Startup Seekho: Building Founders. Building Dreams.

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A podcast on helping people build startups in a replicable manner.

May 23

How to Score 100/100 in Boards in the Era of Social Media | Sanjay sir

Maths, board exams, study motivation, how to score 100 in maths, coaching business, student distractions — this podcast is a complete guide for students, parents, and teachers. In this episode of Startup Seekho, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Sanjay Sir, a mathematics teacher with 38+ years of experience whose students consistently score 90+ and even full marks in board exams. Known for his famous maths booklet — often called “board exam prediction level accurate” by students — Sanjay Sir reveals the real strategies behind scoring high marks, building discipline, reducing exam stress, and staying focused in today’s distraction-heavy world. But this conversation goes far beyond formulas and marks. We also discuss: • Why maths matters beyond school and exams• Can average students become toppers?• How toppers think differently from average students• The biggest mistakes students make during board preparation• How to handle pressure, stress, and fear during exams• The impact of reels, social media & dopamine addiction on focus• How Sanjay Sir entered teaching and built trust over decades• The story behind his famous maths booklet• How to start and grow a successful coaching business• Parenting, discipline, habits, and consistency for students Whether you are weak in maths or aiming for 100/100, this episode will completely change the way you think about studying, discipline, and success. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro1:28 Why Maths Is Important Beyond School4:52 Can an Average Student Become Good at Maths?8:40 Why Some Students Fear Maths12:18 How Toppers Study Differently16:25 Biggest Mistakes Students Make During Board Preparation20:44 How to Score 90+ or 100 in Maths24:37 The Story Behind Sanjay Sir’s Famous Maths Booklet29:12 How Board Exam Questions Are Predicted33:08 Managing Exam Pressure & Stress38:45 Reels, Social Media & Dopamine Addiction in Students45:10 How Students Can Improve Focus & Consistency50:26 Parenting Mistakes During Board Exams55:18 How Sanjay Sir Started His Teaching Journey1:00:32 Building a Successful Coaching Centre1:05:14 Discipline, Habits & Student Success1:10:42 Advice for Weak Students1:15:08 What Students Should Do 30 Days Before Exams1:19:36 Rapid Fire with Sanjay Sir1:22:10 Final Message for Students & Parents1:24:02 Outro https://startupseekho.com/ #Maths#BoardExams#StudyMotivation#SanjaySir#StartupSeekho#Education#StudentMotivation#BoardPreparation#MathsTeacher#CoachingBusiness#StudyTips#ExamMotivation

59 min
May 14

Mother’s Day 2026 Special ❤️ | From Homemaker to Building a Multi-Crore Brand | Poonam Rawal & Aakriti Rawal

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Startup Seekho, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Poonam Rawal and Aakriti Rawal, the mother-daughter duo behind House of Chikankari — one of India’s fastest-growing ethnic fashion brands, featured on Shark Tank India. This episode goes far beyond entrepreneurship. For more than 20 years, Poonam Rawal dedicated her life to being a mother and homemaker. Then, at the age of 48, she decided to build something of her own. Despite responsibilities, health issues, fear, and self-doubt, she stepped into entrepreneurship and helped build a nationally recognized fashion brand. This conversation is for every mother who feels: “It’s too late to start.”“I can’t do something of my own now.”“I’m just a homemaker.” In this heartfelt conversation, Poonam Rawal explains how the same skills she developed as a mother — patience, discipline, communication, and relationship-building — became her biggest strengths in business. We also dive into how Aakriti Rawal scaled House of Chikankari to nearly 900K followers on Instagram, their content strategy, celebrity collaborations with stars like Sonakshi Sinha and Karisma Kapoor, and what changed after Shark Tank India. This is not just a startup podcast. It’s a conversation about motherhood, identity, reinvention, ambition, sacrifice, and building something meaningful at any age. ❤️ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • How Poonam Rawal became an entrepreneur at 48• How House of Chikankari was built from scratch• Why it is never too late to start• How homemaking skills become business strengths• How they source products from Lucknow• How celebrity collaborations helped the brand grow• What changed after Shark Tank India• How Aakriti scaled the brand to 900K followers• Their 3-step Instagram content process• Balancing motherhood, family, and entrepreneurship• Building a company as a mother-daughter duo ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro02:34 Reaction to Our Last Podcast with Aakriti04:22 Story Behind Collaborations with Sonakshi Sinha & Karisma Kapoor06:55 Celebrities Who Have Worn House of Chikankari09:13 From Homemaker to Business Leader: Poonam Rawal’s Journey12:52 When Poonam Rawal Realized She Wanted Something of Her Own16:25 How House of Chikankari Started21:25 Traveling to Lucknow Despite a Severe Disc Problem24:12 Aakriti’s Emotional Response26:12 How Entrepreneurship Changed Poonam Rawal’s Life28:43 How She Feels About Building a Massive Brand31:42 Rapid Fire Round33:23 How They Finalized Products in Lucknow37:22 Communicating with Vendors & Managing Inventory40:22 Managing Home and Business Together41:28 How They Got Their Initial Customers43:18 Excuses Mothers Give for Not Starting Something46:26 How Homemaker Skills Help Build a Business55:16 How Poonam Rawal Uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT57:50 Instagram Growth Strategies Explained1:08:05 How They Use WGSN Fashion Trend Reports1:10:54 What Aakriti Learned from Her Mother1:11:47 Working with Gen Z1:17:45 Advice to Her 25-Year-Old Self1:19:20 Message for Mothers1:23:26 Outro #MothersDay2026#StartupSeekho#HouseOfChikankari#PoonamRawal#AakritiRawal#WomenEntrepreneur#SharkTankIndia#IndianStartups#FounderStory#MothersDay#Entrepreneurship#FashionBrand

