire action and long-term success.🌐 Visit my official website: https://harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: https://www.acanyon.com/ ✨ Whether you’re here for motivation, mindset shifts, or simply a daily dose of positivity, this channel is your space to learn, reflect, and get inspired.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e #trending #trendingpodcasts #ChitChatWithHarry #AITalks #PodcastShorts #RealTalk #TrendingTopics

    1h 45m

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Chit Chat with Harry is your front-row seat to real, raw, and inspiring conversations with the masterminds behind some of today’s most exciting startups and IT companies. Join your host, Harry, as I sit down with founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to dive deep into their journeys from the early hustle and tough setbacks to breakthrough moments and what keeps them going. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or just love a good success story, this podcast brings you the wisdom, struggles, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.