Profiles of India's most inspiring founders, their backgrounds, journeys, and businesses.
Explore the inspiring journey of Mustafa Suleyman, from co-founding DeepMind to leading Microsoft AI, and learn how he is shaping the future of artificial intelligence with innovation and ethical vision.
Pramila Srinivasan is a healthcare entrepreneur and founder of MedicalMine and The Brain Foundation. Explore her career, personal life, and high-profile legal battle.
In this interview, Priyal Bhardwaj talks about blending fashion, social work, and leadership to create impact. From supporting artisan communities with Label PB to empowering women through Sangini Saheli, she highlights the power of women-led development and sustainable ecosystems.
In this interview, Aavika Chhawchharia talks about building Honey & Dough, evolving from a bakery to a café chain, understanding customer preferences, and maintaining quality while scaling in India’s competitive café and bakery industry.
Neetu Sharma and Ranu Sharma, founders of Vastra Potli, are blending Rajasthan’s textile heritage with modern design while empowering women artisans. This StartupTalky International Women’s Day 2026 feature highlights their journey of building a purpose-driven, women-led brand.
Explore how Aishwarya Bansal is redefining India’s real estate landscape through Smartworld Developers. From millennial-focused housing to design-led communities, discover insights on innovation, inclusivity, and the future of urban living.
In this StartupTalky interview, Bhojanam founder Pranavi Chekuri talks about building a restaurant rooted in authentic Telugu comfort food, navigating challenges as a woman entrepreneur, and balancing tradition with scalability in India’s competitive food industry.
In this StartupTalky International Women’s Day 2026 feature, Kiran Meena talks about building TheParentZ, scaling to 20 million parents, and empowering modern families through technology, community, and empathy-driven innovation.
As part of StartupTalky’s International Women’s Day 2026 series, Devashree Nampurkar discusses breaking barriers in defence manufacturing, driving engineering innovation, and contributing to India’s self-reliance through deep-tech solutions.
As part of StartupTalky’s International Women’s Day 2026 series, Vidushi Jain and Saloni Shah reveal how Attrangi is transforming jewellery into a form of everyday self-expression while empowering women through design, community, and purpose.
In a world chasing trends, Shivani Nirupam is creating something timeless. Through Label Shivani Nirupam, she transforms Mumbai’s energy into garments that celebrate storytelling, sustainability, and thoughtful luxury.
From breaking barriers in a male-dominated sector to shaping the future of education for thousands, Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff’s journey is one of vision and resilience. Through Kalorex, she continues to redefine inclusive and purpose-driven education in India.
From navigating loss to building a global healthcare platform, Sonam Garg Sharma is reshaping medical tourism through empathy and accessibility. Medical Linkers goes beyond treatment to deliver holistic, culturally sensitive care for patients across borders.
In a world of swipe culture and checklists, Anuradha Gupta is building a more intentional approach to love. Through Vows for Eternity, she helps individuals move beyond filters to find partnerships rooted in clarity, compatibility, and shared purpose.
Namita Kothari reveals how Akoirah is redefining luxury with lab-grown diamonds, blending sustainability, trust, and modern design to meet the aspirations of today’s conscious consumers.
As India’s packaging industry scales rapidly, DCGpac is leading the shift with sustainable solutions and inclusive growth. Co-founder Seema Bansal shares how women-led innovation, strong supply chains, and design thinking are redefining B2B packaging.
Drishti Madnani talks about building Shryoan Cosmetics, transitioning from cosmetic wholesaling to a D2C beauty brand, and creating affordable, high-quality makeup designed for Indian skin tones and everyday confidence.
As part of StartupTalky’s International Women’s Day series, Sonal Gupta talks about building SQIN Botanicals, a botanical skincare brand that blends traditional ingredients with modern science to create clean, effective products for everyday glow.
The Indian honey market is growing steadily as consumers increasingly prefer natural, organic, and health-focused products. The market was valued at around $449.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach over $626 million by 2033, driven by rising awareness of wellness, sustainable farming, and beekeeping. At the same
Startup founders often believe that a strong idea is the key to building a successful company. However, according to Ghazal Alagh, the real difference between startups that scale and those that stall lies in the mindset and decisions of the founder. In a recent LinkedIn post, the co-founder of Mamaearth
Sangeeta Sikdar Bhatia, co-founder of TOABH, shares how she built one of India’s leading talent management agencies, nurtured emerging talent, and is creating new opportunities for women in the evolving entertainment and influencer ecosystem.