1h 25m
May 7

Real Estate Secrets in 60 Minutes | Can Real Estate Beat Mutual Funds? | Jasmiit Singh

From going bankrupt at 18 to building and selling a successful business — this episode is a masterclass in real estate, wealth creation, and mindset. In this episode of Startup Seekho, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Jasmiit Singh to break down how anyone can start a real estate or mortgage broking business with just ₹1–5 lakh — even while working a job. From getting your first client to understanding Dubai & Abu Dhabi opportunities, this conversation goes deep into practical strategies, sales psychology, investing, and entrepreneurship. 🚀 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • How to start a real estate business with low capital• Blueprint for real estate & mortgage broking• How to get your first client in property business• Real estate opportunities in Dubai & Abu Dhabi• Can real estate outperform mutual funds?• Luxury vs mass market property strategy• How Jasmiit Singh recovered after bankruptcy• Millionaire habits, mindset & manifestation ⚠️ WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH If you want to: Start a real estate business in IndiaBuild income through property or brokingUnderstand international property marketsLearn practical business and wealth strategies This episode gives real-world, actionable insights. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:35 Introduction of Jasmiit Singh 1:55 How to Start a Real Estate Business with ₹1–5 Lakh 3:35 Why SWOT Analysis Is Important 7:04 Blueprint to Start in Real Estate & Mortgage Broking 12:56 Why Mentors Are Critical for Growth 17:36 How to Stand Out in Real Estate 20:40 Vivek Oberoi’s Dubai Real Estate Empire 21:54 The Isolation Phase in Entrepreneurship 23:02 Why Vivek Oberoi Invested in Dubai 27:43 Why Abu Dhabi Is the Next Big Real Estate Market 28:51 Can Real Estate Beat Mutual Fund Returns? 36:57 Luxury vs Non-Luxury Real Estate Strategy 38:28 Why Jasmiit Singh Went Bankrupt at 18 42:06 How He Got His First Client in Mortgage Business 48:58 What Made Him Different as a Broker 50:48 How He Beat Competition in Real Estate 51:12 How He Sold His Business 54:08 Mindset to Handle Problems 54:51 Manifestation & Success 55:54 Day in the Life of a Real Estate Professional 57:34 Millionaire Habits 58:18 Rapid Fire 58:45 Personal Story #StartupSeekho#JasmiitSingh#RealEstateBusiness#MortgageBroking#DubaiRealEstate#AbuDhabiRealEstate#PropertyInvestment#Entrepreneurship#IndianStartups#MillionaireMindset

