F#ckups Podcast

I sat down with Prithvi, a 24-year-old from Mumbai who runs a ₹50+ lakhs/month agency with 22 people.We discussed how you can make bank with SEO in the age of AI, why he buys backlinks from 8 marketplaces, and his cold calling story - made 1200 calls, signed 2 clients, never did outbound again.Subah: YouTubeXInstagramApply to work at Atomik GrowthHave guest recommendations?Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer01:08 - What his agency does03:31 - Best month ever - ₹51 lakh revenue breakdown04:41 - Why he's a strong advocate for finishing college06:00 - His philosophy on hiring interns10:14 - Why he doesn't build his own SaaS products13:20 - AI tools for web development14:03 - How he gets most of his clients17:32 - The upsell ladder - ₹200 to ₹51L/month19:32 - How to become the go-to person in your space20:56 - The 1200 cold calls that changed everything24:28 - How he started creating content on Instagram26:11 - SEO optimizing your Instagram profile29:38 - Where he actually buys backlinks31:21 - Getting into AI automations34:21 - The ₹1.7 crore loss story - no contracts44:43 - Future plans - going all in on long form content46:27 - How he hires - hungry and smart over experience51:11 - The easiest time in history to learn development53:33 - His approach to cold emails55:28 - What a good developer costs in India

Suhas is 18. He sold his first company at 15 for ₹4.5 lakh. By 18, he raised ₹6.35 crores - all while still going to school daily.Started coding at 10, built a viral text-to-handwriting tool, sold it at 15, worked for US startups in 10th grade, hosted hackathons then raised ₹5.8cr from Japanese and Singaporean family offices to invest in teenage founders.Now he runs Localhost - decentralized hacker houses across Bangalore, Japan, Paris & Romania.Suhas:X - https://x.com/suhasasumukh?s=20LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhasasumukh/Subah: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@subahwadhwaniX - https://x.com/subahwadhwaniInstagram - https://instagram.com/subahwadhwaniApply to work at Atomik Growth:https://www.notion.so/atomikgrowth/Atomik-Job-Board-e9802f5753254e3eac337eba517412afHave guest recommendations?https://forms.gle/yQNAomLR7D5MbykV9Timestamps:00:00 Trailer01:08 Introduction05:50 How he started programming as a kid13:38 The software he sold at 1518:42 From school to becoming a VC30:59 Burnout & the pivot to venture capital36:13 Raising his first fund40:36 Investment strategies 46:13 What are hacker houses?01:03:20 Why media matters for startups01:06:39 Future plans - building startup labs

Anonymous 17 year old hacker shares how he started in seventh grade and, at 15, found an item duplication bug in an online game that he says made his group about $130,000 in 4 months. He later helped build a CSGO style case opening platform for another game, using bots for deposits and withdrawals, and claims it now brings in $200,000 a month. We also get into how exploits spread, the ethical and legal risks, and why he wants to go legit next.Subah: https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfw https://x.com/subahwadhwani_https://instagram.com/subahwadhwaniApply to work at Atomik Growth:https://www.notion.so/atomikgrowth/Atomik-Job-Board-e9802f5753254e3eac337eba517412afHave guest recommendations?https://forms.gle/yQNAomLR7D5MbykV9Timestamps:00:00 Trailer01:07 Disclaimer01:30 First Meeting 02:35 First taste of online money03:50 Shady shortcuts06:57 The bug that changed everything08:09 Selling fast with resellers and crypto09:56 When the whole market collapsed11:23 Learning to code14:10 Pivot to a new gaming site17:53 Simple breakdown of the platform20:25 Credits system and why it works22:02 Revenue and volume explained26:18 Keeping users hooked29:20 Bans, legal risk and staying safe31:04 What this does to users35:19 Plateau problem and scaling limits38:02 Cashing out and hiding success40:42 Switching to legit online businesses43:39 Clipping business model explained45:13 Fintech idea: make payments frictionless48:06 Advice for young builders and wrapIn this episode, a 12th-grade student shares how a personal challenge led to significant financial success. After losing in-game items due to a hack, they discovered a *game bug* that allowed for the duplication of items, which became a lucrative *money exploit*. This journey showcases how an understanding of *game glitch* mechanics and *online money games* can lead to *infinite items* and foster *entrepreneurship* from a young age.

