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  How to Build a Business Without Money | Eric Ries’ Playbook for First-Time Founders 14.09.2026 1ó 6p

  👉 Video IntroductionYour startup can have 10,000 customers and STILL have zero Product-Market Fit.In the age of Meta ads, vanity metrics and AI, it has never been easier to convince yourself that your startup is working.But according to Eric Ries, the creator of the Lean Startup, most founders are measuring the wrong things.In this episode, we sit down with Eric Ries to break down what actually separates a startup with real Product-Market Fit from one that is simply buying growth, why Anthropic chose to move slower than OpenAI, and why some of the world's biggest companies are built around engines of growth that most founders completely ignore.From fake PMF and vanity metrics to hiring, culture, mission, customer validation and the skills every 21-year-old needs in the AI era, this conversation is a masterclass in building companies without fooling yourself.In this episode, you'll learn:- How Meta ads can make a startup look like it has Product-Market Fit when it doesn't- The exact metrics Eric Ries uses to separate real growth from vanity metrics- The 3 Engines of Growth that can determine whether a company actually scales- Why Amazon has made one of the most important startup metrics almost impossible to measure- Why hiring for "culture fit" can secretly create groupthink- Eric Ries' biggest startup mistake and how it cost years of work and millions of dollars- The 3 skills every 21-year-old should build in the age of AI
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  How to SELL ANYTHING to ANYONE? | The Cold Calling Masterclass | Saad Khaja 05.09.2026 1ó 7p

  What if the fastest way to get a job, validate a business idea, or reach a billion-dollar company is simply picking up the phone?Most people think cold calling is spam. Saad argues it can be one of the most powerful business skills you can have because, with the right approach, you can reach people who would otherwise be almost impossible to access.In this episode, we sit down with Saad, a salesman and sales trainer who has spent over a decade studying how people buy, to break down the psychology, strategy, and mechanics behind high-level sales and cold calling.You'll discover:• Why a $20,000 cold-calling exercise saved a company nearly $500,000 by proving its business idea was wrong before it invested heavily.• Why cold calling may be the fastest way to get a job, including how Saad got a job offer after just his third cold call.• The 30-second rule that determines whether a cold call survives, and why most salespeople lose before they even start pitching.• The "Old Friend" opening that makes strangers ask YOU who you are instead of immediately hanging up.• Why the person asking questions controls the conversation, and how salespeople use questions to move prospects toward a decision.• The "Value Delta" that makes selling dramatically easier, and why the best salespeople aren't really taking money from customers.• The four pillars of tonality, and how changing them can completely change how a prospect feels.• How to handle "too expensive" and "we don't have the budget" objections by discovering what the objection actually means.• The BANT framework, Budget, Authority, Need, and Timeline, that separates genuine prospects from people who are merely interested.• Why saying "When do you want to get on a call?" is a mistake, and the tiny change that makes it easier for prospects to actually commit.If you've ever wondered how the best salespeople make strangers listen, uncover what customers actually want, and turn a cold call into a business opportunity, this episode is for you.Watch the full episode and learn how to master the art of cold calling, sales, customer research, and persuasion.
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  How to WIN Any Argument & Spot a Liar | FBI Negotiation Secrets Ft.Chris Voss. 27.08.2026 1ó 22p

  How do you get someone to reveal what they really think, without forcing them to say it?Most people think negotiation is about speaking better, arguing harder or having the perfect counteroffer. Chris Voss believes the real skill is getting the other person to talk, and knowing exactly what to listen for.In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, Chris Voss, former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, breaks down the negotiation techniques he used with hostage takers, bank robbers and terrorists, and explains why the same skills can help you negotiate a salary, close a deal, handle conflict and even deal with people at home. His book has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.In this episode, you'll learn:1. The 2 negotiation skills Chris Voss says everything revolves around: mirroring and labeling, and how repeating just a few words can make people reveal information they never intended to share.2. How mirroring helped expose a third bank robber during a Chase Manhattan Bank hostage situation3. How “what” questions uncover problems while “how” questions force the other side to think about implementation.4. How labeling emotions can reduce conflict instead of escalating it5. The negotiation trick that works when someone is ghosting you: 6. Why you should stop trying to make people say YES7. How Chris Voss spots different types of liars, and accommodating personalities tend to behave under pressure.8. Why silence after a label can completely change a negotiationIf you've ever wondered how FBI hostage negotiators get people to cooperate, reveal information and change their position without force, this conversation shows how those same principles can transform the way you negotiate at work, in business and in everyday life.
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  The Science of VIRALITY | I Gave a Wharton Professor $1,000 To Make Boring Products Go Viral!.mp4 27.08.2026 47p

