Dive deep into a founder’s evolution with Neel Reddy Rebala, featuring Chaitanya Peddi, Co-Founder and Product Head of Darwinbox.
From 4 visionaries to a 1,100-strong team, witness the evolution of a platform that’s revolutionizing HR tech. Discover how Darwinbox is redefining the employee lifecycle, managing 3 million end users and mastering the art of capital allocation.
Chapters
00:00 - Precap
02:46 - How does it feel to be a unicorn founder?
04:26 - Introduce Darwin box
08:52 - Back story of the unicorn
14:35 - Day 1 of Darwinbox
25:21 - Team, Seed Capital … ?
27:56 - Market Evaluation
30:08 - Startups as a Customer Segment
35:25 - Building the Minimum Viable Product and Challenges Faced
51:09 - How did you win your first sale?
55:23 - How did you do your first fund raise?
01:00:31 - How did you go about capital allocation after receiving your first cheque?
01:04:00 - How can early stage startups attract good talent?
01:08:11 - Darwinbox today
01:10:44 - How did you maintain control over the culture during this rapid phase of growth?
01:15:49 - Chaitanya's reflection on Product evolution over the years
01:19:31 - How are you tackling emerging trends like AI, People Analytics, etc?
01:24:29 - What keeps you awake at night as a founder?
01:27:55 - How do you evaluate a startup idea?
01:30:49 - What are the top things for an entrepreneur to keep in mind will building a Product or a Platform?
01:33:07 - How should an entrepreneur choose a path to pursue when there are multiple paths to revenue?
01:35:36 - Closing comments
#StartupChemistry #IndianStartups #StartUpIndia #entrepreneurshippodcast #startuppodcast
#TechTrends #DigitalIndia #StartupEcosystem #ProductInnovation #SoftwareSolutions #MadeInIndia #FounderGrowth #BusinessGrowth #TechLeadership #StartupJourney #InnovationHub #EmergingTech
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Host and Founder
Neelakanteshwar Reddy Rebala
Partners
Abhinav Jain
Abhishek Srivastava
Jayshree Kanther Patodi
Edits & Design
Barsha Nandy
Om Pawar
Producers
Anirudh Kaushik
Barsha Nandy
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We are here with another episode and will take you on a ride into the world of EVs this time. Pratik Gupta, CEO & Co-founder of Gensol EVs, our guest, is an inventor-entrepreneur. His inventions are deployed in a variety of sectors from Pharma to Cricket. We explore what it takes to come up with new ideas, deep dive into Indian EV, and learn about how his firm Gensol EV is aiming to disrupt the EV market with their unique 3-wheeled car, equipped with world-class technologies. We explore battery technologies, the need for giga factories for EVs, emerging trends in EV, the impact of Lithium reserves in India, and much more.
This episode is for anyone curious about interesting products being built in India. If you are a car enthusiast, deep-tech nerd, or climate-conscious human - you don't want to miss this.
Host and Founder
Neelakanteshwar Reddy Rebala
Partners
Abhinav Jain
Abhishek Srivastava
Jayshree Kanther Patodi
Edits & Design
Aman S Raju
Barsha Nandy
Om Pawar
Producers
Anirudh Kaushik
Barsha Nandy
Chapters
00:00 - Pre-cap and Intro
02:48 - Pratik's background
04:11 - Pratik's experience building multi-million dollar products
06:34 - How do you get ideas for new products
08:52 - Does engineering mind help in running a deep tech business?
10:24 - How can non-tech people build deep-tech startups?
13:40 - Electric Vehicles & Sustainability
18:06 - Post usage electric battery disposal - How is the industry thinking about it?
21:00 - Overview of the EV market
25:14 - Market approach of EV vs ICE
29:07 - Solution to recharging challenges of EVs
32:03 - Are the Government Policies like FAME PLI helping?
34:37 - What are the various components of EV infrastructure
37:09 - Where is the battery technology headed?
