Not-So-Common Common Sense

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We welcome you to the Exitfund Podcast. Through this podcast series, we explore everything associated with building and growing companies. You will learn to avoid common investment pitfalls, uncommon strategies, and tips from the makers of the startup ecosystem. The podcast episodes belong to three clusters: startups stories, controversial topics of discussion, and conversations with guests. Every episode is a deep dive into gathering insights and gaining knowledge, giving you valuable takeaways for your startup journey. Tune in and learn something new every week!

Episode Date
Can India’s Wet Waste Crisis Become A Billion-Dollar Opportunity
Dec 09, 2025
Rise of Rural Entrepreneurship: How Clean Energy is Unlocking Billion-Dollar Business Opportunities
Dec 02, 2025
Why India Needs Its Own AI — And How APTI Is Leading the Charge
Nov 25, 2025
Future Of AI: Why The Next AI Era Won’t Need Billion-Dollar Investment Or Internet Access
Nov 18, 2025
AI Is Making WhatsApp Smarter For Small Businesses—And Changing How India Grows
Nov 11, 2025
The Untapped Billion-Dollar Market: Why Women’s Nutrition Is Most Overlooked Business Opportunity
Nov 04, 2025
How Al Is Turning India's Dairy Chaos Into a Billion-Dollar Opportunity
Oct 28, 2025
SHARK TANK SPOTLIGHT: Scalable SaaS Solving Startup Challenges and Government Gaps in Urban Water Recycling
Oct 21, 2025
AI POWERHOUSE HELPING FOUNDER BUILD, FUND, AND TURN IDEAS INTO BILLION-DOLLAR STARTUPS
Oct 14, 2025
Why This Founder Thinks India’s Next Big Tech Play Isn’t AI, It’s Logistics
Oct 07, 2025
The Business of Love: Can AI-Powered Startups Win Investors?
Sep 30, 2025
The Hidden Costs of Waste—and How Founders Can Turn It Into Million-Dollar Business
Sep 23, 2025
Future Scripted By AI: When Every Interaction Is Machine-filtered
Sep 16, 2025
Future of Hiring: AI Will Decide If You’re Hired or Rejected
Sep 09, 2025
Is AI a Global Threat—or India’s Shortcut to Industrial Power?
Sep 02, 2025
Law Without Lawyers: Are We Ready for an AI-First Legal System?
Aug 26, 2025
Are Women Better CFOs Than Men In Bharat's Future?
Aug 19, 2025
Why Are So Many Teenagers Driving Illegally in India—and Getting Away With It?
Aug 12, 2025
Are Curative Therapies a Threat to BIG PHARMA'S Billion-Dollar Disease Business?
Aug 05, 2025
EVs and Drones Are Taking Over Delivery: Insights From Aalap Pandya
Jul 29, 2025
SAJAN NAIR ON BUILDING THE BHARATIYA INTERNET: BREAKING FREE FROM THE SILICON VALLEY WEB
Jul 22, 2025
MAKING FILMS THAT SELL: EKANT BABANI ON BUILDING A PROFITABLE BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF AI AND OTT
Jul 15, 2025
How Dr. Mandeep Is Turning Agri-Waste Into Clean Energy—and Reinventing Air Purification in Indian Cities
Jul 08, 2025
Solving India’s Blood Crisis: How Soulsense Innovations is Saving Thousands of Lives Every Day
Jul 01, 2025
How Dr Gunjan Is Blending AI and Entrepreneurship to Redefine Digital Learning in Rural India
Jun 24, 2025
SHARK TANK SPOTLIGHT Scalable SaaS Solving Startup Challenges and Government Gaps in Urban Water Recycling
Jun 17, 2025
RUDRANI GUPTA On Feminist Entrepreneurship and Reclaiming the Workplace
Jun 10, 2025
Gregory on Building and Selling 12 Profitable Startups—And What Most Founders Get Wrong
Jun 03, 2025
Fixing the Broken World of Bookkeeping with Operational Clarity Matt Tait CEO - Decimal
May 27, 2025
The Future Of Work Is Local - Ranchu Nair On Powering Small-Town Talent
May 20, 2025
The Sweet Change: How Manvi Is Helping India Ditch Sugar, Not Sweets
May 13, 2025
How Villgro Is Building India’s Next Wave of Startup Support Systems
May 06, 2025
Building a Business from Trash_ How Victoria Is Redefining Recycling in India
Apr 29, 2025
Bold, Bright, and Unapologetic: How Shark Tank Star Pinq Polka Uses Packaging to Shatter Taboos
Apr 22, 2025
AI Meets Immigration: How Sahil from Jinee Is Redesigning the Visa Process
Apr 15, 2025
From Postpartum Pain To A Wellness Revolution—How One Mom Rebuilt What a $9T Industry Couldn’t
Apr 08, 2025
Shark Tank Star: How a Bootstrapped Startup Solved India's Trust Gap in Recommerce
Apr 01, 2025
Shark Tank Spotlight: How Curve Electric Scaled a Climate-First Mobility Startup Without VC Funding
Mar 25, 2025
Ananthu V's Journey: How LegUp is Disrupting Elderly and Baby Care
Mar 18, 2025
Global Expansion in a Billion-Dollar Market: Lessons from a 100-Year Old Business
Mar 11, 2025
How an Indian-American Tycoon is Making Cricket Stadiums Sustainable
Mar 04, 2025
Bootstrapped Struggle to YC-Backed Success: How Kunal Built IMT Against the Odds
Feb 25, 2025
Why Buy a Luxury Car When You Can Co-Own? Sanjeev Jain's ProRata Shows How!
