Archives: Damani Talks
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Episode 68: Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of LenDenClub | Bhavin Patel
What happens when your startup loses 97% of its revenue overnight—and you still don’t shut down? Bhavin Patel, Co-founder & CEO of LendenClub, returns to #DamaniTalks. But this time, it’s not a victory lap. It’s a story of near-collapse and the bold reinvention that followed. After scaling to ₹1,000+ Cr in monthly disbursements, LendenClub ran headfirst into regulatory…
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Episode 67: Bootstrapped. Profitable. Listed – The RNFI Story | Simran Singh
In this episode of #DamaniTalks, we sit with Simran Singh, the Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at RNFI. RNFI is one of India’s fastest-growing fintech companies, now listed with a ₹700 Cr+ market cap. They didn’t raise VC money, they didn’t chase headlines, they just got to work. In his first-ever podcast appearance, Simran shares…
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Episode 66: How a ‘Taboo Product’ Made This Founder Millions! | Deep Bajaj
What does it take to build a category-defining D2C brand, scale it profitably, and execute a multi-crore exit in India’s evolving startup ecosystem? Deep Bajaj, Founder of Sirona, joins #DamaniTalks to share his journey of pioneering India’s first female urination device (Peebuddy) and disrupting female hygiene with capital-efficient growth. In this episode, Deep reveals how…
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Episode 65: Exits, Endowments & Entrepreneurship | Vikram Gupta
What does it take to build a ₹2,100 crore venture fund with a uniquely Indian approach using a model inspired by Ivy League endowments? Vikram Gupta, Founder & Managing Partner of IvyCap Ventures, who shares his incredible journey on #DamaniTalks— from launching multiple startups to leading one of India’s largest homegrown VC firms. In this…
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Episode 64: Learnings From His First Business Mistake | Ashish Tulsian
Introduction We’re kicking off the new season of #DamaniTalks with a bang, featuring Ashish Tulsian, the founder of Posist, now Restoworks! From selling SMS services while sitting on a horse at his wedding to bootstrapping a global SaaS company, Ashish’s journey is nothing short of legendary. This episode is packed with insights on scaling without…
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Episode 63: The Runaway Venturepreneur | Pearl Agarwal | #DamaniTalks
Pearl Agarwal shares her unique story of resilience, lessons learned from family struggles, and her passion for empowering founders. From studying at UT Austin and launching her own startup to navigating investment banking and private equity before founding Eximius Ventures, her diverse experiences have given her a distinct perspective on venture capital and startup success.…