Growthcast with Shashank

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Growthcast by Shashank is a Podcast series where host Shashank sits down and decodes career journeys, business lessons and stories behind hustle that goes in building a long sustainable career and startup. With Guests ranging from senior bureaucrats to billionaires from top organization, this podcast is an initiative from Shashank to bring best of knowledge to help working professionals in India do well in their careers.

  1. Feb 26

    How to Invest in Mutual Funds to Make Your First 1Crore?

    How should you invest in the Indian Stock Market in 2026? In this episode of Growthcast, host Shashank Srivastava sits down with wealth expert Gajendra Kothari to build a definitive wealth-building roadmap for Indian investors. As global markets become more interconnected, understanding the link between the US Stock Market and Indian Equities is crucial for every retail investor. Whether you are a beginner looking for SIP vs. Lump Sum advice or a seasoned investor planning your asset allocation across Small-cap, Mid-cap, and Large-cap mutual funds, this Podcast covers it all. Gajendra Kothari (Managing Director of Etica Wealth) shares actionable frameworks on portfolio rebalancing, the 2026 outlook for the IT sector, and why gold remains a strategic hedge during global uncertainty. We also dive deep into the "Direct vs. Regular" mutual fund debate and the reality of ULIPs vs. Fixed Deposits. 🚀 In this video, you will discover: Indian Stock Market Outlook 2026: What to expect from the next bull run? Asset Allocation Strategy: How to balance risk between Small, Mid, and Large-cap funds. Portfolio Rebalancing: Step-by-step guide to protecting your capital. Sector Rotation: Is it time to buy the IT sector dip or wait for recovery? Alternative Income: How to build multiple income streams alongside your primary job. Mutual Fund Secrets: Brand value vs. Fund Manager performance—what matters more? 💡 Why This Episode Matters: With changing interest rate cycles and global linkages, "lazy investing" no longer works. This conversation provides SEO-relevant investing guidance to help you navigate market uncertainty, protect your hard-earned capital, and pursue long-term wealth creation in India. 🔔 Turn on notifications for daily stock market updates! Timestamps: 0:00- Teaser 01:07- Introduction 01:45- US Market Impact on India: How Wall Street affects Nifty/Sensex. 10:00- Portfolio Rebalancing: Best frequency for stock market returns. 13:40- IT Stocks Recovery: When will the IT sector bounce back? 15:37- Gold Price Forecast: Is Gold still a safe haven in 2026? 24:10- Best Mutual Funds: Evaluating Brand vs. Fund Manager. 30:53- Step-up SIP Strategy: How to build wealth faster. 39:35- Investment Roadmap: Final summary and key takeaways. 👤 Connect With The Experts: Gajendra Kothari LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gajendrakothari Instagram: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/iamoneidiot Shashank Srivastava (The Salaried Guy) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishashank1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsalariedguy Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.

    40 min

  2. Feb 8

    Everything about Building a Career as an Investment Fund Manager

    oin Mahesh Joshi in conversation with host Shashank (That Salaried Guy) as they dive deep into the world of investing, sustainability, and India’s growth story. From private equity to ESG compliance, impact investing to AI’s role in the economy, this episode covers valuable insights for both seasoned and retail investors. Whether you’re curious about financial planning, career alignment, or India’s future outlook, this podcast is packed with learnings you can’t miss. Timestamps: 02:08 Discussion of private equity and its role in company growth. 06:21 Impact investing focuses on intentional, measurable social outcomes alongside financial returns. 08:33 Understanding ESG compliance benefits startups by enhancing governance and attracting investment. 12:28 India Mart significantly supports small and medium enterprises in India. 14:33 Sustainability is key for long-term investment returns. 18:34 Effective financial planning requires knowledge, experience, and careful investment strategy. 20:17 Retail investors should rely on experts and tools for investment success. 24:01 Key skills in investing include rigorous research and independent thinking. 25:58 AI will enhance productivity but won't drastically reduce jobs. 29:39 The rise of fractional executives reflects changes in the gig economy. 31:26 Career alignment with organizational goals is crucial. 35:24 Discussing a journey from Singapore to Antarctica and the motivation for writing on impact investing. 37:02 Emerging trends in India position it well amidst global economic uncertainties. 40:43 India's growth outlook is extremely positive over the next five years. Follow Shashank https://www.instagram.com/thatsalariedguy/?hl=en#/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishashank1/?originalSubdomain=in

    41 min

  3. Feb 5

    Is stress slowly killing you?

