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Mundhe Banni PodcastHow a Self-Taught Marketer Created a ₹1500 Cr Empire (No MBA!) | Ft.Jyothirmayee J T | Episode 14Jyothirmayee JT (HiveMinds Founder) - Building a ₹1500+Cr Digital Marketing EmpireIn this Mundhe Banni episode, HiveMinds founder Jyothirmayee JT shares her startup journey from a small Karnataka village to running one of India’s top digital agencies. She bootstrapped HiveMinds after her first tech startup failed and left her nearly bankrupt. Working from a Bengaluru apartment (her roots are in rural Ammasandra, Tumkur District), she grew the agency to manage well over ₹1000 crore in digital media budgets per year. HiveMinds has powered campaigns for major brands – from BigBasket and Cleartrip to driving 63,000 in-store visits for Tanishq. In 2017 Jyothi struck a partne...
2026-02-171h 41Mundhe Banni Podcast| Episode 13 - “Why Startups Fail in India, Jobs Are an Anomaly & AI Is Forcing a Reset | Varun Mayya”Why do so many startups fail in India even with good ideas? Is freelancing safer than joining a startup? And what happens to software engineers when AI becomes faster than humans?🎧 Listen till the end — this one doesn’t offer comfort, only clarity.Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOGet in touch with the guest:https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayya?igsh=cTF0eDF5cGVsYjhjHosts: Vasant ShettyK...
2026-02-072h 04Mundhe Banni PodcastHow Rohith Bhat built a 800 crore Robosoft company from Udupi | Episode 12 | Ft.Rohith BhatSupport Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronSilicon Beach Program: https://www.siliconbeachprogram.com/enSilicon Beach Homecoming: https://homecoming.siliconbeachprogram.com/Follow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOGet in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohithbhat/Hosts: Vasant Shettyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyvasant/?originalSubdomain=inKiran Kodladyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kodlady/?originalSubdomain=inProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:Shashwath T...
2026-01-171h 35Mundhe Banni PodcastThe VC Who Saw India Before India Did | Episode 11 | Ft.Sanjay AnandaramSupport Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronVisit NICE Org: www.niceorg.inFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOGet in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayanandaram/?originalSubdomain=in
2026-01-031h 39Mundhe Banni PodcastIndia loves gold. He gave a new way to own it | How Nishchay A J took JAR to 2500 crore revenueGet an exclusive 20% off on Wellbi products only for Mundhe Banni podcast viewers.Use this link to avail: https://wellbi.in/?discount=MUNDHEBANNISupport Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronToday, JAR reaches 12,000+ pin codes, serves 40+ million users, and powers nearly 4 million transactions daily. Strikingly, almost 90% of these users are saving money for the first time.In this episode of Mundhe Banni, we speak with Nishchay AG (@agNishchay), Founder of JAR, a company that redefined saving in India by enabling digital gold purchases starting at just ₹10.From his childhood in Hassan to the Bounce years and a pivotal realization during Co...
2025-12-1359 minMundhe Banni PodcastIn a World Where AI Takes away Jobs, What Are Our Choices? | Episode 9 | Ft. N Ravi ShankarIn this episode, we sit down with N. Ravishankar, Founder of Aim High Consulting, one of India’s most respected PR firms that has worked with 500+ companies across 200 categories, including 18 unicorns such as Flipkart, Swiggy, and Ola.Ravi brings together three rare worlds in one conversation — a founder who built and scaled a category-defining firm, an author and columnist deeply rooted in Kannada literature, and a keen observer of India’s startup ecosystem with a ringside view spanning two decades.We trace his journey from Mysuru to building a national PR powerhouse, including early-stage memories of Flipkart’s Koramangala office...
