1947 Rise

By Shiva Singh Sangwan

Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!

1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain

We do this by interviewing India-born, overseas-trained who h... more

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September 20, 2024 107: What it takes to build $3.3 Billion Healthcare company in India | Viren Shetty, Narayana Health
Viren Shetty is the Executive Vice Chairman of Narayana Health. Narayana Health is one of India's largest and most prominent healthcare organizations. It is currently valued at $3.3 billion.
00:00 - Top moments
01:09 - Intro
02:04 - Influential factors during Viren's upbringing
02:59 - Significant impactful experience during Viren's upbringing
04:34 - Impact of experiences and skills learned in the US on Viren
07:07 - Initial experiences upon returning to India
08:57 - Decision to join Narayana Health and subsequent journey
10:56 - Overview and evolution of Narayana Health
13:22 - Current scale of Narayana Health
14:52 - Innovations and differentiation in the healthcare sector
17:37 - Major challenges in running a large-scale company
19:51 - Insights now that would have been valuable later
22:02 - Overcoming a tough challenge that boosted Viren's confidence
25:55 - Personal guiding principles for stability
27:53 - Vision for Narayana Health in the next decade
30:17 - Future opportunities and challenges in healthcare
32:38 - Advice for those considering moving back to India
35:05 - India's professional opportunities
37:08 - Viren's typical day
38:09 - Viren's aspirations if resources were unlimited
41:58 - Viren's essential life hack
43:14 - Viren's current reading materials
44:10 - Viren's friends know him for?
🔗 CONNECT WITH Viren Shetty
👥 Linkedin -   / virenps
🐦 Twitter -
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
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🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!
1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain
and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi
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September 20, 2024 106: Reimagining how we pay for online commerce: a $100B opportunity in India Ft. Nitya Sharma | Simpl
Nitya Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Simpl. Simpl is India’s fastest growing checkout and post purchase experience platform.
00:00 - Top Moments
01:14 - Intro
01:56 - Key influences during Nitya's childhood shaping development.
03:19 - Early experiences and people which shaped Nitya's worldview.
06:27 - Values and skills Nitya learned in the US.
08:41 - Reasons for moving back to India and starting a company.
10:46 - Evolution of the initial business thesis or idea.
17:10 - Inflection point during the development of Simpl.
26:16 - Desired outcome envisioned for Simpl.
28:49 - Future vision for Simpl.
31:15 - Strategies for overcoming difficult times.
35:52 - Challenges and opportunities in India's fintech industry.
39:15 - Examples of user experience-based applications in the US.
40:53 - Nitya's advice for those considering moving back.
45:07 - Nitya's potential actions with unlimited resources.
47:29 - Nitya's obsession outside of work.
48:09 - More about Nitya's scuba diving trip.
53:05 - Who is Nitya for his friends.
54:08 - Nitya's relationship with health.
🔗 CONNECT WITH Nitya Sharma
👥 Linkedin -   / nityasharma1
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/nsharma0813
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!
1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain
and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5
...more
1h
September 05, 2024 105: Why Investing in ‘Unsexy’ Industries is the Next Big Opportunity, Vijen Patel of 81 Collection
Vijen Patel is the founder of The 81 Collection, a VC fund that invests in unsexy industries. Before that, Vijen founded Pressbox, a dry cleaning startup, in June 2013 and sold it to Procter & Gamble in July 2018.
00:00 - Top moments
01:16 - Intro
02:18 - What shaped the person the most while growing up.
03:24 - How the person got into the world of technology.
05:22 - The inspiration behind Pressbox and the journey until it got acquired.
06:49 - Founding story of Pressbox.
08:44 - The founding story of 81 Collection.
11:46 - The thesis behind The 81 Collection.
14:43 - The thesis behind investing in the portfolio companies.
20:37 - Something the person knows now that they wish they knew earlier about investing.
22:38 - Why The 81 Collection is giving the person a lot of energy and fun.
25:35 - The hardest part for the person around building The 81 Collection.
28:15 - The magical outcome that the person holds for The 81 Collection.
33:33 - What interests the person about India.
36:36 - What the person is most obsessed about outside of work.
38:30 - One or two books that changed the way the person thinks about life and work.
41:34 - What the person's friends know them for.
42:35 - The person's relationship with health.
🔗 CONNECT WITH Vijen Patel
👥 Linkedin -   / vijenpatel
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/itsvijen
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!
1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain
and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
...more
47min
August 29, 2024 104: Shripriya Mahesh | From Chennai to Silicon Valley: Mastermind behind eBay & Impact Investing, Spero Ventures
Shripriya Mahesh is a General Partner at Spero Ventures, which invests in things that make life worth living: wellbeing, sustainability, learning, work, and play.
00:00 - Top moments
00:58 - Intro
02:02 - Influential factors during formative years.
04:04 - Journey of moving to the US.
05:11 - Initial experiences and transition to a professional career.
10:37 - Story of joining NextCard.
16:28 - Filmmaking career and its impact on current work.
24:28 - Founding story of Spero Ventures.
28:32 - Most fulfilling aspect of building Spero Ventures.
30:13 - Experiences that shaped career in the US.
34:14 - Biggest challenge encountered.
36:45 - Excitement about the Indian technology ecosystem.
