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Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThe Costliest AI Mistake in Startups | Protik Mukhopadhyay - E61How do you actually sell to enterprises? Why do most startups fail at it? In this episode, we talk to the founder of DataColor.ai — a serial entrepreneur who built and sold his last company and is now building in the enterprise AI space. We dive deep into how enterprise sales really work, how to tap into communities for feedback, and the mindset shift between your first and second startup.💡 Learn about:Enterprise sales psychologyHow to build with feedback loopsWhat most founders get wrong about VC moneyHow second-time founders think differentlyTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: Fr...2025-06-1443 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThis One Hire Nearly Killed My Business | Pat Killoren - E60What happens when a startup sales pro burns out and decides to start a podcast? In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Pat Killoren — host of Lone Startups who shares his wild journey from scaling beer brands and influencer platforms to building community-led content in Austin.🎙 We go deep into:Building sales teams as a founderThe mistakes startups make in GTM strategyBurnout, pivots, and personal reinventionHow to monetize podcasts through real partnerships (not just ads)Whether you're a builder, creator, or investor, this episode will leave you with tangible lessons on grow...2025-06-1258 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow He Built 3 Startups, Backed 70+ & Now Advises a $250M VC Fund | Andrew Ackerman - E59In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Andrew Ackerman, a seasoned founder, venture studio operator, and author of The Entrepreneur’s Odyssey. Andrew shares real, gritty stories from his journey building startups, transitioning into VC, launching a venture studio, and why he decided to write a novel-style business book that actually teaches while entertaining. He breaks down the harsh truths of buyouts, mistakes first-time founders make, the fundraising game, and the one question every VC is silently asking—why now?If you're a first-time founder, a startup dreamer, or someone trying to raise your...2025-06-1055 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow he Built a $1.5M Startup Without Ads, a Website, or a Team | Rob Kaminski - E58In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with the co-founder and CEO of FletchPMM—a company that’s helped over 350+ B2B startups fix their biggest problem: nailing positioning and messaging.We go deep into:The $1.5M journey in just 20 monthsWhat most B2B startups get wrong about value propsWhy building distribution first beats productThe real meaning of product-market fitHow to use LinkedIn to grow a 7-figure businessWhether you're bootstrapping or venture-backed, this is the episode every founder needs to hear.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Plug: What FletchPM does 2025-06-061h 21

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow TrulyMadly Took on Tinder & Built a 100 Crore Dating App in India | Snehil Khanor - E57 Part IIIn this episode, we sit down with the founder of TrulyMadly, India's most trusted dating app, to explore the startup journey, fundraising pitfalls, growth hacks, and how TrulyMadly is solving the trust problem in Indian online dating.We dive deep into:- Competing with global giants like Tinder and Bumble.- How compatibility scores and trust-based algorithms changed the game.- The dark side of fake profiles and how TrulyMadly tackled it.- Fundraising regrets and the decision to stay profitable.- Building a brand people actually...2025-05-1253 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow I Accidentally Became a Consultant & Made 1 Year’s Salary in 1 Month | Snehil Khanor - E57 Part 1In this episode, we dive deep into a candid conversation with a founder who shares how he stumbled into consulting, earned a year's salary in a single month, and built impactful startups straight out of college. From building websites for the price of a cigarette to launching mobile products before the smartphone wave, this is a raw and relatable story for every aspiring entrepreneur and product builder. 🚀 Watch the full episode@FundsAndFoundersSnehil shares:Accidental path to consultingLessons from early startup hustleBuilding in college with zero backupLaunching India's first e-commerce mobile appConviction-led product building in...2025-05-111h 15

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools! ! Anthony Berryhill - E56How I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools!descriptionIn this episode of Fundsandfounders, we sit down with Anthony Berryhill, the founder of Elite College Hacker, to discuss the insider secrets of elite college admissions. Anthony shares his personal journey from growing up in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward to getting into Stanford and Yale, and how he now helps students from diverse backgrounds navigate the college admissions process.🔹 How do top schools really choose applicants?🔹 What are the biggest mistakes students make in their applications?🔹 How is AI and tech changing the admissions industry?🔹 How can students stand out beyond gr...2025-04-091h 04

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow He Built a SaaS for Creators 💡 | Ansh Vashisht - E55In this episode of Funds & Founders, we sit down with Ansh, co-founder of Quickreel, the AI-driven platform that helps content creators, brands, and marketers transform long-form videos into viral short-form clips.We dive deep into his entrepreneurial journey — from selling stickers in second grade to building a SaaS product with over 100K users. He shares his growth mindset, the ups and downs of building a startup, fundraising stories, and how Quickly stands out in the crowded content creation space.Ansh shares:💡 The inception of Quickreel and solving real creator problems💰 The grind of e...2025-04-0845 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsLessons from a Paperboy who built a $13M Company! | James Wahba - E54**From delivering newspapers in 4th grade to raising millions for real estate and co-founding a thriving co-working space—James Wahba’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.**🚀In this episode of Funds & Founders, James shares:✅ How his childhood paper route taught him business fundamentals 📈✅ Raising $13M at 25 for real estate development 🏗️✅ Building one of NYC’s most iconic co-working spaces 🚀✅ Lessons from working alongside startups like Uber, Instacart, Stripe, Airbnb✅ Why co-founder conflicts are one of the biggest startup killers 😨If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, real estate investor, or start...2025-03-1157 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsProven Playbook to Get Investors on Board in 30 Days! | Rajesh Sawhney - E53In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Rajesh Sawhney—a seasoned investor, advisor, and the founder & CEO of GSF—who’s backed over 135 companies. Rajesh shares deep insights on what first-time founders need to know, the art of achieving product–market fit, and the unique dynamics of the Indian startup ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in your entrepreneurial journey, Rajesh’s practical advice on early validation, team building, and strategic execution is invaluable.Learn how Rajesh:Evaluates startup potential by spotting early traction and customer validationDetermines the right stage...2025-03-0554 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsNavigating Fundraising and Growth in a Competitive Market 💰 | Justin Schoenfelder - E52In this episode of Funds and Founders, we welcome back Justin, founder of Fantasy Elect, a cutting-edge political gaming startup. Justin dives into his journey over the past year, tackling fundraising challenges, optimizing user acquisition, and building a trust-driven remote team. Gain actionable insights on scaling a startup in the political arena and preparing for upcoming elections.Learn how Justin:Navigated fundraising in a volatile marketTailored user acquisition for B2B and B2CLeveraged strategic partnerships and VC relationshipsSelected the best cities and events for growthPivoted from fantasy sports to political engagementFostered a remote team culture ba...2025-03-031h 01

