Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journey from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born the Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourse ...
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100x Entrepreneur - Habits & Mindset of Most successful Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs
100x Entrepreneur
In the 100x Entrepreneur podcast series I cover the most successful venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and professionals. They have shared in this podcast series the habits and mindset that can help you become 100x of yourself. 100x Entrepreneur podcast series by Siddhartha Ahluwalia is made for young professionals, entrepreneurs and investors. Through this podcast series I am living my purpose of positively impacting 1 Billion people, helping them grow and reaching their maximum potential i ...
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India Can be a $55 Trillion Economy by 2047 with Krishnamurthy Subramanian Executive Director IMF
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In 1947, India gained independence with a per capita of around $2000(adjusted with inflation). But over the next few decades, the govt adopted socialist policies, emphasising self-sufficiency and state-led development. As a result, India’s economy grew at a slower pace of 3.5% per year. In 1991, India introduced a series of reforms— liberalisation,…
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How 24 July 1991 Changed India | Senior Journalist On Corruption, GST, Demonetisation, Rajiv Gandhi
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How the 1991 crisis got India to rethink its economic approach. By early 1991, India’s reserves were nearly gone. The government took a desperate step—it sent 67,000Kg of gold abroad to secure a loan from the IMF. This was a last-ditch effort to avoid default, but it only bought a little time. But soon, the govt collapsed again, leading to a new el…
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BigBasket Co-founder On 10 Min Delivery, Zepto, TATA Acquisition, Wealth Creation & More
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In the competitive world of online grocery shopping, BigBasket is a name that stands out. But how did they get here? By 2011, smartphones were everywhere, and you could buy almost anything online—except groceries. The co-founders decided to try the grocery game online again, leading to the birth of BigBasket. In 2015, BigBasket pioneered the dark s…
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$2.5 Billion Tech Empire Built On Acquisitions, Efficiency, & Pure Ambition with Luca Ferrari Founder Bending Spoons
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Every entrepreneur dreams of turning a small startup into a global powerhouse. But how do you do it without following the typical "build a product, get funding, scale it, and exit" playbook? Luca Ferrari, founder and CEO of Bending Spoons, did just that— their journey is anything but conventional. It started in 2013, when their first-ever startup E…
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Employment Researcher - “India Needs 20 Million Jobs Yearly For Demographic Advantage!” Sridhar K
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To say that India needs to create more jobs, is a downplay - what we need are 20 million jobs every year. But jobs can’t be created out of the wishing well. We have resources, but not proper skills. We have opportunities, but not proper initiatives to boost on the employment elasticity. We need a shift from Tier 1 to Tier 2 cities. We need a shift …
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Why Is No One Talking About India's Unorganised Sector? Economist Arun Kumar Explains
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Over the last decade, we have been getting news updates, social media highlights, and WhatsApp forwards about India being the “fastest growing economy” in the world. IMF, World Bank, and ADB have confirmed this. The question is, in the face of demonetisation, GST, and the drastic shift of focus to the organised sector from the unorganised one, is t…
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Is SaaS Dead? Or There is Too Much SaaS? SaaS Truths and Myths in 2024
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SaaS is Dead. There is Too Much SaaS. The two most common proclamations about SaaS these days. But where is the truth? In this episode we analyse the State of SaaS in 2024. We discover new truths and uncover fundamental truths. From where is the money in SaaS to where is the market. From the challenges first time founders face to the mistakes secon…
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The Tata Blueprint: Lessons From India's First Business Titan Jamsetji Tata
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150 Years of Greatness in 50 Minutes. There is much talk about John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie but not much about India’s first business Titan, Jamshedji Tata. In this episode, we sat down with Harish Bhat, Former Brand Custodian of Tata Group, and dive deep into Tata Group and its legendary founder. The founder who kept community at center …
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From Socialism to IPOs, from Brain Drain to Reverse Flipping, and India's Road to a $10 Trillion Economy
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Success Starts with Belief. And Belief Comes from Actions. Indians and the world are optimistic about India. But what actions has India taken that inspire this belief? And what actions does India need to take to keep up the momentum? From independence to today, India has increased its GDP 40x, its per capita income 8x, its literacy rate 6x, and its…
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China Is Changing & What It Means For India with The China Dude(Manoj Kewalramani)
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China is the 2nd largest economy. India is on its way to become the 3rd largest economy. Few decades ago both were at the same level. Is there anything for India to learn from China? Or we will have our own unique journey? In this episode of The Neon Show we explore the nuances behind the economic and political landscapes of India and China. From b…
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Entrepreneur First’s Founder On Indian Talent, AI Startups, Selling SaaS Globally And Silicon Valley
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Talent Investing and the Future of Entrepreneurship In this episode, we have Matt Clifford, founder of Entrepreneur First, an organization focused on talent investing. We cover how EF invests in talent, the success stories and unicorns that have emerged, and whether location truly matters for entrepreneurs. Matt also discusses the optimism of India…
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What’s Next for FinTech in India, How Young India Travels & The Rise of Travel Tech with Vinay Bagri Co-Founder Niyo
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Mobile App is The New Bank Branch. In this episode we have Vinay Bagri, co-founder of Niyo, one of the leaders in the Neo banking movement in India. Vinay shares fascinating insights on how young India travels, the opportunity size of the travel tech market and why India hasn’t become a major travel destination despite having the best to offer. We …
