Right Now - Diving Deeper into the Startup Ecosystem

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Right Now - Diving Deeper into the Startup Ecosystem

The Right Now Podcast revolves around the Startup Ecosystem in India and around the world. We bring to you the thought process behind some of the biggest startup ideas, through a semi-formal conversation with Startup founders and mentors. We dive deeper into subjects which are close to the heart of the Startup Culture and we believe that the words of these founders and mentors will be an inspiration to young enthusiasts, who have just started up or are simply afraid to the take the leap.

Episodes

  1. India Agtech | Greenhouse-in-a-box | 3

    MAY 2

    India Agtech | Greenhouse-in-a-box | 3

    In this episode we speak with Kaushik Kappagantulu, the founder of a Hyderabad based Agritech startup ⁠Kheyti⁠⁠, that’s been creating waves in the Greenhouse space. Kaushik passionately talks about the impact of climate change on Indian farmers, how their Greenhouse-in-a-box helps to increase farmers’ resiliency to climate change while earning higher incomes, what challenges they faced while trying to drastically reduce the cost of their product and where the sector is headed. This episode is a part of our India Agritech series where we dive headfirst into India’s Agritech value chain to break down – what startup founders have been creating and how it’s impacting Indian farmers, and of course to get more people talking about it. Read more about our endeavors in India's startup ecosystem at ⁠www.startupindian.com⁠⁠.

    40 min
  2. India Agtech | Farm IoT | 2

    APR 2

    India Agtech | Farm IoT | 2

    In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, technology is reshaping the way farmers cultivate their fields and tend to their livestock. Enter Farm IoT devices, the silent revolutionaries that are transforming traditional farming into a smart, data-driven endeavor. These smart devices collect a wealth of data, from weather conditions to soil quality, enabling farmers to make informed decisions, optimize resources, reduce wastage and increase productivity. In this episode we speak with ⁠Shailendra Singh⁠⁠, the founder of a Bengaluru based Agritech startup ⁠Yuktix⁠⁠, that’s been creating waves in the Farm IoT space. Shailendra passionately talks about the need for such devices, the impact they can create on the ground, how their venture whipped up novel solutions, and where the sector is headed. This episode is a part of our India Agritech series where we dive headfirst into India’s Agritech value chain to break down – what startup founders have been creating and how it’s impacting Indian farmers, and of course to get more people talking about it. Read more about our endeavors in India's startup ecosystem at ⁠www.startupindian.com⁠⁠.

    42 min
  3. India Agtech | Crop Biologicals | 1

    FEB 29

    India Agtech | Crop Biologicals | 1

    In this episode we speak with ⁠Santosh Nair⁠, the founder of a Bengaluru based Agritech startup ⁠MiklensBio⁠, that’s been creating waves in the Crop Biologicals space. Santosh passionately talks about the sector’s woes, how his startup whipped up novel solutions, and where the sector is headed. This episode is a part of our India Agritech series where we dive headfirst into India’s Agritech value chain to break down – what startup founders have been creating and how it’s impacting Indian farmers, and of course to get more people talking about it. Read more about our endeavors in India's startup ecosystem at ⁠www.startupindian.com⁠.

    40 min

  4. 06/19/2022

    Can edtech solve India's education problems? ft. Sahil, co-founder Suraasa

    In Oct'21 Azim Premji wrote about ‘Why and How India is facing its most dire education emergency’, which highlighted the problem of inaccessibility of quality education by the underprivileged, especially during the pandemic. For us, this was a trigger. As we thought more on this subject, we realized that India's education system is fraught with many more challenges like – the traditional textbook oriented approach of teaching, inadequate remuneration of teachers, excessive academic pressure on students, and many more. And now, we’re wondering, Can edtech’s for-profit endeavors ever solve the problems faced by the underprivileged? Have edtech companies really been solving India’s education problems? How grave is the problem of poor remuneration of teachers in India? Is there any startup working to address any of the problems? To get a closer look at this, we had an interesting conversation with the co-founder of an Indian edtech company that is working to solve one such problem. Here are the questions on which Sahil Makker, co-founder of Suraasa, gave his perspective: Problems faced by the stakeholders of India's education system Can for profit endeavors ever solve the problem of 'inaccessibility of quality education by the underprivileged?' 'Teachers are often underpaid', how grave is this problem in India? What is Suraasa doing to solve this problem? Will NEP 2020 help you catapult in your journey? Are the edtech companies doing a good job in addressing the problem of 'traditional approach to learning'?