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsLearn how to Raise Millions with the Perfect Pitch Deck | Garret Dailey & Brian Schuster - E51In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Garrett and Brian from Lucid, a consulting firm specializing in pitch decks and brand clarity. Garrett and Brian share how they combined their complementary skill sets—spanning design, operations, and growth—to help founders overcome the challenge of communicating complex ideas simply.Learn how they:Refined their own co-founder “dating” process before teaming upDeveloped a framework for uncovering a company’s true mission, vision, and valuesHelp founders craft investor-ready pitch decks—even for highly technical productsDistinguish “brand” from “culture” and why both matter for scalingApproach growth strategy diff...2025-03-011h 37

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThe Ultimate Paid Ads Playbook: Accelerate Your Business Growth | Moby Hayat - E50In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Moby, a seasoned paid ads specialist who helps startups and established businesses alike accelerate their growth through strategic advertising. Moby shares his journey and dives deep into:Determining the right time to start running paid ads—and why timing is crucialChoosing between Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other platforms based on your audienceUnderstanding key metrics like CTR and conversion rates to gauge campaign successCrafting compelling offers, landing pages, and funnels that convertAvoiding common pitfalls and maximizing ROI with a data-driven approachWhether you’re looking to laun...2025-02-261h 03

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThis Goal Setting Framework Made Me 3x My Business | Aaron Trahan - E49In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Aaron, a performance coach who helps founders and entrepreneurs optimize their business execution through OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). Aaron shares deep insights on goal setting, prioritization, and creating effective business frameworks. Learn how Aaron:- Helps founders set realistic yet ambitious 12-month goals- Creates frameworks for breaking down long-term vision into actionable steps- Guides teams in implementing effective OKR systems- Balances personal and business priorities for sustainable growth- Transforms company execution...2025-02-241h 04

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsStop Wasting Money on Engineers! | Silicon Valley Secrets from Ex-Bay Area CTO | John Davidson - E48In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with John Davison, founder of StartupLandia, a hybrid venture studio and development shop. John shares his journey from being a Bay Area engineer to helping early-stage founders build sustainable products. Learn how John:Helps founders validate ideas before writing codeReduces engineering costs through strategic tool selectionNavigates the impact of AI on product developmentStructures development teams for optimal efficiencyBalances technical implementation with business needsWhether you're a technical founder or a business person looking to build a product, John's insights on sustainable development and founder success are...2025-01-231h 12

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsWhy I Left My VP Role for a Seed-Stage Startup | Inside Beehive's Growth Story | Preeya Goenka - E47In this episode, we sit down with Preeya, COO of Beehive, to discuss her journey from being a VP at a large tech company to joining Beehive as employee. Learn how she helped scale the company from seed stage to Series B, growing from 8 to 80+ employees. Priya shares insights on startup operations, remote work culture, board management, and making the leap from big tech to early-stage startups.Priya shares how she:Transitioned from a VP role to an early-stage startupHelped scale Beehive from 8 to 80+ employees through Series BBuilt and maintains a successful remote-first company cultureNavigates board...2025-01-1859 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsStartup legal essentials that founders NEED to know before raising money | Dean ElazabIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Dean Elazab, a former big law attorney who now helps startups navigate the legal landscape. Dean shares insights from both sides of the table, having built and sold his own startup before becoming a lawyer.Learn how Dean:Guides founders through critical legal decisionsHelps protect founder & employee equityNavigates complex term sheets and financing roundsDemystifies preferred stock and liquidation preferencesCreates founder-friendly legal structuresBalances growth with legal protectionWhether you're just starting out or raising your next round, Dean's practical insights on startup law and...2025-01-161h 06

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThe Untold Way to Build Airbnb for Musicians | Damian Longoria - E45In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Damian Longoria, founder of Hubble - a marketplace connecting artists with live event opportunities. From sleeping in his car to building a music tech startup, Damian shares his journey with raw honesty.Learn how Damian:Discovered problems in the music industry through event organizingNavigated early development setbacks with offshore teamsApproaches building without technical co-foundersBalances vision with practical executionViews Austin's evolving music sceneThinks about product development and go-to-marketKey takeaways for founders on validating ideas, working with development agencies, and building in the music...2025-01-1457 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsFinding Your True Calling: Confessions of a Startup Founder & Podcaster | Sarthak Kaul - E44In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Sarthak Kaul, founder at GigPay and host of the True Calling podcast. Sarthak shares his unique perspective on finding purpose in the startup world and why the 0-to-1 journey keeps calling him back.Learn how Sarthak:Transitioned from VC in Singapore to startup operationsBuilt and managed remote teams across continentsLaunched a successful podcast exploring purpose and callingApproaches product development and team managementBalances entrepreneurship with personal growthNavigates fear and builds courage in the startup journeyWhether you're questioning your career path or building your...2025-01-1155 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsStartup Lessons: Why He Left a $40M Business to Start Again | Ash Barot - E43Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Ash, co-founder of Wolf.xyz, who recently closed their Series A round. Ash shares his journey from building a successful staffing platform in Chile to his current venture in B2B SaaS.Learn how Ash:Built and scaled a staffing platform to cover one-third of SantiagoNavigated international markets between Chile and the USTurned a product failure into a successful exitMade the transition from bootstrapped to VC-backedApproached hiring and team building post-fundingLearned valuable lessons through multiple startup...2025-01-101h 06

