The Neon Show

This week’s episode is a MUST WATCH for Indians abroad as we welcome Saravana Kumar, co-founder at Kovai.co, to the Neon Show!Why Are Expats Coming Back To India?Is a Masters' Degree Abroad Still the Best Option For Indians?Why Hasn’t India Produced A Company As Big As Microsoft or AWS?All these INFORMATIVE topics and more in this DEEPLY INSIGHTFUL conversation about the exponential changes taking place in India and why Indians abroad are eager to make their way back to their home country… Tune in NOW!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/_____________________________________________________________________________________________________🎇CHAPTERS[00:00]- Precap[00:46] - Introducing Saravana Kumar, co-founder of Kovai.co[02:06]- Middle-Class Upbringing in Coimbatore![04:18] - Biggest Learnings From Childhood To Now[06:14] - “They Put a Team of 18 People To Replace Me![10:24] - Why Are Expats Coming Back To India?[12:19] - Reasons For “INDIA SHINING”[13:46] - Why InfoSys Is The McDonald’s of India![20:56] - Is a Masters' Degree Abroad Still the Best Option For Indians?[28:34] - Creating Silicon Valley In Coimbatore[30:48] - Secret Behind His Efficiency & Speed![33:44] - Will ChatGPT & AI Kill Many Indian Startups?[38:09] - Why Hasn’t India Produced A Company As Big As Microsoft or AWS?[42:29] - What Indian Founders Need To Unlearn![48:11] - What Kind Of Leader Is Saravana?[49:17] - Is Narayana Murthy’s 70 Hr Week Policy Correct?[53:58] - Will Bangalore Continue To Be Tier-2 India’s First Choice Of Escape?[58:49] - How Many SaaS Companies Are In Coimbatore?[59:11] - The Future of Kovai[1:03:30] - Concluding Remarks____________________________________________________________________________________________________Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode features Ashish Fafadia, Partner at Blume Ventures, discussing the history of venture capital in India and the necessary skill set for the VC ecosystem. They explore topics like raising funds from large institutions, Blume Ventures' journey, and the challenges of entitlement and instant gratification. The chapter descriptions cover early days of venture capital in India, forming endowments, converting institutions into investors, portfolio growth, investing in overcoming challenges, and selling and marketing in the VC industry.

This week’s episode is about why India as a country loves seeking status, as we welcome Ankush Sachdeva, co-founder of ShareChat, to the Neon Show!How Have Indian Consumers Evolved In The Last 10 Years?India vs Bharat ArgumentAre Majority Of Indian Products Aimed At Tier-1 Cities?All these CAPTIVATING topics and more in this FREE-FLOWING conversation about how social media has played a part in the consumer behaviour of Indians. A deep dive into why Indians are so status-driven rather than wealth-driven… Tune in NOW!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________🎇CHAPTERS[00:00] - Precap[01:02] - Introducing Ankush Sachdeva, co-founder of ShareChat![01:45] - Siddhartha & Ankush’s Friendship Journey![03:44] - Setbacks Ankush Faced Before ShareChat[04:39 ]- Previous Companies Ankush Tried Building![09:48] - Lessons Learnt From His 14 Previous Failures[13:30] - ShareChat’s Untold Story[17:45] - India vs Bharat Argument[20:26] - Why India LOVES Seeking STATUS![24:20] - Are Bharat’s Audience Poor Spenders? [28:57] - How Have Indian Consumers Evolved In The Last 10 Years?[34:50] - How Far Is ShareChat From Profitability?[39:23] - How TikTok’s Ban Affected ShareChat![45:14] - Does China Have Better AI Algorithms Than India?[53:04] - Why Is Generative AI Taking Over The World?[57:03] - Will AI Read Human Minds In The Future?[58:47] - Can AI Capture Human Desire?[1:02:19] - What Categories Does India As A Country Love To Consume?[1:09:33] - Are Majority Of Indian Products Aimed At Tier-1 Cities?[1:13:09] - Will Mainstream Professions Like Doctors & Engineers Change In India?[1:16:55] - Concluding Remarks_____________________________________________________________________________________________________*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/Send us Fan Mail

This week’s episode is about the most important tips required to get a good night’s sleep as we welcome Ankit Garg, co-founder of Wakefit, to the Neon Show!Why Do Indians Sleep So Poorly?Misconceptions Indians Have About Sleep!Will Quality Of Sleep Get Better Or Worsen In 10 Years?All these JUICY topics and more in this EYE-OPENING conversation about sleep cycles in a country like India. A deep dive into why India’s ambitious goals come at a loggerhead with the amount of sleep it gets… Tune in NOW!🎇CHAPTERS[00:00] - Precap[01:09] - Happy New Year Neon Tribe![01:38] - Introducing Ankit Garg, co-founder of Wakefit![02:22] - Why Do Indians Sleep So Poorly?[04:56] - Gen Z’s Relationship With Sleep[06:40] - Why Is Quality Of Sleep Going Down But Focus On Health Going Up?[08:45] - How Has The Indian Consumer Changed Over The Years?[11:50] - Ankit’s Backstory & Its Influence On Creating Wakefit[15:53] - Sleep Patterns That The Highest Performers Across Business & Sports Have![18:39] - Which Cities In India Sleep The Best?[20:57] - Steps Required To Get Good Sleep![29:14] - Will Quality Of Sleep Get Better Or Worsen In 10 Years?[30:28] - What Is REM? Various Phases Of Sleep?[34:39] - Misconceptions Indians Have About Sleep![38:36] - Is The Neck Pillow Industry Operating On A Placebo Effect?[41:19] - Will People Go Back To Buying Cheaper Mattresses In The Future?[43:16] - Wakefit’s Agenda[46:19] - Concluding Remarks*Sponsor Shout Out*Looking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/Send us Fan Mail

Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal & Titan Capital, talks about e-commerce growth in India, changing aspirations of young India, the most common misconceptions about investors, and what sells and doesn't sell in India. He also discusses the iconic 2006 and 2007 batches of IIT Delhi, changes in Indian e-commerce over the last 15 years, and the differences between the Indian and Chinese e-commerce ecosystems.

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 SystemsAll 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 RemarksSponsor Shout OutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/Send us Fan Mail

Pramath Raj Sinha, founding member of ISB & Ashoka University, discusses Chandrababu Naidu's role in building ISB Hyderabad, ISB's competition with IITs, US education standards, and the impact of Rajat Gupta. The conversation delves into the importance of education in propelling India forward and the intriguing journey of ISB's establishment.

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!Sponsor Shout OutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/Send us Fan Mail

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!Sponsor Shout OutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/Send us Fan Mail

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!Sponsor Shout OutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high-conviction, high-support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/Send us Fan Mail