30 Minute Hustle

For our upcoming episode, we are thrilled to have with us someone who calls himself the "accidental entrepreneur" - but we think it's no accident, considering the social impact that he creates everyday.

@Vimal speaks to us on his entrepreneurial journey of starting, @AgriVijay mid pandemic and creating a difference in not one, but 2 social sectors. In this, by building the fastest growing Agritech company in India, he enables farmers through green energy solutions.

Through his efforts, he's uplifting the lives of thousands of farmers and walking the talk on sustainable energy.

Tune in, and get charmed by his radiating energy and passion for service.

After a short break, we are stoked to share with you our latest podcast. Today's speaker is the quintessential startup founder. With a degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance, he started his career at HSBC, went on to become an adviser for some of India's largest companies on M&A

@Nikhil, in his entrepreneurial journey, began with building Chalo, one of India's largest mobility startups. He then went on to found @grip invest, which has currently raised over 3M$ in their series A Round, and are poised to be one of India's biggest Fintech platforms.

Beyond his business, he also acts as a Consultant to the Transport Practice of The World Bank and is interested in making people invest in new age asset-back investment options.

Join us and feel inspired, as we explore the world of Fintech with an industry veteran.

This week on our podcast, we have with us Abhilash Tomy - the second Asian and only Indian to solo sail the Globe non-stop in a feat of 151 days entirely unassisted.

With more people having climbed the Mount Everest than having solo sailed the world non-stop, he is a part of an exclusive club of adventurers for being the 79th person to complete this herculean task.

As a former Navy Commander and fighter pilot, he has persevered through challenges we can barely fathom. In a candid moment, he talks to us about being hit by a storm and getting his legs paralyzed while alone at sea, only to be saved by a multinational rescue effort.

This week's podcast at 30MH is both eye opening and truly inspiring.

*bhilash is now back to training for the Golden Globe Race 2022 and is raising funds for his participation. If you would like to contribute to his campaign visit https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/golden-globe-race-2022-india-entry.

- (Retd) Commander Indian Navy

- First Indian Non- Stop Solo Circumnavigator

- Second Naval Officer Kirti Chakra Awardee

- Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awardee

- Only Asian Entrant at the 2018 Golden Globe Race

- Nau Sena Medal Awardee

- Mac Gregor Medal for Military Reconnaissance

It takes a lot to build a business to fruition, let alone if you are a woman in your 20s. Our guest speaker for the day has achieved this and so much more.

Simran, co- founder of Pinkcheese designs.

Join us on an episode where she speaks about her journey in entrepreneurship and the importance of those break days that helped her rejuvenate

A sector at the cusp of revolution, the Indian education system, is being shaped by leaders like our speaker today. Having worked with a vision of making schools child-centric, she is popular for bringing the latest educational research to several institutions in South India.

Meet Vani Sastri, an educationist who is focused on breaking stereotypes and reimagining age-old educational practices.

~ Co-founder and Managing Director at Seed Academy

Tune in to our podcast, and listen to the story of an inspiring entrepreneur who is positively impacting thousands of lives every day.

“Disability does not mean less ability” says Justin Jesudas is our guest today on the 30 Minute Hustle podcast.

In 2009, he met with an accident that paralyzed his from neck down, but his story in one of inspiration. He was one of the youngest top management professionals focusing on Research and Analytics in the various corporate organizations such as UDS, Cognizant and RRD. In the recent past he left the comforts of the corporate world to join to focus on Social Innovation at the IIT Madras R2D2 Lab. In addition he is also the CEO of the Spinal Foundation in the disability space.

Post-accident he become one of India’s top Para Athletes. Justin is also a certified SCUBA diver, beach surfer and a father of a beautiful pair of twins and lives a colourful life, advocating for inclusion and workplace equity

• CEO – The Spinal Foundation

• Head – Outreach at R2D2 at IIT Madras

• Top 15 IPC World Swimming Championship , 2015

• Top 5 at the Para Asian Games, 2015

• 2 X national rifle shooting champion

• Adventure – Seeker

Justin to us is the living embodiment of the power of human determination and positive thinking. He continues to defy odds and is actively working to bring about a difference in every area he touches.

For today's podcast, we have Arjun - an ayurvedic entrepreneur, who took his grandfather's legacy and transformed it to India's largest online ayurvedic brand.

The first ayurvedic entrepreneur on the Forbes 30 under 30 listing, Arjun is also currently an active angel investor and mentor. He also runs a podcast called, "Direct to a Billion Consumers", where he addresses topics on complex consumer goods ecosystems, with the best minds in business.

- Ex-CEO, Founder @dr.vaidyas

- Forbes 30 under 30 India @forbes30u30

- Mentor @globalshapers

In Episode 12 of 30 Minute Hustle, Arjun take us through his journey building Dr Vaidya's into an online ayurvedic that keeps its legacy as well as makes Ayurveda accessible to the modern Indian.

While safety at the workplace is taken for granted today, there are strong forces behind the screens who have strived to make this happen. Our guest speaker for the day is one such individual, who has dedicated her life towards creating a professional environment that is diverse, inclusive, and secure for every employee.

Meet Viji, a speaker, consultant, author, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in creating a better workplace for each of us.

- Founder @CeCure Us

- Author, “BCC: Behind Closed Cubicles”

Having worked with MNCs around the world, ranging from Ford, Volvo, and Infosys to name a few; she is also a pioneer in creating a fully digital organization much prior to it becoming a norm. By creating opportunities for stay-at-home mothers, she truly walks the talk.

Tune into 30MH today, as we explore topics ranging from prevention of sexual harassment to tackling cognitive biases.

Today, we speak to two individuals who are working in the space of restoring the present and building our future ecosystem. Running a "Recycling Company" that designs and manufactures products with "waste", they're helping correct our environmental damage.

A dynamic duo, our guests for the podcast this week are Mridula and Pradyumna - founders of @Samsara.

With a keen eye for design, they're building an open-source system, working closely in the fields of plastic recycling and waste management.

Tune in for your weekly dose of inspiration

What does it take for a woman to strike a balance between her professional goals and adapting a social service mindset?

She hustles her way to make a mark!

Meet our guest for the day Shruthi Prakash.

- Executive Education Program in Design Thinking and Platform Business Models from IIM-B

- Master’s in Business Administration from Symbiosis University

- B.A in Journalism, Psychology and English – Christ University

In Episode 02 of 30 Minute Hustle, Shruthi Prakash joins us for an intriguing session on Electrification, Platform Business Models, Gender Equity, and Social Impact.