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow a $47 Template Generated $120K+ in Revenue | Sara Loretta - E41Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Sarah Loretta, a former nonprofit worker turned digital architect. Sarah shares her journey from making $40K at a nonprofit to building a successful digital systems business through Notion templates and consulting.Learn how Sarah:- Started freelancing with no website or business plan- Landed 40 clients in her first 6 months through strategic networking- Turned a $47 Notion template into $120K+ in revenue- Built her entire...2024-11-051h 14

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsFrom Shoe Obsession to Luxury Brand to build a Custom Shoe Business | Joshua Rozario - E40Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Joshua Rosario, founder of J.Rozario, also has a luxury custom shoe brand. Joshua shares his journey from a shoe enthusiast with over 500 pairs to launching his own high-end shoe company.Learn how Joshua:- Turned his passion for quality footwear into a business- Navigates the challenges of educating customers about craftsmanship- Uses innovative hand-painting techniques to create unique designs- Leverages e-commerce and...2024-11-0255 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHustle Exit Conquer Becca's $4M Workweek Success | Becca Sherman - E39Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Becca, co-founder and COO of Workweek, a rapidly growing B2B media company. Becca shares her journey from customer success roles to building a multi-million dollar media business. Learn how Becca:- Transitioned from The Hustle to co-founding Workweek- Built a portfolio of niche B2B media brands- Leverages the "knowledge expert paradox" to create valuable content- Manages remote teams and builds company culture- Balances...2024-10-3059 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsBuilding a Niche Travel Marketing Agency | Brennan Bliss - Ep 38Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Brennan Bliss, CEO of Propellic, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO for the travel industry. Brennan shares his journey from building websites as a teenager to running a multi-million dollar agency. Learn how Brennan:- Started his entrepreneurial journey at 13 years old- Scaled his agency to 25 team members- Niched down to focus on the travel industry- Manages a remote team and builds company culture...2024-10-231h 05

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsFrom Engineer to Serial Entrepreneur: Building Million-Dollar Businesses | Tomer Soran - E37Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Tomer, a former structural engineer turned serial entrepreneur. Tomer shares his journey from designing skyscrapers to building multiple successful businesses, including an e-commerce brand, a virtual staffing agency, and an innovative product company. Learn how Tomer:- Transitioned from a 9-to-5 job to entrepreneurship- Built a 7-figure e-commerce business- Successfully launched a product on Kickstarter- Developed and scaled a virtual staffing agency- Balances...2024-10-191h 03

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsSEO Genius Reveals Secret to Building & Selling a 7-Figure Agency | Jon Cooper - E36Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Jon, former CEO of Hyperlinks Media and current organizer of Tiny Talks in Austin. Jon shares his journey from starting an SEO blog in high school to building and selling a successful digital marketing agency, and eventually launching a community-driven event series. Learn how Jon:- Built a 7-figure SEO agency from his dorm room- Pivoted to content marketing and affiliate sites- Knew when it was time to exit his business 2024-10-081h 03

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsBuilding a 6-Figure Video Business in Less than a Year | Ryan Atkinson - E35Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Ryan Atkinson, CEO and co-founder of Spacebar Visuals. Ryan shares his journey from working at an aquatic center to becoming a growth specialist at HubSpot, and eventually launching his own successful video production agency.Learn how Ryan:- Started multiple podcasts to network with entrepreneurs- Built a 6-figure agency in less than a year- Uses cold outreach to land high-value clients- Manages a remote team and...2024-09-1951 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHow to find the right market fit? | Catalin Briciu - E34Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeIn this captivating episode of Funds and Founders, Catalin, co-founder and CEO of Linnify, joins us to discuss his journey as a serial entrepreneur and product development expert. Catalin shares valuable lessons from his experiences with previous startups and offers advice on avoiding "shiny object syndrome" while staying focused on long-term goals. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established founder, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for navigating the startup landscape. In this insightful conversation, we explore:👉 Linnify's mission to simplify life through innovation👉 The ch...2024-09-1851 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsFrom Homeless to Millionaire: The Empire Built from Nothing | Hunter Burkey - E33Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribeJoin us as we sit down with Hunter Burkey, Partner at Next Level Valet and CEO of Next Level Security. Hunter shares his incredible journey from living in his car to building two successful businesses in Austin, TX.👉Hunter's early struggles and how he turned his life around👉The birth of Next Level Valet and its rapid growth👉Expanding into security services during COVID-19👉Challenges of scaling a business and managing 300+ employees👉Innovative employee engagement strategies👉The importance of adaptability in...2024-09-131h 01

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsBuilding a Multimillion-Dollar Agri-tech Empire | Nikhil Dixit - E32In this captivating episode of Funds and Founders, Nikhil, CTO and co-founder of Hylio, shares the inspiring journey of building an innovative drone company. From their initial focus on drone delivery to pivoting into agricultural applications, Nikhil reveals the challenges and triumphs of creating cutting-edge drone technology. Tune in to discover:- The evolution of Hylio from a drone delivery concept to a leader in agricultural drone solutions- Overcoming technical and regulatory hurdles in the drone industry- The importance of perseverance and adaptability in entrepreneurship- Insights into scaling...2024-09-041h 02

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsRaising Millions for the Future of Sustainable Farming | Jessi Roesch - E31In the latest episode of Funds and Founders, Jessi, founder of Downland, reveals how agrotourism and regenerative agriculture could revolutionize land management and food production. Discover how matching landowners with next-generation land stewards can restore landscapes and create sustainable business models. Tune in to explore:- The journey of building an AgTech startup from scratch- How to leverage your unique strengths and network in entrepreneurship- The crucial balance between mission-driven goals and venture capital expectations- Strategies for validating your business model and preparing for fundraising 2024-09-031h 11

