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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. How AI and Ethical Hackers Are Preventing Trillion-Dollar Cybercrime Losses

    4D AGO

    How AI and Ethical Hackers Are Preventing Trillion-Dollar Cybercrime Losses

    Cybersecurity has moved from an IT function to a core business risk. With attacks increasing in frequency and impact, and cybercrime projected to cost $15.6 trillion globally by 2029, organizations can no longer rely on traditional, in-house security teams alone to protect growing digital assets. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Abhinav Bangia, Founder of Com Olho, explains how their platform works by paying verified ethical hackers to legally test company websites and applications, identify real vulnerabilities, and report only issues with proven impact. These findings are filtered using AI-assisted triage and validated by human security analysts before being shared with organizations for remediation. The conversation breaks down how this incentive-driven model helps companies fix critical security gaps faster, reduce security costs, and prevent attackers from exploiting weaknesses before real damage occurs. Follow the ExitFund Podcast for more conversations on startups, deep technology, and how real businesses are built under real-world constraints.

    24 min
  2. The Logistics Infrastructure Gap Slowing India’s Tourism Boom

    FEB 3

    The Logistics Infrastructure Gap Slowing India’s Tourism Boom

    India hosts massive public gatherings, but the systems that support crowd safety, storage, and movement still struggle to keep up. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Manjunath Jakkur Munigowda, Founder of SafeCloak, shares how smart locker infrastructure is built and scaled across railways, temples, pilgrimages, and large events. Drawing from work across 26+ cities, he explains why peak demand can’t be planned using averages, why buffer capacity matters, and why trust and uptime matter more than speed. The conversation explores real challenges of IoT-backed public infrastructure in India, from demand swings and network failures to pricing differences and scaling hardware safely. In this episode, we cover: Why crowd infrastructure and short-term storage are often overlooked business opportunities How pilgrimages and large events influence product design and capacity planning Why planning extra capacity is critical for businesses that face peak demand How IoT, cloud systems, and security help build trust at scale Why pricing and usage change across different locations and user groups What founders need to standardize before scaling a physical infrastructure business Follow ExitFund for more conversations on how real businesses are built in complex, capital-intensive markets. IntroIndia’s ₹20 lakh crore tourism sector moves billions annually across railways, airports, and tourist hubs, yet safety, storage, and crowd-flow infrastructure struggles to keep up. SafeCloak, built by Manjunath Jakkur Munigowda, closes this gap with IoT-enabled short-term storage across 26+ cities, 60+ locations, serving 360K+ customers.

    30 min
  3. Why Mental Health Is India’s Most Undervalued Healthtech Market

    JAN 27

    Why Mental Health Is India’s Most Undervalued Healthtech Market

    India carries one of the world’s largest unmet cognitive and mental health needs, yet commercial adoption of mental health technology remains slow, fragmented, and capital-intensive. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Arshad Koya, Founder and CEO of Coexin Technologies Healthcare Private Limited, breaks down what it actually takes to build and commercialize cognitive health devices in India. Drawing from a ten-year journey, he explains why hospital sales cycles are long, why D2C often fails in healthcare hardware, and how clinical validation creates defensibility that marketing cannot. The conversation offers a ground-level view of healthtech realities: pricing pressure, institutional inertia, grant-led funding, and the trade-offs between speed and credibility, while highlighting why cognitive health may be one of India’s most undervalued long-term healthcare opportunities. In this episode, we cover: Why mental health and cognitive health remain structurally underfunded markets The economics of selling healthcare hardware to hospitals and institutions Why B2B adoption creates stronger moats than consumer-led growth How clinical validation replaces marketing spend as a growth lever What investors often misunderstand about healthtech timelines in India A candid conversation for founders, operators, and investors looking to understand how real healthcare businesses are built, slowly, rigorously, and with lasting impact.

    25 min
  4. Why 99% of AI Startups Eventually Fail to Deliver ROI

    JAN 20

    Why 99% of AI Startups Eventually Fail to Deliver ROI

    AI adoption is accelerating across India, but most enterprises still struggle to convert pilots into measurable business impact. While startups rush to label everything as “AI-powered,” decision-makers increasingly demand clarity, specificity, and return on investment. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Yugraj Dagur, Founder of Cleverr AI, breaks down what it really takes to build AI startups that enterprises adopt, trust, and scale with. Drawing from his experience building an AI co-pilot for D2C brands, Yugraj explains why most AI pilots fail, how ROI-driven positioning changes adoption, and why maturity, not novelty, defines winning AI companies. The conversation explores how Cleverr AI helps brands move beyond dashboards by consolidating fragmented data into a single source of truth, enabling AI-driven decisions that directly save time, save revenue, or generate growth. In this episode, we cover: How AI adoption is shifting from experimentation to ROI accountability Why most enterprise AI pilots fail to convert The difference between AI hype and AI that drives business outcomes Why specificity beats “AI for everything” positioning How design partnerships accelerate real product-market fit Why small, focused teams may outperform large organizations in AI adoption Follow the ExitFund Podcast for more conversations on startups, AI, investing, and building durable businesses in emerging markets.

