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We welcome you to the Exitfund Podcast. Through this podcast series, we explore everything associated with building and growing companies. You will learn to avoid common investment pitfalls, uncommon strategies, and tips from the makers of the startup ecosystem. The podcast episodes belong to three clusters: startups stories, controversial topics of discussion, and conversations with guests. Every episode is a deep dive into gathering insights and gaining knowledge, giving you valuable takeaways for your startup journey. Tune in and learn something new every week!

  1. The Untapped Billion-Dollar Market: Why Women’s Nutrition Is Most Overlooked Business Opportunity

    1天前

    The Untapped Billion-Dollar Market: Why Women’s Nutrition Is Most Overlooked Business Opportunity

    India exports life-saving drugs worldwide, yet millions of Indian women still lack the most basic healthcare — daily nutrition. The issue isn’t medicine, but the absence of preventive care, personalised solutions, and products built for the female body. In this episode, Ruchika Vitagoli reveals how she’s building Vitagoli to close that gap, why mainstream health products fail women, how plant-based science can restore long-term balance, and why real wellness begins when women stop surviving and start fuelling. Why women’s health in India is driven by sacrifice, not science The cultural and biological reasons women stay nutritionally deficient How Vitagoli builds products around life stages, not trends What makes plant-based, slow-release nutrition more effective than quick fixes The business lesson behind choosing purpose over shortcuts in a crowded market If you want more conversations with founders solving real problems, follow Exitfund and never miss an episode. In this episode, you’ll learn:

    31 分钟
  2. How Al Is Turning India's Dairy Chaos Into a Billion-Dollar Opportunity

    10月28日

    How Al Is Turning India's Dairy Chaos Into a Billion-Dollar Opportunity

    India’s dairy industry is one of the largest in the world, yet for millions of farmers, the system remains broken. Middlemen control pricing, transparency is scarce, and technology rarely reaches the grassroots. In this episode, Amit Baban Chavan, founder of AVN Agrobharat Pvt. Ltd., shares how his agrotech startup is reengineering one of India’s oldest industries using data, IoT, and digital transparency. From tackling milk adulteration and cooperative inefficiencies to empowering farmers with fair pricing and real-time analytics, Amit reveals the journey of transforming agriculture into agri-innovation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why India’s dairy supply chain needed a digital revolution How AVN Agrobharat is building trust between farmers, cooperatives, and consumers The role of IoT, data, and automation in improving milk quality Why innovation in agriculture isn’t just about tech, it’s about people How a farmer-first model can still be profitable in the digital age

    31 分钟
  3. SHARK TANK SPOTLIGHT: Scalable SaaS Solving Startup Challenges and Government Gaps in Urban Water Recycling

    10月21日

    SHARK TANK SPOTLIGHT: Scalable SaaS Solving Startup Challenges and Government Gaps in Urban Water Recycling

    What if the key to solving India’s water crisis isn’t more infrastructure—but smarter operations? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, we sit down with Mansi Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of DigitalPaani, a climate-tech startup turning dysfunctional water treatment plants into high-performance recycling systems. With roots in Delhi and an education from Stanford, Mansi is building scalable systems to reclaim wastewater—while making sustainability make financial sense. We dive into: Why 75% of India’s water treatment plants don’t work—and how DigitalPaani fixes them The economics of water recycling and why companies like Tata Power are buying in The real reason sewage still floods India’s rivers—and why the solution isn’t new plants How automation, sensors, and real-time data can power climate solutions at scale What it takes to recruit talent in climate tech—and why passion beats pedigree Her startup’s funding journey, business model, and what investors get wrong about impact Whether you care about climate, infrastructure, or building scalable solutions in tough sectors, this conversation will leave you thinking bigger—and acting smarter.

    29 分钟
  4. AI POWERHOUSE HELPING FOUNDER BUILD, FUND, AND TURN IDEAS INTO BILLION-DOLLAR STARTUPS

    10月14日

    AI POWERHOUSE HELPING FOUNDER BUILD, FUND, AND TURN IDEAS INTO BILLION-DOLLAR STARTUPS

    What if the next big Silicon Valley breakthrough didn’t come from Silicon Valley at all? In this episode, Dilpreet Sheokand and Kunal, co-founders of Aspyriz, reveal how an India-built AI platform is helping founders everywhere, from Delhi to San Francisco—build startups faster, fundraise smarter, and launch globally without massive teams or budgets. You’ll learn how Aspyriz blends automation, privacy, and affordability to make startup creation accessible to anyone with an idea. From instant MVP generation to end-to-end AI-powered tools, this is the future of entrepreneurship, built in India, designed for the world. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Aspyriz helps founders build and fund startups in record time Why Indian AI innovation is reshaping Silicon Valley’s startup model The balance between automation, security, and human creativity What makes Aspyriz’s global-first approach different from other AI tools How AI could change startup culture, work ethics, and global collaboration

    26 分钟
  5. Why This Founder Thinks India’s Next Big Tech Play Isn’t AI, It’s Logistics