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsBuilding a Feature vs Creating a Product | Simran Singh - E30Simran Singh narrates his entrepreneurial journey from his college days at Duke University to co-founding Zogo, a financial education platform which was eventually acquired by Peak Six. He elaborates on the challenges of early-stage startups, the pivoting of Zogo, and decision-making processes related to product development and market targeting. Simran also introduces his new venture, SwayStack, while providing valuable insights on growth, partnerships, and maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset. Additionally, the episode explores influential books like 'Poor Charlie's Almanac' by Charlie Munger, favorite tools and tech stacks like Notion, JIRA, GitHub, Figma, Google Drive, AWS, and Dynalist, and shares advice...2024-08-081h 09

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThe Evolution of South by Southwest (SXSW) | Hugh Forrest - E29Having been with SXSW for 35 years, Hugh Forrest, the Chief Programming Officer and Director of the Interactive Section of South by Southwest (SXSW), shares the origins and growth of Austin's largest conference and festival. He discusses the event's roots in 1987, modeled after the New Music Seminar in New York City, and its evolution into a major cultural and tech convergence. Hugh recounts the challenges faced in the early years, the festival's impact on Austin's ecosystem, pivotal moments like Johnny Cash's appearance and Twitter's launch, and the continued shift from a music-dominated event to an extensive tech and creative industry...2024-07-311h 10

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsScaling, Hiring, and Building Strong Teams | Vikas Punna - E28Vikas is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor and the Managing Director of Frisco Analytics. In this conversation, he discusses the importance of selecting good advisors and how he identified gaps in the tech consulting space to grow his successful company later acquired by Huron. Vikas gives insights on how to build the right team, and sales strategies, navigate acquisitions and foster the right team culture. Finally, he shares his experiences with acquisition processes, incentive structures in consulting, managing multiple ventures and the value of direct feedback and the growth dynamics in the tech industry.Key Takeaways:• Ch...2024-07-241h 01

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs3 Steps Every Startup Should Immediately Implement | Vinay Chandrasekaran - E27Vinay Chandrasekaran, founder of Frontek Solutions, Crayon’d, and Layerpath, shares his fascinating journey from learning HTML as a teenager in India to becoming the CEO of a successful SaaS company. Vinay delves into his entrepreneurial motivations, experiences at Zoho, and the essential role of community, mentorship, and resilience. He also discusses raising venture capital and emphasizes the importance of energy, passion, and mindset. Additionally, Vinay reflects on how his endurance sports endeavors have shaped his discipline and mindset and explores the idea of merging his tech expertise with sports training. The episode concludes with his thoughts on manifestation an...2024-07-171h 03

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThe Iron Triangle: Integrating Product, Engineering, and Design | Alberto Silveira - E26Alberto Silveira is a seasoned engineering leader with a diverse career spanning companies like IBM, Kaplan, Amplify, OnDeck, and currently, HireVue. He is also the author of the book, Building and Managing High Performance Distributed Teams. Alberto discusses the differences between leading small and large engineering teams, the importance of creating a positive engineering culture, and the nuances of hands-on leadership. He also shares his passion for distributed teams, the challenges of scaling team culture in a remote environment, and his philosophy on balancing immediate deliverables with long-term team health. Alberto reflects on his career journey, the lessons learned...2024-07-101h 04

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsWhy You SHOULD NOT Follow Your Mentor | Aaron Trahan - E25Aaron Trahan, founder of Performance Mindset Coaching, discusses the fundamental differences between a coach and a mentor. Aaron shares his journey to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of having a coach for achieving personal and professional breakthroughs. The conversation delves into identifying signals for needing a coach, finding the right coach, and getting the most out of the coaching relationship. Aaron also highlights the value of structured systems like OKRs for setting and achieving goals, and the necessity of prioritizing tasks effectively. The episode concludes with actionable insights on how to incorporate coaching strategies to accelerate growth and...2024-07-031h 04

The Impossible NetworkMy Life Long Learning, Lessons, Failures, and Building Community - Mark FallowsThis week the tables are turned as I’m the guest on the Funds & Founders Podcast. Hosted by Abhinav Sinha, the pod explores the untold Journeys Behind Founders Breakthroughs.Across this broad conversation Abhi explores my view on life-long learning, building community, the differences between New York and Austin, forming Fabrica and the power of Storytelling, lessons from my failed start-up, Creating The Impossible Network, memorable interviews, the power of the network, my support system and my most transformational business experience. What I thoughtlessly forgot to acknowledge was the importance of my partner Ela...2024-07-0358 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsCommunity Building, A Harvard Study’s Take on Fulfillment, and The 4 P’s of Mentoring | YJ Lin - E24YJ Lin is a key player in the Austin startup ecosystem. He graduated from the University of Houston and is deeply involved with communities like Ascend Austin and the Executive Council Network. Currently, he is the Chief Fun Officer of York's Game Pieces, and Senior Program Manager at Dell for Startups. Over the past decade, YJ has orchestrated city-wide events across North America through nonprofit and corporate entities, focusing on uniting community leaders to build stronger, sustainable ecosystems. YJ specializes in startups, culture, and volunteerism, emphasizing the importance of community, mentorship, and finding the right support systems for personal...2024-06-2654 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsCustomer Discovery, Validation, and Acquisition for Early-Stage Growth | Jeff Eversmann - E23Jeff Eversmann is an experienced design engineer, fractional CFO at Miranti Growth, and GP at Longview Tech Ventures. Drawing from his career across various high-level roles, Jeff explains the continuum from product market match to alignment and finally to fit. He discusses examples, especially Uber's market strategy, and elaborates on how early-stage founders should approach achieving and measuring product market fit. He shares insights into venture capital dynamics, emphasizing the importance of founder-investor compatibility, effective fundraising strategies, and the critical role of executive coaching. Key Takeaways:• Signals, tools, data and metrics early-stage founders can use to...2024-06-191h 05

