The BarberShop with Shantanu

Welcome to a power-packed masterclass on sales and entrepreneurship like no other! In this exclusive Roundtable video, we have assembled a league of extraordinary minds who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also mastered the art of effective selling. Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve deep into the core of selling fundamentals, exploring what it truly means to be a salesperson in today's dynamic business landscape. Our distinguished panel of RazorGurus includes: 🎤 Shantanu Khosla: Vice Chairman, Crompton Greaves 🎤 Tanmay Bhat: YouTuber, Comedian, Investor 🎤 Vani Kola: Managing Director, Kalaari Capital 🎤 Arjun Purkayastha: Senior VP, Reckitt 🎤 Vivek Gambhir: Chairperson, boAt lifestyle 🎤 Rohit Kapoor: CEO, Food Marketplace Swiggy Get ready to uncover invaluable insights, strategies, and anecdotes from these trailblazing entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of persuasion and drive in the world of sales. But that's not all – we're also here to unveil the exciting details of the much-anticipated Razorpreneur Challenge, set to launch tonight! Want to be part of this revolutionary challenge that could change the course of your entrepreneurial journey? Seize the opportunity to learn from the best, hone your selling skills, and put them to the ultimate test in the Razorpreneur Challenge. Don't miss out on this extraordinary conversation that could redefine your approach to sales and propel your entrepreneurial aspirations. Be sure to tune in, get inspired, and get ready to be a part of the Razorpreneur movement that's set to shake the entrepreneurial world! 🏆 Exciting rewards await you: 🎙️ Top 10 get the chance to be featured on the Barbershop, along with guaranteed seed funding and a shot at pitching for 1 Cr funding for your start-up! 🧠 Receive mentorship from the RazorGurus. 💰 Unleash kickass cash rewards and unlock incredible internship opportunities with Bombay Shaving Company. Don't miss out on this epic chance! 🚀 Ready to take the first step towards becoming an exceptional Razorpreneur? Sign up now for the Razorpreneur Challenge and unlock your potential like never before. The future of selling starts here – are you up for the challenge? 💼🔥 SIGN UP FOR THE RAZORPRENEUR CHALLENGE HERE: https://bit.ly/rzp-yt Introducing Razorpreneur 00:00 - 5:33 The fundamentals of selling: 5:33 - 16:44 How selling has evolved over the ages: 16:45 - 28:13 Selling in the digital age: 28:14 - 41:31 Understanding the consumer and the art of selling: 41:32 - 1:02:10 How to be authentic while selling & understanding consumer motivations: 1:02:11 - 1:15:15 Never Have I Ever cried after a client meeting 1:15:16 - 1:23:37 Never Have I Ever dated/married a customer/client: 1:23:38 - 1:27:50 Launching Razorpreneur & Shantanu’s sales pitch!: 1:27:51 - 1:38:07 RazorGurus give feedback on Shantanu’s pitch: 1:38:08 - 2:02:25 Shantanu pitches again!: 2:02:26 - 2:05:00 Concluding advice: 2:05:01 - 2:07:47

Join us for a compelling episode of the Barbershop as we sit down with Suhasini Sampath, the co-founder of Yoga Bar. In this candid conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of building a business in FMCG. Suhasini shares her insights and challenges in creating a successful brand in the health food space, and we explore the unique strategies and innovations that propelled Yoga Bar to prominence, resonating with health-conscious consumers across the nation. We discuss the remarkable acquisition by ITC, and the accompanying intricacies of navigating partnerships and collaborations in the dynamic business landscape. We also venture into the personal realm, delving into Suhasini's experience of working with family and the fine balance one has to strike between personal and professional relationships. Her candid reflections offer invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs who navigate the challenges of intertwining family and business dynamics.⚡️ Get ready for an inspiring and insightful episode as we uncover the behind-the-scenes stories, trials, and triumphs of building in the healthy foods category in India!🌟 Introduction 00:00 - 3:44 The Initial Idea: 3:45 - 9:58 Why building healthy food is hard: 9:58 - 22:18 Making calculated decisions about the brand: 22:19 - 22:01 Perfecting the product: 22:01 - 26:09 Building a great food company 26:10 - 29:25 More on Yoga Bar’s journey: 29:25 - 38:42 Playing the long game: 38:43 - 42:00 Legacy matters & ITC acquisition: 42:01 - 48:30 Running a business with family 48:31 - 54:34 More on negotiations & acquisition/ people who helped in Yoga Bar’s journey 54:35 - 1:05:22 The ITC acquisition process 1:05:23 - 1:13:34 What does it take to build a business? 1:13:35 - 1:15:05 What Suhasini learnt about herself during her journey 1:15:06 - 1:20:40 What’s next for Suhasini & thoughts on entrepreneurship: 1:20:41 - 1:28:15 Women in entrepreneurship & Concluding Advice: 1:28:16 - 1:37:39

