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Young MoneyEP30: Best out of Waste w/ Qudrat's Rishabh SuriIn this episode of YM, I spoke to Rishabh Suri, the founder of Qudrat, a venture that makes biodegradable tableware from agricultural waste. Their products are not only sustainable options of tableware but also degrade in just 30 days turning into manure for plants.
Firstly, Rishabh and I spoke about his life before Qudrat came into the picture. In detail discussions - about his educational background, his first business and eventually the inception of Qudrat - took place.
Post, understanding what he aims at creating with Qudrat, we spoke about how important i...2024-03-0854 min
Young MoneyEP29: Elevating Life w/ Zaocare's Parth ShahIn this episode of YM, I spoke to Parth Shah, the co-founder of Zaocare - a company that creates plant based nutritional supplements.
Through Zaocare, I was introduced to the fairly new industry of Nutraceuticals: any food product that provides health benefits - including prevention of disease - in addition to the basic nutrition found in food.
Parth and I spoke about many things like:
1. (00:56): Pharmaceuticals to Nutraceuticals! - How did this happen?
2. (05:18): Gummies and Effervescent tablets - They’re healthy AND yummy...2024-02-0935 min
Young MoneyEP28: Enhancing skillsets w/ Day One Learning Solutions' Avantika KampaniIn this episode of YM, I invited Avantika Kampani, the 16 y/o entrepreneur and founder of Day One Learning Solutions- a company which focus on enhancing a child's ability to grow intellectually, mentally and socially, using the various tools that they've created.
We talk about how she started her entrepreneurial journey and what pushed her to start the company.
We then talk about what challenges she faces while balancing school alongside the company, and what advice she'd give someone regarding the same.
Moving forward, we talk about both the products...2023-08-2137 min
Young MoneyEP27: Living the golden life w/ Aulive's Wamika ShekhawatIn this episode of YM, I talk to Wamika Shekhawat, the co-founder of Aulive- a brand that offers leather alternative options like faux leather & different types of plant leather, to conscious consumers. They are continuously striving to create a positive impact in the fashion industry by promoting vegan fashion and providing products that are healthy for the environment.
Wamika and I talk about what impacted her perception towards authentic leather products and how she came across the idea to start Aulive. After discussing her journey in detail, we move forward and understand the company and all that...2023-07-1956 min
Young MoneyEP26: Managing finances w/ Money Matters' Teerth VarmaIn this episode of YM, I talk to Teerth Varma, the founder of Money Matters- a company that aims to boost financial literacy among youngsters. Their aim is to make financial literacy accessible to students of all ages. Managing money is something which isn’t really taught in schools, so teerth and his team found a way to educate the youth about the same.
Teerth and I talk in detail about the company and it’s inception. We discuss the initial response and also how they deal with declining attention spans. We also talk about the challenges face...2023-06-0122 min
Young MoneyEP25: Making the world a 'gud' place w/ Gud Gum's Mayank NagoriIn this episode of YM, I talk to Mayank Nagori, the founder of Gud Gum, which is a 100% Plastic-free, biodegradable & vegan chewing gum. We talk about how Mayank started the company and what the process looked like. We also discuss the product in detail and understand it's uniqueness. We further talk about the consumers response, and what all blockers the team has had to overcome. One of the major questions was understanding why Gud Gum is the only company of it's kind.
Lastly, we talk about the distribution process, the other products in the pipeline and Mayank's...2023-05-2430 min
Young MoneyEP24: Upcycling Paper Pens w/ Syahi's Ananya Kedia & Muskan GautamIn this episode of YM, I invited the team behind Syahi, a project which makes pens out of upcycled paper alongside empowering communities of migrant women. Their main goal is to combat India’s growing problem of single use plastic and make a difference in both, the society and the environment.
Ananya, Muskan and I spoke about what Syahi is and what got them interested in something like it, as college students. We also discuss the difficulties faced by them during the pandemic and other blockers in their growth.
We spoke about the wonderful women that are a part of Sy...2023-04-2534 min
Young MoneyEP23: Looking inside Event Management w/ Eventiaa's Shrawani DixitIn this episode of YM, I talk to Shrawani Dixit, the founder of Eventiaa, an event management company that takes on everything from weddings to corporate events. Shrawani and I talk in detail about how she started an event management company despite being a law student. We discuss the challenges that Eventiaa faces, how big of a role social media plays in generating sales, Shrawani's take on her current position and her vision for her company.
