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The One Percent Project
by by Pritish Sanyal
Explores the stories and ideas of some of the most innovative and creative business minds. The show features conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders who are pushing boundaries and making a change in the world. The podcast explores entrepreneurship, business, technology, creativity, and more and provides valuable insights and advice on how to take action and make an impact in your life and career. The podcast also offers listeners exclusive access to inspiring stories and the chance to learn from the best and brightest minds in their respective fields.
Episodes
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The Best Sales People Don’t Sell
Saurav Chawla walked away from a Vice President's seat at Barclays in New York — the kind of job people spend a decade climbing toward, closing multi-billion-dollar M&A deals — and came home to India to open a bakery. Not as a fallback. As a deliberate pause. And it was inside that bakery, trying...
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When to Pivot in Life & Career
In a world where most people optimise for stability, Vasuta Gupta has built her career by doing the opposite. From starting her journey in chip design to advising CEOs at McKinsey, helping scale InMobi through multiple phases of growth, and now leading revenue at an AI-first company, she has...
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Build a Life, Not Just a Career
Shruthi is an author and the Director of Analytics, Innovation, and AI at Adobe. At 14, Shruthi made a decision that went against the conventional path many ambitious students follow. That choice reflected a mindset that would later take her from an early-stage startup to Adobe. In this...
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Preferred, Not Preserved: Rethinking India's Craft Economy
Yosha is a serial entrepreneur on her 2nd startup, MeMeraki, India's largest culture-tech platform. Growing up in Aligarh, a small town in India, she was influenced by her mother’s amateur artistry and her father’s entrepreneurial grit, and she witnessed him persevere through setbacks to launch a...
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Why Smart People Make Poor Decisions w/ Shane Parrish
Shane is the founder of Farnam Street (FS) and host of The Knowledge Project (TKP) podcast, dedicated to helping people master mental models, decision-making, and lifelong learning. A former Canadian intelligence official, he transformed a side project into a top business resource and authored…
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Grew Up Learning from Buffett and Munger: Monsoon Pabrai’s Investing Edge
Monsoon Pabrai is the founder of Drew Investment, a value fund she launched at age 25. Representing a new generation of investors, she adapts classic value principles to the modern landscape, shifting focus from tangible balance sheets to intangible assets like network effects and goodwill....
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Episode 87 [Thrive]: How Estée Lauder Sold Permission, Not Perfume
How Estée Lauder transformed the cosmetic industry and built an empire: Estée Lauder built a cosmetics empire not by inventing perfume, but by reimagining how it was sold—transforming fragrance from a luxury gift women waited to receive into an everyday self-care product they bought for…
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Episode 86: Private Communities Are the Future w/Utsav Somani
About Utsav Somani: Utsav is the founder of Offline — India’s most exclusive community of scaled-up tech founders. Early members include co-founders of Zomato, Country Delight, Ultrahuman, Noise, CoinDCX, and many more. He is responsible for bringing AngelList to India. AngelList India became…
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Episode 85 [Thrive]: Starbucks Achilles Heel Technology Adoption versus the Human Touch
Why Starbucks Must Choose: Connection or Convenience? The future of brand trust lies in one powerful decision. In an ever-evolving world dominated by technological advancements, companies face a pivotal challenge. It isn't just about adopting the latest technology; it's about striking a balance...
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Episode 84: Harnessing Chaos: The Antifragile Approach to Thriving in Uncertainty
Mastering Antifragility: Insights from Amazon, Zoom, and Nokia's Journeys: Jitha and I delved into Nassim Taleb's concept of Antifragility, a topic Jitha had explored in his newsletter No.147. We explored the concept of Antifragility, examining how leading organisations like Amazon, Zoom, and...
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Episode 83: CEO’s Journey: McKinsey to Entrepreneurship w/ Simran Khara
About Simran Khara: My next guest on The One Percent Project is the charismatic Simran Khara, the founder and CEO of Koparo. Simran talks about her Journey: From McKinsey to Entrepreneurship. She has an MBA from the Indian School of Business and is an alumnus of the London School of Economics and...
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Insight Business Breakdown: Do Restaurants make Big Profits?
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Insight Business Breakdown: The Rise of Cloud Kitchens in the Delivery-Only Era
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Insight Business Breakdown: How much is restaurant rental?
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Episode 82: Business Breakdown of the Indian F&B Industry w/Sarthak Ahuja
About Sarthak Ahuja: My next guest and co-host on The One Percent Project is Sartha Ahuja. In this episode, Sarthak & I deep dive into India's Food and Beverage industry. We discuss the unit economics of running a restaurant to making butter chicken, ordering patterns in India, the business…
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Episode 75: Business Breakdown of the Indian B2B Textile Industry
About Mayank Tiwari: Success in the textile industry is not just about fabrics and threads; it's about empowering communities and redefining the way we connect with our roots. Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we bring you the stories of exceptional leaders who have achieved extraordinary...