    In today's episode of GrowthCast by Shashank, we meet Dr. Roshani Sanghani, a medical practitioner who is a Diabetes and Lifestyle Expert with over 20 years of experience. As the Founder of Reisaan Health, she has guided over 7000 patients in their journey of reversing diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We discuss about the role of stress, healthy diet and how diabetes can be treated with simple lifestyle changes. In our discussion we also focus on common issues like sleep, intermittent fasting, heart problems, dietary and nutritional needs and effects of alcohol consumption in today's fast-moving world. Watch the video till the end to understand how diabetes and other long term health problems can be reversed with an effective nutrition and lifestyle balance. If you found the video valuable then drop a like and subscribe to the channel, hit the bell icon for more such videos and share it with your friends. #diabetes #bellyfat #stress #fattyliver Time Stamps 00:00 - Shashank x Dr. Roshani Begins 01:05 - Intro 02:00 - Career and Entrepreneurship Journey 04:00 - Role of Stress in Diseases 07:15 - Why Indians Struggle with Belly Fat? 12:10 - High Carb to Low Carb Diet 14:27 - Fatty Liver 17:00 - Is Diabetes Hereditary? 20:10 - Ensuring Secure Heart Health 23:45 - Can Diabetes be Reversed? 25:55 - Intermittent Fasting & its Benefits 32:15 - Healthy Sleep & its Benefits 38:40 - Alternatives to Sugar & Sweeteners 41:50 - Importance of Hydration 44:15 - Dealing with PCOS/PCOD 46:15 - How much Alcohol is Good or Bad? 47:50 - Good Health Tip for 2026 49:10 - Conclusion & Outro The Doctor has agreed to support the cause, you can explore her courses at a highly discounted rate by following below steps: Struggling with your health? Let's fix it. Learn directly from a US Board-Certified Endocrinologist to solve your biggest health challenge. To turn around diabetes or prediabetes with a doctor-designed course , start here: https://reisaanhealth.com/courses/turn-around-diabetes-nutrition/ To break free from the endless cycle of cravings and dieting for good, start here: https://reisaanhealth.com/courses/freedom-from-cravings-and-dieting/ Use coupon code salaried for a significant discount!

    50 min

  4. Feb 3

    How Shish Built a ₹100 Crore D2C Brand from Scratch

    What does it really take to build a ₹100 crore Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brand in India? In this power-packed episode, we sit down with Shish, a first-generation entrepreneur who scaled his D2C startup from the ground up — all the way to ₹100 crore in revenue. This is not just another success story — it’s a masterclass in building, scaling, and sustaining a modern D2C business in a competitive market. 🎯 Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: How Shish got started with zero background in eCommerce The exact growth strategies he used to scale rapidly His marketing playbook for D2C success Hard lessons learned from failures and setbacks The mindset and systems needed to reach 9-figure revenue Advice for aspiring D2C entrepreneurs in India 🚀 Whether you’re building your own brand or looking for insights into India’s booming D2C ecosystem, Shish’s journey offers invaluable takeaways you can apply today. 📌 Key SEO Tags & Keywords: D2C brand India, 100 crore startup, Shish entrepreneur story, how to grow D2C business, Indian eCommerce success, startup journey India, founder interview, bootstrap to 100 crore, D2C marketing India, direct to consumer brand story 👇 Drop your thoughts or questions for Shish in the comments — and don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more real founder stories and business insights! #D2C #StartupIndia #Shish Kharesiya #Entrepreneurship #100CroreBrand #BusinessPodcast #IndianStartup

    33 min

  5. Feb 1

    Inside India's Luxury Hotel Industry

    In this episode of Growthcast, host Shashank Srivastava sits down with Kush Kapoor, CEO of Roseate Hotels & Resorts, to unpack his inspiring career journey and explore the fascinating business of luxury hospitality in India. We cover: 1. Career Journey: How Kush Kapoor navigated his path to becoming CEO of a leading luxury hotel group. 2. Luxury Defined: What truly differentiates a luxury hotel experience in the Indian context. 3. Roseate’s Philosophy: The design, ethos, and service principles that set Roseate properties apart. 4. Market Insights: Opportunities and challenges in India’s growing premium hospitality sector. 5. Leadership & Innovation: How creativity, customer obsession, and operational excellence fuel long-term success. This is more than just a conversation about hotels — it’s a deep dive into service excellence, brand building, and leadership in high-touch industries. Whether you’re a hospitality professional, a business enthusiast, or simply someone curious about luxury travel, you’ll walk away with valuable insights. About Roseate Hotels: Roseate Hotels & Resorts (https://www.roseatehotels.com) is known for its ultra-luxury properties, impeccable service, and distinctive design. Their portfolio includes award-winning destinations that blend art, architecture, and nature into unforgettable guest experiences. Connect with Kush Kapoor: LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/kush-kapoor-91448b14 Connect with Shashank Srivastava: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishashank1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalariedGuy90 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsalariedguy/ 📌 Subscribe to the channel for more deep-dive conversations with leaders from hospitality, finance, startups, and beyond. #LuxuryHotels #HospitalityIndustry #RoseateHotels #Growthcast #BusinessPodcast #IndianHospitality #LuxuryTravelIndia #HotelManagement #LeadershipLessons #KushKapoor #ShashankSrivastava #ThatSalariedGuy #CareerGrowth #TravelPodcast #HospitalityLeadership #LuxuryLifestyleIndia