    10月7日

    Why This Founder Thinks India’s Next Big Tech Play Isn’t AI, It’s Logistics

    What if India’s most traditional industry became its next big tech story? In this episode, we sit down with Kamal, co-founder of Edgistify, the startup transforming how brands find, manage, and scale warehouses across India. Kamal reveals how Edgistify digitized over 60,000+ warehouses in 150+ cities, turning an old-school, people-driven market into a transparent, data-powered logistics network. From enabling D2C brands to handle e-commerce orders faster to ensuring compliance across the pharma and FMCG sectors, Edgistify is redefining the backbone of Indian commerce. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why has warehousing remained the invisible bottleneck of Indian logistics How Edgistify built an “Airbnb for warehouses” without losing local trust What startups can learn about process, compliance, and operational scale Why logistics—not AI—might be India’s next trillion-dollar tech opportunity If you’ve ever ordered online, this conversation reveals the hidden system that makes it all possible.

    31 分钟
  6. The Business of Love: Can AI-Powered Startups Win Investors?

    9月30日

    The Business of Love: Can AI-Powered Startups Win Investors?

    What if technology cared more about your relationship than keeping you swiping or booking endless therapy sessions? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Jiang, co-founder of Chaima AI, to explore how a new “couple’s concierge” is designed to strengthen relationships long after the first date. Jason shares how Chaima blends AI and human concierges to plan personalized experiences, from hidden city gems to family-friendly date nights. Drawing on his background at Uber and Bird, he explains why an operations-heavy, AI-assisted model gives couples both novelty and convenience without compromising privacy. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why dating apps and therapy models often misalign with users’ true needs How Chaima uses AI for planning and execution, while humans ensure trust and personalization The delicate balance between convenience, effort, and intimacy in relationships Why privacy and incentives matter when building relationship tech How AI could eventually reshape therapy, conflict resolution, and emotional support Jason also opens up about his personal journey, from a tough breakup and career pivots at top tech companies to founding Chaima, and the advice he gives founders building tech that touches love, trust, and human connection. If you’re curious about the future of AI in relationships, dating, and the circular economy of love, this episode offers both insight and inspiration.

    29 分钟
  7. The Hidden Costs of Waste—and How Founders Can Turn It Into Million-Dollar Business

    9月23日

    The Hidden Costs of Waste—and How Founders Can Turn It Into Million-Dollar Business

    What does it take to turn waste into opportunity? In this episode of the Exitfund Podcast, we talk with Mohammed Suhail, founder of Athar Packaging Solutions, about his journey from spotting plastic waste during COVID to building a fast-growing sustainable packaging startup. Athar has already recycled over 200 tons of industrial plastic, developed an innovative vegetable-waste adhesive, and made eco-friendly packaging affordable even for small vendors. Suhail also explains how his social-work background shaped his approach and why supply, not demand, remains the toughest challenge. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Athar turned 50+ prototypes into scalable packaging solutions Why networking and visibility helped a bootstrapped startup grow How trust building drives long-term success in B2B sustainability Why demand is strong but supply remains the key barrier How the upcoming Waste Warrior Fellowship will train 100 new entrepreneurs If you are an investor, founder, or change-maker exploring the circular economy, this episode will leave you inspired by what is possible when purpose meets persistence.

    34 分钟
  8. Future Scripted By AI: When Every Interaction Is Machine-filtered

    9月16日

    Future Scripted By AI: When Every Interaction Is Machine-filtered

    We often take for granted the smiles, nods, and handshakes that guide our interactions — but what if you couldn’t see them? In this episode, Jack Walters, CEO and co-founder of HapWare, reveals how AI-powered smart glasses and haptic wristbands give blind and low-vision users instant, private access to nonverbal cues like smiles, frowns, and gestures. He explains how HapWare uses on-device processing and explainable AI to avoid false positives, why accuracy is critical in high-stakes social interactions, and how this technology could expand into defense, media literacy, and everyday human connection — all while showing why AI + hardware is becoming one of the most exciting spaces for founders and investors. In this episode, you’ll discover: How HapWare turns real-time visual cues into intuitive haptic feedback Why local, private processing is crucial for privacy and trust How explainable AI improves accuracy and reduces false positives Why accessibility is just the first step toward wider applications Why investors are excited about the AI + hardware revolution If Jack’s vision inspired you, follow and share this episode with a founder, investor, or innovator shaping the future of technology and human connection.

    26 分钟
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We welcome you to the Exitfund Podcast. Through this podcast series, we explore everything associated with building and growing companies. You will learn to avoid common investment pitfalls, uncommon strategies, and tips from the makers of the startup ecosystem. The podcast episodes belong to three clusters: startups stories, controversial topics of discussion, and conversations with guests. Every episode is a deep dive into gathering insights and gaining knowledge, giving you valuable takeaways for your startup journey. Tune in and learn something new every week!

信息

  • 创作者
    Exitfund
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    212
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Exitfund
  • 节目网站
    Not-So-Common Common Sense