  👉 Check Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/qM47👉 Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions:https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communi...👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast:https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29👉 Follow Our GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j1berger/👉 Video IntroductionCan you make a boring product go viral with less than $1,000?Most brands think virality requires a huge marketing budget, an exciting product, or a genius advertising campaign. But Jonah Berger spent nearly 20 years studying thousands of brands, and found that word of mouth isn't random, luck, or chance. There is a science behind why people talk and share.In this episode, we sit down with Jonah Berger, Wharton Professor and author of Contagious, to reverse-engineer how ordinary products can generate extraordinary word of mouth.In this episode, you'll learn:1. The 6 psychological triggers that make people talk about and share anything2. How a blender generated 200M+ views and 700% higher sales with just $503. Why making something viral may actually be the WRONG goal4. How KitKat used coffee to create a trigger that increased sales by over 30%5. Why a boring 80-year-old's corn trick became a viral video6. How to make people remember your product without spending millions on advertisingChapters00:00 - Why Do Boring Products Go Viral?3:21 - Interesting Brands Get ZERO Extra Word of Mouth5:54 - The Secret Framework Behind Everything That Goes Viral7:36 - How the Ugliest Ad Ever Made Grew Sales 700%11:10 - Your Ad Should Never Be About You14:22 - Sell Chips Like a Hermès Bag18:36 - Your Brain Cannot Ignore a Broken Pattern19:10 - Why Chasing Virality Backfires22:50 - An 80-Year-Old Out-Marketed the Professionals25:15 - The Oldest Marketing Trick Still Working27:41 - How to Make Boring Water Worth Talking About32:33 - The Ad That Only Works One Day a Week35:54 - The Chai and Biscuit Trick That Makes You Impossible to Forget38:07 - How to Own a Trigger With Almost $044:48 - How to Sell a Pen Without Talking About the PenIf you've ever wondered why some products become impossible to ignore while others disappear despite millions spent on advertising, this conversation reveals the psychology behind what makes people talk, share, remember and ultimately buy.
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  12 Years of BJP: Progress or Propaganda | India’s Rise Comes at What Cost_. 18.08.2026 1ó 22p

