Episodes

  • #149 From 0 to 100+ Crores Exit | Building D2C Brand |Just Herbs | Megha Sabhlok | Ashish Airon
    Nov 19 2024

    DESCRIPTION: In this episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, Just Herbs co-founder Megha shares her incredible 10-year entrepreneurial journey from leaving a comfortable job in Singapore to building and selling a successful D2C brand. Learn how Just Herbs grew from 0 to 100+ crores, navigated through bootstrapped days, handled family dynamics in business, and eventually got acquired by Marico. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Marico acquisition update 03:45 - Starting Just Herbs & moving from Singapore 08:20 - Journey from 0 to 100 crores 12:15 - Managing family business dynamics 16:30 - Early D2C challenges & growth 21:40 - Current market challenges & solutions 25:15 - Fundraising journey & learnings 30:45 - Future plans 33:20 - Key entrepreneurial lessons © BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast 2024 Follow BlitzBusiness & Ashish Airon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast #Entrepreneurship #D2CBrand #StartupIndia #BusinessPodcast #JustHerbs #WomenEntrepreneurs

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    36 mins
  • #148 How this CEO is building a Global Coffee Empire | Praveen Jaipuriar| CCL Products | Ashish Airon
    Nov 7 2024

    The untold story of Continental Coffee Limited (CCL) - India's coffee giant that supplies to major brands worldwide. CEO shares the fascinating journey of building a coffee empire. 🔥 In this episode, discover: - Why coffee is the world's 2nd most traded commodity after oil - How CCL manages 1000+ unique coffee blends - The secret behind your favorite coffee brand - Why coffee prices shot up from $2000 to $5500 per ton - The future of India's coffee culture 💼 About Continental Coffee Limited (CCL): - 75,000+ metric ton production capacity - Supplies to major global brands - First freeze-dried coffee plant in India - Exports to 90+ countries 🎓 Business Insights: - B2B to B2C transition strategy - Supply chain management during global crisis - Product differentiation in commodity business - Market expansion tactics #CoffeeIndustry #BusinessSuccess #StartupIndia #CEOInterview #IndianBusiness#BusinessSuccess #CoffeeIndustry #StartupStory #IndianBusiness #Entrepreneurship ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Journey from Steel City to Coffee Giant 02:45 - First Job: Door-to-Door Sales Story 07:30 - Transition to Continental Coffee 10:15 - CCL's Global Coffee Empire Explained 13:20 - The Secret of 1000 Coffee Blends 16:45 - Coffee: World's 2nd Most Traded Commodity 19:30 - The $5500 Per Ton Coffee Crisis 22:15 - Building a Consumer Brand 25:40 - Global Supply Chain Challenges 29:10 - India's Coffee Revolution 33:25 - Future Growth Strategy 36:50 - Coffee: Recession-Proof Business 38:15 - CEO's Success Secrets © BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast 2024 Follow BlitzBusiness & Ashish Airon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast

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    40 mins
  • #147 EV Financing: Future of Electric Vehicle Lending in India | Nehal Gupta | AMU | Ashish Airon
    Nov 7 2024

    In this episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, we host Nehal Gupta, Founder of AMU (Accelerated Money for You), India's only woman-led NBFC in the EV financing space. Nehal shares insights on: • The evolving landscape of electric vehicle financing in India • How AMU is serving underbanked customers in tier 2-3 cities • Understanding battery technology and its impact on lending • Current challenges and opportunities in EV financing • Journey from US education to founding an NBFC during COVID • Managing NPAs and risk assessment in EV lending • Future of sustainable mobility financing in India Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Personal Background & Journey 5:30 - Understanding AMU's Business Model 10:45 - EV Battery Technology & Financing 18:20 - Market Size & Competition 25:40 - Challenges in Tier 2-3 Cities 31:15 - Future Plans & Data Analytics 34:50 - Being a Woman Leader in Finance Follow BlitzBusiness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast #EVFinancing #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #ElectricVehicles #WomenInBusiness #NBFC #Sustainability

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    37 mins
  • #146 BUILDING A Rs.400 CRORE COMPANY WITHOUT PPT! | Akshayakalpa | Shashi Kumar | Ashish Airon
    Oct 26 2024

    In this EXPLOSIVE episode, meet Shashi - the man who left his US tech career to revolutionize Indian farming! 🚀 From facing 8 years of family silence to building a ₹400 Crore organic farming empire, this story will SHOCK you! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 05:23 - Leaving US Tech Career 12:45 - The 8-Year Family Struggle 18:30 - Building Without PPTs 25:40 - The ₹400 Crore Revolution 35:15 - Organic Farming Secrets 42:10 - Future of Indian Agriculture KEY HIGHLIGHTS: - Why he left a successful US tech career - How he raised ₹450 Crores without PPTs - The secret behind ₹85/L premium milk - How farmers earn ₹1 Lakh/month - The future of sustainable farming #Entrepreneurship #OrganicFarming #StartupIndia #AgriTech #Sustainability #IndianAgriculture#BlitzBusiness #AshishAiron #indiapodcast #startup @AkshayakalpaOrganic © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated

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    44 mins
  • #145 From Outsourcing to AI: Evolving Business Models with Siva Balakrishnan | Ashish Airon
    Oct 20 2024

    Join us as we sit down with Siva, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years in the outsourcing industry. In this insightful episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, Siva shares his journey from founding V Serve to navigating the changing landscape of global business services.

    Siva Balakrishnan is CEO of Vserve Ebusiness Solutions

    Key topics covered:

    • The shift from labor arbitrage to value-added services in outsourcing

    • Predictions on the future of SaaS and custom-built solutions

    • Leveraging AI and functional expertise in modern business processes

    • Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs in the service industry

    • Insights into niche markets and scaling strategies


    Whether you're an entrepreneur, involved in outsourcing, or interested in the impact of AI on business, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Don't miss Siva's unique perspective on the evolving world of business services and technology!


    #Outsourcing #AIinBusiness #EntrepreneurshipTips #BlitzBusinessPodcast

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    35 mins
  • #144 From High-Frequency Trading to Sustainable Landscapes Sunith Reddy's Inspiring Journey with BeForest
    Oct 13 2024

    In this captivating episode of BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast, host Ashish sits down with Sunith Reddy, the visionary founder of BeForest. Sunith shares his fascinating journey from a high-stakes career in high-frequency trading to pioneering sustainable landscape development in India. Discover how Sunith's childhood connection to nature in Hyderabad led him to create BeForest, a unique "farming company" that's redefining sustainable living. Learn about their innovative approach to developing self-contained ecosystems that harmonize modern lifestyles with ecological preservation. Sunith reveals the challenges and triumphs of BeForest's projects, including their unexpected success in producing award-winning specialty coffee. He also discusses the company's ambitious goal to create 10,000 acres of prototype sustainable landscapes across India in the next decade. This episode offers valuable insights into alternative, eco-friendly lifestyles and showcases how entrepreneurial spirit can drive positive environmental change. Whether you're interested in sustainability, innovative business models, or personal growth, Sunith's story will inspire you to think differently about our relationship with nature and the potential for transformative change.

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    27 mins
  • #143 Building a wellness brand in India | Isaac lux | SkinbyDrG | Jharna Dhar | Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta
    Sep 26 2024

    Jharna Dhar, CEO of Isaac Luxe and Skin by Dr. G © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated

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    24 mins
  • #142 Building a Mobile Gaming Company in India | BeBetta | Meet Shah !!
    Sep 22 2024

    #bebetta Meet Shah

    © Podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast. India's top business podcast, startup podcast and entrepreneur podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow, like and subscribe to stay updated

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    41 mins