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In Focus by The HinduTesla Finally Lands in India: Is It Too Late?Back in 2016, Tesla began taking preorders from Indian customers with no timeline for delivery. Now, nine years later, it’s officially arrived — but much has changed. The Indian EV space is more competitive, homegrown players like Tata and global brands like BYD have made inroads and import duties remain steep.
And in the premium segment that Tesla is targeting, it’s not the first mover. German brands like Mercedes, BMW and Audi have been here for years.
What took Tesla so long? Why did early adopters like Vishal Gondal cancel their bookings? And is India ready...2025-07-2326 min
The FuturistVishal Gondal discusses the Impact of Gaming on Government ServicesIn this episode of the GX Podcast from the World Government Summit 2023, host Ian Khan sits down with renowned entrepreneur and innovator Vishal Gondal to explore the powerful intersection of gaming, behavior, and government services. With deep roots in the gaming industry and a track record of successful startups, Vishal shares how game design principles can drive meaningful behavior change—not just in entertainment, but in healthcare, public services, and beyond.Vishal opens up about his personal transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle to running marathons—fueled not by data, but by motivation and behavioral design. He explains how...2025-05-1214 min
LeadovationVishal Gondal: Revolutionizing Healthcare Centered on MotivationAbout Vishal Gondal:Vishal Gondal is a prominent Indian entrepreneur known as the pioneer and Father of the Indian Gaming Industry. He founded Indiagames at the age of 16, scaling it internationally before its acquisition by Disney in 2011 for approximately $100 million. Vishal then transitioned into health-tech, establishing GOQii in 2014—a groundbreaking company promoting holistic wellness through advanced wearable technology and personalized coaching. He also hosts "The Awakening Code" podcast, exploring the intersection of AI, spirituality, innovation, and consciousness. Recognized globally as an innovative leader, Vishal continues to bridge technology and wellness, transforming how people engage with their health an...2025-04-2255 min
Audiology Mastery: How to Build Your Dream PracticeUnlock Patient Engagement and Practice Growth with Gamification | Health Tech CEO, Vishal GondalStruggling to meet your health goals with a busy practice? Vishal Gondal faced a similar challenge, weighing nearly 250 pounds and becoming pre-diabetic while building his company. But he turned his health around and became a marathon runner with the guidance of a remote coach. His experience revealed the power of gamification principles like rewards, goals, and interactive engagement for transforming health outcomes. In this episode, Vishal shares how these principles can help audiologists boost patient engagement, understand behavior, build motivated teams, and create a strong company culture.Vishal Gondal is the founder and CEO...2024-08-0641 min
Longevity IndiaEpisode 14- Longevity, Economics and Health Insurance by Vishal GondalWelcome to the Longevity India Podcast! In this episode, Vishal Gondal, CEO and founder of GOQii, dives deep into the impact of increasing lifespan on the healthcare system. Join us as he shares his insights on this pressing issue and explores potential solutions, with longevity being one of them.
Discover the significance of maintaining good health in older age to safeguard India from emerging challenges like the "silver tsunami" already affecting Japan and Western countries. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation! #LongevityIndiaPodcast #healthcaresystem
#LifespanImpact #GOQii #LongevitySolutions #HealthierAging #SilverTsunami #India #Podcast
2023-06-1744 min
Founder ThesisEnabling better health outcomes at scale | Vishal Gondal @ GOQiiGoQii is a leader in the health-tech space, having raised more than 100 mn dollars till date from top VCs. Vishal leveraged his understanding of gaming to make gamification the heart of Goqii. He recollects his journey of building GoQii as a second-time founder.Insights shared:- GTM and pricing of health tech products and services How healthcare management differs from insurance Metrics of a health tech business Don’t find structure- advice for aspiring foundersAdditional links:- Vishal Gondal: The game is afoot I love chaos, and it is where I thrive, says Vi...2023-03-2035 min
Founder ThesisIndia's internet gaming pioneer | Vishal Gondal @ IndiagamesIf we were to write a history of tech startups in India, then surely there would be a pretty big chapter dedicated to Vishal Gondal. From becoming a tech entrepreneur while still in college to selling Indiagames to Disney for almost a hundred mn dollars - Vishal recounts his fascinating story.Insights shared:- Early days of Indian internet gaming How to engage customers with adware gaming Using branding to scale and acquisition strategies2023-03-2042 min