39:11 - Contribution of Indian diasporas to the Indian technology ecosystem.
41:32 - Factors behind the success of Indian-origin CEOs globally.
44:31 - Obsessions outside of work.
45:08 - Plans to run a marathon.
46:19 - What friends recognize you for.
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49min
August 22, 2024 103: Akshay Kothari | From Ahmedabad to Silicon Valley to cofounding Notion, $10 Billion Startup
Akshay Kothari is the co-founder of Notion. The connected workspace for your docs, projects, and knowledge. Notion is currently valued at $10 billion dollars.
00:00 - Top moments
01:22 - Intro
02:18 - Experiences during upbringing in India led to the move to the US.
05:24 - Detailed account of the founding journey.
12:02 - Emotions felt when selling the company.
15:30 - Current state of Notion and vision for its future.
20:44 - Key reason for joining Notion.
23:54 - Pivotal story or experience that impacted the career in the US.
27:55 - How ambitions are set and managed.
32:56 - Excitement about the developments in the Indian technology ecosystem.
37:49 - Plans for involvement in the Indian tech ecosystem and consideration of future ventures in India.
41:44 - Strongest obsession outside of work.
43:56 - Known among friends for specific traits or activities outside of work.
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47min
August 14, 2024 102: Romita Moved Back to India and Built Foxtale into India's Fastest Growing Skincare Brand | 1947 Rise
Romita is the founder and CEO of Foxtale, a D2C skincare brand that offers targeted solutions for a variety of skin concerns. It’s considered one of the fastest-growing D2C brands in India.
00:00 - Top Moments
01:08 - Intro
02:36 - Influences that shaped the guest during their formative years.
23:16 - The guest's decision to move back to India.
41:21 - The founding story of Foxtale as shared by the guest.
53:41 - Advice from the guest for those considering moving back to India.
58:24 - The guest's current obsessions outside of work.
01:01:00 - Potential projects the guest would pursue with sufficient resources outside of work.
01:03:39 - Three people the guest would invite for dinner and the reasons behind their choices.
01:08:07 - What the guest is known for among their friends.
🔗 CONNECT WITH Romita Mazumdar
👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/romita-ma...
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/romitamazumdar
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!
1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain
and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
...more
1h 11min
July 24, 2024 101: How Abhijeet build Knya into India’s largest apparel company for medical professionals | 1947 Rise
Abhijeet is the co-founder of Knya. Knya is India’s largest apparel company for medical professionals. Knya is protecting the protectors.
02:12 - Influences during upbringing
05:49 - Reason for joining Knya, invited by co-founder and wife
07:04 - Initial idea and the journey so far
11:42 - Memorable customer feedback that instilled pride
14:11 - Current scale of Knya
16:00 - Significant experiences shaping founders as builders
19:55 - Vision for Knya's future
22:17 - Perspective on the health care system and its evolution
28:19 - Typical daily routine
30:16 - Recent sources of happiness
31:16 - Known traits among friends
32:22 - Relationship with health
33:55 - Essential life hack
🔗 CONNECT WITH Abhijeet Kaji
👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijeet-...
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/abhijeetkaji?lang=en
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!
1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain
and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
...more
36min
July 11, 2024 100: How Amit Damani Built India's Largest Luxury Villa Brand | 1947 Rise
Amit Damani is the co-founder of StayVista, the largest villa rental company in India.
StayVista is India's largest luxury villa rental brand, with a collection of over 800 handpicked holiday homes across 60+ destinations in the country.
00:00 - Top moments
01:13 - Intro
02:00 - Influences During Childhood
03:44 - Moving to the US
04:20 - Learnings in the US
06:46 - Decision to Return to India
11:42 - Inspiration for StayVista
19:21 - Turning Point in StayVista
25:14 - Vision for StayVista
26:22 - Evolution of Travel Hospitality in India
30:35 - Favorite StayVista Property
32:19 - A Day in the Life
33:59 - Advice on Returning to India
35:44 - Skills from the US Applied in India
38:27 - Recent Joys
39:32 - Ideal Dinner Guests
41:10 - Relationship with Sleep and Health
43:57 - Essential Life Hack
44:39 - Setting and Controlling Ambitions
47:14 - Acts of Kindness
48:39 - Secret to Being Zen and Relaxed
🔗 CONNECT WITH Amit Damani
👥 Linkedin -   / amitdamani
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/am_damani
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Our purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!
1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drain
and 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZi
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
...more
50min
July 05, 2024 99: Why Jonathan Lacoste of Space VC is Betting Big on Space & Defense Technologies | 1947 Rise
00:00 - Top moments
01:23 - Intro
02:56 - Investing in space and defense
06:03 - Raising the first fund and learnings
08:41 - Key introduction that changed trajectory
10:25 - Evolution of portfolio construction
12:27 - Evaluating startups in space and defense tech
15:52 - Sourcing, picking, and winning investments
20:23 - Pros and cons of being a solo GP
22:18 - Mistakes and changes in Fund Two
25:25 - Valuable lesson learned
27:14 - Biggest industry myths
30:16 - Investment in Indian startup Pixel
32:51 - Current obsessions outside of work
33:52 - Recent sources of happiness
34:33 - Essential life hack
35:42 - Persona outside of work
🔗 CONNECT WITH Jonathan Lacoste
👥 Linkedin -   / jonathanlacoste
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/lacostejonathan
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .

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June 27, 2024 98: Ruchit Agarwal moved back to India and built CARS 24 into a $3.3 Billion Company | 1947 Rise
Ruchit Agarwal is the co-founder and CFO of CARS24.
CARS24 is a leading AutoTech company streamlining and revolutionizing the sale, purchase, and financing of pre-owned cars in India, Australia, Thailand, and UAE
CARS 24 is currently valued at $3.3 Billion.
00:00 - Top Moments
01:03 - Intro
02:10 - What were few things, that shaped you while you were growing up?
19:41 - What were some company dying experiences? What has helped you overcome those challenges?
27:32 - What's the magical outcome, you as a team hold for Cars24?
29:50 - What was the topmost milestone you had set early on?
33:53 - How do you think people should look at the possibility of moving back to India? What are the opportunities that you see in India?
42:55 - How do you, set and control your own ambition?
46:17 - What was the realisation?
48:25 - What's been, making you smile lately?
49:30 - How have you been sleeping, lately?
50:47 - What's the next metric that you're working on in terms of health?
53:36 - What do your friends know you for?
🔗 CONNECT WITH Ruchit Agarwal
👥 Linkedin -   / ruchitagarwal
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/ruchitagarwal1
🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiQ...
🐦 Twitter -   / shivassangwan
🐦 Twitter -   / 1947rise
👥 Linkedin -   / shiva-sin.  .

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