The Let's chat with GB Podcast

Gaurav Bhagat

"Welcome to 'Let's Chat with GB' — a melting pot of ideas, passions, and inspirations. Join us as we dive deep with entrepreneurs charting new frontiers, fitness influencers reshaping our health narratives, chefs tantalizing our taste buds, sports personalities defining perseverance, and many more trailblazers. Each conversation is a journey, each story a lesson. Tune in and uncover the myriad facets of life, success, and the pursuit of passion with GB."

  1. Jun 6

    The Business Lessons Hidden Inside a Bucket of Popcorn | Ft. Vikas Suri

    What does it take to build a business that dominates an entire industry? In this episode of Let's Chat With GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Vikas Suri, entrepreneur, hospitality veteran, author, Shark Tank India success story, and the man often called the "Popcorn Man of India." From being part of the hospitality world with The Oberoi, helping scale Wimpy's during India's early fast-food revolution, working in the United States with global restaurant brands, building a near-monopoly in cinema popcorn equipment, and successfully raising investment on Shark Tank India, Vikas shares four decades of hard-earned business wisdom. In this candid conversation, we discuss: The rise and fall of Wimpy in IndiaWhat makes restaurants succeed (and why many fail)Lessons from scaling businesses across industriesThe realities of Shark Tank India behind the scenesSales, negotiation, and entrepreneurial resilienceQuick commerce, e-commerce, and the future of retailWhy founders should sell what customers want—not just what they loveThe power of focus, customer experience, and operational excellenceBuilding Popcorn & Co. and becoming a category leaderRestaurant trends, hospitality insights, and business growth strategiesOne of the biggest takeaways from this episode: "You should sell what is saleable, not what you love selling." Whether you're a startup founder, restaurant owner, entrepreneur, sales professional, or someone looking for practical business insights, this episode is packed with real-world lessons, stories, and strategies that can help you grow.

    1h 2m

  2. May 25

    India’s Education System is Broken? IAS Officer Explains | UPSC, AI & Startup Reality | Gauri Kumar

    What does it really take to transform systems, improve education, build institutions, and lead with integrity?In this insightful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Gauri Kumar, former IAS officer, education reformer, policy strategist, and entrepreneur for a powerful conversation on leadership, governance, execution, education reform, entrepreneurship, and India’s future.From studying at Harvard to leading major institutional transformations in India, Gauri Kumar shares practical lessons on how visionary leadership, empowered teams, and long-term thinking create real impact.The conversation explores:• Leadership and execution in large institutions• Building systems that create long-term change• Challenges in India’s education ecosystem• Why schools produce exam takers instead of problem solvers• The future of AI and technology in education• Entrepreneurship, bootstrapping, and sustainable startups• Why long-term thinking matters more than hypeShe also shares insights from transforming NIFT into a globally respected institution, improving curriculum systems, reducing bias in interviews, and strengthening industry integration.This episode is a masterclass on leadership, systems thinking, education, entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful long-term impact.

    1h 11m

  3. May 2

    The Man Who Took Down Ghazi Baba | Kashmir Operation | Ground Zero | DIG BSF NND Dubey

    What does it truly mean to serve a nation? In this powerful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, we sit down with one of India’s bravest officers DIG BSF N.N.D. Dubey, a man who faced bullets head-on in Kashmir, led critical counter-terror operations, and was honored by the President of India for his extraordinary courage. This is not just a conversation. It’s a raw, unfiltered look into the life of a soldier who has seen war up close. In this episode, we explore: The reality of terrorism in Kashmir and how it operates on the groundThe gripping story behind the operation that eliminated Ghazi BabaHow modern warfare has evolved from physical combat to technology-driven battlesIndia-Pakistan relations: history, tensions, and hard truthsThe emotional and human cost of serving in conflict zonesWhy today’s world feels both exciting and deeply uncertainThis episode goes beyond war. It’s about courage, leadership, resilience, and perspective.

