BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast

BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast

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  • #136 Understanding the Logistics and Maritime business with Jitendra Srivastava

    Triton Logistics is one of the most prominent Logistics and Maritime leaders amongst others not only in India but they have their presence overseas by providing end to end logistics services.

    Operating in over 180 countries, Triton's reach extends far and wide, with a robust presence in key hubs such as India, Dubai, and the United States. But their footprint doesn't stop there; they're also deeply rooted in emerging markets like Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.Apart from their presence, they are also widely spread in different sectors like Automotive, New Mobility, Pharma, Healthcare, life sciences, engineering, manufacturing, chemicals, FMCG, Aerospace and Defence, Fashion, Lifestyle (Beer/wine/spirit), Retail, Perishable, Renewables, Technology -servers, oil, vehicles.


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    37 min
  • #135 Building a women only social community Coto with Tarun Katial

    A pioneering platform where women's entrepreneurship meets community engagement.Creators and professionals capitalize on their expertise through live consultations, personalized interactions, and by offering exclusive courses and products. Users gain unparalleled access to a network of experts and a wealth of knowledge across 7K+ communities. With a presence in India, MENA, and expanding to SEA, coto is leading the charge in empowering women globally.


    Tarun Katial is Founder & CEO, ‘coto’ (come together), a social community platform exclusively for women, built on the promise of consent and continual ownership. Tarun began his career with advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, Enterprise Nexus Lowe, and Ogilvy & Mather. Later, he became the Head of Content and Communications across News Corp’s Star Network India before moving to Sony Entertainment Television as Business Head. He led BIG FM as the Founder COO-CEO before moving on to steering ZEE5, India’s largest and most comprehensive digital entertainment platform for language content, toward gaining a leadership position in the cluttered OTT market in India. Tarun was responsible for several successful Indian television shows which include Indian Idol, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Bigg Boss, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. Under his leadership, ZEE5 hosted over 100 programs in various genres and languages. While working as CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network, he founded the BIG Star Entertainment Awards in 2010 in collaboration with Star India. In 2019, Katial participated in the 24th Paley International Council Summit, and became the first Indian CEO from the OTT industry to speak at the Paley International Council Summit. A Kellogg’s alumnus, the former ZEE5 CEO blends technology and consumer insights in building digital products. He is a strong believer in the capacities of blockchain to free users from the algorithmic drawbacks of Web2 and provides a safe, personalised experience in Web3.

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    32 min
  • #134 Building India's leading talent solution provider, serving over 1000+ clients, 2000+ employees, w/ Anshuman Das

    Anshuman Das, CEO, and Co-founder, Careernet. Careernet, India's leading talent solution provider

    #layoffs #startup

    The company specializes in additional services such as Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital First Hiring Solutions, Talent Branding Services, Research and Consulting, Premium Hiring, and Career Transition Support, providing clients with a holistic approach to talent acquisition and management. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of organizations across industries, Careernet ensures that clients have access to a wide range of resources and support to build and enhance their teams effectively.

    44 min
  • #133 Pravaig building a Indian deep technology firm in #electricvehicle, #batteries and #ai w/ Ram Divedi

    Established in 2011, Pravaig is a pioneering deep technology firm headquartered in Bengaluru, with operational hubs in Delhi, Paris, and Singapore. Backed by 50+ patents and a team of over 350 R&D and engineering professionals, Pravaig operates across three distinct business divisions: Pravaig Dynamics, Pravaig Energy, and AI Labs.

    Ram Divedi is the Chief Strategy Officer at Pravaig, a deep tech company building EVs, advanced batteries, and AI tools. A geopolitician by education, he also teaches Economic Warfare & Geostrategy of India at the Ecole de Guerre Economique, which allows him to build deep connections with leaders of the modern world.
    In his current role, Ram is responsible for heading business strategy, diplomatic ties, and investor relations for Pravaig. In his previous role, he worked at Eren Groupe S.A to lead their energy portfolio in India .
     
    Ram is an IT graduate from EPITA - School of Engineering and Computer Science, Paris followed by a Masters in Economic Warfare.
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    44 min
  • #132 Building a consumer lending platform with over 20 million users / Olyv (formerly SmartCoin)

    Olyv (formerly SmartCoin Financials Pvt. Ltd.) was established in 2017 as an app-based consumer lending platform. Olyv partners with RBI-registered NBFCs to offer digital personal loans to self-employed and salaried individuals who comprise the emerging and underbanked segment in India. We are among the most trusted quick personal loan apps in India. Over the last 7 years, the company has evolved from a consumer lending to a comprehensive, digital financial platform providing versatile offerings, beyond digital loans and including gold savings, among others.