Keeping in mind that the event management sector is booming, we talk about competition and what Shrawani feels about building something in such a...2022-08-0730 min
Young MoneyEP22: Dancing through life w/ Happy Dancing Feet's Srishti AryaIn this episode of YM, I invited Srishti Arya, the founder and mother of Happy Dancing Feet, a choreography company that covers weddings, corporate events, social events and more.
Srishti and I talk in detail about how a company that started out of her passion for dancing turned into a business. We talk about the events/incidents that pushed her to start HDF, her blockers for growth, learning curves, the stereotypes that she has encountered over the years. We also have a good laugh over the hilarious stories that she shares from her journey, and also discuss...2022-05-0559 min
Young MoneyEP21: Tapping into IIM w/ UniVoyage's Vedika ManekIn this episode, we talk to Vedika Manek, one of the founders of UniVoyage, an educational start-up which seeks to build a community of diligent students by providing lectures, mock tests, crash courses, and an unparalleled mentorship programme, wherein IPM aspirants would be personally mentored by IIM students, and so much more.
Vedika and I talk in detail about the company and what led to it’s inception. We then discuss how the co-founders try to find a work-life balance, being IIM students themselves, and also how they’ve built a remarkable team of IPM IIM students. What are their bigg...2022-04-1120 min
Young MoneyEP20: Connecting AI & Fashion w/ Grroom's Venkatesh PugaliaIn this episode, I talk to the founder of Grroom- an app which understands your fashion needs through an AI personal stylist. We talk about Venkatesh's backgroud and what led him to start Grroom, his collaborations with brands like Myntra & Ajio, and the teamwork behind Grroom's algorithm. We also discuss Grroom's targeted demographic, how the fashion industry has grown alongside AI, and Venkatesh's vision for Grroom.
You can check out Grroom's Website here.
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Young MoneyEP19: Life of a Film-maker w/ Shravan Bokadia (Part 2)In this episode of YM, I invited Shravan Bokadia, a 20 year old Film-maker, Editor and Producer. In the second part of this episode, we talk about how Shravan collaborates with big brands like Lakme and Parachute. Further, Shravan gives his pieces of advice to anyone who wants to enter the film-making industry. Lastly, we talk about his upcoming short film and his vision for himself.
You can check out Shravan's website & his Instagram handle here.
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(00:33): How does Shravan collaborate with big brands like Lakme and Parachute? ~ talking about how having a good ne...2021-08-0220 min
Young MoneyEP19: Life of a Film-maker w/ Shravan Bokadia (Part 1)In this episode of YM, I invited Shravan Bokadia, a 20 year old Film-maker, Editor and Producer. In the part 1 of this episode, we talk about Shravan's love for film-making and what got him interested in the same. We also take a deep dive into his journey of becoming a film-maker from scratch, and how starting early benefited him. Further, we discuss him joining film school and being the youngest in his class, and more about his learnings from the first short film he made.
You can check out Shravan's website & his Instagram handle here.
You c...2021-07-2426 min
Young MoneyEP18: Empowering prisoners w/ Inmate's Divej MehtaIn this episode of YM, I invited the founder of Inmate, a company which empowers and trains the convicted prisoners of India and gives them a second chance alongside promoting the lost traditions of Kolhapuris.
Divej and I talk about his background and how an MBA project turned into such a unique business model. We talk about the employment and training processes of the prisoners and also his learnings along the way. We talk in depth about a certification provided to the prisoners for their work which verifies them as a Karigar. Lastly, we talk about Divej's vi...2021-06-1250 min
Young MoneyEP17: Sustainable living w/ Coco Custo's Shaan LalwaniIn this episode of YM, I invited the founder of Coco Custo: a company which makes natural, non-toxic, and biodegradable cleaning products. We talk about the uniqueness of the product and the challenges it faced. We also discuss the impact that the product can create if it becomes a mass product and ways to lower our carbon footprint are also talked about. Lastly, Shaan gives her piece of advice for people who want to start a sustainable business and also her vision for Coco Custo.