Feb 18, 2025
DOGE, OpenAI & Trump’s Next Move—What AI Founders Must Know
Feb 11, 2025
Mahavir Sharma on The Startup War: Can India Catch Up with China & The US?
Feb 04, 2025
Build a Winning Startup: Sushanto on Why Most Fail, the Work Hour Debate, & Future of Investing
Jan 28, 2025
From Shark Tank to Faith-Tech: Melooha Redefines the Future of Astrology
Jan 21, 2025
Why Most D2C Brands Fail: Insights from Vicky Kukreja That Every Entrepreneur Must Hear!
Jan 14, 2025
Mastering Investment Tactics: Insights from Apoorva - Top Tech Investor at Insight Partners
Jan 07, 2025
2024 in Review: Dr. Kushal on ICU Ambulances, Digital Clinics, and Remote Healthcare
Dec 31, 2024
Anime Devta: The Brand Redefining Mythology Through Anime-Inspired Fashion
Dec 24, 2024
We Won’t Ship Anything We Don’t Believe In”: Ganesh on Building Trust in Skincare with Earthraga
Dec 17, 2024
Manali on Startup Growth Formula: Purpose, Innovation, and Strategy
Dec 10, 2024
Why 90% Of Cyber Attacks Are Caused By Human Errors
Dec 03, 2024
Igor from Iris Dating on the Science Behind Love at First Sight and How AI Makes It Possible
Nov 26, 2024
Bridging SME Lending Gaps: Kunal Aggarwal on CredFlow, Fintech, and Building India’s Financial Future
Nov 19, 2024
The Art of Networking and Learning from Mistakes: Sagar’s Entrepreneurial Insights
Nov 12, 2024
Neonatology, AI in Healthcare, and Ethics: Dr. Kushal’s Advice for Aspiring Doctors
Nov 05, 2024
Insights into AI, Smart Debt, and Financial Empowerment
Oct 29, 2024
How Arunima Helped 300+ Clients Grow Wealth by 15% Annually: Expert Tips on Smart Investing and Financial Security
Oct 22, 2024
Bishnu Explains How Project Risk Management Will Shape India’s $5 Trillion Future
Oct 15, 2024
Mastering Modern Marketing: Balancing Traditional Ads with Digital Innovation and AI
Oct 08, 2024
Why 90% of AI Startups Fail: Insights from Sagar, Co-founder of Impulsion & SoftwarePro
Oct 01, 2024
Husam Samy: From Trading Struggles to Mastering Forex, Crypto, and AI
Sep 24, 2024
Rakhi’s 4.5 Lakh Student Community: Transforming Tier 2 and 3 into Tier 1
Sep 17, 2024
How Omkar from MEDNET Labs Revolutionized Patient Care Across 3 Continents
Sep 10, 2024
Crypto Frauds and Future Financial Stability: Looi from Saison Capital on Digital Assets
Sep 03, 2024
Turning Potential into Billion-Dollar Startups: Rob’s Zero-Risk Investment Guide
Aug 20, 2024
Roy Fridman from C2A Security: Insights on Cyber Funding, Warfare, and the Power of Product Innovation
Aug 13, 2024
The Untold Story of TrulyMadly's Dating Revolution
Aug 06, 2024
Zero to Millions: Building a $ 6 Million Business from $24 with Sagar Kashyap
Jul 30, 2024
WiJungle's Strategic Adaptation: From Offering Free WiFi to Ruling Cybersecurity Domain
Jul 23, 2024
Julie's Strategic Insights: Finding The Right Approach For Business
Jul 16, 2024
Inside The VC Mind: Amit Singhal's Guide To D2C Investment Success
Jul 12, 2024
How YC Backed BusinessOnBot is Transforming WhatsApp Into A Thriving Marketplace!