Visit Pulkit Saini:https://www.instagram.com/supppulkit/Subah:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfwhttps://x.com/subahwadhwani_https://instagram.com/subahwadhwaniApply to work at Atomik Growth:https://www.notion.so/atomikgrowth/Atomik-Job-Board-e9802f5753254e3eac337eba517412afHave guest recommendations?https://forms.gle/yQNAomLR7D5MbykV9Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer01:09 Podcasting Aspirations02:06 Health and Fitness Transformation04:35 Reflections on College and Career35:28 Scaling the Podcast Agency38:15 The Future of Clipping and Content Creation42:01 Venturing into Product-Based Business45:06 The Journey of Clipping47:51 Innovations in Video Generation01:01:32 Plans for the Podcast and Future Guests

In this episode, Ranjan reveals the world of YouTube automation, shedding light on the strategies that helped him scale channels and dominate niche markets. Whether you're new to the game or already hustling, this conversation is packed with insights on how to turn YouTube into a money-making machine.What you’ll learn in this EP:* How to navigate the ups and downs of YouTube automation.* The *power of niches* – why finding the right one is EVERYTHING.* The story behind building scalable YouTube channels with low production costs.* The secret sauce to repackaging content and maximizing revenue.Ranjan:https://www.instagram.com/thebrownheadguy?igsh=Z3pyenJwbWhyMmlrSubah:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfwhttps://x.com/subahwadhwani_https://instagram.com/subahwadhwaniApply to work at Atomik Growth:https://www.notion.so/atomikgrowth/Atomik-Job-Board-e9802f5753254e3eac337eba517412afHave guest recommendations?https://forms.gle/yQNAomLR7D5MbykV9Timestamps -00:00 Trailer00:55 Introduction02:38 YouTube Automation and Audience Targeting05:44 Freelancing Journey and Challenges26:47 YouTube Channel Bans and Policy Issues29:26 Struggles and Turning Points31:28 Building a Successful YouTube Automation Business43:34 Future of YouTube Automation and Final Thoughts

Visit Varun Padmanabhan:https://www.instagram.com/varun__padmanabhan/Subah:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfwhttps://x.com/subahwadhwani_https://instagram.com/subahwadhwaniApply to work at Atomik Growth:https://www.notion.so/atomikgrowth/Atomik-Job-Board-e9802f5753254e3eac337eba517412afHave guest recommendations?https://forms.gle/yQNAomLR7D5MbykV9

Chandan:https://x.com/Chandan_Perlahttps://www.instagram.com/chandan_perla/Subah:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfwhttps://x.com/subahwadhwani_https://instagram.com/subahwadhwaniApply to work at Atomik Growth:https://www.notion.so/atomikgrowth/Atomik-Job-Board-e9802f5753254e3eac337eba517412afHave guest recommendations?https://forms.gle/yQNAomLR7D5MbykV9Timestamps:(0:00) - Trailer(1:05) - Start(8:40) - AI film festival at Royal Opera House(10:20) - Sam Altman Backed(15:00) - The future of AI films(20:00) - AI Films Platform(26:15) - Rarity in content(28:35) - Democratizing storytelling with AI(39:50) - Personalized SaaS(45:00) - Philosophical discussion on AI in filmmaking(46:50) - Small teams in filmmaking(58:40) - Finding and investing in raw talent(1:06:40) - LocalHost's investment in young talent

This episode is proudly sponsored by IIRW—a community of ambitious young Indians working on their freelance/agency businesses.Indian Institute or Remote Work: https://iirw.inJoin the WhatsApp group to stay up to date with IIRW's 2nd cohort:https://cutt.ly/ZrtMcxg0Visit Vaibhav Nahata:https://www.instagram.com/championvaibhav/Visit Subah Wadhwani:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfw https://instagram.com/subahwadhwani00:00 – Intro: Why You Should Listen to Vaibhav02:30 – Growing Up in Nepal & Getting Bullied06:00 – Couchsurfing with Strangers in Europe (Berlin Story)10:15 – How Vaibhav Got His First Client With a Fake WhatsApp Number13:50 – Building a Speaking Career From Scratch17:30 – Smuggling Books & Launching His First Business21:00 – Becoming a National TV Host at 1624:40 – Pulling Off a Principals’ Conference With Zero Credibility29:15 – Traveling to Finland & Speaking Abroad34:10 – Beating Addiction at 15: Vaibhav Opens Up41:00 – What Drives Him Now: Faith, Freedom & Financial Safety47:30 – Relationships, Values & The Jen Bae Manifesto53:00 – Minimalism, Money, and What Happiness Really Means58:45 – Closing Thoughts & Podcast Wrap-Up

This episode is proudly sponsored by IIRW—a community of ambitious young Indians working on their freelance/agency businesses.Indian Institute of Remote Work: https://iirw.inJoin the WhatsApp group to stay up to date with IIRW's 2nd cohort:https://cutt.ly/ZrtMcxg0Visit Akash Majumder:https://www.youtube.com/@UC_AzdPRPx6r4FcC2Nzn-2Sghttps://www.instagram.com/akashxmajumder/Visit Subah Wadhwani:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfw https://instagram.com/subahwadhwani00:00 - intro: “i don’t feel like i’m doing enough”02:15 - staying with parents slows you down?04:40 - the friend group that keeps him sane08:25 - identity crisis: when you don’t belong anywhere12:00 - what progress really means at 2015:45 - his bucket list and the US dream18:10 - the travel films he’s scared to start20:05 - “i built my identity around being smart”24:50 - learning to fail forward27:00 - living like a robot vs living with intention30:00 - content, comfort, and creator burnout34:20 - first heartbreak → content era unlocked38:10 - editing, clients & scaling to 6-figures43:00 - biggest fckup after going viral46:20 - how he’s relearning everything now49:30 - what content actually gave him51:00 - why every editor still gets it wrong53:15 - final advice: take breaks, fail forward