Coco Custo's Instagram handle: https://instagram.com/coco.custo?utm_medium=copy_link
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Young MoneyEP16: Taking a look at dairy alternatives w/ MilkinOats' Ashna Goel & Vishwesh NairIn this episode, I invited Ashna Goel and Vishwesh Nair, the founders of an Oat based milk company called MilkinOats. We talk about their backgrounds and what brought them together to start their own plant based milk company. While discussing the challenges that they faced, we also talk about Oat milk's activity in the market. How different Oat Milk is, in the sustainable aspect as well as the nutritional aspect, is also discussed. Lastly, we talk about Oat milk's future and why the plant based milk industry needs to grow.
MilkinOat's Instagram Handle: https://instagram.com/milkinoats?utm_medium=copy_l...2021-05-2129 min
Young MoneyEP15: Exploring the world of Thrifting w/ WhatWeWore's Manya KapurIn this episode, I invited Manya Kapur - the owner of a thrift store called 'whatwewore'. We dive deep into the misconceptions that people have regarding thrifting, how most thrift stores source their items, we also talk bout how sustainable thrifting is, also the difficulties that small businesses face in their initial stage, and the future of thrifting.
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(00:00): Introduction
(01:34): Before we dive into qu...2021-05-1621 min
Young MoneyEP14: Digging into multiple industries w/ Neel ShahIn this episode of YM, I talk to Neel Shah who is a Film maker, Author, Freelance marketer, and also an entrepreneur. We talk about his love of being in front of the camera as well as being backstage. We talk about his book-'Smart Labour' which is a millennial's guide to kickstarting your career, and we also discuss about the freelance marketing world and things to keep in mind while pursuing the same. Plus we explore the science and historical podcasts that Neel has started. Listen to the entire podcast to learn about all this and much more.
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Young MoneyEP13: Entrepreneurship 101 w/ Mudit PathakIn this episode, I invited Mudit Pathak, who is a social entrepreneur, accidental author, artist, and among his many other achievements, he was also nominated for the Padma Shri, at just 20 years of age. We talk about the numerous social initiatives that he's started, his upcoming book, how can someone create an impact, we also talk about his experience on being nominated for the Padma Shri, and also his vision as a social entrepreneur. Tune into the podcast to learn more about Mudit and his accomplishments.
You can check out Mudit's Instagram handle here.
You can r...2021-04-3027 min
Young MoneyEP12: Serving Edible Cookie Dough w/ Crumbl's Rutvi ShahIn this episode, I invited Rutvi Shah aka the owner of Crumbl- An edible cookie dough serving company. We talk about how this new concept was created, what challenges were faced in the process, the behind the scenes of the company, and her vision for Crumbl.
You can check out Crumbl and their delicious menu here.
You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:23): What is Crumbl? Let’s hear it from the founder herself ~ what made her want to start a business in the food industry?
(07:21): How does Rutvi plan on mana...2021-01-2026 min
Young MoneyEP11: Exploring the book rental space w/ Bookelphia's Reetu BhagatIn this episode, I invited Reetu Bhagat aka, the owner of Bookelphia- a crowd sourced book reading and sharing platform. We talk in detail about the amazing concept, the working of the company, how Covid-19 has been treating them and her vision for Bookelphia.
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(00:00): Introduction
(01:34): What is Bookelphia? - let’s hear it from the founder herself! ~ how did she get the idea to start something like this?
(05:25): How did COVID-19 affect the b...2020-12-1720 min
Young MoneyEP10: Expanding the pet care sector w/ PetKonnect's Devanshi ShahIn this episode, I invited Devanshi Shah aka, the owner of PetKonnect. We talk in detail about the new concept, the various services that they provide, the challenges she faced and her vision for the company. You can learn more about PetKonnect here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com Thankyou!
(00:00): Introduction
(01:05): What is PetKonnect? ~ how did Devanshi get into the pet care sector?
(07:53): We’ve heard of doctors on call, but vets on call?! whaaa..... ~ what are some other services that PetKonnect provides?
