In-depth interviews with founders, CEOs, investors, and business leaders.
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GVFL Managing Director Mihir Joshi discusses India’s evolving venture capital ecosystem, exit strategies, SME IPOs, secondary sales, deeptech investments, and the future of startup liquidity.
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Dheeraj Bansal, Managing Director of Recode Studios, shares insights into the company’s BSE SME IPO, business growth, investor expectations, profitability, and plans for a potential mainboard listing.
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Ankita Luharuka, CEO of Alliance City Developers, shares her journey in real estate, the importance of timely delivery, changing homebuyer expectations, women in leadership, and her vision for building lasting communities.
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What does it really take to become a successful founder? Jimmy James shares lessons from building PlantShop.ae and explains why young entrepreneurs need less theory and more action, customer feedback, and real-world execution.
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Pakshal Sanghvi, Director of Sanghvi Realty, shares insights on Mumbai’s real estate market, redevelopment opportunities, changing homebuyer needs, sustainability and the future of MMR.
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C. Prasanna Kumar, Founder & CEO of VilCart, shares how the company is transforming rural commerce through kirana stores, digital tools, private labels, and local supply chains.
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From ₹53-per-kg production to zero-pesticide farming, Arvind Narayanan reveals how Growize Farms is rethinking aeroponics for India and global markets.
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From transforming farm data in India to powering global agribusiness, Vinay Nair reveals how KhetiBuddy’s Verdnt is redefining digital agriculture, traceability, and the future of farm technology.
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The Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) market is growing as water scarcity and demand for sustainable solutions rise. Explore industry statistics, CAGR, key trends and the future outlook for 2026–2030.
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India's regional snacks market is growing as consumers seek authentic and clean-label foods. In this StartupTalky interview, Shoury Gupta, Founder & CEO of Patang, shares how the brand is preserving traditional recipes, supporting local makers, and building a premium regional food brand.
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India's wealth management industry is rapidly evolving with AI and digital platforms. In this StartupTalky interview, Tushar Bopche, Co-Founder and CEO of InvestValue, shares insights on bootstrapped growth, NeoFinDesk, AI-powered wealth advisory, and the future of fintech in India.
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India's fixed income market is growing as SEBI reforms and digital platforms improve retail access. In this StartupTalky interview, Mohit Gupta, Co-Founder, CTO & CPO of EquiRize Securities, discusses bond investing, regulations, technology, investor education, and the future of fixed income.
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In this StartupTalky WealthTech Leaders Insights Series interview, Saumya Ranjan Satpathy, Co-Founder of Journie, shares insights on treasury management, AI-powered investing, fixed-income products, and the future of India's WealthTech ecosystem.
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In this StartupTalky WealthTech Leaders Insights Series interview, Anooshka Soham Bathwal shares how Dhanvesttor is redefining PMS with suitability-first investing, long-term wealth creation, women-focused financial advisory, and investor education.
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In this StartupTalky WealthTech Leaders Insights Series interview, Harsha Vardhana VM, Group CEO of Atom Financial Services, discusses global investing, structured products, tax policy, AI in wealth management, and the future of client advisory.
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In this StartupTalky GCC Leaders Insights Series interview, Madhu Murty Ronanki of QualiZeal discusses AI-led quality engineering, GCC transformation, agentic AI testing, DPDPA compliance, and the future of software quality assurance.
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In this interview, CHI’GRIDS Founder Raahul Hari Nair discusses AI data centre power demands, renewable energy procurement, and why energy strategy has become a boardroom priority for businesses navigating India's evolving power landscape.
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In this interview, Aditya Singh, Founder & CEO of Benevolve, explains how GCCs are evolving into innovation hubs and how workforce intelligence is transforming HR through AI-driven insights on reskilling, attrition risk, compliance, and global data alignment.
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As India ramps up investments in renewable energy and infrastructure, geospatial technologies are becoming critical to project planning and monitoring. Amit Sharma of Matrix Geo Solutions shares how drones, LiDAR, and AI are driving the next phase of growth.
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India's EV charging and solar markets are growing rapidly. In this exclusive interview, Navneet Daga, CEO and Co-Founder of Zenergize, discusses charger reliability, energy security, grid stability, and the future of smart energy and vehicle-to-grid technologies in India.
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As India's clean energy transition accelerates, new waste streams from solar panels, batteries, and plastics are creating major recycling challenges. Yuvraj Bhardwaj discusses circular economy solutions, EPR compliance, AI-powered recycling, and resource recovery opportunities.
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Gautam Mohanka discusses India's solar manufacturing growth, TOPCon technology, backward integration, AI-driven quality control, ALMM reforms, and how domestic manufacturers are preparing to compete on the global stage.
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India's carbon market is entering a new phase with compliance trading, Article 6 opportunities, and growing net-zero commitments. Manish Dabkara shares insights on carbon credit integrity, climate finance, MSME participation, and the future of decarbonization.
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India's transformer industry is at the center of the country's energy transition. Satyen Mamtora of TARIL shares insights on renewable energy growth, grid expansion, supply chain resilience, and the infrastructure needed to support India's 500 GW clean energy ambition.