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Avni and Ashni Biyani discuss building Foodstories, a gourmet retail brand focused on clean ingredients, conscious sourcing, and transparent food stories, while shaping how modern Indian consumers discover and experience premium food.
Ayushi Arora Gulyani, Founder of Media Corridors, shares insights on strategic communications, proactive storytelling, and founder-led narratives, along with lessons for women building their own PR and communications firms.
Joyal Abraham of inticure discusses why sexual and emotional wellness remains a taboo topic in India. She shares how technology-driven platforms are helping women access private, stigma-free care, break long-standing silence around intimacy, and shape the future of the sexual wellness industry.
Kashika Malhotra is the founder and CEO of Yoginii, a platform created to simplify how women discover trusted health and wellness solutions. In this interview, she shares the inspiration behind building a curated wellness marketplace, the importance of women-led innovation in the wellness industry, and how Yoginii aims to build
Shikha Agnihotri is the founder of Right Side Story and the force behind the National Council for School Safety. She works to transform school safety in India through structured governance systems aligned with the POCSO Act and national guidelines. In this interview with StartupTalky, she shares the mission behind building
Rhea Poddar Loyalka, founder of Deshya, is part of a new generation of women entrepreneurs redefining India’s luxury jewellery space by blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. Drawing from her family’s gemstone carving legacy and her global education in gemology, she created Deshya to transform intricate gemstone artistry
Dr. Premila Naidu has been at the forefront of transforming paediatric dental care in India by creating child-friendly, sensory-sensitive clinical environments. As the founder of Small Bites and Dr. ToothLittle, she pioneered one of India’s first specialised chains of paediatric dental clinics designed specifically for children’s needs. In
Masuma Siddique, Founder and Chief Strategist at InkCraft Communications, has built her agency on a simple but powerful belief: brands don’t just need visibility, they need trust. In an era where content is everywhere but credibility is rare, she has focused on creating strategic narratives that help brands build
Building a digital brand today requires more than just tactics—it demands clarity of audience, consistency, and measurable results. Muskan Rathod, Founder of Maverick Digitals, has demonstrated this by growing her LinkedIn presence to 26K followers in just eight months and turning it into a powerful client acquisition channel while
Building a communications agency from the ground up requires more than industry experience, it demands resilience, clarity of vision, and the courage to start from scratch. Shruti Mishra, Founder of Image Stereo, brings over a decade of newsroom experience from Aaj Tak into the world of perception management and strategic
Asish Mohapatra has emerged as one of the most influential founders in India’s B2B commerce and fintech ecosystem. As the Co-Founder and CEO of OfBusiness and Co-Founder of Oxyzo, Mohapatra has helped build a powerful platform that combines raw material sourcing, supply chain solutions and embedded financing for SMEs.
In the past decade, marketing has been turned completely upside down! Social media has exploded past TV like a rocket, crushing it into irrelevance. Today, brand discovery happens in the most unexpected places, during a morning scroll on Instagram, through a relatable YouTube vlog, or in a 30-second Reel that
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke with the founder and CEO of Karni Publishing, Shraddha Thuwal about building a publishing platform that supports aspiring authors and amplifies underrepresented voices. In this conversation, she shares how Karni Publishing is creating a more inclusive and supportive space
When India was still learning to trust online marketplaces, Vinay Sanghi was already building one for cars. From meeting 30 dealers a day to leading a listed auto-tech giant, Sanghi’s journey shows how patience and discipline can quietly build industry leaders. Of great note, he is now the Chairman
Shekhar Natarajan, Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI, explains how the misuse of facial recognition software impacts legal narratives in this opinion piece.
- Sam Altman called Peter Steinberger "a genius" in the announcement post on 'X.' - Peter Steinberger will be part of OpenAI's future core products. - The goal is to strengthen OpenAI's AI agents and multi-agent systems.
Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder of Mamaearth and Chief Mama at Honasa Consumer, has delivered a sharp message to India’s startup ecosystem, urging early-stage founders to stop chasing quick exits and start building long-term businesses. In a LinkedIn post shared on Thursday, Alagh addressed what she described as a growing obsession
In this interaction with StartupTalky, Kailash Anwala, Founder & Managing Director of UniSteps Consulting Pvt. Ltd., outlines a clear and practical view of construction consulting in India. He explains how UniSteps was created to ensure that architectural vision is supported by engineering and execution, not weakened by it. By integrating
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Aayush Jindal, CEO of Asian Footwears, who reflects on
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Adnan Kidwai, CEO - International, and Sunil Maddala, CEO
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with S. Anand, Founder & CEO of PaySprint, who reflects
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with S Raghav Bharadwaj, Founder & CEO of Bolt.Earth,
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Amit Das, Founder and CEO of Think360.ai, a
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Neha Motwani, Founder and CEO of Luma Fertility, about
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap'25, StartupTalky speaks with Pranav Jha, Founder and Director of AP Web
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Urmil Bakhai, Co-Founder & CSO of SatLeo Labs, who
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Utkarsh Yadav, Founder of KPro, who reflects on the
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Sahil Sameer, CEO of OpenGrad, who shares insights on
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-founder & CEO of Nawgati, who shares
- Starting from February 21, Albinder Dhindsa (CEO of Blinkit) will be the new CEO of Eternal. - Deepinder Goyal says he wants to work on his high-risk ideas, and so he is resigning. - Goyal can still be on the board of directors as Vice Chairman, but shareholders' approval is due.
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Aman Dhall, Founder of CommsCredible and CEO of CommsCredible
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Rahul Takkallapally, Co-Founder of BharathCloud, who shares insights on
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Vishal Chaudhary, CMO of Nyburs, who shares insights on
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Arindam Sen, CEO, Founder Director, and Solution Architect of
After Barrett Zoph’s exit as CEO, Mira Murati appointed an Indian-origin computer scientist as the new CTO. Here's all you need to know about Soumith Chintala.
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Pramod Damodaran, CEO of Headstream Technologies, who shares insights
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Startup Day, Vivek K Singh, Founder and Managing Director of SNVA Group, reflects on identifying early opportunities in internet marketing and digital technologies and scaling them into a globally integrated Indian conglomerate. He shares how SNVA’s expansion across online education, travel,
India’s startup ecosystem may be facing global headwinds, but Zerodha Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath believes optimism is not just necessary, it is essential. In a recent LinkedIn post shared on National Startup Day, Kamath addressed growing concerns around India’s economic growth and geopolitical instability. He acknowledged the
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Sanjay Sehgal, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Aziro, who
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Saloni Anand, Co-Founder of Traya, a personalised hair care
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Chirag Sehrawat, Founder of Counvo, a tech platform aiming
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Dr. Preet Sandhu, Founder and Promoter of AVPL International
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Shafiulla Hirehal Nuruddin, Founder and Managing Director of Greenspace
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Kamal Gulati, Founder of GK Studio, a women-focused salon
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Chirag Chawla, Founder & CEO of Electrent Energy, who
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Prassana Kumar C, Founder & CEO of VilCart, who
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Deep Chanda, Chief Officer at Ampcus Cyber, who reflects
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Varun Sheth , CEO & Co-Founder of Ketto, who reflects
When a tech founder's divorce becomes public, it often focuses on the financial sums involved. However, the case between Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu and his ex-wife Pramila Srinivasan is notable for a different reason. A California court ordered Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond. The ruling
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ankur Shah, Managing Director of Krishna Defence and Allied
When Dr. Premila Naidu began her career, paediatric dentistry wasn’t a calling she consciously chose—it was a curiosity that slowly grew into a mission. During her postgraduate training, she became fascinated by the emotional and behavioural layers that defined a child’s experience in a dental chair. But
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Nakul Kundra, Co-Founder of Devnagri AI, a multilingual AI
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Nirmal Reddy, President of ETO Motors, who reflects on