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Episode 81: The Indian Video Game Revolution: History & Social Impact of Gaming, The Indian Female Gamer, Unit Economics of the Gaming Industry w/Salone Sehgal
About Salone Seghal: My next guest on The One Percent Project is Salone Sehgal, a trailblazer in the world of gaming and interactive media. Salone has shattered the glass ceiling by becoming the world's first female general partner of games and interactive media VC funds. Her impressive journey…
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Episode 80- Cycle Pure Agarbathis: Whenever the nation prays together, Building the world’s largest incense business- History, Culture, Customer w/Arjun Ranga
About Arjun Ranga: Globally, incense is the silent bridge that connects humans to the divine. And naturally, no Indian wants to compromise when it comes to their hopes and prayers. This episode of The One Percent Project is an intriguing exploration of the incense business and its essence in…
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Episode 79- Being Resilient & Committed: Lessons from Three Startups, B2B- Marketing, Pricing, Why is Generative AI the next Saas w/Vijay Rayapati @Atomicwork
About Vijay Rayapati: The next guest on The One Percnet Project is Vijay Rayapati, the co-founder and CEO of Atomicwork a startup that helps enterprises bring their employees, IT systems, and HR operations together to drive business impact. Previously, Vijay co-founded Minjar, a cloud management...
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Episode 78- Designing & Building a Career: Investing in Yourself, Finding a Career Coach w/Sawan Kapoor
About Sawan Kapoor: My next guest is Sawan Kapoor. Sawan is widely recognised as 'The Career Guy' and India’s foremost career coach. From his early days at Daymon Worldwide, the largest private label broker in the FMCG industry, to his rise as CEO of a multi-million-dollar organisation in the…
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Episode 77- Turning Adversity into an Advantage: Building Wakefit, Importance of Sleep, How to build a great company, w/Chaitanya Ramalingegowda
About Chaitanya Ramalingegowda: This episode of The One Percent Project tells the story of Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, the co-founder of Wakefit, a household name in India synonymous with quality sleep. Chaitanya's journey to Wakefit is a testament to persistence and unwavering determination.…
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Episode 76: Early Life, Impact of IIM, Is success an outcome of Brilliance or Network? How to make career decisions? How to build teams? Best leadership advice w/Dhruvank Vaidya
About Dhruvank Vidya: Dhruvank is the Head of Podcasts for Spotify India. Over a career spanning 25 years, he has launched several media and technology businesses and held leadership positions (CxO/ Business head) in digital media, content, television and technology companies like Star TV, Times…
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Insight: White space opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore within the Indian Handicraft Industry
Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank
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Insight: White space opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore within the Indian Handicraft Industry
Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank
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Insight: Founder & CEO of Reshamandi talks about the Indian Silk Industry size & opportunity
Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank
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Insight: Mayank Tiwari talks about why NIFT alums are not building brands for the masses.
Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank
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Episode 74: Part-2: Building Chamaeleon, Investing in Start-ups, Decision Making Strategies, Analysing Decisions w/Nuno Goncalves
About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon…
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Episode 73: Part-1: View adversity as an opportunity, How to slow down and intensify focus, Learnings from living in 35+ countries, How love for food has influenced his career w/Nuno Goncalves Pedro
About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon…
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Insight: Prasanna Sankar shares why Bitcoin is a Technological Marvel.
Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp
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Insight- Prasanna Sankar shares how he is productive by not being productive?
Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp
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Insight-Prasanna Sankar shares how his life has changed after becoming a Billionaire.
Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp
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Insight- Prasanna Sankar shares why "The Thoughtful Investor" by Basant Maheshwari is the most under rated book.
Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp
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Insight- Prasanna Sankar shares how Governments and CBDCs will create the next bull run in the Crypto markets.
Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp
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Episode 72: Part-2: Becoming a Billionaire, Impact of Paul Graham & Marc Andreessen Essays, Productivity Hacks, Books w/Prasanna Sankar
About Prasanna Sankar: What changes after one becomes a billionaire? How does one maintain a sense of purpose and drive after accumulating wealth? Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we continue our captivating conversation with Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of Rippling, and a true...
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Episode 71: Part-1: Indian Hustle & Competition, Building Early Confidence, State of FAAMGs, Brilliance & Future of Bitcoin, Power of a Free Mind w/Prasanna Sankar
About Prasanna Sankar: Few possess a rare combination of exceptional talent, entrepreneurial vision, and a relentless drive to push boundaries. My next guest on The One Percent Project, Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of Rippling, is undoubtedly one such individual. In 2010, Prasanna co-founded...
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Episode 70: An Unconventional Career Journey w/Susan Zhang
About Susan Zhang: Leadership is not just about achieving success but about inspiring and empowering others to do the same. My next guest on The One Percent Project, Susan Zhang, embodies that. An exemplary business executive and visionary entrepreneur, Susan has a remarkable career spanning…
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Episode 69: Part 2- Building Blume Ventures w/Karthik Reddy
About Karthik Reddy: What does it take to identify and back the next big thing in the world of startups? How do venture capitalists navigate the complex web of risks and rewards to make successful investments? Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we continue our exploration of the world of...