Jul 05, 2024
Transforming HR Tech In 70+ Countries: Insights from Adrenalin’s CEO
Jun 28, 2024
Bootstrapped Brilliance: Prodigitaly’s Digital Solutions Drive Startup Success
Jun 21, 2024
One-Time Sales To Lifelong Customers: Rise Of The Subscription Economy
Jun 18, 2024
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: EduHubSpot's Vision for Project Management Excellence
Jun 14, 2024
Behind the Billion: Unraveling BillDesk's Path to Unicorn Status
Jun 11, 2024
Is Bangalore the New Silicon Valley? Hear from Startup Expert Manish!
Jun 07, 2024
Local Maps, Global Impact: The MapmyIndia’s Digital Mapping Revolution
Jun 04, 2024
Shark Tank Startup Disrupts India’s Gold Market: Plus Gold's Journey
May 31, 2024
One Billion In One Month: Inside Krutrim’s Lightning-Fast Unicorn Journey
May 28, 2024
Shark Tank Spotlight: Katidhan's Agritech Innovations Seal the Deal!
May 24, 2024
Porter’s $1 Billion Success Story: Tech Innovations That Redefined Logistics
May 21, 2024
Lighting Up India: Vareyn Solar Leads the Green Energy Revolution
May 17, 2024
From Data to Decisions: Perfios' Journey to Revolutionizing Financial Analytics
May 14, 2024
How Personal Struggles Sparked An AI Revolution In Finance
May 10, 2024
From Startup to Unicorn: The InCred Finance Success Story
May 07, 2024
Threads of Change: How Hemp is Weaving a Greener Future with Ukhi
May 03, 2024
Browserstack's $4 Billion Success: The Power of Overlooked Problems
Apr 30, 2024
Safeguarding Patient Data: Blockchain’s Battle For Privacy
Apr 26, 2024
From Startup to Unicorn: Inside Darwinbox's HR Tech Revolution
Apr 23, 2024
Exploring Untapped Markets: Intellify's Journey To Dominating The AR Niche
Apr 19, 2024
AI-Powered Healthcare: A Dive Into DocOsage's Medical Revolution
Apr 12, 2024
Yubi: From Zero to $1.3 Billion- The Art of Calculated Risks
Apr 09, 2024
Shark Tank Winner: Bootstrapped Success Raises Funds with Peyush Bansal
Apr 05, 2024
The Art of Identifying Opportunities: Lux Narayan's Entrepreneurial Masterclass
Mar 29, 2024
Turning Real-Life Struggles into Health Insurance Startup Success
Mar 22, 2024
Love in the Age of Algorithms: Discovering Truths In AI Dating
Mar 15, 2024
Guardians of the Digital Galaxy: Insights from the Cybersecurity Experts
Mar 05, 2024
Beyond Reality: Exploring the Limitless Potential of the Metaverse
Mar 01, 2024
Why LeadSquared's Multi-Industry Adaptability is a Game-Changer
Feb 27, 2024
Mastering the Art of Adaptability: The Secret Sauce of Business Success
Feb 23, 2024
Decoding Data Science: BlackBuck- On the Road to Business Success
Feb 20, 2024
AI Exposed: Exploring into Ethical Dilemmas
Feb 16, 2024
SpaceX and Our Future in Space: How Elon Musk Could Change Things.
