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Blume Podcast
Hosted by Blume Ventures · EN
Welcome to The Blume Podcast, where we explore "The Power of Compounding" through insightful conversations with industry leaders. In this season, we bring you four captivating episodes featuring Peyush Bansal, Raamdeo Agrawal, Nithin Kamath, and Dinesh Agarwal.
In the first episode, Peyush Bansal, founder and CEO of Lenskart, shares his journey of building a successful eyewear company and the importance of hiring the right people. Discover how his clarity of purpose and long-term thinking shaped Lenskart's success.
Next, Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, shares his investment philosophy and insights on India's growth. Gain valuable advice on building a strong brand identity and the dangers of building a startup for the wrong reasons.
In the third episode, Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, reveals the secrets behind building and scaling an online brokerage firm without external capital. Learn about the power of compounding and the importance of trust in the financial industry.
Lastly, Dinesh Agarwal takes us on a journey of starting a business in India during the internet boom. Discover his thoughts on business growth, profit margins, and the significance of small and medium-sized enterprises in creating employment.
Tune in to The Blume Podcast and unlock the power of compounding with these inspiring stories and valuable insights. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon!
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The Epilogue: Looking back at S2 of the Blume Podcast | Karthik Reddy and Rohit Kaul
Dec 14, 202300:35:08Tap to summarizeWe've reached the end of the road for the second season of the Blume Podcast, which was championed by its theme: the power of compounding. Karthik and Rohit discuss, analyse, and deconstruct their favourite moments from the season, which featured stalwarts like Manish Sabharwal, Nithin Kamath, and Radhika Gupta. They haven't just built companies. But rather, institutions, in their own right. Understand why Karthik encourages everyone at Blume to listen to all episodes, his utmost belief in step-function compounding, and how every founder journey is inherently unique, even if it bears similarity with others.It's been a true pleasure bringing you these conversations across industries, sectors, and domains. Tune in for episode ten, and see you very soon again!
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How CaratLane’s Mithun Sacheti Won Over Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Dec 4, 202300:03:32Tap to summarizeThe late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was known was for his eccentric personality and his utmost belief in Titan. #karthikreddy #CaratLane #TATA
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S2 E9. Mithun Sacheti on building CaratLane and solving for trust
Nov 29, 202301:02:20Tap to summarizeDiamonds are forever. But in 2008, they also went online. In our first ever video episode of the Blume Podcast, which happens to the last episode of Season 2, Karthik Reddy sat down with Mithun Sacheti, the CEO of CaratLane who spilled some gems on the glitzy yet laborious world of being a D2C jewellery brand. In a traditionally ‘low-trust’ society like India, Mithun and his team went from his early days selling jewellery with the family-owned Jaipur Gems to becoming an indispensable part of the Titan group. The journey has is fair share of ups and downs, including a riveting conversation with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the topsy-turvy process of raising capital, and solving for trust through brand-building. You can find Transcripts on Blume's official website - https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast
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Mithun Sacheti of CaratLane joins Karthik Reddy on Blume Podcast Episode 9, airing November 29th.
Nov 28, 202300:01:23Tap to summarizeEmbark on a riveting exploration of CaratLane's inception with Mithun Sacheti in this exclusive teaser. Gain insights into the early trials and triumphs, from the monumental first online transaction hurdles to crafting specialized infrastructure for jewelry sales. Discover the journey from zero transactions to a thriving venture, paving the way for a pioneering jewelry brand. Tune in for the full episode releasing November 29th, at 10 AM on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
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S2 E8. Radhika Gupta on taking the right kind of risks, rebuilding from the ground up, & being an accessible leader.
Nov 15, 202300:56:07Tap to summarizeJoin us in this insightful episode of the Blume Podcast as Karthik engages in a candid fireside chat with Radhika Gupta, the dynamic Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss Mutual Fund. Delve into Radhika's fascinating journey from a diplomatic upbringing to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the financial services sector. Discover the twists and turns, the challenges faced, and the strategic decisions that led her to her current role. Gain valuable insights into the world of asset management, entrepreneurship, and the power of compounding success.