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsRobotic Delivery, Co-Founder Dynamics, & Seeking Feedback | Ben James and Dylan Mankey - E22Ben James and Dylan Mankey from Tubular Networks discuss their journey from their initial meeting at HomeAway to co-founding Tubular Networks. Ben shares his extensive background in product management, having worked at companies such as National Instruments, VRBO, and Magic Leap, while Dylan talks about his engineering leadership roles with experience at companies like Expedia, HomeAway, and MapMyFitness. The conversation delves into how they decided to partner up, overcoming co-founder conflicts, and the importance of the right dynamics in a startup. Ben and Dylan share insights on building a prototype, gaining their first customer, and validating their idea. They...2024-06-121h 00

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsHumanity and AI, Embracing Serendipity, and the Art of Storytelling | Mark Fallows - E21Mark Fallows is a seasoned advertising professional and founder of Fabrica Collective. He is also a creative collective based in New York, now operating from Austin. Mark shares his early career journey in advertising, including his roles at Oracle and McCann, and his motivation behind founding Fabrica Collective. He emphasizes the importance of lifelong skill development, drawing on Michelangelo’s philosophy of never stopping learning. Mark delves into current learning pursuits such as AI's exponential growth, navigating the internet more effectively, and understanding the vital role of community in the face of modern challenges like social media and AI. Re...2024-06-051h 00

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsBuilding TeleSign, Registering a C Corp, Navigating Acquisitions, and Utilizing Cybersecurity | Stacy Stubblefield - E20Stacey Stubblefield is a former entrepreneur in residence at Curious Minds Inc, who co-founded TeleSign, a company born out of the incubator. Stacey shares her unconventional journey from considering law school to embracing technology and entrepreneurship, leading to the creation and eventual acquisition of TeleSign by BICS. Stacey discusses the challenges and milestones of growing TeleSign, from early idea testing to hitting significant revenue milestones and navigating the complexities of selling the company. The conversation covers the importance of choosing the right co-founders, the impact of mentorship and advisory roles, and insights into the current startup ecosystem. Stacey also...2024-05-2958 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsReimagining Media Consumption, Podcasting and Advertising | Sky King - E19Sky King shares his journey from being a digital marketing specialist to founding his own company, Modern Stoa. King discusses his early career, his experiences with companies like Onnit and Aubrey Marcus, and his transition into the podcasting world with creations like 'Creator of Curiosity' and 'Sky King's Mental Playground.' He dives into the importance of media incentives aligning with societal benefits, leveraging capitalism for change, and his observations on the media's evolving landscape. Additionally, Sky offers insights into podcast monetization, his approach to representing podcasters in ad deals, and the potential for NFTs and new monetization models...2024-05-2255 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsUnshackled: An Immigrant’s Guide to Thriving in the US | Soundarya Balasubramani - E18Soundarya Balasubramani, an NIT Trichy and Columbia graduate, writer, and founder of Unshackled.club, details her journey from India to the U.S. Her career shifts from Salesforce to entrepreneurship, and even ventures into writing, including her blog Curious Maverick and books 'Admitted' and 'Unshackled'. The discussion spans her motivations, the importance of writing in her professional growth, insights into self-publishing, navigating U.S. immigration, and her latest decision to step back from Unshackled.club to focus on writing. Soundarya provides valuable advice for immigrant entrepreneurs and shares her vision for her next writing project, leveraging her experiences and...2024-05-1559 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsNavigating a Venture Debt Approach as an Early Stage Founder | Chris De Ayala - E17Chris De Ayala, a UT McComb School of Business graduate working in banking, specifically in venture debt at the Bank of California shares insights into the role of venture lending, emphasizing its value to VC-backed startups by offering non-dilutive capital to extend their runway post-equity rounds. He details the ideal timing for startups to seek venture debt, the factors influencing the amount of debt a startup can secure, and the importance of the relationship with VC firms in this process. The discussion also covers the changing landscape of venture debt, the impact of recent economic shifts on startups and...2024-05-0840 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsIs Your Product Solving the Right Problem? | Jake O’Shea - E16Jake O'Shea, currently a Principal at Antler in Austin, delves into his rich background in the startup ecosystem. With experiences ranging from director roles at Capital Factory to mentoring at accelerators, Jake discusses the vibrant startup ideas and trends in Austin, emphasizing the ubiquitous role of AI in modern software development. He sheds light on Antler's industry-agnostic approach to investing, focusing on founder potential over specific sectors. Jake also touches upon the critical importance of knowing your customer base and making decisions regarding value propositions, rather than jumping straight into product development. He discusses the nuances of venture capital...2024-05-011h 04