    1h 46m

  4. Apr 18

    You Eat Chemicals Daily | Pesticides, Food Industry Truth | Satyajit Hange

    In this powerful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, we sit down with Satyajit Hange, co-founder of Two Brothers Organic Farms, to uncover the shocking truth about what we eat every day. Are we really eating food… or chemicals? From the rising farmer crisis in India to the hidden dangers of pesticides and chemicals in food, this conversation dives deep into the reality of modern agriculture. Satyajit shares his journey from a corporate banking career to building a ₹200+ crore organic farming business, all while helping thousands of farmers shift towards sustainable farming. We also break down: The truth about organic food vs processed food Why chemical farming is harming your health The real reason behind increasing cancer and lifestyle diseases How healthy eating habits can transform your life Why farmers in India are still struggling despite feeding the nation If you care about your health, your food, and the future of farming, this episode is a must-watch.

    1h 17m

  5. Apr 6

    How Ideas create Unicorns

    In this episode of Let’s Chat With GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Vishesh Khurana, Co-Founder of Shiprocket, to discuss what it really takes to build and scale a successful startup.From early-stage struggles to scaling a business in a competitive market, Vishesh shares deep insights into entrepreneurship, growth strategies, and the mindset required to succeed.As the co-founder of Shiprocket, one of India’s leading logistics and eCommerce enablement platforms, he brings real-world experience on building, growing, and sustaining a high-impact business.If you are an entrepreneur, founder, or aspiring business owner, this episode is packed with practical lessons and actionable insights.What You’ll Learn How to build and scale a startupGrowth strategies used by successful foundersChallenges in the startup journeyFounder mindset and decision-makingInsights from building Shiprocket

    1h 17m

  6. Mar 21

    Why Success Is Easier Than You Think, Discipline, Sales & Winning Mindset | Shiv Khera

    Why is success actually easier than you think? In this powerful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, we sit down with legendary motivational speaker and author Shiv Khera to uncover the real truth about success, discipline, sales, and mindset. From timeless lessons like “Lose a year, not your values” to deep insights on why most people fail despite opportunities, this episode is packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately. What You’ll Learn: * Why success is a habit (and so is failure) * The role of discipline vs motivation * How sales has changed & what works today * Why integrity & trust matter more than ever * The biggest mistakes young people make today * How to build a winning mindset for long-term success

    1h 8m

  7. Mar 13

    Inside India’s Private Jet World | Costs, Ownership & Charter All Explained

    In this episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Santosh Sharma, aviation entrepreneur and founder behind Book My Jet, to explore the rapidly evolving world of private aviation, charter flights, and luxury air travel in India.Santosh shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in Jamshedpur to building one of India’s most recognized private jet charter platforms. The conversation dives deep into the business of private aviation, how Covid transformed the charter industry, and why today’s business leaders increasingly prefer flying private for flexibility, time efficiency, and security.This episode also uncovers the realities of owning a private jet, including costs, aircraft ownership models, charter strategies, aviation infrastructure challenges in India, and how relationships and customer experience define success in this high-stakes industry.From selling juices on Mumbai streets during college to advising CEOs on private aircraft investments worth ₹80+ crore, Santosh’s story is a powerful lesson in persistence, relationships, and entrepreneurial thinking.If you're interested in private jets, aviation business, luxury travel, entrepreneurship, or the future of aviation in India, this episode is a must-watch.

    1h 15m

  8. Mar 4

    From Building Billion Dollar Portfolios to Building India’s Future

    In this powerful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Ashish Dhawan, Founder of ChrysCapital, Co-founder of Ashoka University, and Founder of The Convergence Foundation, to discuss India’s economic rise, education reform, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to build institutions that last.From growing up in Kolkata and navigating Wall Street to returning to India at 30 to start a private equity fund during economic uncertainty, Ashish shares lessons on resilience, discipline, rejection, and long-term thinking. He opens up about building ChrysCapital, transforming higher education through Ashoka University, and why India’s biggest opportunity lies in entrepreneurship and systemic reform.The conversation also explores AI vs “Ancient Intelligence,” foundational literacy, teacher reform, policy impact, philanthropy, leadership, humility, and why this is India’s defining decade.

    56 min
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"Welcome to 'Let's Chat with GB' — a melting pot of ideas, passions, and inspirations. Join us as we dive deep with entrepreneurs charting new frontiers, fitness influencers reshaping our health narratives, chefs tantalizing our taste buds, sports personalities defining perseverance, and many more trailblazers. Each conversation is a journey, each story a lesson. Tune in and uncover the myriad facets of life, success, and the pursuit of passion with GB."

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