41:10 - Why do we need Giga Factories?
43:20 - Where do you see the Indian EV market in the next 5 years?
46:05 - Impact of new lithium reserves found in India?
47:26 - Pratik's EV Startup - Gensol EV
52:51 - How did you arrive at this design and product?
01:05:20 - Business Model of this EV Startup01:10:20 - Closing comments
#StartupChemistry #IndianStartups #StartUpIndia #entrepreneurshippodcast #startuppodcast #electricvehicles #EV #invention #gensolEV #mobility #gigafactories #lithiumreservsIndia #Batterytechnology #IndianEVs #deeptech #sustainability
In this power-packed episode, we deep dive into the end-to-end funding journey of a startup founder and discuss how an entrepreneur can successfully navigate this path. We touch upon the world of Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) in the Indian entrepreneurial landscape. We uncover the crucial role of PE/VC in the startup ecosystem and peek into the future of entrepreneurship in India. We also demystify terms of funding and IPO planning. Our charismatic guest and a seasoned investor, Abhinav Jain who is a General Partner at the leading mid-market private equity firm, Gaja Capital, shares his insights to leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take on challenges that a startup journey presents. Whether you're an aspiring founder, a curious investor or simply passionate about startups, this episode is a must-listen.
#startupchemistry #startupexpert #entrepreneurshippodcast #startuppodcast #startupstory #IndianIPO #IPO ___________________________________________________________________________ Host and Founder Neelakanteshwar Reddy Rebala Partners Abhinav Jain Abhishek Srivastava Jayshree Kanther Patodi Edits & Design Aman S Raju Barsha Nandy Om Pawar Producers Anirudh Kaushik Barsha Nandy Volunteers Aishwarya A Swamy Harshini Gunda Prasad Potturu Shivani Chinnamaraju ___________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 -Precap 02:02 - Abhinav and Finance 08:49 - Private Equity and Venture Capital Overview 28:16 - Fundraising Journey of a Startup/ Entrepreneur 44:15 - Exit Paths for Investors and Founders 51:59 - IPOs - Initial Public Offerings Deep Dive 01:12:00 - Abhinav Beyond Finance
For the inaugural episode of Startup Chemistry, we explore the Indian Healthcare Opportunity with Jayshree Kanther Patodi, co-founder of Enzia Ventures, an early-stage VC firm. She brings a unique perspective thanks to her experience both as an operator and investor.
Discover Enzia's mission, unique investment approach, and support beyond funding for portfolio companies. Explore the healthcare sector's current status, trends, global comparisons, and where funding is directed. Uncover the next big thing in healthcare - Speciality-focused Business.
#startupchemistry #startupexpert #entrepreneurshippodcast #startuppodcast #startupstory #Indianhealthcare #healthcarespecialityopportunity #healthcareandtechnology
Chapters 00:00 - Precap 01:58 - Jayshree's background and Enzia Ventures' intro 27:09 - Overview of Healthcare sector 39:26 - Opportunities in Healthcare - Speciality focussed businesses 1:06:06 - Jayshree's other interests and final comments
StartUp Chemistry, a brand new podcast hosted by your guide to the innovation frontier, Neel Reddy Rebala, is all set to go live on Saturday, 24th February on all leading podcast platforms. In a series of freewheeling chats, Neel, a startup enthusiast and Indian School of Business alumnus, will be bringing you insightful conversations with esteemed guests, industry leaders and achievers across diverse backgrounds. StartUp Chemistry is ably guided by its team, Abhinav, Abhishek, and Jayshree, who are veteran investors of startup world. StartUp Chemistry brings to the fore credible and valuable insights to its audience. Each episode dives deep into the cutting-edge trends and groundbreaking ideas shaping the next generation of startups – companies poised to revolutionize the world for the next 20-30 years. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, student, or policymaker with an eye on the future, StartUp Chemistry is your essential source of inspiration, knowledge, and cutting-edge insights. #startupchemistry #startupexpert #startupstory