  In this episode, you'll discover:Has India really delivered on the 2014 promise? The BJP's case for poverty reduction, infrastructure, digital payments and welfare, and the opposition's counter using unemployment, savings and rural wage data.Why India's demographic dividend could become a demographic disaster if the country doesn't create enough productive jobs before the population starts ageing.The uncomfortable education problem: More IITs, AIIMS, MBBS seats and higher-education enrolment, but are Indian students actually becoming employable?Why paper leaks and police brutality expose a bigger question: Is the government reacting quickly enough, or should a government of 12 years have built systems that prevent these failures altogether?The manufacturing paradox: India has attracted investment, expanded infrastructure and entered sectors like semiconductors, so why hasn't manufacturing's share of GDP reached the target set in 2014?Can India really de-risk itself from global shocks? From the Russia-Ukraine war to Middle East disruptions, how vulnerable is India's growth model to events outside its control?The biggest debate of all: When two sides can produce a statistic to counter almost every statistic, how do we actually measure whether a country is progressing?This isn't a debate about whether the BJP has done everything right or everything wrong.It's a debate about a much harder question:After 12 years in power, what should India's benchmark for success actually be?Watch the full debate and decide for yourself who made the stronger case for India's future.Chapters -Evaluating the BJP governance record after 12 years in power. Understand the current political climate and actual performance metrics.This video provides a critical look at the long-term impact of 12 years of BJP leadership in India. If you are following Indian political analysis, this breakdown examines whether the ruling party is still in its honeymoon phase or if it has entered a new stage of governance maturity.We assess the trajectory of the current administration by moving beyond standard narratives. By focusing on the 12 years of BJP tenure, we clarify the shift from initial promises to current government performance. This session is designed for anyone seeking an objective perspective on modern Indian political evaluation.Subscribe for weekly political analysis breakdowns, and comment below on which policy area you want us to cover next.00:00- 12 Years of BJP: Progress or Propaganda5:21 - Opening speech: BJP Spokesperson9:10 - Opening Speech: Opposition Spokesperson12:05 - Is the BJP open to criticism?15:08 - Is the Police Brutality Real or not?29:42 - Is India failing its students?29:46 - Is India Failing its Students?36:09 - Is India Facing a Job Crisis!37:18 - Is Government Education System Failing?42:57 - Can India become Rich before it becomes Old45:30 - Is "Make in India" Failing47:02 - Do Global Supply Shock Justify Manufacturing Slowdown53:14 - Is Indian infrastructure getting worse or better?01:05:13 - India's Shocking doctor shortage crisis01:12:00 - Why is the trade decifict increasing?01:16:28 - Closing speech
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  India's FAT LOSS GAMBLE | Is Ozempic a Medical Miracle or India's Most Misused Drug 07.08.2026 50p

  India is getting fatter, sicker and more diabetic every year.And now, one injection promises to change everything.GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are being called a medical breakthrough. They can reduce appetite, accelerate weight loss and help patients control obesity and diabetes.But critics believe these drugs could become a capitalist disaster. One that profits from unhealthy lifestyles while exposing millions of Indians to risks we still do not fully understand.So, is Ozempic a miracle drug or a dangerous shortcut?On one side is Jitendra Chouksey, Founder of FITTR. He believes obesity must primarily be tackled through lifestyle changes and questions the safety, regulation and long-term use of GLP-1 drugs.On the other side are Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, one of India’s leading bariatric surgeons, and Arjun Garewal, a fitness consultant. They believe GLP-1 can transform lives when prescribed to the right patients and combined with proper nutrition, exercise and medical supervision.One drug. Two opposing sides. A decision that could affect millions of Indians.Miracle or disaster? Watch the debate and decide for yourself!
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  The AI Adoption Lie | Why 99% of Indian Businesses Will Burn Crores and Get Nothing 07.08.2026 55p

  Most businesses don't have a revenue problem.They have a visibility problem. They're unknowingly leaving crores of rupees on the table because they don't know what their data is trying to tell them.In this episode, we sit down with Gayatri Agrawal, Founder of AI-native service provider Altrd, to understand how businesses can use ChatGPT and Codex to uncover hidden customer insights, identify revenue leaks, make better business decisions, and build AI workflows that deliver measurable business outcomes.In this episode, you'll learn:1. The 30-day AI playbook that can save businesses crores of rupees2. How ChatGPT and Codex can uncover hidden customer insights and revenue leaks3. Why most companies fail at AI transformation despite investing heavily in AI4. How to make better business decisions using AI instead of relying on guesswork5. How AI can automate SOPs, analyze operations, and even monitor factory floors through CCTV6. The biggest AI adoption mistakes founders make - and how to avoid themIf you're a founder, CXO, operator, marketer, or simply curious about how AI is changing the way businesses operate, this episode will change the way you think about AI and business growth!Chapters0:00 Intro1:51 What's Revolutionary About ChatGPT & Codex?2:47 The AI Mistake Costing Businesses Crores3:51 The Framework That Finds the Right AI Problem6:14 3 Hidden Costs of Building AI11:42 The 5-Step AI Blueprint14:08 AI Watched 32 CCTV Videos... Here's What Happened32:25 Where Do Founders Overestimate AI?34:08 The 30-Day AI Playbook to 10x Your Revenue36:04 Golden Rule Before Going to Any AI Company37:25 AI Found ₹20 Cr Worth of D2C Insights47:08 ChatGPT 5.6 Does a Live Flight Check-In Remotely51:40 ChatGPT Runs the Interview and Coaches Gayatri53:48 Closing Thoughts for Founders
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  He Quit ISRO To Start An Illegal Rocket Company | The SKYROOT Story ft. Pawan Kumar Chandana 28.07.2026 39p