59 min
Apr 21

What will it take to stop sexual violence in India? | Yogita Bhayana

Women safety in India, human trafficking, rape laws, FIR process, unsafe areas in Delhi — what is the ground reality? In this episode of Startup Seekho, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Yogita Bhayana, founder of Pari Foundation, who has worked extensively on cases related to women safety, trafficking, abuse, and justice in India. From exposing trafficking networks to helping victims fight cases against powerful people, Yogita shares real stories, harsh truths, and practical advice that every Indian should know. This is not just a conversation — it’s a reality check on crimes against women in India and what can be done to prevent them. 🚨 ABOUT YOGITA BHAYANA Yogita Bhayana is a social activist and founder of Pari Foundation, working towards: Women safety and justiceAnti-trafficking awarenessSupporting victims of abuseFighting cases against powerful offenders She has handled real cases, supported survivors, and actively works to improve awareness around crimes in India. 🧠 IN THIS PODCAST, WE COVER Ground Reality of Crimes in IndiaFrom trafficking networks to missing persons, how crimes actually operate and why vulnerable populations are targeted. Women Safety & Legal SystemWhat happens after filing an FIR, how women can strengthen their case, delays in justice, and legal loopholes in India. Prevention & AwarenessHow to identify dangerous situations, prevent abuse, and what practical steps women can take to stay safer. Law, Policy & Controversial TopicsMarital rape debate, death penalty, differences in legal interpretations across states, and real-world implications. Psychology & SocietyUnderstanding the mindset of offenders, influence of media, and what needs to change at a societal level. Actionable AdviceStartup ideas in safety tech, advice for parents, and how individuals can contribute to making society safer. ⚠️ WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH This episode will help you understand: How trafficking and abuse networks operateWhat actually happens in the legal systemHow women can protect themselvesAnd what India needs to improve in safety and justice If you care about women safety, law, or real societal issues, this episode is important. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:35 Trafficking & Epstein-Type Cases in India 3:43 Role of Religious Institutions in Trafficking Networks 5:57 Most Abuse Happens by Known People (13-Year-Old Case Study) 12:53 Most Unsafe Areas in Delhi for Women 14:50 2012 Delhi gang rape case & What Changed After It 19:25 Short Clothes Are NOT the Reason for Rape 20:56 Bollywood & Media Influence on Crimes 21:59 Psychology of Rapists Explained 25:00 “Rape-Free India” Book by Yogita Bhayana 26:58 Why Mumbai Is Safer Than Other Cities 28:28 Does Pepper Spray Actually Help? 29:00 What Happens After Filing an FIR 34:14 Why Different States Have Different Definitions of Rape 37:02 Should Marital Rape Be a Crime in India? 39:50 Life Sentence for Rapists (Lucknow Case Discussion) 45:50 How Can India Reduce Crimes Against Women? 47:20 Startup Ideas to Improve Women Safety 59:00 Medical Evidence Tampering in Cases 1:00:20 How You Can Support Yogita Bhayana #StartupSeekho#YogitaBhayana#WomenSafety#HumanTrafficking#CrimeInIndia#DelhiSafety#LegalAwareness#SocialIssues#PariFoundation#Entrepreneurship#Awareness

1h 4m
Apr 11

How He Built a Brand in Kashmir, Survived Shutdowns & Scaled to Crores | Muheet Mehraj

Kashmir business, D2C brands, fake Pashmina, saffron scams — what does it really take to build a business in one of India’s most unpredictable environments? In this episode of Startup Seekho, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Muheet Mehraj, Co-founder of Kashmir Box, to uncover the real story behind building a D2C brand in Kashmir. From connecting local artisans to customers across India to surviving floods, shutdowns, and political instability, this conversation is a raw look at resilience, trust, and execution under pressure. Muheet shares how Kashmir Box started, the problem it aimed to solve, and how they built a supply chain rooted in authenticity while working directly with artisans. The episode dives deep into sourcing, quality control, and building trust in a market filled with counterfeit products and misinformation. You’ll also hear how the business survived multiple shutdowns, the 2014 floods, and the impact of Article 370 — while still scaling into a multi-crore brand. Beyond the journey, Muheet breaks down how to identify fake Pashmina, spot saffron scams, and understand the ground realities of Kashmiri products. If you’re interested in D2C, artisan-led brands, or building a business in challenging environments, this episode offers real, practical insights with zero fluff. 🌐 https://startupseekho.com/🎯 https://topmate.io/startupseekho 0:00 Intro1:45 What Kashmir Box is and how the business model works2:13 How Muheet Mehraj got the idea for Kashmir Box6:11 The problem Kashmir Box is solving12:54 How products are sourced and artisans are selected17:38 Ground reality of artisan ecosystems in Kashmir20:19 How artisans are paid and the business model22:32 Maintaining quality while scaling handmade products24:38 Biggest mistake during the early journey26:06 Political instability and its impact on business27:00 Getting the first 100 customers31:30 Reaching the ₹1 crore revenue milestone33:10 2014 Kashmir floods — survival story37:04 Scaling from ₹5 crore to ₹7 crore37:51 Impact of 2016 shutdown and Article 37048:02 Handling repeated crisis situations50:49 Strategies used to revive and grow the business54:07 How to scale a D2C brand1:00:56 Customer demographics and top buying cities1:03:43 One mistake to avoid while building in Kashmir1:07:12 How to identify real vs fake Pashmina1:11:15 Shilajit — benefits, myths, and market reality1:12:39 How to spot fake saffron1:14:42 Biggest scams in the Kashmiri products market Startup Seekho brings real conversations with founders and operators, uncovering the systems, struggles, and strategies behind building businesses in the real world.

