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By Nandini Bothra
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.
In this episode of YM, I spoke to Rishabh Suri, the founder of Qudrat, a venture that makes biodegradable tableware from agricultural waste. Their products are not only sustainable options of tableware but also degrade in just 30 days turning into manure for plants.
Firstly, Rishabh and I spoke about his life before Qudrat came into the picture. In detail discussions - about his educational background, his first business and eventually the inception of Qudrat - took place.
Post, understanding what he aims at creating with Qudrat, we spoke about how important it is to grow with the market and create something which everyone can find relatable. We also had quite a laugh as Rishabh opened up his pitaara of stories and told us about his experiences.
Next, we spoke about the different products and their production processes. Also, pick up on Rishabh's interesting take on being part of the sustainable industry.
Lastly we spoke about, how the name of the company was born and Rishabh's vision for Qudrat.
You can check out Qudrat's Instagram handle HERE
YM's Links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3
Mail: [email protected]
In this episode of YM, I spoke to Parth Shah, the co-founder of Zaocare - a company that creates plant based nutritional supplements.
Through Zaocare, I was introduced to the fairly new industry of Nutraceuticals: any food product that provides health benefits - including prevention of disease - in addition to the basic nutrition found in food.
Parth and I spoke about many things like:
1. (00:56): Pharmaceuticals to Nutraceuticals! - How did this happen?
2. (05:18): Gummies and Effervescent tablets - They’re healthy AND yummy!
3. (11:40): The difference between Zaocare supplements and normal tablets - Understanding how both products work.
4. (14:25): What is it like entering a fairly new industry?
5. (24:45): Results in a month! - WHAT!
6. (26:53): How are the mind and the body connected and how do both affect each other?
7. (31:32): What’s the story behind the name?
8. (33:00): The future of Zaocare
You can check out Zaocare on their official website as well as on amazon, here is their Instagram Handle
YM’s links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Youngmoneypodcast
Mail: [email protected]
Thankyou!
In this episode of YM, I invited Avantika Kampani, the 16 y/o entrepreneur and founder of Day One Learning Solutions- a company which focus on enhancing a child's ability to grow intellectually, mentally and socially, using the various tools that they've created.
We talk about how she started her entrepreneurial journey and what pushed her to start the company.
We then talk about what challenges she faces while balancing school alongside the company, and what advice she'd give someone regarding the same.
Moving forward, we talk about both the products- Seekh and CheckIn- in detail, and also how they're useful for children.
Lastly, we talk about her experience being on the sets of Shark Tank, her vision for the company and what we're going to see next.
You can check out Day One Learning Solutions' Instagram page here
YM’s links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Mail: [email protected]
In this episode of YM, I talk to Wamika Shekhawat, the co-founder of Aulive- a brand that offers leather alternative options like faux leather & different types of plant leather, to conscious consumers. They are continuously striving to create a positive impact in the fashion industry by promoting vegan fashion and providing products that are healthy for the environment.
Wamika and I talk about what impacted her perception towards authentic leather products and how she came across the idea to start Aulive. After discussing her journey in detail, we move forward and understand the company and all that it has to offer.
We then talk about the initial response, the challenges that they’ve faced over the years & and also how hard the pandemic hit them. After talking about the ups and downs faced by the company, Wamika takes up the role of a storyteller and tells us about the process of a handbag being made at Aulive.
We further discuss the pros and cons of being a part of the sustainable industry, a very interesting story about how the company name was coined and lastly, we talk about Wamika’s vision for Aulive.
1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (00:56): Who is Wamika Shekhawat? ~ What was that moment in Wamika’s journey that pushed her to start something of her own?
3. (08:10): The Elevator Pitch!
4. (13:06): Talking about the different products that Aulive has to offer.
5. (17:36): After the inception in 2017, what was initial response like?
6. (25:48): What were the road blocks in Aulive’s journey? ~ the R&D stage/the initial days and the PANDEMIC.