  Most people think the space industry is all about rockets.But the real opportunity lies in everything that happens after a rocket reaches space.In this episode, we sit down with Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-Founder & CEO of Skyroot Aerospace to understand why India is entering one of the biggest technological revolutions of our lifetime, how private space companies are changing the economics of space, and what the future of the global space economy looks like.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why the space industry is much bigger than just launching rockets- How Skyroot is building India's next-generation space technology- Why launch costs are falling faster than ever before- Why ISRO became the foundation for India's private space revolution- The biggest opportunities for founders and engineers in the space economy- What India's role will be in the trillion-dollar global space industryIf you're a founder, engineer, student, investor, or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode will completely change how you think about space, innovation, and India's role in the next industrial revolution.
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  I burnt 300Cr to teach you this | 6 Powerful Steps to Build a 1000 Cr Beauty Brand.mp4 11.07.2026 1ó 18p

  Check out Oddo: https://www.odoo.com/app/ecommerce?utm_campaign=ecommerce9-thinkschool&utm_source=YouTube-description&utm_medium=influ-mkt 👉Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29 👉Video Introduction In this episode, we sit down with Tarun Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of PEP Brands, the company behind two of India's most recognised D2C beauty and personal care brands, mCaffeine and HYPHEN.Over a decade of building, Tarun has seen it all - the capital-efficient grind, the mistakes that cost hundreds of crores, the pressures of a hypergrowth market, and the discipline it takes to come out profitable on the other side.This is one of the most honest, detailed conversations about building a consumer brand in India that we've ever had on this podcast. Tarun has never gone this deep before, and it shows.What you'll learn in this episode:1. Why Capital Doesn't Build Great Consumer Brands and What Does2. The ₹300 crore worth of mistakes PEP Brands made so you don't have to3. How mCaffeine was built to ₹100 crore with just ₹15 crore in capital4. If Tarun had to start a brand from scratch today, what it would be and why5. How to think about brand building vs. marketing spend in BPC6. The unit economics framework every D2C founder needs to understand7. Why India's beauty and personal care market is heading toward ₹50,000 crore and which brands will win8. What Tarun looks for when building teams, culture, and the next generation of leaders at PEP BrandsWhether you're a founder, an operator, an investor, or just someone trying to understand how India's D2C economy really works, this one is for you.Know Our GuestTarun Sharma is the Co-Founder & CEO of PEP Brands, one of India's most consequential D2C founding stories.Under his leadership, PEP Brands built mCaffeine into an experiential and performance-driven personal care brand that started with India's first caffeinated skincare range and grew into one of the country's most loved D2C brands.He also co-founded HYPHEN, a science-backed, solution-oriented skincare brand addressing real skin concerns like pigmentation, acne, and barrier care, which has become one of the fastest-growing D2C skincare brands in the country.A decade into building, PEP Brands has grown over 100% year-on-year, is cash flow positive, and stands among the top D2C face care and body care companies in India.Tarun is widely regarded as one of the definitive voices on what it actually takes to build a consumer brand in India.Check out mCaffeine: https://www.mcaffeine.com Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mcaffeineofficial?igsh=czZ3b2wwbzAxc2hz Check out HYPHEN: https://letshyphen.com Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/letshyphen?Follow Tarun: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarunsharma88/?hl=en Chapters00:00 Intro03:04 My ₹300 Crore Mistake03:41 Biggest Misunderstanding of the Beauty & Personal Care Category15:01 How Numbers Lie About Growth and Bankrupt You26:14 The Best Method of Market Research33:41 How to Find a Gap in the Hyper-Competitive Beauty & Personal Care Market39:19 How to Validate Your Idea in Under ₹50,00044:48 The Secret to Epic Packaging49:01 The Perfect Pricing Framework58:18 Is Quick Commerce the Worst Channel?1:02:42 When to Kill Your Product1:11:00 The Hidden Trap of Repeat Rate1:13:03 Best Books & Resources for BPC1:16:10 My Honest Confession
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  3 Things Killing Your Parents | India's Ageing Crisis Explained 28.06.2026 1ó 13p