1h 21m
Mar 14

₹13 Cr → ₹600+ Cr in 3 Years: Inside India’s Fastest Growing Spiritual Brand

How do you build a ₹600+ crore brand in one of India’s most unorganized and trust-sensitive industries? In this episode of Startup Seekho, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Aniruddha Singhai and Anurodh Singhai, founders of Divine Hindus, one of India’s fastest-growing spiritual and Rudraksh brands. They identified a massive gap in the spiritual products market — high demand but low trust, misinformation, and lack of authenticity. Their mission was simple: bring transparency, systems, and modern e-commerce practices into a traditionally unorganized category. The result? • Year 1 Revenue: ₹13 crore• Year 2 Revenue: ₹100 crore• Year 3 Revenue: ₹600+ crore In this deep-dive conversation, they reveal the real playbook behind building a trusted spiritual commerce brand. Building the Brand• How Divine Hindus started• Validating opportunity in spiritual commerce• Early capital & first milestones Trust & Authenticity• How authentic Rudraksh malas are sourced• Certifications & supplier verification• How customers can identify fake Rudraksh• Building credibility in a scam-prone industry Scaling to ₹600+ Crore• Breaking revenue plateaus• Website optimization driving 90% orders• Best-selling product strategy• Reaching the first ₹1 crore milestone Marketing & Growth• ₹60 lakh sales during Mahakumbh• Becoming merchandising partners for the movie Kantara• Untapped opportunities in spiritual commerce Founder Lessons• Mistakes made while scaling• Running a family business without conflict• Biggest scams founders should avoid• Advice for building trust-driven brands If you’re building a D2C brand, exploring spiritual commerce, or want to understand how trust becomes the biggest growth engine — this episode is packed with real execution insights. Real founders. Real businesses. Real playbooks. 🌐 https://startupseekho.com/🎯 https://topmate.io/startupseekho

1h 10m
Feb 24

🚛 From Selling Credit Cards to Building a ₹400 Crore Logistics Empire | Amardeep Khurana | Startup Seekho Podcast

What does it really take to build a ₹400 crore logistics company in one of the toughest industries in India? In this power-packed episode of the Startup Seekho Podcast, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Amardeep Khurana, Founder & MD of Inext Logistics, to decode his journey from selling credit cards in Rajasthan to competing with global giants like FedEx, UPS, and DHL. From early sales struggles and stock market losses to taking bold risks, identifying market gaps, and scaling revenue from ₹2 crore to ₹100 crore — this conversation is a masterclass in execution, margins, and discipline. No glamour. No shortcuts. Just real business building. Early sales lessons from selling credit cards Learning discipline & structure while working at DHL Recovering payments & securing client advances The market gap that led to the birth of Inext Logistics Competing against global logistics giants Revenue milestones & scaling beyond ₹400 crore valuation Financial breakdown of an export-import business 3PL vs 4PL explained in simple terms Top Incoterms every exporter must know Common logistics scams & how to avoid them What to do if your shipment gets stuck in customs Impact of global tariffs & geopolitical shifts Real export opportunities in today’s market Hiring, leadership & building company culture Managing personal finance as a large-scale founder If you're interested in logistics, exports, global trade, or building a business in a competitive industry — this episode gives you the complete inside view. 00:00 – Intro01:35 – Early life & childhood of Amardeep Khurana06:24 – Selling credit cards in Rajasthan08:25 – Sales discipline learned at DHL15:14 – Recovering payments & securing advances18:45 – The turning point: Starting his own venture21:23 – Stock market losses & taking a startup loan23:24 – The market gap behind Inext Logistics27:20 – Competing with FedEx, UPS & DHL29:18 – Acquiring the first export clients31:07 – Revenue milestones & profitability journey33:37 – Hiring the right people in logistics36:32 – Building a winning company culture41:00 – Scaling from ₹2 crore to ₹100 crore+43:51 – Crossing ₹100 crore — the real feeling45:16 – Financials of an export business48:00 – Incoterms explained for beginners50:10 – Why logistics is one of the toughest industries58:05 – Where export opportunities lie today1:02:33 – Finding customers & export products1:05:51 – Untapped opportunities in imports1:07:33 – 3PL vs 4PL explained1:08:32 – Common scams in logistics1:11:23 – Shipment stuck in customs — what to do1:13:55 – Adapting to global tariffs & policy shifts1:15:54 – The moment he wanted to quit1:17:13 – How entrepreneurship changed his life1:18:40 – What drives him beyond ₹400 crore success1:24:46 – Managing personal finances as a founder1:25:58 – A day in his life1:27:14 – Skills that built his success1:29:34 – Rapid Fire Round1:32:23 – Outro 🌐 https://startupseekho.com/🎯 https://topmate.io/startupseekho #StartupSeekho #LogisticsBusiness #ExportImport #Entrepreneurship #IndianStartups