This week, get ready for an extraordinary episode of the Barbershop as we bring you an exhilarating live shoot from the Bombae Pad! Join us as we embark on an insightful journey into the intricacies of early-stage fundraising alongside three remarkable women: Prachi Pawar, VP at Peak XV; Nikita Khanna, Founder of Moxie; and Twinkle Uppal, Founder of Hoop. In this episode, we delve deep into the core aspects of raising the first round capital for your business. These exceptional entrepreneurs generously share their expertise, experiences, and hard-earned wisdom with a vibrant audience of dynamic women from the startup ecosystem. Brace yourself to be inspired as we unravel the secrets of securing funding and unveil priceless firsthand insights. Understand the importance of finding the perfect founder-investor match, a crucial element that paves the way for long-term success. Gain invaluable knowledge on organizing your cap table effectively, ensuring that equity distribution aligns with your vision and future growth; and learn the importance of being on the same wavelength with your business' investors, building strong partnerships based on shared goals and values. Prepare to be captivated by the electrifying energy of this episode as we empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and inspiration they need to navigate the complex world of early-stage fundraising. Unlock the key to funding success and embark on your own entrepreneurial journey with confidence and conviction. Introduction: 00:00 - 1:40 How do you choose the right time to raise capital?: 1:41 - 9:17 What percentage of your personal savings would you put into your business? 9:18 - 13:12:51 What to look for in a founder?/ raising from different kinds of angels: 12:52 - 19:50 How big is your anti-portfolio? 19:51 - 22:07 Choosing your investors: 22:08 - 32:00 How does a click happen with a founder?: 32:01 - 41:52 What are some deal breakers for investors & founders?: 41:53 - 51:32 Risk appetites in the funding ecosystem/ funding benchmarks : 58:26 - 1:01:03 Can your business idea be copied? 1:01:04 - 1:06:28 Warding off burnout 1:06:29 - 1:09:32 Handling rejection 1:09:33 - 1:10:50 Making a decision about founders: 1:10:51 - 1:12:38 What if the investor starts running my business? 1:12:39 - 1:14:50 Building in alcohol/ Do you need an MBA?: 1:14:51 - 1:18:12

Join us on The BarberShop for a captivating conversation with Suraj Moraje, a trailblazing figure in the business world. As the First McKinsey Senior Partner from India elected in Europe and former CEO of Quess Corp Limited, India's largest corporate employer, Suraj brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table. In this episode, we uncover Suraj's incredible journey, from his prestigious corporate career to his current role as a philanthropist and founder of the Eka program. Delve deep into discussions about the ever-evolving global political landscape, the dynamics of economic growth, and the future of work. Prepare to be enlightened as Suraj shares his unique insights and perspectives, offering valuable takeaways not just for entrepreneurs & industry professionals, but anyone eager to understand the forces shaping our world today. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode on The BarberShop podcast. Tune in now! 🎙 Introduction: 00:00 - 12:34 The Eka Program: 12:35 - 21:16 The World As We Know It & How It Is Changing: 21:16 - 33:34 Labour, Productivity, Management: 33:35 - 39:33 How Can We Get The India Story Right?: 39:34 - 48:25 Jobless Growth & The Future of Work 48:26 - 55:36 The Rules are Changing, the World Economy, Geopolitics: 55:36 - 1:02:00 Post 2050, Aspiration & Wealth in India, Diversity 1:02:01 - 1:15:07 Community and Urban Democracy 1:15:08 - 1:22:47 Working at McKinsey, Quess 1:22:48 - 1:38:38 Valuation & The Public Markets: 1:38:39 - 1:50:18 Suraj’s current work & plans for the future & feeling lucky: 1:50:19 - 1:56:59 Suraj’s Concluding Advice 1:57:00 - 2:00:59

Join us for an insightful episode of The Barbershop with Shantanu as we sit down with Ankit Agrawal, the CEO and founder of InsuranceDekho. In this engaging conversation, Ankit takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, sharing his experiences and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how he made the bold transition from the world of banking to the dynamic startup ecosystem, (including returning to India and taking a paycut to work at a startup!) overcoming challenges and ultimately, carving a path to success. Gain exclusive insights into the founding and growth of InsuranceDekho, a disruptive player in the insurance industry. Explore the mindset of an ambitious entrepreneur and learn from Ankit's unique perspectives on innovation, leadership, and building a thriving community and business. Introduction 00:00 - 4:04 What is Insurance & Our Social and Cultural Understanding of it 4:05 - 15:20 Early Roots of Entrepreneurship: 15:20 - 36:20 Coming back to India & working at MoveInSync 36:20 - 38:38 Founding InsuranceDekho, Ankit’s Journey, Thoughts on Being a Founder: 38:38 - 50:52 Entrepreneurial Gospel: 50:52 - 1:03:58 Culture is Important 1:03:58 - 1:11:24 0-1 Journey & New Era of Entrepreneurship: 1:11:24 - 1:18:00 The Cricket Analogy 1:18:00 - 1:21:55 What is the Long Game? Creating Impact 1:21:55 - 1:28:00 The Importance of Education: 1:28:00 - 1:32:53 Concluding Advice: 1:32:53 - 1:38:52

In this exciting episode, Shantanu sits down with Pratham Mittal, the young, dynamic founder of Masters' Union, a practitioner-led b-school, to have an engaging and insightful conversation about building Masters' Union and why and how it is challenging legacy institutions in India. Tune in to get a close dive into the mind of a young entrepreneur, as Pratham discusses not only the external factors but also the personal reasons responsible for his mission to revamp business education in the country. Introduction: 00:00 - 1:35 Bringing a Future Top ten B-school to Life/ How Do Rankings Work? : 1:35 - 6:27 Bootstrapping a SAAS Business: 6:28 - 9:16 Education in India/ Conceptualizing Master’s Union: 9:16 - 15:50 Master’s Union Campus & Infrastructure: 15:51 - 23:38 Teaching Business & Creating Faculty: 23:38 - 29:13 Structuring the Curriculum 29:14 - 32:32 Consumers Want to Know the Person Behind the Brand: 32:32 - 41:00 The Masters at Master’s Union & More on the Curriculum: 41:01 - 45;33 Attracting the Best Students: 45:34 - 52:55 Economics of an education business: 52:56 - 1:01:11 What would Master’s Union be like in 5 years? 1:01:12 - 1:05:54 Keeping the Syllabus up-to-date: 1:05:55 - 1:08:10 Academia, Mentorship and Investing in Students 1:08:11 - 1:14:27 Education is a motivation problem 1:14:28 - 1:29:54 Being an Entrepreneur & Learning Business from Family 1:30:00 - 1:47:58 Living Up to Family Expectations: 1:48:00 - 1:54:45 Conclusion 1:54:46 - 1:57:17_____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