Animoca Brands PresentsSwitching the World to a Healthier Place with GoQii | Founder Insights Podcast by Animoca BrandsGOQii is the first preventive healthcare company with nutrition and fitness experts to help its customers get healthier, more active, and fit. GOQii was founded by Vishal Gondal, who is passionate about healthy, sustainable living and genuinely believes that everyone has limitless potential.In this episode, Vishal talks about the mission and vision of GOQii, which is to incentivize and encourage people to adopt a lifestyle that is better for their health and fitness. He also discussed the various sources of diversion that lead people to be unproductive and unhealthy.Guest:⭐Vishal Gondal, CE...2023-02-101h 02
Animoca Brands PresentsVishal Gondhal | Switching the World to a Healthier Place with GoQii | Founder insights Podcast by Animoca BrandsGOQii is the first preventive healthcare company with nutrition and fitness experts to help its customers get healthier, more active, and fit. GOQii was founded by Vishal Gondal, who is passionate about healthy, sustainable living and genuinely believes that everyone has limitless potential.In this episode, Vishal talks about the mission and vision of GOQii, which is to incentivize and encourage people to adopt a lifestyle that is better for their health and fitness. He also discussed the various sources of diversion that lead people to be unproductive and unhealthy.2023-02-1000 min
Thrifty TitansBuilding Category-creating Products ft. Vishal GondalHow do come up with ideas for category-creating products as an entrepreneur? What is the role of product vs. marketing in category creation, how do you build trust and a community of repeat users? We dig into all this, and more with Vishal Gondal, the founder and CEO of GOQii Smart Healthcare.2023-01-1600 min
Thrifty TitansThe Role of Habit-Building in Product SuccessCreating a new product category is not just about innovation—it is about market education, brand trust, and long-term adoption. Vishal Gondal, the visionary behind GOQii Smart Healthcare, built a wearable tech-driven health ecosystem in a market dominated by fitness giants. How did he do it?In this episode, Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO of GOQii, unpacks:The GOQii origin story and the strategy behind category creationThe role of product vs. marketing in building a new industryHow trust and habit-building impact retention in health-techThe challenges of competing in a profit-driven healthcare worldThe biggest opportunities in...2023-01-1646 min
Being The ChangeReimagining Healthcare, How Tech is Modifying Habits ft. Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO- GOQIIToday when we look at healthcare, we see Hospitals, Dispensaries, Clinics, operation theatre, Doctors, and some really dull & strong medicines. In the last 100 years, we have seen an incredible amount of development toward increasing the human lifespan, but has it been just about increasing the survival rate enough or there’s more to that?In this episode of Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar speaks to Vishal Gondal He is one of the pioneers of the Indian technology revolution and pioneers of the Indian Gaming Industry, almost a decade back he decided to revolutionise the hea...2022-11-1253 min
Being The ChangeIntroducing: Being The Change Season 2Problems are everywhere, its true, some catastrophic, some small, some of us succumb to it, while some try to adjust and start co-existing with them, and then there are those who stand against the tide and try to change the status quo. They will either win, or die trying, but they would never quit.Their work does bring a change not just for themselves, but to everyone around and beyond them. What made them stand against all odds and what gave them the courage to do so? Their efforts sparked a revolution around society and the p...2022-09-2601 min
Raj Shamani's Figuring OutThe Gaming King Of India - Vishal Gondal | Figuring Out 45 - Raj ShamaniIn this podcast we have Vishan Gondal, the Founder & CEO of GOQii and we have discussed:01. How Did He Approach Pepsi To Buy His Games & Helped Them Run A Campaign Against Coke?02. How Did India Games Build The First Ever Spider-Man Game?03. His 3 Biggest Lessons From The Journey Of India Games04. How Companies Design A Game To Get You Addicted?05. Why Should the Government Regulate Companies Like Instagram & YouTube For Their Power Of Influence & Strategies To Get A User Hooked?06. What’s The Best Rule To HIre Fo...2022-07-1549 min
Speakeasy with Dheeraj SinhaNavigating Entrepreneurship, Gaming & Healthcare Ft. Vishal GondalEvery young and ambitious person in India thinks of starting their own company. But what makes a start-up truly successful? Is it better to start a business in a space that is predicted to boom or in a space that you are passionate about? The eighth episode of Speakeasy with Dheeraj Sinha gives us a glimpse into the intricacies of the start-up world, with Vishal Gondal, the founder and CEO of GOQii.Learn more about the obstacles every young entrepreneur faces from someone who has seen it all. Listen as he addresses every unanswered question that you...2021-08-121h 06
SportsySaysTHE MAN BEHIND FAU-G, GOQii & IndiaGames - Vishal GondalThis 48th episode of LetsTalkSports with Sid Deshmukh features Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO of GOQii, India's largest wearable fitness company working on health as a lifestyle.
