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Varun Arora of EkoStay on Redefining Premium Homestays, Experience-Driven Travel, and Building Scalable Alternative Hospitality

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 Arora, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of EkoStay,

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Abhijeet Kaji of Knya on Building a Medical Lifestyle Brand, Performance-Driven Apparel, and Community-Led D2C Growth

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 Abhijeet Kaji, Co-Founder of Knya, who reflects on a

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Hanisha Gandhi on Modernising Gifting & Reinventing Archies with Emotion-Led Innovation

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

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Pritesh Tiwari on Transforming BFSI & Enterprise AI with UnifyAI’s Unified Ecosystem

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

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How Saravana Kumar Built Kovai.co into a Global SaaS Powerhouse with BizTalk360, Turbo360 & Document360

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

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Navy Vijay Ramavat on Navigating Market Cycles and Powering Investment Opportunities through Indira Securities

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Navy Vijay Ramavat, Managing Director of Indira Securities, shares his insights on reading market signals, navigating volatility, and spotting opportunities amid changing global and domestic trends. He discusses how investors can balance active and passive strategies, benefit from emerging sectors like pharma, engineering, textiles,

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Vasudha Madhavan on Powering India’s Green Finance Revolution through Ostara Advisors

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

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Mohit Bansal on Transforming India’s Infrastructure with Smart Cities, Free Trade Zones, and Sustainable Development

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.

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Mental Health Needs Contextual, Scalable, and AI-Driven Solutions: Krishna Veer Singh of LISSUN

In this exclusive interaction, Krishna Veer Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of LISSUN, shares how the startup is scaling mental health care in India through an omnichannel, AI-driven model. He discusses early product-market fit, the success of Sunshine by LISSUN for children with special needs, and how partnerships across healthcare, education,

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From Counterfeit Threats to Consumer Trust: Padmakumar Nair on Ennoventure’s Tech

Counterfeiting is a growing threat across the FMCG, pharma, and automotive industries, and traditional safeguards are no longer enough. In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Mr. Padmakumar Nair, Founder and CEO of Ennoventure, discusses how smart, tech-driven packaging is reshaping brand protection. He shares insights on invisible signatures, consumer behavior

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GCCs Are No Longer Just About Cost, They Are Growth Catalysts: Manoj Joshi of SA Technologies

In this exclusive interaction, Manoj Joshi, CEO of SA Technologies, shares how India is fast becoming the global hub for AI-first Global Capability Centres (GCCs). He discusses how Fortune 500s and mid-sized firms differ in their GCC strategies, and how SA Technologies’ evolved Build-Operate-Transfer model uses AI to drive 30%

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Built for India: Srishti Baweja of E2E Networks on Cloud Sovereignty, AI Infrastructure, and Empowering Bharat

As India moves towards digital sovereignty and AI leadership, homegrown cloud providers are building purpose-driven infrastructure. In this interaction with StartupTalky, Srishti Baweja, Co-Founder and Whole-Time Director of E2E Networks Ltd, talks about creating India-first cloud infrastructure, launching the country’s largest H200 GPU cluster, and helping startups, researchers, and

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Rohith Reji on Scaling Neokred: 40% Growth, Data Privacy, and Industry Partnerships

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Rohith Reji, Co-founder and CEO of Neokred, shares insights into the company’s growth and product innovation. He talks about user acquisition trends, the adoption of Blutic for consent management, and Neokred’s role in improving data compliance. Reji also highlights key partnerships across

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From 70% Revenue Pivot to 5X Growth: Sanjay Varnwal on Building Spyne & Cracking the US Auto Market

In this insightful interaction with StartupTalky, Sanjay Varnwal, Co-founder and CEO of Spyne, talks about the journey of building Spyne, the bold decision to focus only on the automotive space, and how they are helping used car dealers grow faster with AI. He shares how Spyne built its own tech

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Shesh Rao Paplikar on Rethinking Office Spaces, Leasing Models, and BHIVE’s Expansion Playbook