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsProduct Leadership, Sales, & Pricing in B2b SaaS | Mike Ditson - E15In episode 15, Mike Ditson joins us today to talk product management, sales, and innovation! Currently, Mike is the VP of Product Strategy at Envato Group and a lecturer in product management. He shares valuable insights on the importance of sales for product leaders, how to approach building a competent sales team, especially for founders without a sales background (identifying well that we’re all in sales) and provides advice for early-stage companies and product market fit. Moreover, Mike discusses the evolution of top-of-the-funnel strategies in B2B SaaS, his perspective on learning and adapting to changes in the tech la...2024-04-2457 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsNavigating Acquisitions, Saying ‘I Don’t Know’, Embracing Randomness | Ken Platt - E14Episode 14 features Ken Platt, an experienced entrepreneur and advisor with a rich history in operations, supply chain management, and startup leadership. Ken shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey that began later in life, sparked by his exposure to diverse businesses during the Y2K project era. He details his evolution from corporate projects to being deeply involved in the startup ecosystem during the dot-com bubble in Austin. Ken discusses the thrills and challenges of startup life, emphasizing the value of collaboration, the visibility of success and failure, and the sense of direct impact one can have in a startup...2024-04-1759 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsWhat You Need to Get Right to Nurture a Successful Mentorship | Scott Finkelstein - E13Scott, a seasoned C-level executive, draws from a diverse background in business leadership and organizational transformation. Originally aspiring to a career in finance, his trajectory shifted after witnessing the events of September 11th, leading him to navigate a path of resilience and mentorship. With a strategic vision and executive acumen, Scott excels in driving organizational growth and fostering team excellence, leveraging deep subject matter expertise and creative problem-solving. Throughout his career, he has achieved notable successes in designing sales training programs, driving go-to-market strategies, and leading transformational change, earning a reputation as a highly sought-after advisor and mentor in...2024-04-1056 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsFinancial Modeling, Profitability & Raising Venture Capital for Startups | Lauren Pearl - E12Lauren Pearl is a Fractional CFO/COO and Advisor who graduated from Boston University and NYU Stern where she did her MBA. She has a rich background in financial modeling and has a unique perspective on growing profitable startups. She is a 2x founder and recently started Pearl and Elmore, an offsite programming company. She was the Director of Strategy and Finance at Trail and Bits, CEO and co-founder of Roost Homes, an ex-Deloitte Management Consultant, and currently teaches financial modeling at NYU Stern. Key Takeaways:Forward-thinking strategies to keep businesses on trackKnowing when to seize o...2024-04-0352 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsFinding the Lessons in Messy Situations | Curtis Dean - E11Curtis Dean is the founder and creative director for Strangers Only, a lifestyle clothing brand and is also a coach helping people maximize their potential and design the lives they want. He is a positive thinker with a unique perspective on life. He has spoken at Soho houses and shared his deep knowledge on various topics.Key Takeaways:Identifying rewarding opportunities within your ecosystemBuilding a reputation that speaks for itself in the marketplaceImportance of MVP (minimum viable product) and idea validationKnowing when to seek help for business growth and sustainabilityFinding the lesson in every messy business...2024-03-2758 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsTrust is a Commodity, Hiring for Culture vs Skill Set, & Change Management | Steven Puri - E10Steven Puri is a multipreneur who launched his career in the film industry and is also the founder of Sukha Company, previously known as Centred. He started Centropolis Effects. a CGI company then exited and has held multiple senior roles in big film companies like 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks. He is a chief strategist and has supported various startups and other companies. Key Takeaways:Adapting the office concept to the hybrid world through an appWhy filling the gaps with smarter minds than yours will benefit the companyTrust is a commodity which is not always present in...2024-03-2058 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsEstablishing a CPG Athleisure Brand, Calculated Risks, and Aligning with a Co-Founder | Daniella Rosa - E9Daniella Rosa is the founder of Aiea Golf, an athleisure lifestyle brand for women golfers. She also was the owner and designer of cutclothing.com. Daniella has held various marketing roles in her career in the auction industry. As she hit the ceiling in her career she made an instant decision to switch and start a brand and this has been a great learning experience that she shares in this episode. She shares how to upskill through experiential learning, leveraging your knowledge to secure breakthrough opportunities and the challenges and resilience required to grow a brand.Key...2024-03-131h 04

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsTony Robbin’s Peak Performance Strategist on Overcoming the Top 3 Fears in Sales | Brian Mayoral - E8Brian Mayoral has been the number one peak performance strategist for Tony Robbins for over six years and is currently the CIO and founder of his agency called Sellup. As an avid sales manager and leader early on in his career, Brian joins us on Funds and Founders to discuss what he’s learned when it comes to selling yourself, common fears entrepreneurs encounter in sales, the varying types of founders, and actions you’re currently engaged in that could be holding back the growth of your company.Key Takeaways:Common fears about sales and how to o...2024-03-061h 03

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsImmigrating to the States, Building Community, & Establishing Brand Value | Lekan Olude - E7Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known for co-founding Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. In 2021, he founded Motherboard, a comprehensive employee benefits platform, further solidifying his impact on the Nigerian business landscape. He’s a previous guest on the podcast in which we wanted to continue the conversation to expand upon Lekan’s immigration from Africa to the States. Today, expect to learn what it takes to create community as an introvert, build brand value, and align with venture capitalists.Key Takeaways:Navigating the culture shock of migrating to the US.How is t...2024-02-2838 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsWhat Founders Underestimate About Building a Startup | Saleem Ahmad - E6In this episode, serial entrepreneur, investor and founding partner of Anti-VC, Saleem Ahmed, joins us in an engaging discussion about his transition from an unfulfilling career in engineering to founding successful startups. In addition to Anti-VC, Saleem founded Jrop and Zown. Today, Saleem discusses what many founders tend to underestimate about building a startup, finding mission alignment with co-founders, bootstrapping vs raising capital, and how to actually generate revenue in your startup.Key Takeaways:How to tell if you’re a serious entrepreneurHealthy partnerships with VCsFinding the right co-founderCreating mission alignment throughout your teamEnsuring peaceful legal di...2024-02-211h 29

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsMarket Validation, Sales & Co-Founding Job Machine | Brandon Tigges - E5In this episode, Brandon Tigges, the CEO of Job Machine, shares his journey as an entrepreneur, and the valuable lessons that have shaped his career in sales and marketing. He portrays the picture of a resilient military child. He gives an insight into his transformative experiences in creating a failed marketing agency and then working for a robotics startup that exposed him to understanding customer problems, scope projects, and margins. Now Brandon helps military veterans find jobs and has come full circle from his military roots.Key Takeaways:Understanding your customer’s problem firstSetting goals that ch...2024-02-141h 02