    27 min

  6. Jan 18

    All Things related to Money in India

    In this episode of Growthcast, host Shashank Srivastava sits down with three top fintech leaders: • Ashish Kashyap – Founder, INDmoney • Mohit Gorisariya – Co-founder, SalarySe • Nikhil Aggarwal – Founder & CEO, Grip Invest Together, they break down the evolving fintech ecosystem in India — from shifting consumer behavior and trust-building, to AI disruption and content-led differentiation. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or someone curious about how fintech is shaping India’s financial future, this episode offers deep insights and practical takeaways. 📌 Chapters 0:00 – Intro 1:46 – Getting Started 2:29 – Post-COVID Business Landscape 9:27 – Founders’ Financial Focus 15:59 – Long Game of Content Building 21:00 – Understanding the Indian Demographic 25:39 – Tackling the “Cold Start Problem” 29:50 – Building Trust & Aspiration 33:45 – Role of AI in Fintech 39:43 – Founder 101: What They Wish They Knew Earlier 45:13 – Navigating Investor & VC Relations 53:52 – Emerging Trends in Finance, Credit & Investing ⸻ 📲 Connect with Shashank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishashank1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsalariedguy/ 🎙 Follow the Guests Ashish Kashyap (INDmoney): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishkashyap/ Mohit Gorisariya (SalarySe): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-gorisariya-77b48215/ Nikhil Aggarwal (Grip): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-aggarwal103/ 📍 Venue Partner: myHQ – https://myhq.in/ #Fintech #Growthcast #INDmoney #SalarySe #GripInvest #ShashankSrivastava #StartupsIndia #AIinFinance

    58 min

  7. Jan 17

    These Common Mistakes Are Killing Your Content

    In today's episode of GrowthCast by Shashank, we sit down with Ankur Mehra, a Creator Economist and author of "Pixels to Profits" as we uncover the hidden reality of content creation in the modern world. We dive deep into the metrics of good content, factors important of content growth and the role of AI in content creation. We also discuss Ankur's book and how his experience shaped the way of looking at content, his valuable experiences from serving in the Indian Army and how founders-turned-creators influence personal branding and mass engagement with the target audience. Watch the video till the end to understand how the top 1% of creators in India are creating a sustainable income model. If you found the video valuable then drop a like and subscribe to the channel, hit the bell icon for more such videos and share it with your friends. The host Shashank Srivastava is a growth professional with 11+ years of experience across tech, consulting, entrepreneurship and content creation. He has helped several brands scale through smart acquisition, monetization models and full-funnel strategies. #contentcreator #content #contenttips #contentcreation Time Stamps 00:00 - Highlights 00:58 - Introduction 01:32 - About "Pixels to Profits" 03:32 - Creator's Differentiating Factor 05:53 - Virality Metrics & Good Content 08:40 - The Book's Title & Chapters 13:18 - Role of Consistency 14:15 - Learning from the Indian Army 16:30 - Creator Economy: India vs Abroad 19:05 - Founders Becoming Creators 23:10 - AI's Role in Content Creation 25:18 - Best Places for Content Creation 27:51 - Conclusion & Outro

    27 min

  8. Jan 16

    Ex-Amazon Marketer REVEALS the SECRETS of Personal Brand & ₹1 Cr.

    In this episode of GrowthCast by Shashank, we meet Harinder Singh Pelia, Founder of 10Xer Club and Author of the book Who the F**k Are You where he describes his journey and how different experiences across his career shaped his growth. He is also one of the top marketers in the country with a mission to overturn inefficient legacy systems to create great opportunities for people. We focus on how personal brands are built with loyalty, credibility and a sustainable long term vision. In our conversation, we discuss how a company's leadership affects its growth, visibility and perception value along with the benefits of good networking with people. We also try to understand what kind of roles and performances are expected from candidates targeting high paying jobs apart from understanding his own entrepreneurship story and why he wrote his recent book. If you found the video valuable then drop a like and subscribe to the channel, hit the bell icon for more such videos and share it with your friends. #personalbranding #presonalbrand #socialmedia #socialmediatips 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - What is Personal Brand? 01:30 - How to Build Personal Brand? 04:36 - Building Credibility & Loyalty 06:32 - Switching from Transactional Mindset to Long-Term Mindset 08:36 - Building Personal Brand as Working Professional 11:20 - Influencing Company Leadership & Visibility 13:20 - Building Brand as People Manager 15:55 - Mantra for Networking 17:52 - Realizing the Importance of Networking 19:14 - Candidate Expectations in ₹1 Cr. Jobs 21:20 - Business with ₹1 Cr. Revenue vs Job with ₹1 Cr. Salary 24:02 - Advice for Growing on LinkedIn 28:00 - His Entrepreneurship Journey 29:51 - Handling Self-Doubt & Missed Milestones 32:48 - Building Core Team as Early Stage Founders 34:30 - Reason for Writing His Book 38:35 - Conclusion & Outro

    40 min
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Growthcast by Shashank is a Podcast series where host Shashank sits down and decodes career journeys, business lessons and stories behind hustle that goes in building a long sustainable career and startup. With Guests ranging from senior bureaucrats to billionaires from top organization, this podcast is an initiative from Shashank to bring best of knowledge to help working professionals in India do well in their careers.

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  • Creator
    Shashank Srivastava
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Shashank Srivastava
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