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In this episode of ELI, we sit down with Siva Balakrishnan, Founder of Vserve Ebusiness Solutions, a company that provides end-to-end services for e-commerce retailers worldwide. Siva discusses the evolving landscape of e-commerce—from the early days of small-scale stores to today’s mature market dominated by omnichannel retailers. He shares insights on how Vserve helps clients with everything from platform setup and product catalog management to digital marketing, supply chain optimization, and analytics. Siva also delves into how AI is transforming various aspects of e-commerce, including customer support chatbots, inventory forecasting, and content creation. For aspiring service entrepreneurs, Siva offers valuable advice on acquiring initial clients, retaining talent, and embracing continuous innovation amidst rapid technological changes.

In this episode of ELI, we sit down with Bruce Keith, CEO of Bridgeweave, a London-born entrepreneur based in India, who’s on a mission to democratize access to institutional-grade investment insights using AI. Bruce discusses the global problem of unadvised and underutilized investor segments, particularly in emerging markets like India. He explains how AI can help level the playing field, offering personalized guidance—short of direct financial advice—to individuals who may not have access to traditional wealth managers. He also shares insights on data security in AI, India’s rising fintech scene, and what it truly means to be an entrepreneur in a rapidly evolving global market.

In this episode of ELI, we sit down with Siddhartha Chandurkar, Founder & CEO of Shephertz, a tech company focused on helping enterprises achieve agile and incremental digital transformation. Beginning as a provider of APIs, Big Data, and AI-driven tools, Shephertz pivoted during COVID-19 to create solutions like Work Anywhere (to facilitate secure, productive remote and hybrid working) and Talent Anywhere (an AI-enhanced recruitment platform). Siddhartha shares insights on how AI is reshaping work environments, the recruiting process, and what emerging entrepreneurs should focus on to leverage this technological shift.

In this episode of ELI, we speak with Amar Shirsat, Co-founder & CTO of GrowthPal, a cutting-edge SaaS platform designed to streamline the mergers & acquisitions (M&A) process. Amar sheds light on how GrowthPal uses advanced AI-driven data analysis and insights to match buyers and sellers—especially in mid-market deal sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. He explains how they maintain confidentiality in a sensitive space, manage complex regulatory environments, and leverage technology to identify opportunities for inorganic growth. Whether you’re new to M&A or looking to understand how AI can make deal sourcing smarter, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

In this episode, we sit down with Rahul Bajaj and Shitiz Ruhail, the founders of Digital Darwin—a deep-tech platform revolutionizing sports performance and athlete training through AI, computer vision, and integrated analytics. They share how their platform is helping elite athletes and coaches fine-tune training methods, predict performance improvements, and ultimately unlock human potential. From analyzing motion and form to providing nutrition insights via AI-driven models, Digital Darwin is bringing cutting-edge technology to the sports ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in the future of sports science, AI’s impact on high-performance training, or the entrepreneurial journey in building a deep-tech startup, this conversation has something for you.

In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Neha Juneja, the Co-founder & CEO of IndiaP2P, to explore the world of peer-to-peer lending in India. Neha shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from her early ventures in fintech and clean energy solutions to founding IndiaP2P, a platform that enables everyday individuals to lend directly to vetted borrowers and potentially earn high returns.

In this episode, we dive into the world of fintech innovation with Ryan Malhotra, the founder of NeoFinity. Ryan’s ventures are redefining the payment and banking landscape with cutting-edge solutions tailored for digital-first customers.

🎥 Welcome to another inspiring episode of our podcast! Today, we dive deep into the world of event planning with Vishal Puri, the founder of Spalba, a cutting-edge SaaS-enabled marketplace transforming the way venues and event planners operate. Discover how Vishal’s journey—from a seasoned tech consultant to a successful entrepreneur—led him to create a platform addressing some of the biggest pain points in the event industry.

In this episode of ELI, we sit down with Kavitha Kanaparthi, founder of Soulverse, a groundbreaking decentralized identity creation platform. Kavitha unpacks the vision behind Soulverse, which is designed to empower individuals and enterprises with secure and universal access to digital identities.

In this episode of ELI, we speak with Vishal Chopra, founder of Umwelt AI, an AI-powered employee experience management platform. Vishal shares how Umwelt AI helps companies listen to employees, analyze their experiences, and take actionable steps to enhance engagement, reduce attrition, and boost overall business outcomes.