Unveiling the Mind of a Brand Maestro: Dr. Sanjeev Juneja's Unparalleled Journey to Success. 🚀🚀 Get ready for an exclusive episode as 'The Barbershop with Shantanu' presents an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Juneja, India's most successful homegrown founder and brand maker. Prepare for a remarkable revelation as we delve into the mind of this enigmatic entrepreneur, known for his rare interview appearances. Discover how Dr. Juneja's childhood knack for brands became the driving force behind his unparalleled success in building one successful brand after another. Join us for a rare glimpse into his philosophical side, as Dr. Juneja shares his secrets to success, his guiding mantras, and why he firmly believes profitability is the ultimate key. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable wisdom from a true visionary. Tune in and embark on an extraordinary journey within the mind of a brand maestro!" Introduction 00:00 - 4:40 The Early Days 4:40 - 14:20 Understanding & Selling Ayurveda & the consumer: 14:20 - 21:14 Marketing & Selling the Product: 21:14 - 27:07 Dealing with Mistakes: 27:15 - 29:22 The Company By 2008: 29:22 - 31:50 Dr. Juneja’s Marriage: 31:50 - 33:30 Journey post 2008 33:30 - 37:25 Building Kesh King 37:25 - 49:22 Pricing Kesh King: 49:22 - 52:28 The Wholesale Model & Building Trade Relationships: 52:48 - 59:15 Journey or Destination? : 59:15 - 1:03:05 Thoughts on Entrepreneurship Today 1:03:05 - 1:05:15 Making the Right Decisions When Exiting: 1:05:15 - 1:11:20 Talking About Entrepreneurial Outcomes & Dr. Juneja’s Relationship with Wealth: 1:11:20 - 1:20:55 Building Pet Saffa: 1:20:55 - 1:31:03 Building Dr. Ortho 1:31:03 - 1:39:01 Building Roop Mantra & Other Brands, Future Plans: 1:31:01 - 1:45:04 Discipline, Happiness Index, Time Management: 1:45:04 - 1:48:31 Thoughts on BSC & Bombae & Concluding Advice 1:48:31 - 1:58:08 #SanjeevJuneja #DivisaHerbals ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)

Unveiling the Candid Side: Bollywood Icon Suniel Shetty Opens Up on 'The Barbershop with Shantanu'. In this week's episode, join us for an exclusive conversation with the legendary actor as he bares his soul, sharing heartfelt stories about his parents, kids, wife, businesses, acting, and his optimistic vision for India's future. Brace yourself for an incredibly candid and insightful episode, filled with personal revelations and inspiring anecdotes from the multifaceted star. Don't miss out on this unforgettable drop, where Suniel Shetty's words leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction To The Episode 00:01:35 Introducing Barbershop 00:2:35 Being From Maharashtra, Speaking Marathi & His Karma Bhoomi 00:03:30 Legacy Of His Father, Initial Years Of His Life & Being A Young Athlete 00:07:24 Move to Mumbai and The Operating Gangs In The Vicinity 00:08:30 Managing Time and Juggling Life As A Child 00:11:05 Sports and Mental Development 00:13:00 Digital Detox, Getting In Touch With Shantanu & Tabloid Culture 00:15:54 Second Generation Entrepreneurship, Experience At His Dad's Restaurant 00:22:27 Realising His Dad's Legacy & Retrospective Appreciation 00:25:30 Validation From His Parents and Life With His Mom 00:27:11 Long Term Love and Marrying Early in His Career 00:29:12 Needing A Guru 00:30:30 Star Kids and The Different Kinds 00:32:25 Risks in Entrepreneurship, Backup Plans and The Action Hero Safety Net 00:38:10 Suniel Shetty's Investment Ideology & His Dad's Influence 00:42:30 Taking Risks & Protecting His Family From His Decisions 00:43:25 The Underworld Push in Bollywood in the 90s 00:45:50 What He learns from his Investments: Fitness, Food Delivery Grooming & more. 00:54:00 Goodwill, Building Authentic Relationships & Helping Good People 01:01:04 Where Suniel Shetty Derives His Energy From 01:02:42 People Who Inspire Suniel Shetty 1:05:25 - The Downside Of Trusting Easy 01:04:14- Characteristics of a Successful Founders 01:08:35 - The Ins & Outs Of Real Estate 01:10:22 - The Damani Culture, Rahul Dravid, Amitabh Bachchan and Legacy 01:16:15 - Is India In Its Golden Period? 01:22:00 Hum Kiske Liye Pictures Bana Rahe The? 01:24:18: Is The Younger Generation More Honest? 01:30:00 What Makes Women More Trustable As Founders and Concluding Advice ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

