Is the Diamond Industry a Scam? The Truth About Lab Grown Diamonds

In this episode, we deep dive into the $100 Billion diamond industry with Darayus Mehta, the Founder of True Diamond. From the Nirav Modi scandal that shook India's trust to the rise of Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD), we uncover the secrets jewelers don't want you to know.

Why are we obsessed with diamond engagement rings? Is a diamond actually a good investment, or is it just a marketing myth? Darayus  explains how they are using NASA-grade Titanium and 160-facet Portuguese cuts to disrupt the luxury market, making diamonds 90% more affordable for the middle class.

In this video, we had covered:

The Science: How Lab-Grown Diamonds are made using CVD technology (100% Carbon).

The Investment Trap: Why natural diamonds might not hold the value you think.

The Trust Factor: How to check for HUID and IGI certification to avoid being scammed.

The Billionaire Secret: Why the world’s richest are switching to Lab-Grown.

Sustainability: The environmental cost of mined diamonds vs. lab-grown.

If you are planning to buy an engagement ring, an eternity band, or looking for the best business ideas in India 2025, this podcast is a must-watch!


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What if the "poor farmer" is a myth? This Shark Tank founder reveals his entire business model is built on a hidden truth: the real farmer is an entrepreneur, not the laborer you see on TV.

We sit down with Sourav, founder of Gro-it, for a masterclass in disruption. He exposes the massive inefficiencies in Indian agriculture, like a 2-month government process that he replaced with a 5-minute, AI-driven soil test.

This is a deep-dive business podcast for entrepreneurs. Sourav shares:
His uncensored Shark Tank India story & negotiating a ₹100 Crore valuation.
His genius GTM Strategy: Why he doesn't sell his ₹50,000 device to farmers.
The "Billion Dollar Per State" opportunity in agriculture that most VCs are missing.
His biggest failure: "My first product literally exploded in the field.

The truth about the farmer "suicide" narrative vs. farmers buying luxury cars.

Sourav also shares a shocking warning about the "organic" food industry, why it's not scalable, and the hidden dangers in our food system. 

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Join us on the Business Podcast as we discuss how AI is revolutionizing education with Navneet, Harshil, and Devansh. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!

Discover how Navneet Education is leading the transformation of India’s booming edtech market in 2025. While many Indian edtech startups struggled or failed, Navneet combines decades of trusted educational content with cutting-edge AI-powered learning tools and hybrid (“phygital”) education models. Learn why Navneet stands out amid the intense competition in India’s education technology sector, valued at over $2.8 billion and growing rapidly.
 
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• The evolving Indian edtech market and its growth drivers in 2025
• Why many Indian edtech startups faced failures
• How Navneet leverages AI, personalized learning, and regional language content
• Navneet’s strategy to revolutionize classrooms with hybrid learning and digital adoption
• Key lessons for founders, investors, and professionals in the education technology space
If you’re interested in India’s edtech trends, AI in education, personalized learning solutions, and sustainable startup success, this is a must-watch.


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The Business Podcast with Aditya Damani, founder of Credit Fair, provides essential insights into the solar industry in India and its rapid transformation. With government subsidies and innovative 0% EMI financing models, Credit Fair enables customers to save significantly on electricity while making solar affordable for  Indians

Credit Fair’s unique approach is to partner with installers, helping customers finance their Solar  purchases with minimal upfront cost and manageable EMIs, making green energy a practical option for millions.

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0:00 - Trailer
0:45 - Who’s joining us today?
0:59 - Can spirituality go digital?
2:15 - Why is India’s spiritual market booming?
4:52 - Do millennials want spirituality differently?
9:33 - What’s the story behind VAMA’s name?
11:14 - How does VAMA make money?
16:25 - Growth or monetization, what comes first?
22:43 - What surprising lessons came from users?
28:41 - How did Acharya Dev shape VAMA?
34:28 - How do you convince investors early?
39:39 - What’s your $2B startup framework?
44:42 - Rapid-fire with the founder!
48:19 - Final takeaways and closing notes

In today’s episode of Levelup with Devansh, we have Manu Jain in conversation with Devansh Lakhani, the founder of Levelup. Manu is the founder of VAMA, a fast-growing digital spirituality startup that brings temples, poojas, and spiritual consultations online to the masses.

In this episode, we discussed why spirituality in India is ripe for digital transformation and how VAMA is making spiritual practices more accessible without losing authenticity. Manu shared how VAMA is building trust in a highly traditional sector, the changing expectations of millennials and Gen Z, and why India’s $100B spiritual market is one of the biggest untapped opportunities.

We also explored VAMA’s vision to become the go-to platform for everything spiritual, the challenges of scaling a faith-driven app in India, and how technology can bridge the gap between ancient traditions and modern lifestyles. Manu opened up about what it takes to build in this unique sector, his thoughts on the future of digital spirituality, and why the next big wave of consumer tech could come from faith.

If you’re passionate about startups, consumer tech, or India’s cultural evolution, this conversation will provide you with deep insights into the future of spirituality in the digital age.

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Anuj Parekh, co-founder of BharatSure, a pioneering ₹100 crore insuretech startup transforming India’s insurance landscape.

Anuj shares his unconventional journey from Chartered Accountant to entrepreneur, the lessons he’s learned scaling in a “boring” but billion-dollar industry, and how Bharat Shaw leverages tech, trust, and deep partnerships to deliver insurance products for underserved segments—students, gig workers, and beyond.