  What if India's biggest startup opportunity isn't AI, fintech, or quick commerce, but the country's fastest-growing elderly population?While most brands are busy building products for Gen Z and Millennials, millions of senior citizens with enormous disposable income remain one of the most underserved consumer segments in India.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Adarsh, MD and Founder of Primus Senior Living, to uncover India's rapidly growing Silver Economy and why it could become one of the biggest business opportunities of the next decade.We unpack some of the biggest lessons behind building for India's senior citizens, including:• Why the Silver Economy is India's biggest untapped market• The three biggest causes of early mortality among senior citizens• Why most children unknowingly care for their parents the wrong way• Massive startup opportunities in elder care, healthcare, housing, travel, and lifestyle• How to build products that seniors actually want to buy• The science behind Blue Zones and healthy agingWhether you're an entrepreneur, founder, marketer, or simply someone who wants to understand and care for their parents better, this conversation is packed with insights that will completely change the way you think about business, aging, and the future of India.Let's get started.
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  Laws of Hype Creation : How Comet engineered Hype to build 167 cr Sneaker brand? 28.06.2026 1ó 24p

  What does it really take to build a brand that can compete with global giants?Most people believe it's all about having deep pockets, celebrity endorsements, or a massive marketing budget. But Utkarsh, Founder of Comet, believes the biggest advantage isn't money. It's understanding your customers better than anyone else.In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest lessons behind building a modern consumer brand, including:• Why global sneaker brands struggle to win over Indian consumers• How Comet built a premium brand from scratch• The psychology behind pricing, branding, and customer loyalty• What founders get wrong while building consumer businesses• The future of Indian brands in a global marketWe also dive into Utkarsh's journey from Bain and Hotstar to Kellogg School of Management, and why he chose to leave a successful corporate career to build Comet.Along the way, he shares practical insights on product design, storytelling, distribution, hiring, and building a brand that customers genuinely love.Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, founder, or simply someone interested in business and branding, this conversation is packed with actionable lessons that will change the way you think about building products, brands, and businesses.Check out Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/5bM 👉Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29Check out Comet: https://www.instagram.com/thecometuniverse/?hl=en
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  Hard Work Is a Lie | The ₹3.6 Crore Career Trap No One Warned You About ft. Ashwin Damera 19.06.2026 1ó 3p

  Imagine two graduates getting their first job on the same day.Both are equally smart.Both work equally hard.Both earn roughly the same salary.Fast forward 15 years.One of them becomes financially independent, builds an incredible network, and is sought after by every company in the industry.The other is stuck, worried about layoffs, struggling to get promoted, and wondering where things went wrong.What caused this difference?According to Ashwin DameraHarvard Business School graduate and Founder of Emeritus the answer has very little to do with your first salary and everything to do with the career decisions you make in the years that follow.In fact, Ashwin argues that your first salary can become a ₹3.6 crore trap if it pushes you to optimize for short-term income instead of long-term career capital.In this episode, we break down:• Why so many high-performing professionals feel stuck in their 30s• How AI is changing the rules of career growth• Why networking matters far more than most people realize• The career mistakes that could cost you crores• How to build Career Capital, Brand Capital, and Social Capital• A framework for building a career that compounds for decades.Whether you're a student, a young professional, a manager, or someone worried about staying relevant in the age of AI, this conversation could completely change the way you think about work, wealth, and long-term success.Let's get started.
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  From $3 NYC to Millionaire Chef - How did Vikas Khanna change his Fortune 19.06.2026 1ó 4p

