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Rohit Malhotra
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Life Self Mastery Podcast is an interview based show where I interview online entrepreneurs who started their businesses and scaled up their businesses to improve their lifestyles. Previous guests include Guy Kawasaki, Brad Feld, James Clear, Shu Nyatta, Ida Tin, Elizabeth Yin, Polina Pompliano, Evgenia Plotnikova, Anna Khan, Minnie Ingersoll, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Mac Conwell, Danielle Strachman, Jake Gibson, Wes Kao, Brian Requarth, Vivek Sodera, Eric Siu, Amit Garg, Nischal Shetty, Pranav Pai, Nir Eyal, Paul Shapiro, Nick Huber, Rob Walling, Andrew Dsouza, Fabrice Grinda, and 300+ incredible guests. partnergrow.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    Building Mexico's Startup Ecosystem with Marcus Dantus on Venture Capital, SMBs, and AI

    I am thrilled to have Marcus Dantus, founder and chairman of Startup Mexico and a Shark on Shark Tank Mexico for 14 seasons. He built Mexico's first internet portal, founded Wayra Mexico, and has backed 30+ startups. In this episode, Marcus Dantus shares his journey from building Mexico's first internet portal to investing in startups and fostering entrepreneurship across Latin America. Discover insights on startup ecosystems, investment strategies, and the future of AI in business. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Marcus Dantus and his background 01:51 Early internet ventures in Mexico and lessons learned 03:50 Career pattern: Telecom, medical devices, incubators 05:59 Pivoting and business model innovation 08:02 Working with large corporations and startups 09:58 Evolution of the Mexican startup ecosystem 12:07 Focus on traditional SMBs and Ruta Excel 13:59 Insights from 14 seasons of Shark Tank Mexico 16:01 Evaluating founders in the first 60 seconds 17:47 Designing effective first meetings with investors 20:00 Avoiding exaggeration and creating FOMO 22:04 Lessons from backing over 80 startups 23:59 The state of angel investing in Latin America 25:58 Global perspectives: Europe, US, and Latin America 27:54 AI's impact on jobs and businesses in Latin America 30:10 Preparing young entrepreneurs for the future 33:47 Balancing energy and commitments in a busy schedule 36:08 Advice for founders about resilience and persistence Marcus's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdantus/ Website – http://www.startupmexico.com My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Oprah Looks Back at Her Best Surprises from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Surprise! Oprah is looking back on some of her favorite surprises from 25 years of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah shares how when she was surprised by her idol Mary Tyler Moore it sent her into the ugly cry. The time she’ll never forget surprising Tom Cruise’s biggest fan while standing in her robe, no makeup and her hair soaking wet from the shower. More surprises include Mariah Carey’s biggest fans, the iconic car giveaway - “you get a car, you get a car” - and the moment she surprised an entire audience they were all “going to Australia!” When The Oprah Show ended in 2011 she allowed her staff to surprise her over and over again at a star-studded event at the United Center in Chicago. 00:00:00 - Oprah on loving to surprise people on The Oprah Winfrey Show 00:02:15 - Oprah was surprised by Mary Tyler Moore 00:08:14 - The Tom Cruise Surprise 00:12:49 - The Weight Loss Surprise 00:16:10 - The Will and Grace surprise 00:18:36 - The Family surprise 00:20:50 - The Mariah surprise 00:24:00 - The You Get a Car surprise 00:29:20 - The biggest fans surprise 00:33:58 - The Surprise Trip 00:39:30 - Oprah’s 25 year surprise show Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Oct 29