0:00 – Podcast Trailer
1:00 – Welcome & Introductions
2:00 – Why insurance? Your story
5:18 – Is a tech background necessary?
7:08 – Entrepreneur you truly admire
10:10 – If not this, then what?
12:37 – 90Cr Indians uninsured? Why?
16:48 – Shocking insurance fraud story
19:50 – What full-stack really means
25:32 – Embedded insurance explained simply
32:49 – Total insurance products offered
33:00 – BharatSure’s B2B growth strategy
37:48 – Worst idea ever pitched
40:42 – Useless metrics boards chase
41:50 – Why startups fail at wealth
44:37 – Advice for young founders
46:44 – Fun rapid-fire questions
51:00 – Final takeaways & wrap-up

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0:00 - Trailer
0:59 - Kickoff & Quick Intro
1:43 - Why Reinvent Oral Care?
2:58 - Entering Mass Brush Market
6:29 - Blending Tech + Design at Tusk
11:15 - Scaling Without Losing Simplicity
12:32 - Big Opportunities in Oral Care
14:21 - India vs US Preferences
18:40 - Tusk’s Global Expansion Plans
21:06 - Top Consumer Startup Picks
25:26 - Tech Bridging Oral Care Gaps
28:27 - Premium Yet Affordable Strategy
31:28 - Future of Oral Care India
32:53 - Startup Hurdles in India
34:56 - Competing With Funded Giants
37:46 - Rapid Fire Fun Round
40:26 - Final Takeaways & Wrap Up

In today’s episode of Levelup with Devansh, we have Nikunj Choudhari in conversation with Devansh Lakhani, the founder of Levelup. Nikunj is building Tusk, a fast-growing oral care startup that is reinventing toothbrushes for the mass market by blending technology, design, and affordability.

In this episode, we discussed why oral care in India needs reinvention and how Nikunj is making premium products accessible without losing simplicity. He shared how Tusk is competing with funded giants, the unique differences between Indian and US consumer preferences, and how tech is bridging oral care gaps.

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 🚀 From Tier-3 Towns to Fintech Triumph | Rajesh Johnny (Co-Founder, BranchX) x Devansh Lakhani

India’s fintech revolution often celebrates UPI, Paytm, and digital wallets—but what about the real Bharat? In this in-depth conversation, Rajesh Johnny, Co-Founder of BranchX, sits down with host Devansh Lakhani to reveal how his team is digitizing over 10,000 retailers, driving over ₹ 115 crore in revenue, and bridging the gap between the online and offline worlds in Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities.

From tackling multi-lingual digital challenges to creating AI-powered POS systems that empower small shopkeepers, Rajesh shares the playbook for scaling in fragmented markets—and the lessons every founder needs to hear before building for Bharat.

0:00 – Trailer
0:54 – Welcome & Introduction
1:52 – Bharat's Real Fintech Potential
7:06 – Empowering Tier 1–3 Retailers
15:27 – Building Multi-Lingual Platforms
17:49 – AI-Powered POS for Retailers
23:16 – Bridging Online-Offline Payments
29:12 – Scaling in Bharat's Heartland
31:42 – Overcoming Fintech Challenges
37:52 – First 100 Customers Blueprint
44:43 – MVP to Product Market Fit
48:16 – Urban vs Bharat Fintech Users
50:50 – Rural Consumer Misconceptions
52:13 – Bharat Founders' Do's & Don'ts
53:46 – Rapid Fire Round
57:18 – Final Thoughts

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At the helm of a ₹2000 crore legacy, Jay Shah is driving V-Trans (India) to new heights in the logistics industry, without a single rupee of VC funding. 

From managing 1,500+ branches to navigating family business dynamics and building for the future of green logistics, Jay’s story is a blueprint for scaling smart and staying grounded.

In this episode, we explore how Jay balances tradition with innovation, his candid views on the “Lalla” stereotype, and what every new-age founder can learn from India’s most resilient logistics brand.

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What does it take to build a global SaaS powerhouse from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Dhruvil Sanghvi, the visionary founder and CEO of LogiNext, to uncover the real stories behind scaling one of the world’s fastest-growing logistics automation platforms.

Dhruvil shares his journey from consulting for Fortune 500 giants to launching LogiNext in 2015, inspired by his family’s entrepreneurial roots and a keen eye for untapped opportunities in logistics tech. Discover how he navigated early setbacks, raised over $50 million from marquee investors, and led LogiNext to serve 200+ enterprise clients across 50+ countries

0:00 - Trailer: What to expect in this episode
1:38 - Opening credits 
3:15 - Intro to the episode
4:15 - From US job to B2B SaaS
8:56 - Early lessons from his father
12:30 - Consulting insights that shaped SaaS journey
17:04 - Why very few solve logistics in India
20:40 - How they built a scalable SaaS playbook
32:14 - GTM (Go-to-market) strategy that worked
41:47 - Selling after raising $50M
48:21 - Capital efficiency in SaaS explained
51:32 - Smart SaaS pricing & positioning
56:10 - Comparing US vs India funding mindset
1:03:18 - Rise of startup IPOs in India
1:06:53 - His favorite founder & key lessons learned
1:11:33 - Advice to aspiring SaaS founders
1:13:23 - Mistakes most first-time founders make
1:17:05 - Fun rapid-fire segment
1:17:50 - Final thoughts + closing remarks

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