(13:59): With a business model as unique as PetKonnect’s, it must’ve take...2020-12-0324 min
Young MoneyEP9: Fixing all household needs w/ Minions' Shubham GunjalIn this episode, I invited the owner of Minions aka Shubham Gunjal, who runs a service providing company. They provide you almost all the household services in a safe and sanitized environment which is very essential especially during Covid-19. We talk about the idea behind Minions, how he operates everything, how Minions is different from other service providing companies and his vision for Minions. You can check out Minion's page here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:12): What is Minions? ~ how did Shubham come up with the idea/how did they come up...2020-10-1411 min
Young MoneyEP8: Upcycling high quality waste w/ Bekar's Ashwajeet SinghIn this episode, I invited the owner of Bekar a.k.a Ashwajeet Singh, who transforms high quality waste from textile factories and turns it into beautiful fashion and home decor. We talk about his idea behind Bekar, how a textile background benefited him, how he manages everything & his vision for Bekar! Check out his page here.
You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:18): Bekar - a company which transforms high quality fabric from textile factories & turns it into beautiful fashion and home decor ~ what made Ashwajeet want to...2020-10-0521 min
Young MoneyEP7: Connecting sustainability and the LGBTQ community w/ LGBThrifty's Rachita DontiIn this episode, I invited the owner of LGBThrifty aka Rachita Donti who makes and sells bead accessories while supporting the LGBTQ community. We talk about the idea behind the company, the challenges that she faced, how she keeps up with everything, and her vision for LGBThrifty. You can check out LGBThrifty here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:38): How did Rachita come up with the idea to roll out LGBThrifty? ~ talking about how she is connecting the LGBTQ community and sustainability with her venture
(07:27): Talking about the h...2020-09-2718 min
Young MoneyEP6: Knotting love w/ House of Macrame's Dhvani MehtaIn this episode, I invited Dhvani Mehta & her Mom - the owners of 'House of Macramé'. We talk about how people fell in love with this new concept, how their business grew, the hard work behind the scenes & the vision for their venture. You can follow 'House of Macramé' here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:11): What is Macrame? ~ the story of how House of Macrame was born
(06:30): What were the challenges that Dhvani faced while initially starting off? ~ lack of awareness/pricing
(10:47): How does Dhvani feel about he...2020-09-2137 min
Young MoneyEP5: Eco-friendly Skincare w/ Pine Cottage & Co's Vidhi PanwarIn this episode of YM, we talk to the owner of Pine Cottage & Co - an organic skin care and lifestyle store. We talk about her journey, how she came up with the idea of starting Pine Cottage, the research involved and her ultimate vision for this venture. You can check out Vidhi's Instagram page here. Our Instagram Handle is this. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:15): What is Pine Cottage & Co?
(04:52): The story of how Pine Cottage & Co transformed from an idea into a company ~ talking about Vidhi’s one tru...2020-09-1421 min
Young MoneyEP4: Talking about helping underpriviledged girls w/ Tenzin PalkyiIn this episode, I invited the owner of a thrift shop, who contributes the proceedings to provide sanitary pads to underprivileged girls. We talk about her journey, her motivation to start this cause and her vision and other initiatives she plans to take on in the future. You can check out her Instagram page here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com
(00:00): Introduction
(01:18): What is a Thrift Shop? ~ how did quarantine cause Tenzin to start her own Thrift Store?
(02:05): How was Tenzin’s thrift store going to stand out in a crowd of va...2020-09-0609 min
Young MoneyEP3: Destigmatizing mental health w/ Mynd's Varnika, Ayushi & PreetOn this episode of YM, we talk about a mental health organization, the stigma around it and how important mental health is. You can check out their Instagram page here
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(00:00): Introduction
(01:02): What is Mynd? ~ talking about mental health being a priority and not a privilege
(02:35): Providing factually correct information about mental health and different disorders
(03:41): Why are people afraid to talk about their problems? ~ talking about sensitivity and opening up to therapists
(05:07): Mynd’s policies ~ connecting consultants to clients
(06:37): Is mental health not as...2020-08-2912 min
Young MoneyEP2: Connecting psychology with skincare w/ SkinOreal's Sreeja ShreshthaIn this episode of YM, we talk to a skin care consultant and explore the journey that she has been through. We talk about how psychology plays a BIG role in skin care, how Sreeja scaled up her business and what's her vision for SkinOreal. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com You can find more about Sreeja & SkinOreal from the links below. Sreeja's Youtube channel, Sreeja's Instagram. You can check out our Instagram here
Through the episode, we discuss the following:
(00:00): Introduction
(1:38): What made Sreeja want to become...2020-08-2326 min
Young MoneyEP1: Introduction to Young MoneyI talk about why I started Young Money and what's in it for you.2020-08-1600 min