In an exciting episode, Shantanu Deshpande and Revant Bhate co-host the podcast as they welcome Avnish Bajaj, the founder of Matrix Partners India. Join this power-packed conversation as they dive into the world of entrepreneurship, discussing what it means to be a founder-first, the types of founders they invest in, and the key factors they look for when making investments. Discover how due diligence processes for companies have evolved into elaborate procedures and gain insights into Avnish's perspective on the future of the Indian startup ecosystem. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion with three prominent voices in the entrepreneurial landscape, filled with invaluable advice for aspiring founders and investors alike! Coming Up 00:00 - 00:58 Introduction 00:58-4:00 “Business used to be a bad word” 4:01 - 7:13 Matrix/ VCs and founders 7:14 - 10:40 How to pick investments? 10:41 - 12:42 Which Archetype to back?: 12:43 - 15:03 Founder versus Market: 15:11 - 17:10 Different journeys require different skill sets while scaling: 17:11 - 19:10 What makes a Founder a Founder? 19:14 - 20:46 Indicators of a Good Founder 21:03 - 25:45 Need of the hour 26:00 - 33:40 Matrix and Avnish’s journey 33:42 - 42:10 Navigating the market: 42:15 - 45:39 Going against what the market thinks/ the fundamentals have changed 45:40 - 53:05 Bringing Luxury Brands to India 53:06 - 54:15 “Indians are known to be cheap. I think that’s changing”: 54:35 - 59:26 Consolidation in the Industry & John Doerr 1:01:41 - 1:10:07 The NFW rule: 1:10:10 - 1:11:28 “VCs are starting to talk to each other and collaborate”: 1:11:45 - 1:13:35 How to balance Revenue & Capital? : 1:13:52 - 1:18:15 Creating markets and capital allocation 1:18:16 - 1:18:56 Are our principles influenced by the West? 1:18:57 - 1:21:37 How to measure ROCE for long-term investments? 1:22:04 - 1:25:50 Going public 1:26:03 - 1:31:51 Should Founders be given Secondaries? : 1:37:03 - 1:41:30 Stock-based compensation & equity dilution: 1:41:51 - 1:45:50 Making Adjustments & Smart Business Strategies 1:45:56 - 1:50:46 Building Talent & Future Founders 1:51:04 - 2:00:30 Now, people are thinking 60 year careers: 2:00:32 - 2:07:10 Avnish’s Advice for those on the fence 2:07:45 - 2:09:49 Conclusion 2:10:16 - 2:11:13 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

Get ready for an insightful episode of Shantanu's podcast as he sits down with Chirag Taneja, the founder of GoKwik, a company revolutionising the efficiency of cash on delivery in the e-commerce space while ensuring brand safety. What makes this conversation even more exciting is that Chirag was once Shantanu's teammate at Bombay Shaving Company! Tune in as they delve into the intricacies of building companies, Chirag's experience as a second-time entrepreneur, and the infectious 'building bug' that drives their entrepreneurial spirit. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion between two dynamic entrepreneurs, filled with valuable insights and inspiring stories. Introduction 00:00 - 1:20 More on Shanky! 1:20 - 3:42 Why it might be important to fail early in life: 4:44 - 6:20 Building a company from scratch and transitions in business: 7:10 - 13:14 “Brand banne mein time lagta hai” 13:34 - 18:40 How to think growth: 18:41 - 19:50 Chirag’s BSC journey and Talking about Revant Bhate: 19:52 - 31:18 An interesting question about markets and founders: 31:20 - 35:50 Rohit, Mukesh, Ashish - three founder, three different viewpoints: 35:52 - 40:20 What does Go-Kwik do? - 40:28 - 47:30 The Where to play strategy: 47:35 - 52:00 Go-Kwik was earlier called SafeKart: 55:42 - 58:40 More on Go-Kwik’s investors: 1:01:20 - 1:03:40 Creating valuation and why India is good to build business! : 1:03:44 - 1:07:30 “I like to build”: 1:08:52 - 1:15:20 Building Ketchupp and what could have been different in the journey!: 1:15:24 - 1:18;42 Your next win is right around the corner: 1:21:11 - 1:36:55 What does being an entrepreneur look like beyond building and solving? : 1:36:57 - 1:49:39 Don’t look at your bank balance every month: 1:49:40 - 1:51:25 Advice for people who want to be entrepreneurs 1:52:20 - 2:04:50 Conclusion 2:04:52 - 2:06:36 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

This Week Meet Shivam Ginglani, Founder of Woodsmen Whisky. A whisky brand looking to disrupt the legacy players in spirits. Will he impress the equity seekers Shantanu Deshpande (CEO & Founder, Bombay Shaving Company) and Rahul Chaudhary (Founder, Treebo Hotels and Venture Partner at Matrix Partners)? _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 - 00:01:15 Coming UP 00:01:15 - 00:03:17 Introduction to the Equity Seekers 00:03:17 - 00:06:46 How Shivam's Naivety Got Him Into The Spirits Industry 00:06:46 - 00:13:09 Understanding India's Alcohol Market & Consumption 00:13:09 - 00:15:18 Woodsmen has set out to do something different 00:15:18 - 00:20:09 Breaking down the Whiskey Market 00:20:09 - 00:22:42 Can one parent company sell products across price points? 00:22:42 - 00:26:28 Value Proposition for an Aspirational Brand 00:26:28 - 00:30:00 A typical whiskey journey for a consumer 00:30:00 - 00:33:20 Aspirational V/s Utility: What does whiskey invoke? 00:33:20 - 00:35:35 The psychology of drinking alone and signalling? 00:35:35 - 00:37:11 Why should good design & quality cost more? 00:37:11 - 00:45:00 Taste Testing Woodsmen 00:45:00 - 00:48:00 The Wine Experience v/s Whiskey's easy consumption 00:48:00 - 00:49:09 Reason Behind Choosing a simple value proposition 00:49:09 - 00:51:00 Packaging and its psychology 00:51:00 - 00:59:35 Tenets of Woodsmen's Branding & India's Missing Whiskey Identity 00:59:35 - 01:03:28 Understanding The Revenue and Margins 01:03:28 - 01:06:50 The challenges of alcohol distribution 01:06:50 - 01:08:27 Shivam's personal Superpower 01:08:27 - 01: 13:24 Projections, Gross Margins and Investment Ask 01:13:24 - 01:20:49 Strategic Timeout 01:20:49 - 01:23:53 What The Equity Seekers Love About The Business 01:23:53 - 01:25:32 The Concerns About The Business 01:25:32 - 01:27:00 Rahul's Take on Woodsmen and The need For A Wider Unique Proposition 01:27:00 - 01:28:00 The Barbershop Offer 01:28:00 - 01:31:44 Shivam's Appreciation of TBWS, His Response and final thoughts _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