Feb 13, 2024
Fulfilling Unmet Needs: OfBusiness’s Journey To Unicorn Glory
Feb 09, 2024
The Power of User-Centric Design: The Postman Blueprint for Business Triumph
Feb 06, 2024
Spinny's Masterstroke: Team Diversity for Business Breakthroughs
Feb 02, 2024
Hasura’s Approach- Adapting and Pivoting Towards Business Success
Jan 30, 2024
Identifying Hidden Niches with Analytics: Fractal's Strategy for Business Success
Jan 26, 2024
Zetwerk: Challenging Conventional Business Norms
Jan 19, 2024
Partnerships in Startups: The Key to Success Unlocked
Jan 18, 2024
GlobalBees: The Power of Vision in Building Successful Startups
Jan 17, 2024
Driving Innovation: The Success Story of a Data-Driven and Transparent Healthcare Startup
Jan 11, 2024
The Power of Innovation: Laying the Foundation of Polygon
Jan 05, 2024
Is Vision Pro by Apple the beginning of the spatial computing era?
Jan 02, 2024
MindTickle: A Success Story Built on Vision-led Innovation
Jan 02, 2024
Contrasting Economies: India vs. China by Kevin T. Carter
Dec 24, 2023
Rising technologies For Marketers To Watch
Dec 19, 2023
Is Time Travel Real?
Dec 12, 2023
From Campus to Co-Creation: Akshay and Chetan's Alma Campus Journey
Dec 08, 2023
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Sam Altman: Story of An AI Hero
Dec 05, 2023
Skyroot Aerospace: A Masterclass in Business Success Through Self-Reliance
Dec 01, 2023
Instamojo's Blueprint: Addressing Market Needs
Nov 28, 2023
User-Centric Innovation Might Be Practo's Silent Game-Changer
Nov 24, 2023
Is Alex Bouazi, CEO Of Deel, Disrupting The Freelance Economy For Good?
Nov 21, 2023
Mastering The Art Of Fundraising: The Sachin Dev Duggal’s Way
Nov 17, 2023
From Stumps to Stocks: The Economic Impact of Cricket World Cups
Nov 07, 2023
Networking: The Key To Unlocking Business Success
Nov 01, 2023
Unlocking The Future Of Funding: Innovations And Insights For Entrepreneurs
Oct 27, 2023
Economies Under Fire: Palestine-Israel Conflict
Oct 23, 2023
Mastering The Art Of The Perfect Pitch & Unlocking Business Success
Oct 20, 2023
Is Cryptocurrency A Fad Or A Worthy Investment?
Oct 17, 2023
SwitchOn Part 2: Fighting On After 25+ Rejections
Oct 13, 2023
SwitchOn Part 1: Leaving Behind A $200K Job In San Francisco
Oct 10, 2023
Will Twitter Be Lost In The Next 10 Years?
Oct 06, 2023
Will Tesla Come To India?
Oct 03, 2023
Should Employees Be Required To Go Back To The Office?
Sep 26, 2023
Will ChatGPT Take Away My Job?
Sep 22, 2023
The Power of Partnership: Choosing the Right Co-Founder for Business Success
Sep 19, 2023
Launching A Startup With Limited Capital: How Can You Overcome Financial Constraints?
Sep 15, 2023
Inventing Solutions To Address Industry Pain Points
Sep 12, 2023
Landeed- The Problem-Solvers: Building A Successful Startup By Addressing Long-Standing Needs
Sep 08, 2023
Solving Trending Problems: The Secret to Rigi's Successful Business Model
Sep 05, 2023
Breaking Boundaries: The Global Success of Quikr Beyond Geographical and Financial Constraints
Sep 01, 2023
Nish Hair: Building A Startup With No Degree And No Money
Aug 29, 2023
Zivame: How To Set New Records In The Business World By Taking Risks And Believing In Your Choices?
Aug 25, 2023
Molbio Diagnostics: Making Services Accessible and Affordable To All
Aug 18, 2023
Zeta: Unlocking Success Through The Power Of Global Expansion
Aug 18, 2023
The Power of Localization: How Tailoring Operations Drives Business Success
Aug 11, 2023
Jai Kisan: Fueling Innovation & Igniting Success With A Comprehensive Ecosystem
Aug 08, 2023
Apna: Building A Job Seeker’s Portal With A User-Centric Approach
Aug 01, 2023
"Rebel Foods: How Can Rebranding Boost Your Startup’s Success?"
Jul 28, 2023
Koo: How Can You Unlock Successful Business Opportunities By Identifying Market Gaps?
Jul 25, 2023
How Can Personalization Build Strong Customer Relationships?
Jul 21, 2023
The Power Duo: Learn from Licious How Technology and Transparency Can Boost Your Business Success
Jul 18, 2023
NoBroker: How Can Strategic Partnerships Drive Your Business’ Growth?