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Episode 68: Part 1- Building Blume Ventures w/Karthik Reddy
About Karthik Reddy: Is venture capital about funding the next unicorn or backing exceptional founders who are hardwired to think differently and bet against conventional wisdom? My next guest on The One Percent Project is the humble, decisive communicator and counterintuitive thinker Karthik...
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Episode 67: State Bank of India: Elephants Can Dance!
About State Bank of India: It is hard to imagine an elephant dancing, but if that elephant is the State Bank of India, SBI, as popularly known, you are in for a surprise/ delight. SBI is India's biggest bank, with 450M+ customers. As an Indian, you may be able to rattle 100s of challenges and...
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Episode 66: Exploring the Toy Industry w/Brendan Boyle
About Brendan Boyle: Have you ever wondered how your favourite toys end up in your hands? What makes toy companies such as Lego, Hasbro, and Mattel market leaders, and how have products such as Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars stayed evergreen in a highly competitive industry? My next guest on…
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Episode 65: Career: Making bold moves w/Aditi Sharma
About Aditi Sharma: Aditi Sharma is the co-founder of Grow Commerce. Aditi started her career as a chip designer, did her MBA, and joined McKinsey. Then, she chose to join Grab. When Aditi joined Grab, not only was she expecting her first child, but Grab was in overdrive to enter and grow across...
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Episode 64: HabitStrong: Importance of Habits, Boredom and Discipline w/Rajan Singh
About Rajan Singh: In the modern world, where ample distractions capture our attention and constantly pull it in multiple directions, staying focused and achieving our goals can be a significant challenge. Moreover, with the rise of remote work and the shift towards an increasingly digital...
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Episode 63: Building Generational Brands w/Raja Ganapathy
About Raja Ganapathy: What is so unique about Ogilvy, Hindustan Unilever, and Sequoia capital that they have stayed market-relevant and built and enabled iconic brands? How Don Valentine, the grandfather of Venture Capital and founder of Sequoia, built a generational brand. If brands and...
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Episode 62: Career: Management Consultant to Storyteller w/Abhay Maheshwari
About Abhay Maheshwari: My first guest on the career series is Abhay Maheshwari. I met Abhay through the Spotify India and Ideabrew studio LevelUp program for podcasters. I was fascinated by Abhay's story. He took to storytelling, open mics and podcasting only after completing his engineering...
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Episode 61: Being an Evangelist w/Guy Kawasaki
About Guy Kawasaki: My next guest on The One Percent Project is charismatic, enticing and Apple's 2nd evangelist Guy Kawasaki. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of the Remarkable People podcast. He was a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He was a trustee of the Wikimedia...
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Episode 60: Mini-Series: The CEO factory of India, Management Lessons from Hindustan Unilever
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL): Hindustan Unilever is one of India’s most valuable companies. The book “The CEO Factory: Management Lessons from Hindustan Unilever” by Sudhir Sitapati is a handbook of counterintuitive management insights that he learnt over 20+ years at HUL. The book covers…
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Episode 59: Building Inshorts & Public App w/Deepit Purkayastha
About Deepit Purkayastha: My next guest on The One Percent Project is Deepit Purkayastha. He is the co-founder of Inshorts & Public app. Deepit's entrepreneurial journey began in an IIT Kharagpur dorm room with his co-founders Azhar & Anunay. 10 years later, Inshorts is India's #1 short news app,...
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Episode 58: Building an Effective & Profitable Sales Function w/Aditi Shrivastava, Pocket Aces
About Aditi Shrivastava: My next guest The One Percent Project is the very talented and driven Aditi Srivastava. Aditi is Co-Founder and CEO at Pocket Aces, India’s largest socially distributed content network, which includes five diverse brands: FilterCopy (short fiction), Dice Media...
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Episode 57: Jeremy Utley: Ideaflow- Generate as many ideas as possible
About Jeremy Utley: My first guest on The One Percent Project this year is the exuberant Jeremy Utley. Jeremy is the Director of Executive Education at Stanford’s d.school and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is a celebrated keynote speaker and co-author of the…
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Episode 56: Matt Abrahams: Frameworks for Strategic Communication
About Matt Abrahams: Today on The One Percent Project, I am speaking to Matt Abrahams. Matt teaches organizational behaviour and strategic communication at Stanford. He is the author of the excellent book Speaking Up without Freaking Out and host of the Stanford GSB podcast ‘Think Fast Talk…
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Explores the stories and ideas of some of the most innovative and creative business minds. The show features conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders who are pushing boundaries and making a change in the world. The podcast explores entrepreneurship, business, technology, creativity, and more and provides valuable insights and advice on how to take action and make an impact in your life and career. The podcast also offers listeners exclusive access to inspiring stories and the chance to learn from the best and brightest minds in their respective fields.
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