This week, 'The Barbershop with Shantanu' brings you an exciting co-interview with Viren Rasquinha, the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, former Indian hockey team captain, and an accomplished sportsman. Join Shantanu and co-founder of Treebo, Rahul Chaudhary, as they pick Viren's brain on what it takes to become an Olympian. Discover the secret behind PV Sindhu's historic Olympic win, and learn how OGQ identifies and supports future Olympians and Paralympians from a young age. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with three accomplished individuals, all while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of barbershop! Introduction 0:00- 3:40 Excellence in athletics, teamwork, technical skills: 4:30 - 9:00 Playing hockey full time: 9:15 - 12:20 Transition from college to sports: 12:31- 15:10 Olympics: a story to remember: 15:30 - 20:22 Does the heartbreak stay?: 20:22 - 21:44 PV Sindhu & OGQ 21:50 - 28:28 Watching India play 28:30 - 31:10 Saina showed the way/ women athletes: 31:30 - 36:15 Younger kids and handling defeat: 36:16 - 38:42 Why women athletes fare better: 38:50 - 51:10 Waiting and handling the pressure 52:30 - 56:14 Young athletes: 56:35 - 59:22 What differentiates? 1:01:35 - 1:03:20 Video analysis 1:03:30 - 1:07:55 How UK turned things around: 1:08:10 - 1:09:50 What athletes need/ parallels between founders and athletes: 1:10:10 - 1:14:44 The Experience of Playing India Pakistan Matches Across The World 1:14:46 - 1:17:52 Playing With The Pakistani Player Sohail Abbas: 1:18:00 - 1:20:59 Fractures While Playing Hockey: 1:21:00 - 1:21:48 Rehabilitation of Athletes: 1:21:49 - 1:22:54 The Change OGQ way of working 1:22:55 - 1:26:00 Finding Athletes Young and OGQ’s junior program: 1:26:00 - 1:31:55 Not Killing The Joy of Sports For Young Athletes: 1:31:55 - 1:33:38 “Sports taught me so many life lessons” : Sports Brings Out Character 1:33:38 - 1:38:28 Retiring From Hockey at 27, ISB and OGQ: 1:38:28 - 1:44:00 The Last Decade Government Support has been better: 1:44:00 - 1:45:03 OGQ, Paralympic Success and the Story Of Nishant Kumar: 1:45:03 - 1:52:56 The Access Of Viren’s Daughter to Athletes and Her Sporting Ambitions - 1:52:56 - 1:55:12 Infrastructural Change To Support Sports For Aspirants - 1:55:12 - 1:56:54 India’s Potential Olympic Growth and OGQ’s learning from Nations such as Hungary and UK - 1:56:54 - 2:01:38 The Athletes of the 90s and their impact on corporate leaders of the time followed by today’s youth - 2:01:38 - 2:03:32 The Killer Instinct Viren learnt from Australia - 2:03:32 - 2:04:47 OGQ’s Frugality and The Cost By Medal - 2:04:47 - 2:06:04 CSR, varied funding and its role in Sports - 2:06:04 - 2:10:20 “The Journey Of the Tricolour Going Up and The National Anthem Playing” - 2:10:20 - 2:12:17 Shantanu’s & Rahul’s Gratefulness on their association with OGQ and how can someone contribute - 2:12:17 - 2:15:53 _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