2025-11-301h 33Mundhe Banni PodcastEpisode 8 - Job at Oberoi to Job Creator for 1000s | Story of how Vineet Patil built Laundro Kart and VoizWorksFrom learning that “no job is too small” at The Oberoi Group to building companies from scratch, Vineet Patil’s journey is a lesson in smart, resourceful entrepreneurship.In this episode, discover how he:Built and exited a UK gaming startupScaled Laundro Kart to 140 outlets using idle hotel laundry unitsFounded VoizWorks, empowering Tier 2 & 3 Indians with remote telecalling jobsA sharp story of spotting opportunities, bouncing back after setbacks, and creating real impact in India’s gig economy.Visit: https://www.voizworks.com/ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ:ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ ಎಂಟನೆಯ ಸಂಚಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನೀತ್ ಪಾಟೀಲ್.ಒಬೆರಾಯ್ ಹೋಟೆಲ್ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಹುಡುಗ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲಿತಿದ್ದು ಉದ್ಯಮದ ಪಾಠ. ಮುಂದೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲೇ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಲಾಂಡ್ರಿ ಚೇನ್ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿ, ಈಗ ಭಾರತಾದ್ಯಂತ ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲೇ ಕೂತು ಆನ್ ಲೈನ್ ಕಾಲ್ಸೆಂಟರ್ ಕೆಲಸ ಕೊಡಿಸುವ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್ ಅಪ್ ಮಾಡುವವರೆಗೆ ಅವರ ಉದ್ಯಮದ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಕುತೂಹಲ ಮತ್ತು ಕಲಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದೆ.Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/kn/patronFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxO?mode=wwtListen to the podcast on Spotify:Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts:Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music:RSS Feed:Get in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetpatil/
2025-11-151h 25Mundhe Banni Podcastಗದಗಿನ ಹುಡುಗ ಚೀನಾದ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್_ಗಳನ್ನು ಸೋಲಿಸಿದ ಕತೆ! | How Sachin Naik Beat Chinese Brands in India | Ep 7🎉 Exclusive Offer for Mundhe Banni Community!Use coupon code "MBPOD" and enjoy a special discount on your purchase of Cuzor Lab Products.Not just 10% — it’s a full 20% off for all Mundhe Banni users!Use coupon code MBPOD on https://gancharger.cuzorlabs.com/Episode 7: Ft. Sachin Naik, Founder & CEO Cuzor Labsಗದಗ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ರೋಣ ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಹೊಳೆಆಲೂರಿನ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಿದ ಹುಡುಗನೊಬ್ಬ ಚೀನಾದ ಚೀಪ್ ಚಾರ್ಜರ್, ಮಿನಿ ಯುಪಿಎಸ್ ಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೆಡ್ಡು ಹೊಡೆದು, ಭಾರತದಿಂದ ಜಗತ್ತಿಗೆ ಮಾರುವಂತಹ ಅದ್ಭುತವಾದ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನ ಮತ್ತು ಕಂಪನಿ ಕಟ್ಟಿ ತೋರಿಸಿದ ಸಾಹಸದ ಕತೆ ಇದು. ಅಮೇಜಾನ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲ ಅಗ್ಗದ ಚೈನೀಸ್ ಚಾರ್ಜರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಮಿನಿ ಯುಪಿಎಸ್ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ಗಳನ್ನು ಹಿಂದಿಕ್ಕಿ, ಅತೀ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ರೇಟಿಂಗ್ ಮತ್ತು ರೀವಿವ್ಸ್ ಪಡೆದು ಗೆದ್ದಿರುವ ಕುಝರ್ ಲ್ಯಾಬ್ಸ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಸಚಿನ್ ನಾಯಕ್ ಅವರು ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ ಪಾಡ್ಕಾಸ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ...In an era where everyone is talking about AI, one man from Dharwad chose a different path — hardware.Meet Sachin D N, founder of Cuzor Labs, who decided to take on the challenge of building world-class Made in India products when the market was flooded with cheap Chinese imports. Starting with something as simple yet essential as a mini UPS for Wi-Fi routers, he went on to create one of the most reviewed and highest-rated tech brands on Amazon India.In this episode, we dive deep into his journey — from near-failures to incredible success — and explore his philosophy of relentless focus on quality, innovation, and customer trust.🎧 Watch the full episode now and get inspired by one of India’s boldest hardware entrepreneurs.
2025-11-031h 33Mundhe Banni PodcastHow Two Women Built Karnataka's Biggest Sweet Brands | Ep 6: India Sweet House & World of Mysore PakWhen COVID hit and wiped out her organic dairy business, Shwetha Rajashekar didn’t stop she turned adversity into opportunity. Using the milk from her farm, she built India Sweet House, now one of Karnataka’s fastest-growing food retail brands with 50+ outlets across the state and plans for an IPO soon.Meanwhile, Sowmya H S, a Mysuru-based entrepreneur, took a single bite of Mysore Pak that changed her life forever. That spark led to The World of Mysore Pak — an 8,000 sq. ft. sweet experience store, the largest of its kind in Karnataka, reimagining how people experience traditional sweets.In this W...