The discussion is based on some interesting topics like being a gaming entrepreneur in his teens, to being among Top 40 entrepreneurs in India in his twenties to founding #GOQii in his thirties with innovation and attitude and now collaborating with Akshay Kumar for #FAUG & Fitness. Vishal spoke to us about the sports - health - fitness & gaming industry.2021-05-1433 min
Halo DropVishal Gondal: The Father Of Indian Gaming On Preventative HealthWe are hugely excited to welcome Vishal Gondal onto Halo Drop. Vishal is an Indian entrepreneur and angel investor. Vishal founded his first company, IndiaGames, at the tender age of 16, a company that was later acquired by the Walt Disney Company. Following his success with IndiaGames, Vishal launched Sweat and Blood Venture group in 2008, to invest in startups at seed level, to help build out youth and entrepreneurship in India. He launched his most recent company, GOQii, in 2014, a fitness technology company, focused on preventative healthcare“I had absolutely no idea about valuation stock, li...2021-03-1848 min
Cyrus Says CleanEp. 615: feat. Vishal GondalOn this episode, Cyrus is joined by entrepreneur and video game developer Vishal Gondal, Founder - nCore Games, Founder & CEO - GOQii, and host of The Vishal Gondal Show podcast on the IVM Network. Cyrus and Vishal talk about Vishal's podcast, Vishal being called the 'father of the Indian gaming industry', how he was obsessed with making games and playing them as a kid, being a national-level volleyball player, how he once made a game for Pepsi where Pepsi bottles were being shot at Coca Cola cans, how he launched a video game company called 'Indiagames' to create Indian-themed...2021-01-2746 min
Cyrus Saysfeat. Vishal GondalOn this episode, Cyrus is joined by entrepreneur and video game developer Vishal Gondal, Founder - nCore Games, Founder & CEO - GOQii, and host of The Vishal Gondal Show podcast on the IVM Network. Cyrus and Vishal talk about Vishal's podcast, Vishal being called the 'father of the Indian gaming industry', how he was obsessed with making games and playing them as a kid, being a national-level volleyball player, how he once made a game for Pepsi where Pepsi bottles were being shot at Coca Cola cans, how he launched a video game company called 'Indiagames' to create Indian-themed...2021-01-2743 min
Hello TomorrowGames, Preventive Healthcare and Persistence | The Growth Series | Episode 1 | Vishal GondalIn the first episode of The Growth Series, we talk to Vishal Gondal, Founder and CEO of GOQii Inc. about his entrepreneurial journey, success and failures, his mantras and how he is re-defining the preventive healthcare landscape.2021-01-2034 min
100 Hours 100 Stars82: Vishal Gondal in conversation with RJ Aditi | PM Cares Fund | Tribute to Corona WarriorsCatch Vishal Gondal in conversation with RJ Aditi on #100Hours100Stars, the nation's biggest Digital Carnival. The CEO of GOQii tells us ways to break up with our couch and de-addict from the OTT drama. Donate towards #PMCARES fund by clicking on the link: https://m.p-y.tm/FFM-PMCARES 2020-05-2832 min
Mint Startup Diaries7: Vishal Gondal on building a super app for health and fitnessIn the latest episode for Startup Diaries, Vishal Gondal, founder of Goqii Inc. talks about how he is building a super app for health and fitness. On the growth trajectory, Gondal shares that they want to get to 100 million users from the current 10 million users in the next 3-4 years. Listen to this podcast for an engaging watch as Gondal performs fitness stunts during the course of the interaction.
2020-01-1415 min
Shunya OneFeat. Vishal Gondal: GOQii / Health Apps User-Behaviour / Digital Health Platform CurationOn this episode of Shunya One, we have Vishal Gondal, Founder and CEO at GOQii (since Feb 2014). This conversation focuses on how Vishal founded GOQii, how the fitness-app space is evolving and the user behaviour on fitness and health platforms in the country. You can also catch The Vishal Gondal Show here. http://ivmpodcasts.com/thevishalgondalshow Tweet to Vishal Gondal @vishalgondal, Shiladitya @shiladitya and Amit @doshiamit for your questions or reactions to this episode! To join the Shunya One slack channel, request for an invite here: http://ivmpodcasts.com/shunyaone Listen to this...2018-08-0748 min
IVM DailyEp. 53: Less Is MoreOn today's Daily, IVM producer Gaurav is joined by host of "The Vishal Gondal Show", Mr.Vishal Gondal himself. He provides the listeners with life hacks he follows using the simple philosophy of minimalism. You can listen to The Vishal Gondal Show by clicking on the link below: http://ivmpodcasts.com/thevishalgondalshow Share with us some of your life hacks. You can tweet to us using #IVMDaily. Our Twitter handle is @ivmpodcasts. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl...2018-05-0711 min
Cyrus Says CleanEp. 191 feat. Entrepreneur Vishal GondalOn this episode of Cyrus Says, Founder of Indiagames and GOQii and host the The Vishal Gondal Podcast, talks to Cyrus about: How he started programming games at the age of 16 How Spider-man changed his life How he plans to change the fitness game in India with the GOQii fitness tracker. How other super achievers inspire him. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 2017-08-2846 min
GOQiiEpisode 20 - Complete Heath Ecosystem on AppOn this podcast CEO Vishal Gondal talks about his disruptive health eco-system GOQii which brings you personalized healthy lifestyle coaching along with comprehensive health management to reach your goals.2016-08-1900 min
SAJAMeet INK, India's TED-like conferenceSAJA - South Asian Journalists Association - presents a conversation about the TED-like INK. Innovation & Knowledge is the homegrown, TED-affiliated conference that aims to bring the best of India to the world, and the world to India, for a weekend of smart fast-paced talks, cutting-edge ideas, and insight into the innovations that are transforming global culture (some of the marquee US names who are speaking at the conference include "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, filmmaker James Cameron); the conference is Dec. 9-12 in Mumbai.
Get a taste of the first INK ever in this special SAJA webcast, with Vishal Gondal...2010-12-0600 min