    46 min
  5. Who can fly a drone in India? ft. John Livingstone

    05/30/2021

    Who can fly a drone in India? ft. John Livingstone

    Have you seen those small objects that hover in the air? That look like helicopters, definitely sound like one but can only fit probably a mouse in it. Well in common parlance they’re called Drones and it’s alright if you haven’t seen one yet. Because in a short while they’re going to be all around you. Yes, Startups, Legacy Businesses and Governments are all working together to build the Drone Industry in India. But among all this, we’re wondering, Who can fly a drone in India? Are they safe enough? And what is the Government doing about it? If you’re curious too, tag along with Ritwik to the conversation, as he converses with John, the founder of the Indian Institute of Drones.

    28 min
  6. SPAC for Indians

    04/30/2021

    SPAC for Indians

    We know you’ve been hearing a lot about SPACs and how it has taken over the world of IPO by a storm. And probably you even googled it up and read a word or two about what it means, so that you’re not all lost when your friends bring it up in a conversation. But there’s little out there that tells you as to why, as an Indian, any of it makes sense. Because afterall if Virgin Galactic, a US company, raises capital in a new way and gets itself listed on the US stock exchange, how on earth does it have any relevance to you. Right? So allow us to tell you where India lies amongst all the buzz around SPACs, whether such a concept exists in India and if not, how can it be made possible. This conversation dives deeper into some important questions about SPACs: Can you explain the concept of SPACs in simple words? So how is the SPAC route different from the usual IPO route? But where is India with all of this right now? Can a similar structure be adopted in India? What’s wrong? What needs to be changed? So if India is aware of the opportunity in hand or rather the opportunities that are slipping away, why aren’t the regulators taking steps to remove these hurdles? How have the Indian Startups & Startup Founders reacted to all the buzz around SPACs? So is that it? We keep sitting here, while the Government is stuck at the drawing board and the Indian Startups go for US listing?

    20 min
  7. Gaming on the Rise

    03/08/2021

    Gaming on the Rise

    In this episode we dive deeper into the peculiarities of the Online Gaming Sector of India, along with Sameer Nandwani. Sameer is a Gaming Expert having over 15 years of experience in the space, with a deep belief that responsible and regulated online gaming and sports has a very bright future in India and continues to seek new opportunities for India in the industry. India's online gaming space is currently growing at a massive speed, having lucrative opportunities for all its stakeholders, be it investors, entrepreneurs or gamers. Our Podcast discusses about everything this space has in store for its stakeholders. Here's a synopsis: 1. Why is the Indian Gaming Sector so hot right now? 2. How have you been contributing to this space? 3. How do the investors in UK perceive the Indian gaming space? 4. How has consumer behavior evolved over time and what's there in store? 5. How has the Government's outlook to this sector evolved and where are we now? 6. Are there any hurdles that any new gaming startup should watch out? 7. What are those 3 metrics that could mean make or break for an investment pitch? 8. What is the bigger picture that investors are eyeing at? 9. Rapid Fire

    38 min
  8. In conversation with Shreyasi Singh | Co-founder & CEO, Harappa Education

    08/30/2020

    In conversation with Shreyasi Singh | Co-founder & CEO, Harappa Education

    In this Episode, Ritwik and Kartikeyan have a conversation with Shreyasi Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Harappa Education, based out of Delhi, India. Harappa Education is an e-learning platform which offers a unique curriculum designed around foundational Habits which are believed to play a critical role in achieving ‘professional success’ and ‘personal meaning’. Every course focuses on the impact it is likely to make on the individual's performance at the workplace. Some of these courses include – Thinking Critically, Unleashing Creativity, Building Presence, to name a few. After 15 years of work experience, Shreyasi took the leap to pursue an idea which is likely to change how India looks at learning. And with the recent change in the Indian Education Policy, Harappa’s courses are bang on! There’s a lot to learn from the CEO & Co-founder of a 2-year-old Startup, which has already attracted Foreign Funding, headed with full throttle to change your learning experience, and we can’t wait for you to listen!