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsBuilding Intuitive Problem-Solving SaaS Products | Bret Siers - E4In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Training Layers, Bret Sears. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from running a financial services company to building TrainingLayers, a ground-breaking software training platform. We delve deep into the learning curve involved in building a SaaS product from the ground up and how Bret navigated these challenges. He shares how they prioritize a comprehensive user journey while also providing insight into their upcoming product, Sequence. He reflects on the importance of adaptability and resilience in entrepreneurship and offers some invaluable advice for future founders.Key Takeaways:Elements...2024-02-0752 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsAustin’s Startup Ecosystem, Building a Personal Brand, Finding Mentors & Venture Capital | Marc Nathan - E3Marc Nathan is the Vice President of Client Strategy at Egan Nelson LLP, specializing in Emerging Technology and Venture Capital. With a robust background in the Texas Technology and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) startup community, he serves as a mentor to early-stage startups, providing expertise in fundraising strategy, connecting with investors, and offering general strategic advisory for seed and early-stage fundraising. As the founder of T-Squared Agency, Marc supports clients with comprehensive growth strategy and funding resources, contributing his experience in business strategy, capital acquisition, digital marketing, customer development, and strategic partnerships. Recognized as a 'Super Connector,' Marc...2024-01-311h 18

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsScaling to A Million Users: Jobberman Job Board Giant | Lekan Olude - E2Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. Born and raised in Ogun State, he pursued his education at Obafemi Awolowo University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. With a diverse career that includes experiences at Goldman Sachs and TeleMobile Nigeria Limited, Olude has not only played a pivotal role in the tech industry but has also served as the Special Adviser on Job Creation and Youth Empowerment to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. In 2021, he founded Motherboard, a comprehensive employee benefits platform, further solidifying...2024-01-2949 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsTransforming Politics into Fantasy Sports: Fantasy Elect | Justin Schoenfelder - E1Justin Schoenfelder is the CEO and Founder of Fantasy Elect, a platform that merges the fantasy sports experience with politics, allowing users to compete for bragging rights and cash. He is also a co-host of the Bully Pulpit podcast and has a strong passion for learning. With a diverse background in executive coaching, real estate development, independent film financing, and writing for various media, Justin applies his varied experiences in his role as the leader, manager, and coach at Fantasy Elect. The platform aims to engage individuals and organizations globally in the intersection of politics and fantasy competition.2024-01-2855 min

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their BreakthroughsThe Untold Stories Behind Their BreakthroughsWelcome to "Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs," where we dig deep into the stories of successful Austin founders. Instead of focusing on their successes though, we dive into their journeys, particularly the struggles and obstacles they had to overcome.This weekly podcast is tailored for Austin founders navigating the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey and hosted by fellow Austinite Abhinav Sinha. Here’s what to expect by tuning into Funds & Founders:🚀 Embark on a Journey to SuccessJoin Abhinav as he takes you behind the scenes, exploring the highs and lows...2024-01-2702 min

AmerisogynyEpisode 12: Crossing Borders: Foreign Women's Fight for Justice and EqualityThe explosion of K-pop music across western airwaves has caused lots of swooning and very misleading, false ideologies concerning how some men actually behave towards foreign women in their homelands. Desirable aesthetics, exceptional talent and culture have no correlation to how men respond to women. In this episode, I share the true life stories of women from diverse cultures and backgrounds, living in foreign countries who weren't lucky enough to find princes. Instead, they found living, breathing nightmares. Join me in traveling across the globe to discover how a few very brave women found perseverance and fought to reclaim...2023-03-1026 min

Investing for ImpactInsight Podcast: Accelerating digital transformation for sustainable economic developmentThe rapid growth of the digital economy is the defining narrative of the last fifty years. Spurred by an era of remarkable innovation, digital technology has transformed societies and now contributes an estimated 16 per cent to the global economy annually. However much of the world remains poorly served, with an estimated 3.5 billion people still with no access to the internet. Most live in low to middle income countries where limited digital capacity in everything from skills and infrastructure, to governance and regulation, hinders economic development. But we know that simply connecting 10 per cent more of a country’s po...2022-04-2121 min

Personal Finance by Abhinav MishraWhere is market going - Expert Talk - Prem SinhaHere’s an episode that will keep you waiting for the next one. Tune in now! An excellent podcast for everyone worried woth volatility in the market. Also, he talked about who can survive in market 2022-01-3019 min

Founder ThesisEko-ing Mass Financial Inclusion | Abhinav Sinha @ Eko IndiaIs first mover really an advantage!In this episode of Founder Thesis, Akshay Datt speaks with Abhinav Sinha, Co-founder, Eko India Financial Services, a company that envisioned the innovations FinTech brought in recent years, more than a decade ago.Eko started operations in 2007 with an aim to bring banking to consumers 24X7 through a network of business correspondents. After numerous pivots and adapting to the ever-evolving market, today Eko has a vast chain of merchant outlets to provide banking services, especially to the economically weaker sections of the society.Tune in to this e...2022-01-1144 min

Breaking The Ceiling With Ashwin BhadriGood Do & Good Dot | Abhinav Sinha | BTC with Ashwin Bhadri | Ep 5About the guest:A scientist by training, Abhinav got his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon Health and Science University (Portland, US) and an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from the Indian School of Business (Hyderabad, India). Abhinav brings a global outlook, coupled with a strong analytical mindset and strategic thinking. Driven by a mission to make the world a compassionate place, Abhinav uses his expertise to guide the current operations and future growth at GoodDO.2021-10-2541 min

Cloud HCM Talk RadioCloud HCM Talk Radio - Implementing Payroll in Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental OrganizationsHave you heard about Oracle’s new payroll solution for Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental organizations? Listen in to Cloud HCM Talk Radio to hear Felicia Cheek, Oracle Payroll Strategy Director and Abhinav Sinha, Oracle Solution Architect discuss Oracle Payroll Core and how it can be used to navigate complex pay rules and policies to efficiently pay any employee, anywhere, in any currency.2021-10-2133 min

Rainlover Show™Mehfil - E - Ishq - Rainlovershow Special#StrymphonyOriginals Mehfil - E - Ishq - Ek sham ishq ke naam Partnered with- Rainlover Show & Ishq Wala TV Hosted by- Kritika Sinha & Sangeeta Thakur Invited Guests, Vivek Jaitly | Rainlover | Iqbaal Singh | Abhinav Kumar | Junaid Tariq | Aditya Nagar | Veena Prasher | Darshan Sankhala | Shashank Kaushik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.thakur1994 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kritikasinha404 Check out her latest release available on all the global platforms, follow us on our socials For exciting updates, behind the show and much more...2021-07-291h 12