In this exciting new episode, Shantanu sits down with educational entrepreneur and McKinsey veteran, Pramath Raj Sinha.Join the conversation as they delve into Pramath's journey from his childhood to his successful career at McKinsey, and his return to India to establish multiple educational institutions like ISB, Ashoka, Vedica, and Harappa.Tune in to gain insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the power of education, all while enjoying an engaging conversation between two accomplished professionals.---------------------------------------------------------------Introduction: 00:00-2:30Pramath’s childhood and being an only son: 2:30-7:48Why he left consulting: 7:50-8:22My grandfather, father have all been writers and poets: 8:36-10:08Printing press business: 10:10-14:54All my life I was told not to do business: 14:55-16:16Sister Manjari Jauhar: 16:24-21:08Fighting a civil case and becoming IPS: 21:51- 23:53Traditional thinking and changing ideas 25:16 - 26:50Being involved in writing: 28:32 - 29:40IIT and studying engineering: 29:45 - 35:10Being in college: 35:12 - 39:08IITs are like liberal education: 39:10 - 39:42Learning programming and problem solving: 39:40 - 41:53CAT 42:00 - 43:50 Getting a CS job: 43:00 - 44:50Getting into UPenn 45:15 - 46:56Financial support 47:00 - 47:59Why have you come here?: 48:00 - 49:00Jobs on campus 49:10 - 51:45Choosing courses 52:16 - 54:30Robotics: 54:36 - 55:43Getting a scholarship: 57:00 - 57:15Doing CS PhD 57:33 - 1:01:20Applying to Mckinsey: 1:01:21 - 1:10:14The India story: 1:10:26 - 1:11:06Imbibing a work ethic: 1:11:11 - 1:12:00The Russians and an elevator pitch 1:12:20 - 1:20:53“Did I screw up?” 1:21:00 - 1:25:50How to make others successful: 1:25:52 - 1:30:54Mentorship: 1:30:55 - 1:33:20Building a new school: 1:33:40 - 1:36:40ISB: 1:36:42 - 1:39:47Working with Wharton and Penn : 1:39:51 - 1:43:44Just do it: 1:45:22 - 1:47:21Ensuring outcomes in education 1:48:50 - 1:51:23Break the problem down for ISB/ ‘aha!’ moment: 1:51:25 - 1:53:12Having stellar faculty: 1:53:55 - 1:56:20What does faculty need? 1:56:15 - 1:57:05Collective philanthropy 1:57:10 - 1:59:10Early days of Ashoka: 1:59:20 - 2:00:00Visiting faculty/Block teaching model 2:02:10 - 2:05:00Online learning 2:05:10 - 2:08:40Women are still getting left out: 2:09:16 - 2:09:54Getting away from grades and privatisation: 2:10:10 - 2:15:24Problem of scale and higher education: 2:16:35 - 2:20:47Rajat Gupta: 2:25:40 - 2:27:38Conclusion 2:47:00 - 2:49:07_____________________________________________________ABOUT OUR CHANNELMy name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)_____________________________________________________