    30 min
  5. Scaling Skincare Startups: Why Science Matters More Than Marketing

    JAN 13

    Scaling Skincare Startups: Why Science Matters More Than Marketing

    90 percent of India’s urban population is exposed daily to polluted air, contaminated water, and high digital screen exposure. This environmental reality is reshaping consumer expectations and creating new demand in the skincare and haircare market. In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Tushar Bansal, Founder of Bonji, explains how pollution-driven oxidative stress is influencing consumer behavior and why science-led, India-specific formulations create stronger, more defensible businesses than marketing-first beauty brands. The conversation explores how Bonji applies pharmaceutical research, nanotechnology, and regulatory discipline to build products designed for Indian climate conditions rather than global white-label templates. In this episode, we cover: How environmental exposure is changing skincare and haircare demand Why oxidative stress is becoming a consumer decision factor The limits of white-label and trend-driven formulations How research-led development builds long-term brand advantage Why direct consumer insight outperforms influencer-led growth Follow the ExitFund Podcast for more conversations on startups, consumer businesses, investment strategy, and sustainable brand building.

    26 min
  6. How Paris Became A Fortune 500 Hub - Lessons For Investors And Entrepreneurs

    JAN 6

    How Paris Became A Fortune 500 Hub - Lessons For Investors And Entrepreneurs

    Foreign direct investment is driven by fundamentals, not headlines. In this episode, Axel Guyon from Choose Paris Region joins our podcast to explain why Paris Region continues to attract global capital even amid political debate and economic uncertainty. The discussion focuses on what investors actually evaluate when expanding into Europe and why Paris Region remains a competitive, long-term business destination for global founders and enterprises. What keeps foreign direct investment flowing into Paris Region year after year? Does political uncertainty in France actually impact investor confidence? How do global businesses assess risk when entering European markets? Why are Indian companies increasingly considering Paris Region for expansion? How do talent shortages and demographics shape investment strategy? What fundamentals matter most when choosing a European base of operations? If you found this conversation valuable, follow our podcast for more insights on global business, investment strategy, startups, and leadership. Share this episode with founders, operators, and investors navigating international expansion. Here is what you will get to know:

    33 min
  7. Shark Tank Insights: The Future of Responsible AI Starts With Fixing Unreliable Data

    12/30/2025

    Shark Tank Insights: The Future of Responsible AI Starts With Fixing Unreliable Data

    Over 70 percent of enterprise data goes unused because organizations struggle to verify, structure, and trust it at scale. Inderjit Makkar, Founder of Factacy.ai, joins ExitFund to explain why data accuracy and factual validation are now the real bottlenecks in AI adoption. He shares how Factacy.ai is helping enterprises turn chaotic data into trusted intelligence they can rely on for critical decisions. This episode goes beyond AI buzzwords to explore what it takes to build dependable systems, why trust is harder than innovation, and how founders can create meaningful impact by solving foundational problems. What you’ll learn Why unstructured data is the biggest bottleneck in enterprise AI How Factacy.ai improves data accuracy and decision confidence The difference between building AI demos and production-ready systems Why trust and explainability are essential for AI adoption Common mistakes companies make when scaling AI solutions Founder lessons from building in deep-tech and enterprise markets How to think long-term while building AI products responsibly If you found this conversation valuable, follow our podcast for more insights at the intersection of startups, AI, leadership, and global innovation. Don’t forget to share this episode with builders, operators, and anyone interested in the future of trustworthy AI.

    30 min
  8. How Ethical Cross-Border Hiring Is Redefining Global Careers and Recruitment

    12/23/2025

    How Ethical Cross-Border Hiring Is Redefining Global Careers and Recruitment

    Rishendra Nihon, CEO and Founder of “Work in Nihon” joins ExitFund to share how he’s building a trusted cross-border recruitment platform connecting talent from South Asia to opportunities in Japan and beyond. With over 16 years of experience in international business development, remittance, and hospitality, Rishendra reflects on leadership, honesty in global business, and what it takes to create ethical, people-first companies across cultures. This episode dives into real-world challenges of cross-border hiring, cultural differences in decision-making, and how entrepreneurs can think globally while starting small. How Nihon is simplifying cross-border recruitment between South Asia and Japan Why honesty and transparency are critical in international business Key differences between Indian subcontinent and Japanese business cultures Lessons from 16+ years in leadership across multiple industries How to spot opportunities in complex global markets Why ethical hiring and trust are the future of global recruitment Daily habits and mindset shifts for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders What you’ll learnIf you found this conversation valuable, follow ExitFund for more insights at the intersection of startups, global business, leadership, and long-term impact.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone dreaming of building a global career or company.

    22 min
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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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