    32 min
  9. In conversation with Paresh Gupta | Mentor, Advisor, Investor & Entrepreneur

    07/26/2020

    In conversation with Paresh Gupta | Mentor, Advisor, Investor & Entrepreneur

    As kids grow up, they need someone to look up to. And who better than someone who’s a mentor, advisor, investor, speaker and an entrepreneur, all at once? We are just 8 months old, and we’re thankful to have got in touch with Paresh Gupta, so early in our life. If you have just started with your entrepreneurial journey, you don’t want to miss out on learning from someone who’s been 9 years into it. And despite all he has achieved, he humbly puts it, “My entire journey of failures, is the best learning experience.” In this Episode of the Right Now Podcast, Kartikeyan and Abhimanyu have a conversation with Paresh Gupta, based out of Jaipur, India. Paresh has over 13 years of experience in the industry working with big corporates around the world, and about 9 years of experience as an entrepreneur. During his entrepreneurial journey, he has been contributing to the Startup ecosystem in myriad ways, viz. mentoring and advising over 100 startups, investing in a few and even pursuing his own startup ideas. You wish we had revealed more, but we want you to hear it yourself!

    32 min
  10. In conversation with Kim Kaupe | Co-founder, The Superfan Company

    06/21/2020

    In conversation with Kim Kaupe | Co-founder, The Superfan Company

    Did you know? Infants below the age of 2 can travel without a ticket! Guess what? We’re just 7 months old! Wait a minute. So you’re saying that we can travel all the way to Texas, US and interview a Shark Tank starring, Startup’s co-founder, who has also featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, without spending a buck? No kidding! Without a beat, we’re doing it! In this edition of the Right Now Podcast, Kartikeyan and Abhimanyu talk to Kim Kaupe, co-founder of The Superfan Company, New York, United States. From hearing about The Superfan Company straight from the lion's mouth, to diving deeper into the Startup ecosystem, there's a lot to learn from the co-founder of a 9 year old Startup. You wish we had revealed more but we really want you to hear it out yourself! So tune in, and don't forget to leave us a feedback.

    31 min
  11. In conversation with Arko Biswas (Co-founder of SportiFan - a Sports Management Startup)

    06/10/2020

    In conversation with Arko Biswas (Co-founder of SportiFan - a Sports Management Startup)

    In this episode of the Right Now Podcast, we’ll take you through the story of the 9 months old SportiFan, put into perspective by its co-founder Arko Biswas, an MBA with Marketing from IIM Raipur and a co-founder of healthcare start-up which was adjudged amongst the best student run start-up from Asia in USWC 2018, Copenhagen. The vision of SportiFan is to connect sports fans, professionals, venues and clubs like never before to enhance the customer journey. Apart from Sport Business Management, which forms the core product offering of the startup, the founders (left to right: Samrat Ghosh, Sarthak Mondal and Arko Biswas) are also actively invested into Sports-tech and have already developed a patented Goal-line technology. It is especially intriguing to learn how the founders actually met over a WhatsApp group that was created to connect football club Chelsea fans from across India. It was indeed their common passion for sports, combined with their spirit of entrepreneurship that pulled them together to flag off this venture. As Kartikeyan rightly puts it, one cannot stress enough on the importance of having partners who share the same vision and goals as you. Their endured spirit to keep researching and developing even when the economy is at a standstill is truly inspiring. You wish we had revealed more but we really want you to hear it out for yourself!

    17 min
  12. In conversation with Akshat Jalan (Founder of Sauber - a Startup in Car Washing segment)

    06/10/2020

    In conversation with Akshat Jalan (Founder of Sauber - a Startup in Car Washing segment)

    You can call us a talented kid- ’cause we’re just 5 months old and we’ve already started talking. However, just like most kids are, we’re also a little picky about who we want to talk to: Entrepreneurs only. This Podcast tracks the story of a homegrown entrepreneur, Akshat Jalan who left his stable capital market trader’s job to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. Found in July 2019, Sauber provides 3 kinds of services: Monthly Maintenance Package, Express Shine Wash and In & Out Detailing of your car(s). In this episode, Shyam and Akshat discuss some crucial matters, like the importance of having a partner, challenges behind raising funds and whether at all an exit strategy is important. You wish we had revealed more but we really want you to hear it out for yourself!

    15 min
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The Right Now Podcast revolves around the Startup Ecosystem in India and around the world. We bring to you the thought process behind some of the biggest startup ideas, through a semi-formal conversation with Startup founders and mentors. We dive deeper into subjects which are close to the heart of the Startup Culture and we believe that the words of these founders and mentors will be an inspiration to young enthusiasts, who have just started up or are simply afraid to the take the leap.

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