Jul 14, 2023
MPL: How Can You Maximize Success In A Highly-Regulated Market?
Jul 11, 2023
Mohalla Tech: Why Should Building A Strong Community Be Your Top Priority?
Jul 07, 2023
The Passion Project That Changed Travel in India: The MakeMyTrip Story
Jul 04, 2023
How Did Swiggy Cope With Frequent Failures? Learn How You Can Too!
Jun 23, 2023
Dunzo: How Can You Channel A Passion for Problem-Solving Into Success?
Jun 20, 2023
YourStory: How Can Sacrifice Transform Your Business’ Victory?
Jun 16, 2023
Dodla Dairy: Breaking through the clutter and creating your brand identity
Jun 13, 2023
1mg: India’s Best Online Pharmacy
Jun 09, 2023
Agrim: Largest network of retailers & producers in the agri-tech space
Jun 06, 2023
Glance: Asia's largest lock screen platform
Jun 02, 2023
Fuelbuddy: Transforming an Unconventional Business Idea Into a Massive Success
May 30, 2023
Bella Vita Organics: A Homemade Beauty Brand Beating Standards of Luxury Beauty Brands!
May 26, 2023
Delhivery: An Unbeatable Challenge for its Competitors
May 23, 2023
Sugar Cosmetics: Building a Brand with Zero Marketing Spend
May 19, 2023
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May 16, 2023
Gupshup: A Startup Worth Talking About
May 12, 2023
Mensa Brands: India’s Fastest Unicorn in Just 6 Months
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Upstox: Fastest Growing Brokerage in India
May 05, 2023
Myglamm: Makeup With A Dose of Entertainment
May 02, 2023
Cult.fit: A Not-So-Conventional Fitness Gym
Apr 28, 2023
Unacademy: Challenging Traditional Education
Apr 21, 2023
Myntra: Add a Bang to Your Style Game
Apr 18, 2023
Amul: The Messiah of Indian Farmers
Apr 14, 2023
Smytten: A Roaring Revolution in the Makeup Industry
Apr 11, 2023
Zepto: The Cheetah of Grocery Deliveries
Apr 07, 2023
Chai Sutta Bar: Creating Memories and Nurturing Love
Apr 04, 2023
Rapido: A Startup that Surpassed Ola & Uber
Mar 31, 2023
boAt: A Revolution in Indian Electronics
Mar 28, 2023
CRED: An Inspiring Startup Or A Bubble About To Burst?
Mar 21, 2023
Lenskart: The Affordable Mercedes of Eyewear
Mar 17, 2023
InMobi: The First Indian Unicorn
Mar 14, 2023
Meesho: Getting to Know Your Customers
Mar 10, 2023
Cardekho: The Power of Not Giving Up
Mar 07, 2023
Born out of a Mother's Love
Mar 03, 2023
FirstCry: Every Child Deserves The Best
Feb 28, 2023
Flipkart: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Feb 23, 2023
Xpressbees: When One Business Becomes Many
Feb 21, 2023
Justdial: From a Garage to Amitabh Bachchan Investing
Feb 17, 2023
Housing.com: No College, No Success?
Feb 14, 2023
Policybazaar: Picking Collaboration, Not Competition
Feb 10, 2023
Limeroad: Overcoming Stereotypes and Competition
Feb 07, 2023
Groww: Growing the Wealth of a Nation
Feb 05, 2023
Vedantu: Sometimes a Step Back is a Step Forward
Feb 03, 2023
Bookmyshow: 12 Rounds of Non-Stop Fighting in the Ring
Jan 28, 2023
Pharmeasy: Saving Lives and Making Money
Jan 25, 2023
Chaayos: The Gamble on Chai
Jan 20, 2023
BigBasket: The Power of Adapting
Jan 17, 2023
Byju's: Using Math To Uplift a Nation
Jan 10, 2023
Nykaa: Success Has No Gender
Jan 06, 2023
Zoho: Bootstrapping a Unicorn
Dec 30, 2022
Lessons From the Dot Com Bubble
Dec 28, 2022
FirstCry: Identifying An Untapped Market
Dec 24, 2022
Doodhwala: Learnings From Startups That Tanked
Dec 23, 2022
Tesla and Surviving Recessions
Dec 16, 2022
How To Develop Your Startup Story
Dec 13, 2022
Wow! Momo: Starting With Just $700
Dec 10, 2022
The Startup Growth Story of India
Dec 08, 2022