Father and Son duo, Kiran and Shantanu Deshpande, sit down for a candid conversation on India, Political Science, and Family in the latest episode of The Barbershop with Shantanu. Tune in to hear insights from a seasoned tech industry leader (former CEO of Tech Mahindra, ) and his successful entrepreneur son (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae). Don't miss this inspiring father-son conversation!" --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introducing Kiran Deshpande: 00:00-3:37 Kiran’s political ambitions: 3:41-6:23 His first memory of the PM Nehru: 6:42-9:20 Shantanu’s Grandfather’s role in taming dacoits: 9:25-9:59 Living in Indore and learning civics through school: 10:05-12:28 “Tum IAS kyu nahi dete ho?” 12:29-13:30 Studying in BITS Pilani: 13:46-14:18 Understanding the ‘-isms’ through Political Science: 14:20-15:30 Kiran’s altercation with his professor : 15:33-17:17 Constitution, Statehood and Democracy: 18:00-20:10 ‘Disruptive ideas’: 20:27-20:58 Kesavananda Bharati case: 22:10-26:32 India’s modern constitution: 26:36-28:00 Shot at removing poverty: 28:14-28:33 Electoral politics: 29:25-30:02 Nation-building and Pt. Nehru: 30:49-34:10 Moving away from Imperialism: 34:12-36:27 Making education accessible: 36:30-40:00 A haircut in the US: 40:02-40:26 Working at TCS in Dallas: 40:40-41:53 Taking a job versus doing a Master’s: 42:00-43:00 Earning a salary!: 43:10-44:15 Some structural changes need to happen: 45:15-46:30 The Emergency Era: 46:55-48:12 Changes in Indian Banking: 48:18-49:59 Student Movement and JP Narayan: 50:10-51:18 The atmosphere of emergency: 51:20-54:29 Operation Bluestar and what came after: 56:25-57:52 VP Singh and reservation politics: 58:18-59:22 First IT companies in India: 1:01:56-1:03:37 Kiran’s experience in TCS: 1:05:05-1:06:34 Difference between generations: 1:06:53-1:08:40 Coming back to India: 1:09:30-1:12:55 What Good Leadership Can Do: 1:12:57-1:14:04 Becoming CEO at TechMahindra:- 1:14:10-1:15:15 Has the quality of leadership reduced?: 1:15:20-1:16:00 Decorum in the Parliament: 1:17:55-1:18:23 Beauty of democracy: 1:18:24-1:19:45 Local leaders: 1:20:44-1:21:23 Communism in India: 1:21:44-1:22:50 Comparing 4 leaders across time: 1:24:18-1:25:17 Naming India: 1:27:14-1:29:00 India shining: 1:30:15-1:31:15 Running a city like a CEO: 1:32:36-1:34:30 Where can we go wrong with India’s growth?: 1:36:15-1:42:50 Respecting and creating good industries: 1:44:00-1:47:50 Changing the rules of the game: 1:48:07-1:51:00 Conclusion: 1:56:18-1:58:34------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanu In today's episode, we have Aditya Sehgal, ex-COO Global at Reckitt, and founder of asgard.world, a metaverse company. We talk about how his 10,010 days at Reckitt, working his way up the corporate ladder, building #Durex out into the fun brand it is today, insights on China, what India needs to do to grow, his frameworks for growth, brand building and so much more. The episode is chock full of invaluable insights. You'll kick yourself if you don't listen till the end. _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:53 Introducing Aditya Sehgal 00:02:20 10,010 days at Reckitt 00:05:08 Starting out in Gorakhpur 00:10:37 Marketing stint & working with a huge team 00:15:20 Being called back to sales 00:17:40 Being perfectly correct, and perfectly wrong 00:20:34 Learnings about mass distribution 00:25:36 Growing a brand & e-commerce learnings 00:29:47 Being sent to China 00:31:45 The need for Brutal Honesty & letting people go 00:35:09 Insights about China and India 00:38:36 China has different names for everything 00:40:38 Complex structures in China 00:41:21 Reckitt's model for growing brands 00:49:20 Cultural learnings from China 00:53:22 Acquiring Durex and building the fun image for it 01:01:36 Framework for innovation 01:04:05 Working with e-commerce from the start 01:05:06 Starting D2C in China 01:06:43 China is ahead of the world technologically 01:09:57 Global companies struggling in China 01:10:56 Nutrition and excercise 01:11:48 Comparing India & China 01:27:13 India needs to protect itself environmentally 01:30:20 Life is about balance. Growth isn't everything 01:36:03 Moving out of China 01:41:24 Dealing with Covid before it got out 01:46:18 Turning 50 & wanting to move out of corporate 01:49:39 Formula for happiness 01:53:25 What is Adi running towards? 01:57:22 Building asgard.world 01:59:06 Aditya's releaxed workstyle now 02:02:22 Adi's words of advice 02:05:30 Concluding notes 02:07:29 The Bombay Shaving Company hamper ____________________________________________________ MORE ABOUT ASGARD.WORLD Website: https://www.asgard.world/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asgard.world/ _____________________________________________________ APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanu In today's episode, we have Kruti Bharucha, founder @Peepul on the Barbershop.We talk about how her illustrious career, which includes tenures at McKinsey, IMF, The World Bank, CEB, to jumping into an entirely new field, like education, taking care of her child, scaling a non-profit, working with the government, and how women deal with stress differently, and much more. Stay till the end, because you cannot miss this one! _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 A teaser of what’s to come. 00:00:51 Introducing Kruti 00:02:12 Was Kruti’s mother a role model? 00:04:50 Pressures of having high-achieving parents 00:07:00 Traditional clothing in the workplace 00:08:28 Kruti’s career journey 00:10:30 Moving back to India 00:11:31 Dealing with her child’s health problems 00:15:29 Starting Peepul 00:29:01 Scaling for impact and working with the government 00:31:48 What did the initial team look like? 00:33:38 How to create fellowship amongst people? 00:42:14 People taking a bet on you as a founder 00:45:30 Taking Peepul off the ground 00:49:57 Funding at Peepul 00:54:40 What exactly does Peepul do? 01:04:44 Figuring what you stand for & sticking to it 01:12:12 Problems in 2020 01:18:33 Kruti’s immense passion towards work 01:20:22 Is exponential growth coming for Peepul? 01:21:57 Language & culture acting as barriers to expansion 01:24:50 Dealing with Burnout 01:27:10 Juggling things as a working mother 01:35:14 Her method of working 01:37:06 Her style of being a CEO 01:43:34 Kruti’s optimism in the face of stress 01:44:50 How she deals with stress? 01:48:21 Finishing thoughts 01:50:26 Gift hamper by Bombae _____________________________________________________ APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanu In today's episode, we have Mukesh Bansal, founder Myntra and cult.fit on the Barbershop. We talk about how he came back from Silicon Valley to run a startup in India, his journey with Myntra, the famous Flipkart acquisition, building cult.fit, his fitness secrets, and much more! Stay till the end, because you cannot miss this one! ________________________________________00:00:00 A tease of what’s to come! 00:01:17 Intro 00:02:07 Travelling and imbalance of life 00:03:45 Fitness journey & starting cult.fit 00:06:17 Pressures from exiting behemoths 00:08:24 Evaluating the market for cult.fit 00:11:16 Going from insight to business 00:13:37 Experienced founder vs first-time founder 00:14:25 Achieving PMF by fracturing ribs 00:16:50 Initial days of building 00:19:02 First team behind cult.fit 00:20:15 0-1 journey post-acquisition 00:23:53 Did simplifying cult.fit take things away 00:26:29 Dealing with acquisitions 00:31:19 Merging cultures of acquisitions 00:34:57 Dealing with Covid shutdowns 00:42:12 Learnings from cure.fit 00:45:25 Solving operations is a HUGE task! 00:51:58 Shantanu’s insights on shaving 00:57:44 Entrepreneurship through listening to consumers 01:02:46 How did the Tata conversation happen? 01:10:07 Coming back to India in 2007 01:14:19 Initial idea behind Myntra 01:17:41 Figuring out PMF for Myntra 01:19:46 Growth of phones in India from 2011 01:21:16 How to build a team, and attract talent 01:24:46 Obsession with product 01:28:00 Driving mentorship from seniors 01:30:17 How did Myntra get acquired by Flipkart? 01:34:57 Mukesh’s personal journey in transitioning 01:36:19 Does Mukesh have sleepless nights? 01:37:46 Toughest time as an entrepreneur 01:40:53 What Mukesh would do differently at Myntra & cult.fit? 01:43:37 Building iconic companies 01:47:45 Takeaway for today’s entrepreneurs 01:52:37 Is this the golden generation of entrepreneurs? 01:55:09 Mukesh’s advice to the viewers 01:58:14 Concluding thoughts ___________________________________________ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) ______________________________________________

