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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. 1d ago

    Can AI Help You Live Longer

    Health data is increasingly coming from wearables, lab reports, genetic testing, and other sources. Yet turning that information into useful and personalized insights remains difficult. In this episode, Tony Medrano from LongevityPlan.AI explains how the company is combining AI, digital twins, health data, and peptide research to help people better understand their wellness goals, improve performance, and stay healthier for longer. How LongevityPlan.AI creates personalized digital twins Why Tony combined his AI career with fitness and longevity How wearables, lab reports, and genetic data can support personalization Why AI should support rather than replace medical professionals How advanced athlete technology is becoming more accessible Why LongevityPlan.AI chose controlled growth over rapid venture-backed expansion How corporate wellness could become a major market for longevity technology Why the future of longevity may focus more on healthspan than lifespan Follow the ExitFund Podcast for insightful conversations on startups, entrepreneurship, business growth, AI, technology, health innovation, and emerging industries. In This Podcast, We Will Discuss:

    Can AI Help You Live Longer

  2. Aug 4

    IS AI EDITING DNA !?

    Biological data is often scattered across laboratories, research teams, and companies. This makes valuable connections difficult to identify. In this episode, Thomas from Cambria explains how the company is building an AI-native biological platform that uses evolutionary relationships to help biotech and pharmaceutical teams discover new solutions, strengthen products, and move innovations toward the market faster. In This Podcast, We Will Discuss: How Cambria is organizing complex biological data Why biology cannot be treated only as a software problem How evolution can guide biological product discovery Why research takes time to reach real-world implementation How AI can support pharmaceutical and biotech innovation What founders should know before building deep-tech startups How Cambria plans to become a leading platform for biology Follow the ExitFund Podcast for insightful conversations on startups, entrepreneurship, business growth, AI, technology, and emerging industries.

    IS AI EDITING DNA !?

  3. Jul 28

    Can Used Clothes Build India’s Next Sustainability Unicorn?

    India generates millions of tonnes of textile waste every year, but most clothes lose their value once consumers stop wearing them. In this episode, Dheeraj Anand, Founder of BWorth Technologies, explains how the company collects used clothes, rewards consumers with BWorth Coins, and extends the life of garments through reuse, upcycling, and recycling. In This Podcast, We Will Discuss: How BWorth collects used clothes from consumers Why discarded clothes still hold economic value How BWorth Coins reward responsible fashion choices What a lifetime buyback guarantee means How clothes are reused, recycled, or repurposed Why circular fashion can reduce textile waste How BWorth plans to expand across Indian cities Follow the ExitFund Podcast for insightful conversations on startups, entrepreneurship, business growth, AI, technology, and emerging industries.

    Can Used Clothes Build India’s Next Sustainability Unicorn?

  4. Jul 21

    Can AI Startups Grow Without Burning Capital?

    AI may help businesses grow faster, but rapid growth can weaken margins when spending is not controlled. In this episode, Ankit Sarawagi, CFO at Verloop.io, explains how AI companies can balance innovation, profitability, unit economics, and capital efficiency while building sustainable businesses. How AI helps businesses grow faster Why growth at any cost is risky The importance of strong unit economics How CFOs balance innovation and profitability Why startups must spend capital carefully How founders can build sustainable AI companies Follow the ExitFund Podcast for insightful conversations on startups, entrepreneurship, business growth, AI, technology, and emerging industries. In This Podcast, We Will Discuss:

    Can AI Startups Grow Without Burning Capital?

  5. Jul 14

    Is AI Costing You Your Data?

    As AI tools become a part of everyday business, many organizations are unknowingly exposing sensitive corporate data without understanding where it goes or how it is used. In this episode, Sarabjeet Singh, Founder of SarvaSoft, explains why AI governance, data security, and responsible adoption are becoming essential for every business. From hidden risks in free AI platforms to building secure enterprise AI strategies, this conversation explores what it really takes to adopt AI without compromising trust or business-critical information.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why 99% of organizations may be exposing sensitive business data to AI toolsThe hidden risks behind "free" AI platforms and what businesses often overlookHow AI governance and security frameworks protect enterprise dataWhy successful AI adoption is about solving business problems, not using more AI toolsSarabjeet Singh's advice for leaders building secure, responsible AI-first organizationsIf you enjoyed this conversation, like, share, and follow ExitFund for more founder stories and conversations on AI, startups, technology, and the future of business.

