The Neon Show

This week’s episode is about Building Snapdeal, IIT Delhi - 2006 Batch & India’s Positive Future as we welcome Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal & Titan Capital, to the Neon Show!

What Sells & Doesn’t Sell In India?

Have Aspirations Of Young India Changed In The Last 20 years?

The Most Common Misconceptions About Investors!

All these JUICY topics and more in this MASTERCLASS conversation about India’s e-commerce industry. A deep dive into how India has grown incrementally in the e-commerce industry over the last 15 years & what it takes to create a great product-market fit in the e-commerce space… Tune in NOW!


🎇CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Precap
[01:18] - Introducing Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal!
[01:50] - Small-Town Upbringing in Rural Punjab!
[04:33] - Further Education in DPS, R.K. Puram & IIT Delhi
[06:49] - Meeting Kunal Bahl & Sacrificing Their U.S.-Based Jobs
[10:13] - Have Aspirations Of Young India Changed In The Last 20 years?
[12:32] - Rohit & Kunal Bahl’s Top 3 Ever Investments!
[16:48] - Qualities Titan Capital Looks For In Indian Entrepreneurs!
[22:30] - The Iconic 2006 and 2007 Batches of IIT Delhi!
[27:24] - Changes In Indian E-Commerce Over Last 15 Years
[33:20] - E-Commerce: India vs China!
[35:42] - What Sells & Doesn’t Sell In India?
[46:23] - Why Are Copycat Companies So Common In India?
[49:15] - How Would Rohit Describe India’s Growth In The Last Decade?
[54:10] - What Has Changed About Startups In India Since The Early 2000s?
[57:19] - Can People Go Into Angel Investing Full-Time?
[1:01:19] - Why Titan Capital Is So Successful!
[1:04:08] - Common Misconceptions About Investors
[1:06:33] - Concluding Remarks

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This week’s episode is in discussion with PM Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisor who talks about Kolkata’s Decline, Amrit Kaal & India’s $10 Trillion Economy as we welcome Sanjeev Sanyal to the Neon Show!

What Changed in India After Liberalisation in 1991?

Does Being World’s Largest Population Help or Hinder India’s Growth?

Sanjeev Sanyal’s Role In Reforming The Banking Systems

All these JUICY topics and more in this ROUSING conversation about India’s economics. A deep dive into how India became a powerhouse economy in the world since 1991 & where it aims to be as a country by 2050… Tune in NOW!

🎇CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Precap
[01:01] - Introducing Sanjeev Sanyal, PM Modi’s Economic Advisor
[01:31] - “Kolkata DIDN’T DIE. It Was MURDERED!” Sanjeev’s Childhood Days
[05:08] - Life In India After Independence & Before 1991!
[08:37] - What Changed in India After Liberalisation in 1991?
[10:42] - Why India’s Banking System Was Reformed Post Modi!
[15:32] - Sanjeev Sanyal’s Role In Reforming The Banking Systems
[21:01] - How India Maintained Its Stability Even After Covid!
[23:08] - 5 Influential Economic Reforms Sanjeev Has Been Part Of!
[30:35] - Can India Become Top 5 Nation In The Ease Of Doing Business Index?
[36:21] - Does Being World’s Largest Population Help or Hinder India’s Growth?
[41:24] - India’s Amrit Kaal: The Global Factors That Could Play A Role
[46:01] - India’s Growth Rate vs China’s Growth Rate
[50:55] - Can India Become a $20 Trillion Economy In The Near Future?
[52:22] - Will India’s Population Continue to Grow In the Next 50 Years?
[53:22] - What Economic Reforms Can Indians Expect In The Next Few Years?
[56:43] - What % Of The Indian Economic Advisory’s Time Goes Into Propelling Startups?
[59:59] - Concluding Remarks


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This week’s episode is about Chandrababu Naidu's influence, the inception of ISB Hyderabad & Rajat Gupta's Case Study as we welcome Pramath Raj Sinha, founding member of ISB & Ashoka University, to the Neon Show!

Chandrababu Naidu’s Role In Building ISB Hyderabad!

Why Is ISB Unable To Break IIT’s Monopoly In The Educational Sector?