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S2 E7. R.G. Chandramogan: From Ice Cream Carts to Dairy Dominance - The Hatsun Agro Journey
Nov 1, 202300:56:48Tap to summarizeJoin us as we delve into the remarkable story of R.G. Chandramogan, who went from selling ice cream on pushcarts in the 1970s to becoming the chairman of India's largest private-sector dairy company, Hatsun Agro. Discover his pioneering journey in the world of dairy, entrepreneurship, and resilience. With a 7,000+ crore revenue company, Chandramogan's insights and determination to build a generational business are truly inspiring. #HatsunAgro #DairySuccess #EntrepreneurJourney #Resilience #GenerationalBusiness #PodcastEpisode
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R.G. Chandramogan on the Origins of Hatsun Agro | Full Episode Goes Live on November 1st
Oct 31, 202300:01:19Tap to summarizeIn this exclusive teaser, we delve into the inspiring journey of R.G. Chandramogan, the mastermind behind Hatsun, one of India's leading dairy companies. Discover what fueled his courage to embark on this incredible journey and how he turned a barren village into a hub of prosperity. Join us in uncovering the invaluable lessons that shaped the early years of Hatsun's rise to success. Stay tuned for the full episode on November 1st at 10 AM.#HatsunAgro #HAP #IBACO #ArunIcecream #Entrepreneurship #SuccessStory #PodcastTeaser
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S2 E6. Vinati Saraf Mutreja's Journey: Resilience, Leadership, and making chemistry cool
Oct 18, 202300:47:58Tap to summarizeFor the latest episode of the Blume Podcast, Vinati Saraf Mutreja of Vinati Organics takes us through her journey of growth, innovation, and resilience, leading one of India’s most respected chemical manufacturing companies that she joined all the way back in 2006.In conversation with Blume Ventures’ Karthik Reddy, Vinati spoke about the importance backward-integration in a heavily commoditised business like chemicals, why equity is the important source of capital, and some hidden insights around India’s misunderstood manufacturing industry.Later on in the episode, Vinati speaks about the changing landscape of women leadership in the corporate world and why staying healthy is more important than being successful.It’s an episode for the ages.Listen now!You can find Transcripts on Blume's official website -[https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast]Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for all our latest videos and follow the Blume Podcast on your favourite podcast app.#blumevc #podcast #vinatiorganics #chemicalmanufacturing
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Vinati Saraf Mutreja: Women in Chemical Industry - Full Episode Live on 18th Oct
Oct 16, 202300:00:59Tap to summarizeJoin us on the Blume Podcast as we sit down with Vinati Saraf Mutreja, the CEO and Managing Director of Vinati Organics. In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of the chemical industry, focusing on the changing role of women in traditionally male-dominated fields. Vinati shares insights into the industry's transformation, particularly in corporate roles, and how gender diversity is making its mark. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on how the chemical industry is adapting and thriving. The full episode goes live on October 18th on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.
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S2 E5. Manish Sabharwal from TeamLease on the upside of being a second-time founder
Sep 27, 202301:06:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Manish Sabharwal from TeamLease discusses the origins of the staffing company and the key traits that contributed to its success. He shares his memories of India Life and how it eventually led to the creation of TeamLease. Additionally, he talks about the differences in decision-making between the two companies and the advantages of being a second-time founder. Manish discusses the key areas that need attention for India's development. He emphasizes the need for civil service reform, as it plays a crucial role in regulatory reform and ease of doing business. The conversation also touches upon the significance of human capital for a country's growth. Manish cites India's achievements in software exports and the pharma industry as examples of successful utilization of human capital. However, he acknowledges the need for basic school education to ensure a strong foundation for the entire population. Manish discusses the concept of balancing short-term and long-term goals, drawing on the distinction between Amanat and Jagir from his Kashmiri upbringing. He explains that Amanat refers to a trusteeship, where one is expected to pass on something in better condition to the next generation, while Jagir represents personal ownership and consumption. Drawing on this analogy, Manish highlights the importance of expanding time horizons beyond immediate gains and optimizing for long-term growth, rather than focusing solely on short-term profits by emphasizing the achievements of companies like HDFC, Infosys, and TCS, which have built lasting value through decades of consistent growth and compounding. In this conversation with Karthik B. Reddy, Manish discusses why, for long-term growth, a company should adhere to certain principles. Firstly, it should differentiate between a "baby" company poised for growth and a "dwarf" company that remains small, based on a balance between short-term and long-term goals. Manish emphasizes the importance of the cap table and funding sources to secure perpetual capital for future aspirations. Additionally, he stresses the need for cognitive diversity within the team to incorporate different perspectives and skills. Lastly, Manish advises companies to avoid making detrimental decisions, such as diversification, excessive debt, or non-compliance and recommends having safeguards in place to prevent such mistakes. Check out the entire episode for lessons on building a long-lasting business.
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