  Most people talk about passion.Very few people spend 30 years obsessively pursuing it.In this episode, we sit down with Vikas Khanna, Michelin-star chef, entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and founder of Bungalow, one of New York's most sought-after Indian restaurants.From arriving in America with almost no money to building a globally celebrated restaurant, Vikas shares the story of how passion, purpose, and relentless dedication shaped his extraordinary journey.In this episode, we discuss:• How Vikas Khanna built one of New York's most talked-about restaurants• Why passion matters more than talent in the long run• The difference between serving food and creating unforgettable experiences• How rejection, setbacks, and personal struggles shaped his success• Why hospitality is one of the most underrated advantages in business• What young entrepreneurs can learn from a lifetime of pursuing excellenceIf you're a founder, creator, operator, or someone chasing an ambitious dream, this episode will change how you think about passion, perseverance, and building something that truly lasts.Watch the full episode now!👉Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29👉 Follow Vikas Khanna Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vikaskhannagroup/
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  Money Machine | How 2 People Close 1,000 Enterprise Clients Every Month Using AI (Complete guide) 19.06.2026 1ó 12p

  Most founders think sales is a people problem.Hire more salespeople.Generate more leads.Close more deals.But what if a 2-person team could generate more than 1000 enterprise opportunities every month using AI?In this episode, we sit down with Tanay Kothari, Co-Founder of Wispr Flow, to understand how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of enterprise sales.In this episode, you'll learn:• How WisprFlow generates 1000+ enterprise opportunities every month• Why customer discovery is becoming the most important skill in modern sales• How AI agents can identify and qualify high-intent prospects automatically• Why traditional sales teams are being replaced by AI-powered workflows• How founders can build a scalable sales engine without hiring a large team• What the future of B2B sales looks like in an AI-first world• And most importantly, how to combine AI with human judgment to close more deals than ever beforeIf you're a founder, operator, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will change how you think about sales, growth, and customer acquisition in the age of AI.
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  Ultimate AI Agents Masterclass for Founders & Marketers | Rethinking Marketing with AI Agents 13.05.2026 1ó 3p

  Most founders think AI is just another tool you plug into your stack. But what if it is already transforming how marketing gets built, tested, and scaled at India’s biggest banks?In this episode, we sit down with Kedar Ravangave, Head of Marketing, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd former Amazon leader, and one of the few executives in India actively deploying AI agents at enterprise scale across: Awareness, Performance, 1-on-1 Personalised marketing interventions at scale. Today in this episode, he breaks down one of the most important shifts happening in business today:- Why automation and AI agents are NOT the same thing- How simple inputs can now turn into creatives and campaign-ready outputs in minutes- And how AI is reshaping entry-level roles, while making subject matter expertise more valuable than everIf you are a founder, marketer, operator, or executive building in the AI era, this episode will change how you design and scale.Watch the full episode now!
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  Your Product Is BORING : Use this Psychology TRICK to make your product ADDICTIVE 29.04.2026 1ó 11p

  Most founders believe that if you build a great product, growth will follow.But what if the real game is not growth?What if it is getting people to come back again and again?In this episode, we sit down with Nir Eyal, former professor at Stanford University, early angel investor in Canva, and a New York Times bestselling author of:• Hooked• Indistractable• Beyond BeliefHe breaks down one of the most important ideas in business:- Why 90 percent of startups fail even with great products- Why you can buy growth but you cannot buy engagement- And how the world’s biggest companies build habits using psychologyAt the center of it all is a simple idea The Hook Model:TriggerActionVariable RewardInvestmentA four-step loop that explains how products go from being used to becoming habits.From habits vs routines to belief systems that control behavior, this episode will change how you think about products, motivation, and your own life. If you are a founder, operator, or creator building for consumers, this episode will change how you design and scale
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  SHOCKING Truth: Why the AMERICAN DREAM is Over | Who Wins the Global Race Now? ft. Balaji Srinivasan 20.04.2026 49p