This episode is proudly sponsored by IIRW—a community of ambitious young Indians working on their freelance/agency businesses.Indian Institute of Remote Work: https://iirw.inJoin the WhatsApp group to stay up to date with IIRW's 2nd cohort:https://cutt.ly/ZrtMcxg0Visit Varun Padmanabhan:https://www.instagram.com/varun__padmanabhan/Visit Saiyam Purohit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/saiyam-purohit-5b627b200/https://www.instagram.com/purohitsaiyam/Visit Subah Wadhwani:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfw https://instagram.com/subahwadhwani00:00 – Intro: Sales, Design & Marketing as One02:12 – Cold Email to Loom’s Founder04:45 – The IPL-Inspired Podcast Model07:20 – What Skye Agency Is Building Now10:33 – Why They Avoid Niching Down12:55 – First Full Ad Production Experience15:15 – Ideal Clients & Team Building17:48 – Lessons from Early Mistakes20:10 – How Clients Discover Them22:30 – Vision: Floating CMO & Generalists25:00 – College Life & Time Management27:55 – Their Biggest Product Win30:22 – Network ~ Services: A Case Study33:12 – Fractional CMO vs Full-Time35:00 – Scaling the Team Right37:30 – In-Person Community Building39:40 – Creating for a Real Audience41:33 – Taking Conversations Offline44:12 – Varun’s Start in Sales & Design46:00 – Content Style: Raw & Real48:30 – Freelance to Full Agency51:20 – What Actually Works on Social53:30 – Growth via Content & Digital Products56:00 – Building High-Margin Products59:10 – Focus on Margin Over Volume01:01:00 – $1M ARR Vision: The Atomik Growth Goal01:04:15 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next

This episode is proudly sponsored by IIRW—a community of ambitious young Indians working on their freelance/agency businesses.Indian Institute of Remote Work: https://iirw.inJoin the WhatsApp group to stay up to date with IIRW's 2nd cohort:https://cutt.ly/ZrtMcxg0Visit Vyom Bhatia:https://www.instagram.com/vyombhatia/Visit Vihaan Khanna:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vihaan-khanna/https://www.instagram.com/_vihaankhanna_/Visit Subah Wadhwani:https://youtube.com/@UCD8B5kw3kZymsvHHStXJNfw https://instagram.com/subahwadhwani00:00 - Trailer01:10 - Office Politics & Nepotism at Startups02:45 - Early-Stage Finance Struggles & Trust in Co-founders06:00 - TEDx, Fundraising & Harsh Realities of Salaries08:00 - Building Deep Connections - Podcasting09:30 - Dealing with ADHD & Work Preferences11:15 - Async Communication & Energy Management13:00 - Subah’s Productivity Philosophy14:30 - Sprint Culture at Founder’s House15:50 - Vyom on Losing Faith in Co-founders18:30 - Hiring: Finding the Right People for Culture20:10 - Why Vyom Believes in Hiring HR Early22:00 - Scaling Systems & Hiring for Sales Growth24:20 - Money, Defense, and "Doing Cool Shit”26:30 - Obsession with Uber Black & Convenience28:00 - Why Vyom Doesn’t Travel and Doesn’t Have a Passport35:00 - Biggest Business Mistake: Vyom’s Story40:30 - Subah’s Mission to Help Indians Sell Abroad41:20 - Why Vyom Thinks Personal Branding Might Be Overrated43:00 - The Creator Bubble & Pyramid Scheme of Personal Branding46:15 - Vyom’s Darkest Prediction: Healthcare, Chaos, & Defense48:00 - The Value of Curiosity & Learning in Business49:45 - Bangalore vs Faridabad: Why Vyom Moved

This episode is proudly sponsored by IIRW—a community of ambitious young Indians working on their freelance/agency businesses.Indian Institute of Remote Work: https://iirw.inJoin the WhatsApp group to stay up to date with IIRW's 2nd cohort:https://cutt.ly/ZrtMcxg0Visit Subah: https://instagram.com/subahwadhwani00:00 Trailer02:00 Meet the Atomik Growth Team 04:15 Saiyam's Arrival at the Founder House 🏠 10:30 Team Introductions14:30 Strategy Breakdown to Hit 83K MRR 19:30 Lumpy Mail Explained (Coconuts & Feet!) 23:00 Why Cold Email Still Works in 2025 25:10 Printing Audits, QR Codes, and Coconut Logistics 35:40 Lead Gen SOPs & Dream Client Targeting 39:30 How Podcasts Connect to Million-Dollar Deals 46:00 Mass Outbound Strategy & Email Templates 53:40 Final Thoughts on Outreach & Scaling Tactics