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Kishan Karunakaran, Founder & CEO of Buyofuel, shares insights on building a profitable biofuel marketplace, ethanol blending, energy security, supply-chain transparency, and how AI and blockchain are shaping India's biofuel future.
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Piyush Goyal, CEO and Co-Founder of Volks Energie, discusses energy storage, Ni-Cd batteries, pipeline infrastructure, EV charging, energy security, and the future of resilient power systems in India.
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Tirath Khaira, COO and Director at Smarten, discusses solar inverters, backup power systems, energy security, domestic manufacturing, MPPT technology, and how Indian consumers can choose reliable power solutions.
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Hari Krishna, Founder & CEO of Green Drive Mobility, discusses EV logistics, fleet electrification, uptime management, driver adoption, charging infrastructure, and the future of India's rapidly evolving electric mobility ecosystem.
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Shobit Rai of Prozeal Green discusses India's solar EPC industry, covering grid connectivity delays, rising project costs, workforce shortages, evolving EPC economics, and the reforms needed to support the country's renewable energy growth.
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In this exclusive interview, Dr. Preet Sandhu shares insights on deeptech startups, rural entrepreneurship, women founders, Startup League 2026, and building an inclusive innovation ecosystem in India.
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Akshat Shah shares insights on workplace trust, AI-driven culture shifts, employee engagement, and how Indian organisations can build high-performance, future-ready workplaces.
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Rathnakar Samavedam shares how Hyderabad Angels Fund is backing resilient startups, addressing India’s early-growth funding gap, and reshaping regional venture capital.
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Prashasta Seth shares how Prudent Investment Managers is blending VC agility with PE discipline to back capital-efficient startups built for long-term, sustainable growth.
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As India’s capital markets grow rapidly, AI-native investment bank S45 is transforming IPOs and M&A with faster execution, stronger compliance, and smarter deal-making.
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In this interview, Aditya Vuchi shares how VCMint is redefining patient capital, what founders often miss while fundraising, Hyderabad’s startup rise, and the signals that make early-stage startups investment-worthy.
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In this interview, Kulmani Rana of Fibonacci X shares insights on VenturEdu’s unique founder-building model, India’s evolving startup funding landscape, family office investments, M&A opportunities, and what early-stage founders need to build scalable, investor-ready ventures in 2025–26.
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Manish Misra explains how Panasonic is shaping India’s smart home future through innovation, sustainability, and startup collaboration, moving from standalone devices to integrated living solutions.
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In this interview, Raviteja Chivukula, co-founder of Perceptyne, shares how the startup is building AI-powered robots for manufacturing, tackling deep-tech challenges, and making automation more scalable, efficient, and accessible.
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In an exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Preeti Choudhary, Founder and CEO of Kaayu Rituals, talks about building a ritual-first Ayurvedic wellness brand. She explains how Kaayu focuses on daily self-care instead of waiting for problems to arise. Choudhary shares how Ayurveda and modern science come together in their
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Neha Choudhry explains how Vikalp India is transforming STEM education for girls through hands-on kits, teacher training, and accessible learning—turning curiosity into confidence.
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In this conversation, Rakhi Pal explains how EventBeep is transforming career discovery by making mentorship, networking, and job opportunities more accessible for women, empowering them to grow beyond traditional limitations.
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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.
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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.
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In this StartupTalky International Women’s Day 2026 feature, Ranjita Raman, CEO of Jaro Education, discusses democratizing access to higher education, building a sustainable ed-tech business, and how women leaders are shaping the future of learning in India.
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Aastha Mahawar, Chief Operating Officer of Skill Bud, discusses building a skills-driven tech company, staying ahead in AI and emerging technologies, and fostering inclusive innovation as part of StartupTalky’s International Women’s Day 2026 series.
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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.
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Sangeeta Sharma, a life transformation and inner alignment coach, explores how emotional healing, generational trauma, and self-awareness shape modern women’s journeys, highlighting the shift from silent struggle to empowered living.
Global beauty giant L’Oréal is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in Indian beauty and personal care startup Innovist. The deal is expected to value the Gurugram-based company between $350 million and $450 million, according to multiple media reports. If finalised, this would mark a
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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.
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In this interview, Nikita Kumawat talks about building Brandworks Technologies from scratch, scaling to 40+ brands, and creating a 70% women-led workforce. She shares insights on design-led manufacturing, supply chains, and India’s growing electronics ecosystem.
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Senco Gold is blending AI, personalization, and heritage design to transform jewelry experiences. Joita Sen shares insights on innovation, women-led design, and the future of jewelry retail.
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As part of our International Women’s Day interview series, Saroj Mittal, founder of Ofis Square, shares how she is redefining coworking in India with ultra-premium, IoT-enabled smart workspaces while championing inclusive workplaces and encouraging more women to lead in real estate.
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Dishis Jewels, founded by Dishi Somani, blends handcrafted artistry with bold statement designs. In this interview, she shares her journey of building a D2C jewellery brand, the challenges of being a woman founder, and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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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.