1h 34m
Feb 23

📈 Gold is Rising. Silver is Rising. Inflation is Rising. But Are You? | Mayank Mehraa | Startup Seekho Podcast

In this high-impact episode of the Startup Seekho Podcast, host Rishabh Bindal sits down with Mayank Mehraa (CFA, FRM, MBA), Founder of Craving Alpha, to break down the real mechanics of wealth creation in India. From generating “rental income” through stocks to decoding gold, silver, crypto, SIPs, ETFs, AIFs, US markets, inflation, and asset allocation — this episode is a complete long-term money blueprint. If you’re tired of social media stock tips and want structured, intelligent wealth-building thinking — this is your playbook. Why gold & silver prices are rising in 2025 How to generate passive income from stocks How much to invest if you earn ₹20K, ₹50K, ₹1L, ₹5L or ₹10L per month ETFs explained simply — are they worth it? SIPs & long-term compounding strategy Inflation: threat or hidden opportunity? Should Indians invest in US markets? Crypto in 2025 — hedge or hype? How to register an AIF in India Who should (and shouldn’t) become a fund manager How he got his first 10 investors Buying vs renting a home Smart way to buy a car Why insurance & credit score matter more than you think Can you build serious wealth without running a business? No shortcuts. No hype. Just disciplined wealth-building frameworks. 00:00 – Intro01:27 – How Mayank entered finance & early inspiration06:31 – Did he always want to start a business? Problems in finance08:03 – What he does today & how Craving Alpha is different12:29 – Earning rental income through stocks18:35 – Experience required to enter fund management20:35 – CFA & FRM: importance, duration, cost & reality23:14 – Advice for future CFA & FRM aspirants24:26 – How to register an AIF in India (cost, process & timeline)27:45 – Getting the first 10 investors31:43 – Who should become a fund manager37:40 – Two must-know truths for aspiring fund managers40:27 – What are ETFs? Should you invest?43:06 – Are stocks really risky?52:30 – How to invest ₹20K, ₹50K, ₹1L, ₹5L & ₹10L per month56:40 – How much money you need by 35 for a luxurious life1:01:49 – Should you invest in gold or silver right now?1:06:23 – Why gold & silver prices are rising in 20251:12:27 – SIPs explained simply1:13:24 – Why inflation can be good for the economy1:16:50 – Currency depreciation & investing in US markets1:17:32 – Crypto in 2025: his honest take1:18:49 – Lessons from Indian giants like Reliance Industries1:21:44 – Investing on tips: harsh reality1:23:09 – Buying vs Renting a home1:26:50 – Smart way to buy a car1:28:24 – Why insurance is non-negotiable1:30:47 – Importance of a strong credit score1:31:37 – Are loans really bad?1:32:30 – Can you build wealth without running a business?1:35:01 – Moments when he felt it was all over1:36:16 – How entrepreneurship changed his life1:39:10 – A day in his life as a fund manager1:40:42 – Rapid Fire: best stocks, worst IPOs, red flags & advice1:49:01 – Most fulfilling moment as a founder1:49:53 – Outro 🌐 https://startupseekho.com/🎯 https://topmate.io/startupseekho #StartupSeekho #WealthCreation #InvestingIndia #StockMarket #FinancialFreedom 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:⏱️ Timestamps

1h 51m

A podcast on helping people build startups in a replicable manner.

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rishabhbindal
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