  Most people think the US dollar will rule the world forever.But what if the country that printed $3.3 trillion since 2020 and invaded Iraq while the world cheered is actually heading toward collapse?In 1976, British general Sir John Glubb published The Fate of Empires. He studied 11 empires across 3,000 years. Every single one lasted roughly 250 years.America was founded in 1776.Today, Balaji Srinivasan sits down with us to break down how and why the American empire is ending. Former CTO of Coinbase, former GP at Andreessen Horowitz, Stanford PhD, angel investor in 100+ startups, and author of The Network State. He called Bitcoin, remote work, mRNA vaccines, and the pandemic years before the mainstream caught on.In this episode, he explains how the world's most powerful economy is silently collapsing, and why the next decade belongs to countries like India, powered by technology, talent, and thorium.What you'll learn:- How the American empire peaked on September 10, 2001- Why dollar inflation is a global tax, and what Milton Friedman said about it- The petrodollar: oil-for-dollars, one of history's most profitable business models- Glubb's 250-year rule, and why 2026 fits the pattern of every empire that fell- Why Bangalore now beats San Francisco to live in- What Indians and the diaspora must do right now to ride this shiftIf you're an entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, or student, this episode will change how you see America, the dollar, and India's place in the next century.Watch the full episode now.
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  The ₹1 Crore Content Formula | What Creators & Brands Must Know | TOP Agency Founders Spill Secrets 04.04.2026 1ó 44p

  Video Introduction:Everyone wants to become a content creator today, but the real question is: do creators actually earn well? Can you make ₹1 crore at 22 through content creation?In this episode, we break down the reality of the creator economy with industry professionals Viraj Sheth (Co founder & ceo) Monk Entertainment, Ayush Wadhwa (Founder, Owled Media), and Aryan Anurag (Co Founder) Binge Labs. These are leading agency founders who work closely with top creators, founders and brands, acting as a bridge between the two. They have helped scale creators, secure brand deals, and build sustainable income streams.What you will learn:Can a 22-year-old realistically earn ₹1 crore through contentIs content creation a sustainable career in 2026Passion vs strategy in content creationWhy niche creators often earn more than creators with large but generic audiencesHow brand deals work and how creators are evaluatedThe role of YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) in building a careerThis episode is for aspiring creators, founders building a personal brand, and businesses planning their content strategy. If you want to understand how the creator economy really works.
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  3 Hidden Goldmines to Invest in Mumbai Real estate ft. Vishal Bhargava. 30.03.2026 1ó 14p

  Mumbai is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.But the real question is this. Is it actually creating wealth or trapping capital?In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Vishal Bhargava, Founder of BHK Voice and one of the most credible voices in Indian real estate.Unlike brokers or builders, Vishal is not incentivised to sell anything. His insights come from data, on ground research, and sharp analysis.A year ago, when he decoded Gurgaon’s real estate market on our podcast, his predictions turned out to be incredibly accurate as the market corrected soon after.And now, he turns his attention to Mumbai.In this episode, we break down• Why Mumbai homes are so expensive• The biggest problems in Mumbai’s real estate market• Why luxury housing may be more hype than reality• A clear framework to identify the next multibagger locations• Investment opportunities from 2 crore to 10 crore plusWhether you are planning to buy your first home, upgrade your lifestyle, or simply want to understand where the market is headed, this episode will completely change how you look at Mumbai real estate.Watch till the end.
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  The Warren Buffett Playbook | From ₹1 Insurance to ₹800 Crore | ACKO founder Reveals Insurance Secrets 27.03.2026 47p

  Most people think insurance is boring.But what if this “boring” business is actually one of the biggest wealth machines in the world?In the 1970s, Warren Buffett made a decision that changed everything.Instead of investing in factories or oil companies, he invested in a struggling insurance company.That single move went on to build an empire sitting on $100+ billion in cash, powered by one simple idea, the insurance playbook.And today in India, Varun Dua, founder of Acko, is applying a similar playbook to disrupt a broken industry.In this episode, he breaks down how insurance really works, beyond policies and premiums, and reveals why it can be one of the most powerful businesses if done right.We spoke about:• How ₹1 insurance turned into a ₹800 crore business• The real math behind insurance and how companies make money• How Acko reduced costs by going direct to consumer• The role of data, underwriting, and behavioral insights in pricing riskIf you are an entrepreneur, operator, or someone who wants to understand how money really works behind the scenes, this episode will completely change how you look at insurance.►Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=q