"It was definitely a challenge, not just for anyone…but for myself. Because I had to first rewire my own frameworks. Although I was seeing that we have to think long term. But quite honestly, in action, I was not taking actions which were long term in nature." - Ankur Joshi India GameChanger welcomed back Ankur Joshi, the Founder and CEO of Nuclei to discuss the evolution of the company and the strategic shifts that have occurred since their last conversation. Ankur delves into the importance of building a trust-based relationship model in business, rather than focusing solely on immediate sal ..read more

India GameChanger recorded an interesting conversation with Arjun Vaidya, Venture Lead at Verlinvest. Verlinvest partners with visionary entrepreneurs who are building impactful, category-defining, global brands. Some of the topics Arjun discussed: Arjun’s micro moment The family legacy Arjun’s reality check Shutting down his first business and launching Dr. Vaidya Every entrepreneur has his own reason for exiting Direct to a Billion Consumers  Some other titles we considered for this episode: Let Your Consumers Choose Your Channel Fail Early and Reflect on What Was Done Wrong Insecuri ..read more

India GameChanger really learned a lot from this discussion with Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, a co-Founder and Tech Lead at ePlane.ai.  ePlane is building a flying taxi for faster commutes in cities, a transportation system to change the world. Some of the topics that Satya covered: Attending the India Institute of Technology Madras, becoming an Aerospace Engineer Building one f the world’s largest combustion research centers in academia Drones, the importance of wings, and how to fly slowly When you try to add the advantages of a plane and a drone, you also get the disadvantages Teachin ..read more

India GameChanger really enjoyed our conversation with Meghna Krishna, the Group Chief Revenue Officer at VideoVerse.  VideoVerse is a "Universe of video applications, powered by deep learning." Meghna is immensely passionate about business growth and team building.  She has built various businesses across multiple continents in industries including Retail, eCommerce, Travel, and SaaS.  Some of the topics she covered in our conversation included:  Getting her first taste of launching a business and immediately becoming addicted Being part of Walmart's online launch team in ..read more

India GameChanger spoke with Shaayak Chatterjee, co-founder of Breathe ESG, an enterprise SAS company focused on sustainability management. Shaayak shared valuable insights about the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the importance of making a positive impact in the world. Some of the topics Shaayak covered in detail included: Personal privilege and collective responsibility The rise of ESG and its implications The role technology can play is ESG management The mathematical nature of music and software The value of education and experience Some other titles we consider ..read more

India GameChanger was psyched to have Vinayak Shrivastav, a co-Founder and the CEO of VideoVerse on the show.  VideoVerse is a "Universe of video applications, powered by deep learning."  It is hard to impress me...but this definitely did. Some of the topics Vinayak covered: Deciding to build what became VideoVerse and working for two years to build the core technology Being a sports fan and how that may have influenced the product How customer collaboration is key to building a great product Aiming to build all the tools that media companies need Creating immersive experiences Inve ..read more

India GameChanger welcomed Balasubramanian Sankaranarayanan, the CEO of Thryve Digital Health for a really interesting covnersation. Bala's journey, from a chemist and motorsport enthusiast to a leading figure in digital health, offers a wealth of insights into building a future-focused healthcare enterprise. Some of the insights Bala offered included: The interplay between passion and profession and the multifaceted nature of leadership The importance of creating a culture that encourages speaking up, innovation, and collaboration Creating an ecosystem that supports better clinical outcomes ..read more

IndiaGameChanger welcomed Ravi Jitani, a co-founder of Countingwell to the show. Countingwell emphasizes inquiry, problem-solving, and growth mindsets. The app was designed to place children at the center of learning. Some of the topics that Ravi covered: The importance of personalized learning in math education The challenges and opportunities of implementing technology in schools The need to link math education to larger career aspirations The impact of capital and technology on transforming societies The long-term vision for Countingwell and its potential for global expansion Some ot ..read more

India GameChanger had the privilege of hosting Dr. Chytra Anand, a renowned dermatologist and a pioneer in skincare innovation. Dr. Anand is the founder of Kosmoderma Skin, Hair, and Body Clinics and SkinQ DermaCosmetics. With over two decades of experience in dermatology, she has trailblazed the path of skincare, particularly for melanin-rich skin. Her journey encompasses the challenges and triumphs in bridging the gap between traditional dermatological practices and the unique needs of skin of color. Some of the topics that Chytra covered in detail include: Understanding the uniqueness of s ..read more

With all of the hoopla around Instoried's funding announcements, we had to have Sharmin Ali, the founder and CEO of Instoried, on the show. Some of the topics Sahrmin covered: Starting her career in Management Consulting and working on Wall St. The desire to return to India and start her own thing FOMO is one of the emotions we connect the most with Trying to build the Netflix of India Being data-driven to affect scale Balancing technology with the human touch Using technology to make content creation more efficient and effective Why empathy matters Instoried's ubiquitous capital raise and go ..read more