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In this Women’s Day 2026 interview, Dr. Sujata Seshadrinathan, Co-Founder of Basiz Fund Services, shares insights on deep-tech innovation in finance, the real-world impact of blockchain, building proprietary technology in regulated sectors, and creating stronger pathways for women in tech.
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In this interview, Chaitra Vedullapalli explains how Women in Cloud is unlocking $1 billion in opportunities while empowering women to lead in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity through global partnerships, certifications, and initiatives like WICxSaksham.
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In this interview, Nehaa Goyal explains how internal barriers like self-doubt and perfectionism impact women’s careers. She shares how trauma-informed coaching builds emotional clarity, confidence, and sustainable leadership growth.
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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
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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
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NUOS Home Automation is an Indian deep-tech company working in home automation and wireless building management systems. In this interview with StartupTalky, co-founder Geetica Srivastava shares how she built credibility in a male-dominated infrastructure sector, scaled NUOS to handle metro-scale projects, and developed Made-in-India
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Kalashree Anand’s journey is a powerful story of redefining success on her own terms. After nearly a decade in the corporate world, motherhood became the turning point that led her to step away from a thriving career and pursue her deeper calling in coaching and healing. In this conversation
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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
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In the fast-growing world of digital transformation, many startups are built by founders who identify everyday problems and turn them into practical technology solutions. Ashwini Devi S, Founder of SwagatRCS Tech Solutions, is one such entrepreneur who transitioned from academia and homemaking to building a SaaS-driven business. In
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Performance marketing today requires a balance of creativity, strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Vidya Varadarajan, Director – Digital at Jacob Creative, brings this blend through her journey from copywriting to managing high-impact digital campaigns and Google Ads strategies. In this interview with StartupTalky, she shares how storytelling shaped her
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Mumbai’s café culture has grown rapidly in recent years, but creating a space that truly blends community, design, and distinctive flavors remains a challenge. Mokai India was born from founder Kareena Bulchandani’s experiences across Asia and her desire to recreate the calm, thoughtful café culture she discovered in
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This International Women’s Day, we feature Meghna Agarwal, co-founder of IndiQube, who has made her mark in India’s male-dominated real estate sector. Since starting IndiQube in 2015, Meghna has focused on building workspaces that combine design, technology, and employee experience. From founding the company to taking
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On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke with Tanya Eldred Bhat, the founder of XO Curls, about building a brand dedicated to celebrating natural curls in India. In this interview with StartupTalky, Bhat shares the inspiration behind starting XO Curls, the journey of creating products for
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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
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In this insightful conversation, Sandeep Singh, Founder of Rubystone Hospitality, outlines how the company is building an experience-led and asset-light hotel management model in India. He explains how Rubystone focuses on end-to-end operations, asset optimisation and strong brand positioning across destinations such as Udaipur, Rishikesh, Lansdowne
In order to be considered for leadership positions, senior staff at Accenture are required to use the firm's artificial intelligence products on a regular basis. It was communicated to senior managers and associate directors that "regular adoption" of AI tools is now necessary to advance to
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Video is everywhere today. From online classes and webinars to podcasts and social media clips, people are watching more video than ever. But long videos can take time. What if you just want the key points, a written transcript, or a specific quote from a one-hour interview? That’s
Nutrify Today, the global catalyst for the nutraceutical industry, has premiered a landmark feature in its documentary series, Legends of Lifesciences, featuring Rajeev Juneja, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Mankind Pharma. The documentary offers a rare, high-level perspective on the evolution of Indian healthcare, chronicling Juneja’s journey
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Gaurav Verma, Head - B2C at PharmEasy (API Holdings), shares insights on how the company is evolving from an online pharmacy into a full-stack healthcare platform. He discusses his focus on sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and customer trust while operating in India’s price-
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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 Srivastava, Founder and Chief Catalyst of Nutrify Today,
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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 December edition, StartupTalky speaks with Meenu Singhal, Regional Managing Director – Greater India Region at Socomec, who
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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 - India
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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
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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 Nikhil Kurhe, Co-Founder and CEO of Finarkein, who
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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,
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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 Sudhir Kunder, Chief Business Officer of DE-CIX India,
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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 Himanshu Arya, Founder & CEO of Luxury Cart, who
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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. Krishna Prasad Rao Vunnam, Founder and Managing Director
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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
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Tourism Day, Alok K Singh, Chairman & CEO of SNVA Traveltech Ltd shares how Travomint has grown into a global online travel platform serving customers across 60+ countries. Built on a foundation of transparency, trust, and human support, Travomint combines technology-driven
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StartupTalky presents Recap’25, a series of exclusive year-end interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their 2025 journey and future vision. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky interacts with Ruchi Chilamwar, Creative Director at What a Story, a creative video and animation
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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
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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 Prachotan D L, Co-Founder and Head of Business
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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 Hrishikesh Dewan, Co-founder & CEO of Ziroh Labs,
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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,
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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
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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 Divya Chandra, Managing Director at Atul Greentech Pvt Ltd.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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 Susmita Chakravarty, Founder of Eastern Staple, who reflects on
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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
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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
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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