2025-10-191h 56Mundhe Banni PodcastHow Sonic Lamb from Hubballi Built the World’s 1st Subwoofer Headphones | Ep 5 - Navajith Karkera |Why are hardware startups so rare in India? Can a deep-tech company really be built from a small town like Hubballi? And how do founders land deals on shows like Shark Tank?Meet Navajith Karkera, a Mangaluru boy who built Sonic Lamb in Hubballi — the world’s first subwoofer-based headphones, now exported to 40+ countries. His story is a masterclass for every dreamer who wants to build a deep tech hardware startup from India.🎧 In this Mundhe Banni podcast, Navajith shares his real startup journey — from prototyping to pitching, from small-town struggles to global success.👉 Watch now for insights on:Building a d...
2025-10-071h 39Mundhe Banni PodcastIs there real money in Kannada content creation? | Episode 4 | Ft.Vickypedia and Raghu Vine StoreCan you really build a career just by creating content? 🤔 How much does a YouTube creator in India actually earn if a video hits 100K views? What does it take to leave a safe IT job and go all in as a full time creator entrepreneur? And is there a playbook for building a team, scaling reach, and making viral content consistently on Instagram and YouTube?In this episode of Mundhe Banni, we explore the Creator Economy through the lens of entrepreneurship with two of Kannada’s biggest creators, Vickypedia and Raghu Vine Store. Both started solo, both took the lea...
2025-09-142h 20Mundhe Banni PodcastHow a Mysuru boy built one of India's fastest growing Fashion Brands-WellBi | Ep 3-Ft.Supreeth KashyapIn this episode, Supreeth Kashyap shares his journey of leaving a corporate career to build WellBi, a D2C bamboo apparel brand from Mysuru. We dive into social entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting up in a tier-2 city, and what it really takes to build a sustainable business around fashion and impact.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel & Follow us on Social Media https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniListen to Episode 1: World's First Petrol Scooter: Ft. Vivekananda Hallekerehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2c44W9gYBxd7XkxOYOK2...
2025-08-301h 12Mundhe Banni PodcastHow Madan Padaki Built India's Largest Skill Assessment Company | Ep 2 | Independence Day Special🇮🇳From Building India’s Largest Skill Assessment Company to Empowering Rural India 🇮🇳 | Madan PadakiIn this episode of the Mundhe Banni Podcast, we sit down with Madan Padaki – visionary entrepreneur, co-founder of MeritTrac Services (India’s first and largest skill assessment company), and founder of 1Bridge, a pioneering rural commerce platform.🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:How Madan Padaki went from corporate life to building India’s biggest skill testing company.The untold story of MeritTrac’s rise as a skill asses...
2025-08-161h 44Mundhe Banni Podcast"We made the world's first keyless petrol scooter" - Vivekananda Hallekere, CEO Bounce | Ep - #1ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ ಪಾಡ್ಕಾಸ್ಟ್ನ ಮೊಟ್ಟ ಮೊದಲನೆಯ ಸಂಚಿಕೆ - Bounce ನ ಸಹ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಹಾಸನದ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಹಳ್ಳೆಕೆರೆ ಅವರೊಟ್ಟಿಗೆWelcome to Mundhe Banni, the podcast that brings you raw, real, and inspiring startup journeys straight from the heart of Karnataka.Here's a powerful conversation with entrepreneurial insights, and untold stories from Vivekananda Hallekere's entrepreneural journey. Our first season kicks off with Vivekananda Hallekere, CEO and co-founder of Bounce Infinity, who turned bold ideas into a game-changing mobility revolution in India.🔔 Subscribe now and join our community. Website :www.mundhebanni.comFollow us on Social Media:Instagram - https://www.instagram....Facebook - https://www.facebook.c...X - https://x.com/mundheba...LinkedIn - / mundhe-banni Hosts: Vasant Shetty - Founder, Mundhe BanniKiran Kodlady - VP, TMV InvestmentsPro...
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Mundhe Banni PodcastWhy Mundhe Banni - Why is Karnataka's entrepreneurial spirit low?Mundhe Banni is a Kannada-language podcast that delves into the world of startups, entrepreneurship, and business insights, specifically aimed at young adults and early-career professionals . The name Mundhe Banni (ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ) translates to "Come Forward" or "Step Ahead" in Kannada, which reflects the podcast’s goal to inspire, motivate, and empower listeners to take bold actions in their professional and entrepreneurial journeys. This episode explores the reasons why entrepreneurial spirit is less prevalent in Karnataka, delving into the historical and cultural factors at play. Hosted by Vasant Shetty and Kiran Kodlady, the podcast offers valuable insights into fostering a more entrepreneurial mindset in the region.
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