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Flipkart’s Success Secrets, VC Power Law, And IPO Market : RTP Global Partner, Nishit Garg
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Nishit had a front-row seat to the growth of the Indian Startup ecosystem. And often times he was in the driver's seat as well. Nishit Garg, a partner at RTP Global, shares his experiences from his early days at Flipkart, discussing the pivotal 0-1 journey and key projects that shaped his career. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Tiger Gl…
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B2B SaaS Founders Turned VCs Discuss Indian Software Startups | Manav Garg
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Manav Garg is the founder of Eka and Together Fund. Manav started Eka before SaaS was even a word. We start with Manav's journey from a small town in Punjab to founding Eka, one of India's first vertical SaaS companies. He shares all the ups and down in Eka & his life in the last 20 years. From building and selling from India to global businesses. …
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2024 VC Updates, IPO Trends, And Fundraising Advice with Churchill’s Raja Doddala
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VCs Invest in Startups But Who Invests In VCs? In this episode we host Raja Doddala, an experienced investor and a key figure at Churchill AM a leading Fund of Fund. Raja shares how he judges the strategy of a VC fund, metrics to evaluate a fund manager, which sectors have yielded the best returns and the differences between the best VC funds and t…
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Break Down Of The Real Money Gaming Industry with Dilsher Malhi Zupee Founder
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In this episode of The Neon Show, we dive deep into the serious world of casual gaming in India with Dilsher Malhi, the founder of Zupee. We discuss the uniquness of Indian gaming market, why entertainment is a feature and not a bug, India’s trillion dollar digital economy dream and how will regulation affect the gaming industry. If you are serious…
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Reverse Brain Drain, Reality Of Venture Capital And India’s Next 10 Year Explained By Top Indian VCs
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Join us on this exciting episode of The Neon Show as Siddhartha Ahluwalia hosts an insightful conversation with Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, and Amit Somani, Managing Partners at Prime Venture Partners. We discuss the past, present and future of Venture Capital in India. In this unfiltered conversation we cover the struggles, successes, opportun…
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Wealth Creation For Employees Explained By Sri Batchu (Ramp, Instacart, Opendoor) I Neon Show
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In this episode, Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Managing Partner at Neon Fund, sits down with Sri Batchu, Chief Marketing Officer at The RealReal. Sri has had an impressive career, having held key positions at highly successful companies like Opendoor, Instacart, and Ramp. Sri shares his thoughts on career pivots, the debate between founder-operators and ca…
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She Sold Her Companies To ICICI & Pearson, Then Built Portea - Serving 1 Mil Patients In 40+ Cities
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Meena Ganesh is the founder of Portea, India's largest platform for delivering healthcare services at home. On the episode Meena's shares her vision and passion for improving healthcare accessibility and quality. Meena shares her journey of founding Portea, the challenges faced by healthcare startups, and the opportunities available for entrepreneu…
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B2B SaaS Investors Discuss European And Indian Startup Ecosystems
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On this episode of The Neon Show we have Laura Raggl, a distinguished partner at ROI Ventures. Based in Europe, ROI Ventures is renowned for its strategic investments in B2B SaaS companies globally. In this episode, Laura shares her extensive experience and insights into early stage investing. With a portfolio of 18 diverse investments, Laura discu…
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Global VC's Honest Opinion About India's Startup Ecosystem Explained | Stepstone Group Partner
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Hunter Somerville is a partner at StepStone, one of the largest fund investors globally with over $600 billion in capital responsibility and $100 billion in AUM. Hunter shares deep insights into the factors that make StepStone different, their extensive global coverage, and the strategies that drive their success. You'll also discover what it takes…
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IAS Turned RBI Governor: Duvvuri Subbarao On CM Chandrababu Naidu, IAS Eligibility Criteria & More
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Listen to this episode to learn about: 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - The Life and Challenges of an IAS Officer 3:34 - Distinguishing Roles: Finance Secretary vs. RBI Governor 6:57 - Populism vs. Fiscal Responsibility: A Balancing Act 15:01 - Rethinking IAS Recruitment: Criteria and Challenges 17:38 - The Judicial Process: Why It Feels Like Punishment 19:24 -…
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VC Wisdom: Nansi & Siddhartha on Investing, Fundraising, and Growth
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Listen to this episode to learn about: 01:14 - Neon’s Journey From Podcasting to Investing 11:00 - Important Factors When Building a VC firm 20:34 - Exciting Portfolio companies: Atomic Work, SpotDraft, Gallabox & Infeedo 25:30 - Working with Ambitious & Humble Founders 30:12 - Key Questions and Important Metrics For Founders & Investors 36:08 - Ke…
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VC MASTERCLASS - B2B SAAS, Quick Commerce, Peter Thiel And India’s Decade I Arjun Sethi I Neon Show
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This week is in conversation with Arjun Sethi, co-founder of Tribe Capital, about Chamath Palihapitiya, FTX Failure, B2B Saas And how it is India’s Century! What Makes India An Exciting Prospect For Investments? Is Enterprise SaaS Crowded? Will US Companies Engage In M&A With Indian Companies? First Time Founders vs Second Time Founders Watch this …
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What UPSC Books Won’t Teach You - Public Policy 101, Mumbai Mafia Backstory, & On-Ground Reality
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In India, public policies surround the circumference of our daily lives. Despite their omnipresence, citizens of the country adopt a rather nonchalant attitude of ‘Jo dikhta nahi hain, woh hume affect nahi karta.’ (What we don’t notice won’t affect us.) The government in India makes, enforces, and changes laws without much scrutiny from its people.…
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