Thought Bistro Podcast

In this episode of Thought Bubbles, we talk to Ankit, a professional videographer and wedding photographer who runs his own company, House of Tales. Ankit shares his passion for storytelling with a camera and how he captures the emotions and moments of his clients. He also gives us some tips and tricks on how to improve our own photography and videography skills, as well as some insights into the latest trends and technologies in the industry. If you are interested in learning more about the art and business of visual storytelling, this episode is for you!

In this episode of our podcast, we have a special guest, Saaket, who is the founder of GoConnect, a digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow their online presence and reach more customers. Saaket is also a wheelchair user who has overcome many challenges and struggles in his life. He shares his inspiring story of how he started his digital marketing journey, how he built his brand on Instagram, and how he has helped more than 100 different companies in the past two years. He also gives us some valuable tips and insights on how to create engaging content, how to use social media platforms effectively, and how to achieve your goals in digital marketing. You don’t want to miss this amazing conversation with Saaket, the wheelchair warrior!

In this episode, we meet Ananya Tantia, the founder and creative force behind 9133 Design Studio, a strategy driven, emotionally involved, multidisciplinary design studio that lives on the cloud, with its feet on the ground. Ananya shares her journey, her vision, and her tips for aspiring designers who want to make an impact with their work. We learn how she started her studio from her home in Kolkata, India, and how she adapted to the remote working model during the pandemic. We also get to see some of her amazing work across various domains such as brand identity, packaging, publication, illustration, and more. We talk to Ananya about her passion for design, her inspiration, and her process. We also explore some of her projects and find out how she balances creativity and business.

In this episode, we have a chat with Sumedh Patodia, the Team Director of Kolkata Thunderbolts, one of the most successful teams in the Prime Volleyball League. Sumedh shares his insights on how he built a winning culture in his team, how he scouts and develops young talent, and what are the challenges and opportunities for Indian volleyball in the global arena. He also talks about his vision for the future of the sport in India and how he plans to make Kolkata Thunderbolts a household name among volleyball fans.

Priyanka Rungta, the Founding Director and CEO of Navsoft, a leading web and mobile application company that specializes in business software consulting and development. Priyanka shares her journey of becoming an entrepreneur and a geek at heart, and how she has led Navsoft to grow into a 400-member team of software experts, serving over 800 clients in 33 countries and across diverse verticals and industries. She also talks about her futuristic approach to addressing business challenges, her breakthrough product BoostMySale, and her social initiatives in the area of education, environment and empowerment. Tune in to this inspiring conversation and learn from one of the most successful women leaders in the software industry.

In this episode, we talk to Akash Lakdawala, the founder and CEO of Design Pulley, a company that provides innovative end to end solutions for construction and scaling for businesses. Akash shares his inspiring story of how he overcame the loss of both his arms in an accident when he was younger and how he pursued his passion for construction and entrepreneurship. He also explains how Design Pulley works, what are the benefits and challenges of using the platform, and what are his future plans for the company. From an Investment banker, IIM Ahmedabad to now a construction moghul, it's one hell of a ride!

In this episode, we talk to Dhruv, the CEO of Kangaroo, a startup that offers simple and affordable home security solutions. We learn how Kangaroo came up with the idea of using motion sensors as the core of their system, how they managed to keep their prices low and their features high, and what challenges they faced along the way. We also discuss how Kangaroo integrates with smart home devices like Alexa and Google Assistant, how they provide 24/7 professional monitoring and incident reimbursement, and what their plans are for the future. If you’re looking for a home security system that is easy to install, flexible to use, and won’t break the bank, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Water is essential for life, but it is also a scarce and valuable resource. In this episode, we talk to Manish Khandelwal, the founder of BMRV Engineering, a firm that consults on huge water treatment plants at the government level in India. He shares with us how water is overlooked and taken for granted, as well as the size of the opportunity that the water industry is. We also discuss India’s infrastructure and the growth of infrastructure that is required in terms of water treatment. Tune in to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of water in India.

In this episode, we talk to Sahil Sanghrajka, a fitness enthusiast who transformed his life by losing over 50 kgs in less than two years. He shares his inspiring story of how he overcame obesity, depression and low self-esteem by adopting a healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset. He also tells us about his new venture, Hydrobot, a smart water bottle that aims to increase the water intake of humanity by providing them with a better water bottle. Sahil explains how Hydrobot can help you stay hydrated, refreshed and entertained, and how it can benefit your health, wellness and environment.

We speak with Raghav Kanoria, Partner and VC at Anchor Group, Switzerland, and Founder of the largest Angel network in East India. Raghav shares his insights on the future of East India, venture capital in India, and how entrepreneurs can succeed in the ever-evolving business landscape.