    Rohit Garg Co-Founder & CEO Rohit Garg is the Co-Founder & CEO of Olyv India (formerly SmartCoin Financials) where he has been driving the company’s vision of becoming a next-gen financial wellness platform for the millions of underbanked people in India. Rohit comes with nearly two decades of experience across trading, financial markets, financial modeling and business strategy with leading Indian and international players. His previous stints include acting as the Vice President for Nomura where he focused on European rates and inflation markets. He was also responsible for formulating income and investment strategies as well as trade ideas based on macro and RV themes. He also spearheaded regular research publications and played a key role in building the company’s analytical infrastructure. He began his career as an IT Associate in Morgan & Stanley and has also worked as a Senior Analyst at Deutsche Bank. Rohit completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and his post-graduate diploma in Finance, Strategy and Entrepreneurship from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.


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    35 min
  • #131 Building a migrant blue-collar worker marketplace, helping over 10k workers w/ Samuel Joy of Huntr

    Huntr - which is a migrant blue-collar worker marketplace that connects various business enterprises with service providers such as government and training partners to source, manage, and onboard a job-ready workforce. Huntr operates as a SaaS-based platform that offers tailor-made solutions to cater to the diverse hiring needs of businesses. It streamlines the onboarding process, reducing it to 30 days compared to the 2-3 months of legacy hiring systems, saving millions of dollars in attrition costs. The company currently serves 40+ clients comprising some leading names like Amazon, Hilton, Marriott, Landmark Group, Dulsco, Accuro to name a few.

    Samuel Joy is the Founder & CEO of Huntr. He assumes the responsibilities of vision casting, spokesperson, strategic compass, hiring leader, and the driving force behind the fundraising. He brings years of technology, employment, and government coordination expertise to build trust and transparency in the hiring system. Alumni of Techstars NYC Accelerator, Samuel holds a Bachelor's in Marketing from the Vellore Institute of Technology and did his schooling at St. Thomas Central School in Trivandrum, Kerala. 
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    48 min
  • #130 From a small-time entrepreneur to building the iconic Hilton Goa Resort w/ Suraj Morajkar

    The home is where the heart is"— Situated in the heart of India’s ultimate tourist destination, Sun Estates Developers from Goa are builders who’ve managed to infuse innovation into construction and inspire their architectural designs to be artistic. By balancing Goa’s natural visuals with

    modern home designs, the company has been able to masterfully create the perfect juggle between design and purpose.
    Suraj Morajkar
    Managing Director, Sun Estates
    Suraj Morajkar established one of the Hilton Group's first resorts in the nation with the goal of exhibiting Goa's interiors. The Hilton Goa Resort, perched above the picturesque, terraced slopes of Saipem Hills in Goa, is a showcase of Suraj Morajkar's design, aesthetics, and taste for exotic
    grandeur. He has developed magnificent mansions for celebrities such as Neha Dhupia, Chunkey Pandey, Yuvraj Singh, designer Ritu Kumar, MD and CEO of Eicher Motors Vikram Lal, and former CEO of Café Coffee Day Naresh Malhotra, to mention a few.
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    43 min
  • #129 Building India's leading #EdTech platform TimesPro w/ Anish Srikrishna, CEO of TimesPro

    With a focus on practical skills and industry-relevant curriculum, TimesPro empowers learners to excel in their careers. Their collaborations extend to some of the country's premier institutes like IIMs (IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Lucknow.) and IITs(IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee), offering specialized courses across various domains. Courses offered through these collaborations cover a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to digital marketing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, business analytics, data science, and cloud computing. This extensive curriculum ensures that learners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their chosen fields.

    Through partnerships with top universities and industry leaders, TimesPro provides students with valuable insights and hands-on experience, preparing them for success in today's competitive job market.
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    32 min
  • #128 Understanding influencer marketing space with Praanesh Bhuvaneswar Co-Founder and CEO of Qoruz

    Qoruz pioneers influencer marketing innovation with its streamlined, SaaS-based creator management platform in India. Tailored for brands and agencies, Qoruz simplifies the entire collaboration process from discovery to insights, management, and campaign reporting.

    #influencer #marketing #influencermarketing
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    47 min
  • #127 Building a blockchain company, challenges and opportunities in this space.

    Dhiway raised USD 1 million in a pre-seed funding round from Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund and SUNiCON Ventures and existing shareholders.Dhiway currently works with large public and private Institutions in the areas of Governance, Identity, Payments, Digital commerce, Skills, Education and workplace solutions in their journey to adopt emerging Web3.0 technologies. The company has MoU’s with several leading organisations for mutual collaborations as they build their domain-specific solutions using the CORD infrastructure.#blockchain #startup © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated.

    47 min

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The best Indian podcast business/startup stories from India and beyond. On each episode, host Ashish Airon talks to entrepreneurs/CXOs on new-age business models, challenges, opportunities how to scale.