    Is AI Costing You Your Data?

  6. Jul 7

    Can Toy Subscriptions Become a Billion-Dollar Market in India?

    Parenting is becoming more expensive, more cluttered, and more screen-first. Children own more toys than ever, yet many still struggle with real play, imagination, physical activity, and meaningful engagement. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Saurabh Jain, Founder and CEO of EleFant, explains how his team is building India’s largest toy subscription platform. With 90+ toy brands, 1,200 to 1,500 toy varieties, and over 30,000 subscribers, EleFant is helping parents move from endless toy ownership to smarter toy access. Saurabh shares why kids need regular exposure to different toys, how parents can understand their child’s play preferences, and why subscription-led play can reduce clutter while improving discovery. He also explains how toy brands benefit from higher visibility, why awareness is key for category growth, and how access-led models may change the future of childhood engagement in India. In this episode, we cover: How Saurabh Jain built EleFant around toys, learning, and childhood play Why children today own more toys but play less meaningfully How screen dependency is changing modern parenting Why EleFant promotes access over ownership in the toy market How the toy subscription model works for parents and children Why every child needs different play exposure based on interest and growth How parents can understand their child’s toy preferences better Why toy clutter has become a major problem in urban homes How EleFant works with 90+ toy brands across India Why Tier 1 adoption can influence Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets Follow the ExitFund Podcast on Spotify for more conversations on startups, founders, consumer brands, parenting, technology, business models, and emerging industries. Intro Can toy subscriptions be a smarter alternative to buying imported toys from China, Thailand, and other global toy markets? In this episode, Saurabh Jain, Founder & CEO of EleFant, explains how subscription-based play can reduce toy clutter, give children more variety, and help parents understand what their child truly enjoys. With 30,000+ subscribers and 90+ toy brands, EleFant is making access-led play smarter and simpler for modern families.

    Can Toy Subscriptions Become a Billion-Dollar Market in India?

  7. Jun 30

    Is AI Replacing Corporate Professionals or Making Them Smarter?

    The corporate workforce is changing fast. The bigger question is whether AI will replace professionals or push them to become sharper thinkers, better decision-makers, and stronger business strategists. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Theertha Murlidhar, a senior consultant at a Big Four firm with 10 years of corporate experience, explains how professionals can stay relevant in the AI era. She shares why psychology, storytelling, business communication, human insight, and audience understanding are becoming more important than basic AI-driven execution skills in the AI-first corporate economy. In this episode, we cover: How Theertha built her career in corporate communication and strategy Why psychology helps professionals understand human behavior and persuasion How AI is changing the modern corporate workforce Why weak execution may struggle in the age of AI Why critical thinking and business communication are becoming workplace superpowers How professionals can build a unique voice in an AI-driven world Why brands need empathy, originality, and strong audience insight How short-form communication is changing attention spans and workplace messaging Why understanding audience psychology matters more than demographics How professionals can get their first freelance client Follow the ExitFund Podcast on Spotify for more conversations on startups, careers, AI, technology, workforce transformation, and emerging industries.

    Is AI Replacing Corporate Professionals or Making Them Smarter?

  8. Jun 23

    How AI & Greener Supply Chains Are Building India’s Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Future

    India’s infrastructure sector is expanding at massive speed, backed by a $1.4 trillion pipeline driving rapid urban and industrial growth. But this growth also brings environmental pressure and complex supply chain challenges across construction materials. Then, in this episode, Mr. Vikas from Stonepedia explains how the industry is responding through structured sourcing, improved logistics, and more efficient mine-to-project delivery systems. In this episode, we cover: How stones move from mines to mega infrastructure projects Why logistics and sourcing are critical in construction supply chains How the industry is improving efficiency and reducing delays The environmental challenges linked to large-scale construction growth How structured systems are changing material delivery in India Follow ExitFund Podcast for more conversations on startups, infrastructure, AI, and emerging industries.

    How AI & Greener Supply Chains Are Building India’s Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Future
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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!

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