Hi, thanks for stopping by! You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge. 🚨 🚨 WE'RE BACK WITH RAISER'S EDGE 🚨 🚨 After a brief hiatus, we're back with another episode of Raiser's Edge, and this time, we're talking to the co-founders of Done Deal. Done Deal is an end-to-end platform that simplifies and modernises the legacy acquisition process for startups. On the Equity Seeker's Panel, we have Mukesh Bansal, Founder & CEO, cult.fit, & Deepak Gupta, Co-founder & COO, Bombay Shaving Company! Visit Done Deal @ http://done.deals Stay tuned till the end of the video because you CANNOT afford to miss this one! _____________________________________________________ 00:00:00 A teaser for what's about to come 00:01:26 Show's title screen 00:01:32 Introducing the panel 00:08:43 What is Done Deal, and why start it? 00:11:55 How should founders think about acquisitions? 00:13:35 Change of guard in new founders & startups 00:15:23 How does the Done Deal process work? 00:20:26 What role are the co-founders going to play? 00:21:46 Who's the ideal customer? 00:23:13 Is this too niche of a category? 00:29:24 Done Deal's moats 00:32:39 Are all companies good at being acquirable? 00:35:34 Will the big investment firm model work for smaller ones? 00:37:57 Domino effect of getting acquired 00:39:27 Why D2C space is ideal for acquisitions? 00:41:12 Making it a relationship driven game 00:43:24 How can Done Deal pivot in the future? 00:44:25 Done Deal's revenue models 00:48:34 Hurdles along the way 00:50:21 What will their success depend on? 00:53:29 Financials of the business 00:55:56 Bombay Shaving Company's Post-Shave Balm 00:57:02 Strategic Timeout 01:00:27 Will they get a deal? 01:04:53 The verdict 01:11:42 BSC Hampers ____________________________________________________ APPLY NOW We are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

Hi, thanks for stopping by!You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge.In today's episode, we're confronting the controversy head on.In case you missed it, Shantanu made a post on LinkedIn praising Shanky Chauhan, Senior Vice President - Head of Sales & Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company & Bombae, and his unmatched dedication to his work. Link to the post here https://bit.ly/3T3N24y So we finally decided to bring Shanky to the Barbershop to clear things out.We talk about his infamy on LinkedIn, how he reacted to it, how he's risen amongst the ranks at Bombay Shaving Company, building a team of 250+ people, and so much more.Stay tuned till the end of the episode because you CANNOT afford to miss this one!_____________________________________________________00:00:00 A teaser of what’s to come00:01:45 Intro00:02:47 Story behind the photo00:10:14 Shanky’s mission-oriented nature, and his transformation at IIM-Udaipur00:14:40 Experience at first job 00:16:15 Meeting Shantanu for the first time00:19:05 Shanky’s immense friendships in IIM00:25:05 Shanky’s journey in BSC00:33:10 What does Shanky mean to the people at BSC?00:35:10 Learning hard lessons & transitioning00:37:43 On cultivating leaders and leading teams00:43:42 Courage, Hard-work, Perseverance & Mastery00:48:26 BSC’s playbook for success00:51:01 Combating loneliness at work00:57:47 Building company values and team culture01:01:27 The reason behind BSC’s offline sales success01:07:14 Building out a startup in India 🇮🇳01:09:50 On creating high value-creation engines, and D-Mart’s speciality.01:14:01 How Shanky is a great representative of BSC?01:24:34 Shanky’s loyalty and trust01:30:06 Rewarding your talent01:36:24 What gives Shanky the most joy about work?01:41:40 Shanky on fatherhood & personal life01:45:45 Preserving energy for longevity.01:48:18 Is Shanky addicted to work?01:52:28 What does Shanky aspire for in the future?01:56:18 BSC’s core is ready to take on any challenge01:58:01 Final words for the audience02:00:53 Conclusion____________________________________________________APPLY NOWWe are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com. _____________________________________________________

Hi, thanks for stopping by!You’re listening to #TheBarbershopWithShantanuS2: #RaisersEdge.In today's episode, Shantanu has a one-on-one conversation with Rahul Chaudhary, Venture Partner at Matrix Partners India, and former co-founder at Treebo Hotels. Stay tuned till the end of the video to know why India is the place to be, how he made the leap to startups with Myntra, building Treebo, his new chapter in the Venture Capital world and much more!_____________________________________________________00:00:00 A teaser of what’s to come 00:01:15Intro 00:02:26 Being a part of Matrix Partners00:09:27 Angel vs Institutional Investing.00:13:19 How VC as a profession is changing00:15:42 Can investors add value?00:24:00 What happens when founders and VC fund don’t align?00:27:13 Things great VCs do00:30:24 Things are looking up for India 🇮🇳00:31:03 Feedback loops are super short!00:35:28 Shantanu’s Bizarre Confidence in Starting BSC00:38:41 “This VC shit is hard!”00:45:26 Things are quickly changing in India 🇮🇳00:58:45 Differences in India and the US01:00:02 The naivety of pissing on traditional businesses01:04:11 Everybody can learn from the hospitality business01:09:17 Rahul’s years at Treebo01:21:40 Behaviour of the Indian Consumer01:26:12 What should brands be doing?01:29:50 Dealing with challenges at Treebo01:38:02 Letting go 12% of Treebo01:41:19 Rahul’s Work/Life Balance01:43:06 Investing in fitness as a founder01:46:20 Rahul’s relationship with Sid01:57:25 The role of Rahul’s family in his success02:06:41 Shantanu’s story on dating02:09:54 How did Rahul he wanted to marry Navneet?02:13:49 On being a parent02:22:24 Concluding notes____________________________________________________APPLY NOWWe are looking for early stage stage companies with: - Amazing Founders - Operating in large markets - Are post revenue - TBWS will put in the first or second institutional cheque! Email us about you and your start-up on barbershop@bombayshavingcompany.com._____________________________________________________OUR SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarbersh...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-barbe...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarberSho...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBarberShopwS _____________________________________________________ABOUT OUR CHANNELMy name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones.The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser’s Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :)_____________________________________________________