    Neel Kumar from Rentify on Why Agentic AI Will Run the Rental Economy

    I am excited to have Neel Kumar, co-founder of Rentify in Dubai. After leading products at Viacom18 and ZEE5 and exiting coto, he's building Earn AI, an agentic operating system for the rental economy. In this episode, Neel Kumar from Rentify shares his journey from media to startups, the evolution of Rentify, and insights into AI-driven property management. Discover how his experiences and strategic decisions shape innovative solutions in the rental economy. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Neel Kumar and Rentify 03:10 The origin story of Rentify in Dubai 05:14 Deciding to build again after exiting Koto 07:12 The role of AI in Rentify's evolution 09:01 From rent payments to AI-powered workflows 12:18 What is agentic AI and how does it work? 13:50 Balancing automation and human decision-making 15:37 Gaining trust from landlords and property managers 17:00 Partnership strategies with banks and property managers 18:37 Lessons from raising capital in the GCC market 19:23 Building natively in Arabic for regional markets 20:04 Managing remote teams across multiple countries 22:54 Lessons from building and exiting startups 24:52 The importance of experimentation in startups 25:45 Advice for corporate founders transitioning to startups 27:33 Neel's sports hobbies and their role in creativity 30:20 Reflections on building Rentify and future plans Neel's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajneel-kumar/ Website - https://gorentify.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  4. Oct 22

    Four Levers of Negotiating with Todd Caponi

    I am thrilled to have Todd Caponi, a sales historian, keynote speaker, and three-time author whose work sits at the intersection of transparency and behavioral science. He's a multi-time C-level sales leader who led teams through two successful exits. In this episode, Todd Caponi, a sales historian and author, shares insights on transparency, negotiation, and the evolution of sales strategies. Discover how historical practices influence modern sales, the importance of transparency, and how AI impacts the sales profession in 2026. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Todd Caponi 03:22 The Journey into Sales and Negotiation 06:38 The Evolution of Negotiation Practices 10:43 Understanding Transparency in Sales 16:12 The Cost of Discounting in Sales 19:17 The Human Element in Sales 23:01 The Impact of AI on Sales Negotiation 27:09 Cold Calling in the Age of AI 30:15 Lessons from Sales History 34:18 Negotiation at High Stakes Todd's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcaponi/ Book – https://toddcaponi.com/four-levers-negotiating/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  5. Oct 15

    Vineet Budki from Sigma Capital on Why Most of the World Still Doesn't Get Crypto

    I am excited to have Vineet Budki has spent fifteen years turning volatility into a career - from Emirates cabin crew to CEO of Sigma Capital, a $100M crypto fund with 300+ investments. In this episode, Vineet Budki from Sigma Capital shares his journey from building startups in India to running a crypto fund, and why education is still the biggest unlock for crypto adoption. He breaks down how to build a diversified portfolio, why NFTs are really membership clubs with utility, how AI will take emotion out of investing, and what it takes to build a fund that scales. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Vineet Budki's Journey 01:48 Early Startup Experiences in India 04:12 Transition into Crypto and Fund Building 05:20 The Role of Education in Crypto Adoption 06:45 Understanding Bitcoin's Utility 09:03 Crypto Portfolio Strategy and Diversification 12:13 Different Types of Cryptocurrencies and Use Cases 17:11 NFTs: Utility and Future Potential 20:12 Valuations and Market Growth in Crypto 21:52 Impact of AI on Crypto Investing 23:02 Building a Scalable Crypto Fund 25:51 Future Trends in Venture Capital and Crypto 28:55 Learning and Adapting in a Rapidly Evolving Space 31:01 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Investors Vineet's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetbudki/ Website – https://sigmavc.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  6. Oct 8 ·  Video