1947 Rise1: Abhinav Sinha (OYO)Abhinav Sinha is currently the global COO & CPO at OYO. He launched and built OYO in SEA, UK, US and other foreign geographies. Headquartered in Gurgaon, OYO is the fastest-growing and second-largest hotel chain in the world. OYO is spread across 800 cities in 80 countries. Most recently it was valued at $10 billion. SHOW NOTES Journey from growing up in India to moving to the US and then moving back to India (1:06) His thought process for making the move back to India (4:59) How did OYO come about (7:48) Favorite stories at OYO (17:20) His advise to India-born, US-trained...2021-06-1247 min

The Indian DreamCreating a Plant Based Meat Business - Abhinav Sinha, GoodDot & GoodDoHey everyone - welcome to The Indian Dream podcast. In this episode we dig deeper into the trend of Plant Based Meats with Abhinav Sinha, co-Founder of GoodDot and GoodDo. Good Dot is a food tech start-up and was one of the first companies to bring plant-based proteins to India - Good do is their Quick Service Restaurant arm that's bringing plant based foot to airports & many other locations.Join The Indian Dream No-Spam WhatsApp GroupBefore this conversation, I didn't think plant based meats would work in India. A vast number of...2021-05-1252 min

The HT Brunch Podcast8: Upcycle With BrunchA chat with the Cover Stars of last week’s HT Brunch Cover Story - theatre artist Vidushi Mehra, dermatologist Dr Deepali Bhardwaj, entrepreneur Gautam Sinha, documentary filmmaker Yasmin Kidwai, marketing professional Krishnendu Choudhury, and digital content creator and lawyer Abhinav Mathur – on their #UpcycleWithBrunch shoot with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about his recent staycations and Rehana Munir addresses what solitude really means. We end with a version of Delhi musician Kamakshi Khanna’s first Hindi single Qareeb, which addresses the idea of learning to love yourself ! 2020-11-0724 min

Khandaan- A Bollywood PodcastDabangg ft. Anna VetticadKhandaan: A Bollywood Podcast is back for Episode 67 with Salman Khan’s DABANGG! Directed by Abhinav Kashyap, this 2010 movie co-starred Vinod Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Sonu Sood, Arbaaz Khan and introduced Sonakshi Sinha. For various unfortunate reasons, however, this movie has been back in the public eye of late - so we invited ace film critic and journalist Anna Vetticad (visit her site here) to discuss recent developments. Anna is also an author and has written *the* definitive deep dive into Salman Khan in addition to THE ADVENTURES OF AN INTREPID FILM CRITIC (available everywhere books are sold). Join us...2020-07-091h 50 $An American\'s Guide to Bollywood$ An American's Guide to BollywoodEpisode 14: DabanggHannah & Rose discuss the 2010 Salman Khan film Dabangg, about a corrupt cop who lives fearlessly. This film is directed by Abhinav Kashyap with songs by brothers Sajid–Wajid. It stars Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonu Sood, Arbaaz Khan, Om Puri, and Murali Sharma. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in … Continue reading "Episode 14: Dabangg"2020-03-1325 min

CX Conversations"How to use tech to improve CX in FinTech?" with Abhinav Sinha, Co-founder @Eko India Financial ServicesIn this episode I am talking to Abhinav Sinha, Co-founder of Eko India Financial Services. We talk about how to use tech to improve CX in FinTech! My personal favourite is the part where Abhinav breaks down what exactly FinTech businesses are doing - they are taking a slice of the bigger financial services pie and making it easier for consumers to use that specific service. From there, he goes on to talk about the different use cases for tech enabled improvement in customer experience in FinTech. Watch out for the part where...2019-07-1124 min

Asia Pacific CurrentsWorkers bracing for tough times after Indian electionIndia is the world's biggest democracies and its elections campaings are huge undertakings. This year's election saw the chrismatic leader, Narendra Modhi, of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claim a landslide victory. This victory cements the Hindu nationalist leader as the country’s most formidable politician in decades.Modhi's first tenure as Prime Minister has seen a wave of intolerance and violence unleashed against religious and caste minorities with his supporters advocating the creation of a greater Hindustan nation, for Hindus by Hindus.APC interviewed Abhinav Sinha, a long time labour activist and now National Spokesperson and Member, National Convening Bo...2019-06-2900 min

Asia Pacific CurrentsIndian workers struggles at Bridgestone, Maruti Suzuki and SsangyongLabour updates of workers struggles in the Asia Pacific region.Interview with Abhinav Sinha and Shivani Kaul from Dasta Bigul Mazdoor, an Indian labour organisation, on the recent industrial struggles at Bridgestone Tyres over the right to form a union, at Maruti Suzuki against casualisation, and the solidarity visit by Korean Ssangyong workers.Asia Pacific Currents is a program of Australia Asia Worker Links.2015-10-3000 min

Asia Pacific CurrentsThe great Indian general strike in September 2015: Part twoLabour updates from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Japan, The Philippines and AustraliaInterview with Abhinav Sinha, member of the workers organisation Bigul Mazdoor Dasta, analysing the massive general strike in India on the September 2 this year.Asia Pacific Currents is a program of Australia Asia Worker Links.2015-09-1900 min

Inside Social InnovationMobile and Branchless BankingIt’s called branchless banking: the ability to provide small, abundant access points and mobile solutions for the rural population living outside the range of most banking institutions. In this audio interview, Sheela Sethuraman speaks with one of branchless banking’s greatest proponents and the co-founder of Eko India Financial Services, Abhishek Sinha. Beginning in 2007, Abhishek and his brother Abhinav began conceptualizing ways in which small, local businesses could provide the brick-and-mortar storefronts for rural banking customers, while basic cell phones would meet all of the technological needs. Having now partnered with India’s two largest banks, Eko India provid...2012-06-2728 min