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Yuvraj Bhardwaj, Co-Founder & CEO of Petonic AI, a
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Amarpreet Singh Anand and Sahiba Kaur, Founders of Good
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky sits down with Natasha Tuli, Co-Founder & CEO of Soulflower, to
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Udayann Shah, Founder of Millar House Bar & Kitchen,
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Dhivya Abirami, Lead – Content Marketing & PR at Creddinv,
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. As enterprises worldwide shift from mobile-first to AI-first strategies, traditional IT services models are being forced to reinvent
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Jayesh Rajpurohit, Co-Founder and CEO of Brick & Bolt,
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Manav Jain, Chief Business Officer of OnGrid, who reflects
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. India’s drone ecosystem has rapidly evolved from hobby-grade experimentation to mission-critical national infrastructure, with adoption rising across
As India’s gifting culture evolves and emotional expression takes new formats in a digital-first world, legacy brands are reimagining themselves for the next generation. In this interaction with StartupTalky, Hanisha Gandhi, Executive Director of Archies, talks about leading the iconic 46-year-old brand as its first woman and first non-family
Neal Mohan is an American businessman who has been the CEO of the online video-sharing platform YouTube since 2023. He succeeded Susan Wojcicki and managed several of its segments, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music, and YouTube Premium. He was one of the driving forces behind the introduction of a
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Pritesh Tiwari, Founder & Chief Data Scientist of Data Science Wizards, talks about the inspiration behind building UnifyAI, an enterprise platform designed to take AI from pilots to production. After years of working across insurance, BFSI, and global enterprises, he observed a common challenge
People who are a part of the data analysis world know Alex Karp as a visionary recognized for his contribution to national security. With a detailed education in philosophy under the tutelage of Jurgen Habermas and a degree in art, Karp set himself as a key player in the field
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Saravana Kumar, Founder and CEO of Kovai.co, shares the journey of building global products like BizTalk360, Turbo360, and Document360, a globally recognized SaaS product from India. What started as a two-week internal hackathon in 2017 to solve documentation challenges for BizTalk360 has evolved
India is considered home to some of the successful entrepreneurs across the globe. Young entrepreneurs in India are rewriting business with their latest ideas. Moreover, with access to technology and digital tools, they are transforming their ideas into reality faster than ever. Despite having to endure numerous challenges, these business
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO of Ostara Advisors, talks about pioneering climate-tech investment banking in India. She shares how spotting a capital gap in clean mobility and sustainability led her to build Ostara—a platform connecting mission-driven founders with global investors. With over $125
10 years of rejection transformed Ragini Das's life story; 6 years at Zomato, she founded her own company, and helped women...
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Mohit Bansal, Founder and CEO of GMI Infra, shares his vision for transforming India’s infrastructure landscape. He discusses bridging gaps in integrated, future-ready urban and industrial ecosystems, with a portfolio spanning hundreds of acres across Northern India, including commercial, residential, and logistics projects.
Unlike others, Larry Ellison has his own way of giving back. The Ellison Institute of Technology (Ellison's charity project) is now facing leadership issues...
Tanya Mittal, currently starring on Bigg Boss 19, and is stealing the limelight, making headlines. While her remarks on the show range from luxurious lifestyle claims to quirky personal narratives, she has kept social media buzzing. There’s another side to her story that deserves attention. Tanya is an entrepreneur,
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, has opened up about how she and her husband Varun Alagh handle disagreements in business. Sharing insights on LinkedIn earlier today, she emphasised the role of data over intuition in making joint decisions. Alagh recounted a 2017 argument in their living room over a product
In the radiant glow of Navratri, a time when we celebrate the divine feminine energy, we find inspiration in the stories of strength, resilience, and wisdom that the nine goddesses embody. As we celebrate Navratri, let us also celebrate the empowered women entrepreneurs who, like Shailaputri, the embodiment of purity
In this exclusive virtual conversation with StartupTalky, Shilpa Arora, Co-founder and COO of Insurance Samadhan, shares her inspiring journey from corporate success to building a startup that resolves insurance grievances. She opens up about her transition from a reserved professional to a confident leader, her experience on Shark Tank India,
Kavin Bharti Mittal’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by numerous ups and downs, which is what makes it so compelling. He burst onto the scene in 2012 with Hike Messenger, a homegrown app that, for a while, looked ready to take on WhatsApp. This app was backed by top-notch investors