7. (36:01): Understanding the process of a handbag being made at Aulive.
8. (42:01): Wamika’s take on being part of the tremendously growing sustainable industry.
9. (49:24): The story behind the name ~ What does Aulive mean?
10. (51:38): Wamika’s vision for the company ~ Where does she see Aulive & the leather alternative industry going, five years down the line?
You can check out Aulive's Instagram handle here where you can find their website and also the wide range of products they offer.
YM’s links:
Instagram
Mail: [email protected]
In this episode of YM, I talk to Teerth Varma, the founder of Money Matters- a company that aims to boost financial literacy among youngsters. Their aim is to make financial literacy accessible to students of all ages. Managing money is something which isn’t really taught in schools, so teerth and his team found a way to educate the youth about the same.
Teerth and I talk in detail about the company and it’s inception. We discuss the initial response and also how they deal with declining attention spans. We also talk about the challenges faced by the company and also his experience being an instructor.
Lastly, we talk about their partnership process and his vision for Money Matters.
1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (00:57): What was that moment that pushed an 18 y/o to start a company around financial literacy?
3. (05:49): Talking about what exactly the Money Matters is about and what all does the company have to offer.
4. (10:44): How do teerth and his team make the seminars fun for the kids? ~ Talking about the initial response.
5. (13:09): Discussing some road blocks that the company has faced since its inception.
6. (15:17): Teerth is a student, and also an instructor at MM, so how does it feel to be standing on the other side of the room while conducting seminars?
7. (18:00): MM has been able to partner with quite a few institutions, what did that process look like?
8. (19:49): Teerth’s vision for his company, where does he see MM five years down the line?
You can check out Money Matters’ website here
Instagram handle: https://instagram.com/__moneymatters?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
YM’s links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Youngmoneypodcast
Mail: [email protected]
In this episode of YM, I talk to Mayank Nagori, the founder of Gud Gum, which is a 100% Plastic-free, biodegradable & vegan chewing gum. We talk about how Mayank started the company and what the process looked like. We also discuss the product in detail and understand it's uniqueness. We further talk about the consumers response, and what all blockers the team has had to overcome. One of the major questions was understanding why Gud Gum is the only company of it's kind.
Lastly, we talk about the distribution process, the other products in the pipeline and Mayank's vision for his company.
1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:03): Talking abou Mayank’s journey towards
3. (02:37): What did the process of creating the
4. (05:50): Mayank’s elevator pitch for Gud Gum.
5. (06:42): Discussing details like
6. (08:47): How did the consumers respond to gud
7. (12:49): What are some blockers for growth/challenges
8. (13:45): Gud Gum is the first and only company
9. (16:35): Understanding how Mayank feels about
10. (17:57): Talking about the distribution process
11. (20:52): There’s also tshirts available on the
12. (22:11): Talking about the importance of offline
13. (25:56): Looks like gums are just the beginning!
14. (27:56): Big things incoming! ~ where will we
You can check out Gud Gum's Instagram handle & website here
YM’s links:
In this episode of YM, I invited Srishti Arya, the founder and mother of Happy Dancing Feet, a choreography company that covers weddings, corporate events, social events and more.
Srishti and I talk in detail about how a company that started out of her passion for dancing turned into a business. We talk about the events/incidents that pushed her to start HDF, her blockers for growth, learning curves, the stereotypes that she has encountered over the years. We also have a good laugh over the hilarious stories that she shares from her journey, and also discuss Srishti’s tips and tricks for a budding choreographer.
Finally, we talk about how the journey has been for her despite all the obstacles that she’s faced along the way.
Happy Dancing Feet’s links:
Instagram: https://youtube.com/c/HappyDancingFeet
Youtube: https://instagram.com/happydancingfeet100?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
YM’s links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Youngmoneypodcast
Mail: [email protected]
Thankyou!
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.