What Makes US Education STAND OUT From the Rest Of The World?

Would ISB Have Happened WITHOUT Rajat Gupta’s Involvement?

All these CAPTIVATING topics and more in this MASTERFULLY INFORMATIVE conversation. A deep dive into where India is headed as a country & how important education will be in propelling it to new heights… Tune in NOW!


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This week’s episode is about India's BRIGHT FUTURE by 2030… as we welcome Bhaskar Ghosh of American Venture Capital firm 8VC to the Neon Show!

How Much Has Bangalore Changed In The Last 30 Years?

Is SaaS The Future of India?

What Role Is India Playing In AI?

All these CAPTIVATING topics and more in this HONEST conversation. A deep dive into whether is equipped to grow to the next level & how Bhaskar thinks about where India's future will be by 2030… Tune in NOW!

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This week’s episode is about India's spending habits, ONDC & building 10club… as we welcome Bhavna Suresh, founder of 10club, to the Neon Show!

How Is ONDC Impacting the E-Commerce Market?

Is There A Bias Towards Women CEOs In India?

How Much Has Entrepreneurship CHANGED In India?

All these TRENDING topics and more in this CAPTIVATING conversation. A deep dive into what makes ONDC such a force to be reckoned with in the e-commerce industry & how Bhavna Suresh is leading the charge for home decor in India… Tune in NOW!

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This week’s episode is about the brutal truths that working mothers in India have to experience… as we welcome Neha Bagaria, founder of HerKey formerly known as JobsForHer, to the Neon Show!

Biological Clock vs Career Ambitions 

Why Working Women Are ESSENTIAL For India’s Economy!

Which Fields Are Indian Women Excelling in?

Where Will India Be As A Country For Women IN 10 YEARS?

All these CAPTIVATING topics and more in this VIBRANT & HONEST conversation. A deep dive into what makes Indian women so vital to India’s economy & how Neha Bagaria is seeking to become a catalyst and a STRONG voice for them… Tune in NOW!

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This week’s episode is about meeting India’s breakfast king who created a Rs. 3,000 crore business from idli, dosa batter & much more as we welcome PC Musthafa, founder of iD Fresh Foods, to the Neon Show!

Were iD Fresh PIONEERS In Selling Batter In Stores? 

Why Don’t Indians TRUST Packaged Foods?

Why Did Idli/Dosa Become So Popular Around The World?

All these EXCITING topics and more in this WONDERFULLY GENTLE conversation. A deep dive into what makes iD Fresh a powerhouse in the Indian batter market & how PC Musthafa became the man he is today… Tune in NOW!

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This week’s episode is about The REAL REASON Indian Farmers Struggle as we welcome Shashi Kumar, founder of Akshayakalpa, to the Neon Show!

What Does An Indian Farmer Want?

Why Did INDIA Become A Farming Nation?

Why Are Indians Antibiotics Resistant To Milk?

All these UNIQUE topics and more in this INCREDIBLE conversation. A deep dive into why farming is so prevalent in India & why it will continue to be a big part of India’s economic ecosystem… Tune in NOW!

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This week’s episode is about the UPI Struggle Story, India vs The World and brain drain challenge for India as we welcome Sharad Sharma, founder of iSPIRT, to the Neon Show!

How Has India Grown As A Country In Last 30-40 Years?

Will INDIA Be Next THAILAND vs Next KOREA?

Why Are Startups So Successful In China?

All these gripping questions and more in this MASTERFUL conversation. A deep dive into why India as a country is on the cusp of world dominance & iSPIRT's role to play in accelerating this process… Tune in NOW!

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This week’s episode is about the mastermind behind India’s hottest startups such as Sharechat, Sugar Cosmetics & Kuku FM as we welcome Anand Lunia, founder of India Quotient, to the Neon Show!

Is The Youth Of India Bad At Saving?

Can India Become The Largest Economy In The World?

Why Has India Not Created a Successful Role Model In Startups?

All these exhilarating topics and more in this GRIPPING conversation. A deep dive into why India Quotient understands the consumers of India so well and how India is at the cusp of glory… Tune in NOW!

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