In this interaction with StartupTalky, Shesh Rao Paplikar, Founder and CEO of BHIVE Workspace, discusses the key challenges in India’s managed office space sector, including integrating real-time systems for billing, maintenance, and occupancy. He explains BHIVE’s flexible leasing model, city-wise expansion strategy, and how customer insights shaped their

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Making Investing Simple and Smart for India’s Middle Class: Insights from Anand K Rathi, Co-Founder of MIRA Money

In this exclusive conversation with StartupTalky, Anand K Rathi, Co-founder of MIRA Money, shares how the platform is helping India’s growing middle class manage their personal finances better. With his deep experience in managing wealth for India’s elite, Anand explains MIRA Money’s tech-driven, goal-based approach to investing.

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From DPI to Real-World Impact: Finarkein Analytics CEO Nikhil Kurhe on Building India’s Digital Future Beyond Compliance

From powering India’s digital rails to enabling sector-specific innovation, Finarkein Analytics is evolving with the country’s maturing digital economy. In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Nikhil Kurhe, Co-founder and CEO, Finarkein Analytics, shared how the company is moving beyond building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to supporting high-impact use

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From Manual to Machine: Anil K. Sharma on How AKSSAI’s FINAC Is Helping MSMEs Cut Compliance Costs by Up to 90%

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Anil K. Sharma, Director of AKSSAI ProjExel, shares practical insights on how both large corporates and MSMEs can manage accounting and compliance efficiently without large teams or rising costs. He explains the limitations of outdated tools, the value of automation through their platform FINAC,

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Making Every Watt Count: Ayush Gupta on How Enlog Cuts Electricity Costs by About 23% with AI

In this engaging interaction with StartupTalky, Ayush Gupta, Co-founder and CTO of Enlog, sheds light on how his company is cutting energy waste and saving businesses up to 23% on electricity bills. From PGs to hotels, he explains how Enlog’s AI-driven tech spots waste, acts fast, and even prevents

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Bootstrapped Bricks to IPO Dreams: Aaditya Sharda on Infra.Market’s Tech Edge, Manufacturing Power & Private Label Play

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Aaditya Sharda, Co-founder of Infra.Market, shares how the company evolved from a bootstrapped startup to a unicorn leader in the building materials industry. Starting with an asset-light model that fueled early profitability, Infra.Market pivoted to owning manufacturing facilities to better control supply

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Arpit Mittal on How SpeakX Is Cracking India’s English-Speaking Puzzle with AI

‘Communication works for those who work at it,’ said composer John Powell — yet, speaking confidently remains a challenge for many. Arpit Mittal, Founder & CEO of SpeakX, is working to change that with an AI-powered platform designed to help learners across India improve their spoken English. In this interaction with

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Prashant Singh on Cracking Global SaaS: Inside LeadSquared’s Unicorn Leap, AI Play, and IPO Push

In an exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Prashant Singh, COO and Co-founder of LeadSquared, discusses the company's journey from its early days as a marketing platform to becoming a new-age SaaS CRM platform. He shares insights into building a high-growth SaaS venture, LeadSquared’s journey to becoming a unicorn

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Pallavi Jha of Dale Carnegie on AI in Training, Leadership Demand, and the Future of Professional Growth

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Pallavi Jha, Chairperson and MD of Walchand PeopleFirst Limited and Dale Carnegie Training India, shares insights into professional development. She explains how Dale Carnegie adapts their training methods to meet today's business needs, using AI, digital tools, and behavioural science. Jha highlights

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Muro Co-founder Richa Tandon Discusses Just-in-Time Sourcing, Smart Operations, and Nationwide Expansion

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Muro’s co-founder, Richa Tandon, shares insights into building Bengaluru’s premier social club. She discusses how Muro blends great food, craft cocktails, and a vibrant social culture. Tandon explains their just-in-time sourcing strategy, advanced technology, and staff training programs that drive efficiency. She