    Sam Marchant on Why MENA Founders Should Think Bigger

    I am thrilled to have Sam Marchant a Partner at 21 Ventures, backing pre-seed and seed founders across MENA and Southeast Asia with $500K–$1.5M cheques in AI, FinTech, and Industrials. In this episode, Sam Marchant, a partner at Twenty One VC, shares his unconventional journey into venture capital, insights on investing in MENA and Southeast Asia, and the impact of AI on startups and investment strategies. Discover how regional markets are evolving and what founders need to succeed today. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Sam and his journey into VC 01:14 Sam's unconventional path into venture capital 02:09 Early entrepreneurial experience with a low sugar cereal business 03:00 Balancing IQ and EQ in VC decision-making 04:04 Launching AI-focused venture builder Inaugural 04:57 Joining Twenty One Ventures and regional market insights 07:15 Building media assets to highlight regional startups 08:32 Market inflection points in MENA and Southeast Asia 11:21 Sector focus: Overfunded and underfunded areas 13:51 Supporting founders beyond capital: fundraising, commercial, human 17:41 Leading rounds in a competitive market 20:32 Big vision and innovation in the Middle East 24:45 Key traits for founders: belief, focus, commitment 27:43 Cultural diversity and universal goals in Dubai 29:13 The future of AI agents and user experience 32:20 Building a media business to showcase regional talent Sam's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-marchant/ Website – https://www.21vc.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  7. Oct 1

    Rebuilding Trust in News with Kira Shishkin from informed.now

    I am happy to have Kira Shishkin, the founder and CEO of informed.now, the leading news-by-SMS service reimagining how Americans stay informed without the bias and noise of traditional media. In this episode, Kira Shishkin, founder and CEO of informed.now, shares insights on building a bias-free, primary source-driven news platform, the importance of trust in media, and innovative growth strategies. Discover how his background and experiences shape his approach to creating healthier news consumption habits. Timestamps 00:00 Meet Kira Shishkin 02:16 The Path to Entrepreneurship 02:43 Navigating Today's Media Landscape 05:40 The News Compression Challenge 07:53 Measuring Impact on Misinformation 10:05 How informed.now Grows 12:18 Lessons from Past Ventures 14:15 Community vs Company 18:21 Hiring While Bootstrapped 19:44 How Background Shapes Trust 21:18 Fighting Sensationalism 23:55 Understanding Your Customer 25:40 Advice for Portfolio Founders 27:57 Lessons from the Investor Side 29:31 The Future of News Kira's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirashishkin/ Website – https://informed.now/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  8. Sep 24

    Why Positioning Beats Pipeline - Renat Gersch on Winning Buyers

    I am excited to have Renat Gersch who is the co-founder of 10xGTM and a product marketing and go-to-market strategist with 15 years of experience scaling B2B SaaS companies. In this episode, Renat Gersch, a seasoned product marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience in B2B SaaS, shares insights on go-to-market strategies, positioning, and building successful startup teams. Discover how to translate vision into traction, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage AI for growth. ----------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Renat Gersch and Her Journey 02:52 The Unicorn Experience: Growth and Challenges 08:11 Positioning: The Key to Buyer Engagement 13:41 The Role of Sales in Building a Pipeline 23:59 Founders and Sales: Timing and Strategy 29:31 Building a Strong Co-Founder Relationship 33:23 The Go-to-Market Roadmap Across Industries 36:48 Healthy Conviction vs. Self-Deception in Founders 39:55 The Reality of Early Pipeline Building 42:52 Advice for Founders: Focus and Growth 45:05 Reflections on Career Growth and Loyalty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3G514tA5EuZ8Py9ofTXj8T   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/3G514tA5EuZ8Py9ofTXj8T

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Life Self Mastery Podcast is an interview based show where I interview online entrepreneurs who started their businesses and scaled up their businesses to improve their lifestyles. Previous guests include Guy Kawasaki, Brad Feld, James Clear, Shu Nyatta, Ida Tin, Elizabeth Yin, Polina Pompliano, Evgenia Plotnikova, Anna Khan, Minnie Ingersoll, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Mac Conwell, Danielle Strachman, Jake Gibson, Wes Kao, Brian Requarth, Vivek Sodera, Eric Siu, Amit Garg, Nischal Shetty, Pranav Pai, Nir Eyal, Paul Shapiro, Nick Huber, Rob Walling, Andrew Dsouza, Fabrice Grinda, and 300+ incredible guests. partnergrow.substack.com

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