The Manav Podcast

Today’s guest Ryan built an app studio with a portfolio of 40+ apps with 50M+ lifetime downloads and today he will share a playbook on how to grow mobile apps. Ryan joined the AI-powered mindfulness journaling app Reflectly initially in a growth role (Aug 2020), then became Co-Founder/CMO/COO. Reflective Apps now  and a 4.6 average rating Reflectiveapps, including apps like Monefy and The Mindfulness App. Ryan serves as COO of Reflective Apps. According to his X bio, he has sold Reflectly plus 20+ apps over his career.

Anita Verma-Lallian is an American real estate developer, entrepreneur, and film producer known for her role shaping large-scale land deals and pioneering development in Arizona. She is the founder and CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, a firm that advises investors and developers on acquiring and developing strategic land assets across the state. Verma-Lallian comes from a family with deep roots in Arizona real estate and has built her own reputation by leading major transactions, including significant land acquisitions tied to the burgeoning AI data center industry. Her work in this sector has attracted capital from high-profile tech investors, and she’s been involved in multi-million-dollar deals that position Arizona as a growing hub for infrastructure projects and commercial development. In addition to real estate, she founded Camelback Productions, a film production company focused on diverse storytelling, and has plans to build a movie studio complex in Arizona.00:00 – Why AI data centers are the new “gold”00:38 – Anita’s background and Arizona land roots02:35 – The $40M to $1.5B Arizona land flip04:35 – Why Arizona is becoming a top data center market06:20 – Why California struggles to compete for data centers08:20 – How Anita analyzes a land parcel for data centers11:15 – Team, power engineering, and working with hyperscalers14:05 – Local opposition vs economic upside of data centers17:10 – AI boom, power constraints, and China’s lead20:00 – Growing up in a real estate family and early hustle24:40 – Lessons from her dad: market knowledge and taking big risks28:50 – Why she stayed in Arizona and skips California deals32:20 – From land to movies: why Anita launched Camelback Productions36:40 – How streaming changed Hollywood economics for investors40:50 – The rise of Indian audiences and Bollywood–Hollywood crossover43:35 – Genres Anita loves and her content thesis (rom‑coms, feel‑good films)47:10 – Streaming churn, ad‑supported models, and movie profitability51:50 – How investors can play the AI boom: stocks, land, and AI tools55:45 – Why Anita raises per‑project instead of a fund; government incentives59:40 – Global outlook: India, demographics, and AI lag1:03:30 – Career advice for young people entering real estate and AI infrastructure1:07:00 – Why Indians over‑index on income: parenting, work ethic, and scrappiness1:11:20 – How Anita’s team actually uses AI day‑to‑day in the business1:15:10 – Finding off‑market land in a huge state like Arizona1:18:20 – How to invest with Arizona Land Consulting and watch Camelback’s films1:21:40 – Upcoming films with Owen Wilson and Russell Crowe; film studio plansBio:Instagram:   / manavpod  Tiktok:   / manavpod  X: https://x.com/manavpodLinkedin:   / manavgolecha  Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavpod

Shaun Clark is the Co-Founder and CEO of GoHighLevel (HighLevel), a SaaS platform built to help marketing agencies and businesses manage leads, automations, CRM, funnels, messaging, and more. With a background in software, Shaun previously founded InvoiceSherpa, a tool for automating invoice collections. He attended Oregon State University for computer science and also took part in Stanford’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program. [00:00] Intro[00:50] How GoHighLevel Started[02:24] Scaling & Market Impact[05:06] Landing the First Customers[07:29] Why Human Connection Beats Tech[10:07] Building a Referral Flywheel[11:44] Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital[13:28] Inspiring Customer Success Stories[15:25] Transition: From Agency Tool to SaaS Platform[18:05] Integrating AI Into the Product[20:14] The Future of GoHighLevel[22:59] Agencies as Outcome-Driven Businesses[30:32] AI’s Impact on Jobs[34:02] Advice for Entrepreneurs[36:29] Closing ThoughtsMy socials:Instagram:   / manavgolecha  Tiktok:   / manav.golecha  Twitter:   / manavgx  Linkedin:   / manavgolecha  Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

John Rush is a bootstrapped multipreneur and maker. He’s the force behind Unicorn Platform, a no-code website builder tailored specifically for busy founders. Acquired in 2022, Unicorn has since grown into a six-figure, high-traction platform serving over 300,000 users through SEO-driven growth and creator-led distribution.John builds on his vision with MarsX, a holding company comprised of over two dozen bootstrapped startups—and counting. He emphasizes productivity, autonomy, and user‑centric design, steering clear of VC constraints. John believes deeply in building on his own terms and has transformed this ethos into an ultra‑efficient startup engine.

Kent Yoshimura is the co-founder and CEO of LA-based Neuro (also known as NeuroGum), a health-and-wellness brand delivering functional gum and mints that help people feel more focused, energized, and calm—anytime, anywhere. A neuroscientist by training (UC San Diego), Kent brings a diverse creative background as a muralist, illustrator, filmmaker, and multimedia artist, having collaborated with global brands like McDonald’s, Lego, AT&T, Benjamin Moore, Ford, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.An accomplished martial artist, Kent has competed internationally in Muay Thai and trained in Judo with Olympic medalists and members of the Japanese imperial guards. He channels that discipline and artistic vision into both his brand and public murals—creating work “in the public to be enjoyed by everyone,” as he shared in a podcast on creative purpose.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgxMy Filming Gear:Camera 1: Sony FX3https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCCamera 2: Sony ZV-E1https://amzn.to/4h9nEpcLens 1: Sony  24-70 mm F2.8https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCLens 2: Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 https://amzn.to/40orRyLights: https://amzn.to/4gd2HZ5Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jp6J3zThese videos are not paid partnerships or sponsored. They are solely made for the purpose of education. Please email my producer for any inquiries: [email protected] can support this channel just by subscribing :) Our mission is to educate people on the latest emerging technologies.

Ishita Agrawal is the visionary founder and CEO of Tapp, a platform on a mission to transform post‑purchase customer engagement into something magical.Recognizing that the sales funnel ends too early, she reimagined it—at the moment of unboxing or first use, when emotions are highest—by creating dynamic, AI‑driven experiences that spark connection and loyalty.With Tapp, brands can engage customers via a simple tap on a smart sticker—no downloads needed—delivering tailored content, rewards, community interactions, and brand stories.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

About Dr. Alan GoldhamerDr. Alan Goldhamer, DC, is co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center (est. 1984) in Sonoma County, CA—the world’s largest facility specializing in medically supervised water-only fasting and SOS-free (no added salt, oil, sugar) whole-food nutrition. (TrueNorth Health Center) He has supervised more than 25,000 therapeutic fasts and leads clinician training and research through the TrueNorth Health Foundation.Goldhamer is co-author of The Pleasure Trap with psychologist Douglas J. Lisle, PhD, a widely read guide to escaping modern dietary pitfalls. His team has published peer-reviewed studies showing significant blood-pressure reductions with medically supervised water-only fasting, including work in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics on stage-2/3 and borderline hypertension. Today, he continues to advocate evidence-informed fasting protocols paired with long-term plant-based nutrition to help patients restore and maintain health. My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

In this episode of the Pursuit of Knowledge podcast, we sit down with Paul Rice, the visionary founder of Fair Trade USA. Since 1998, Paul has revolutionized global trade by collaborating with iconic brands like Whole Foods, Costco, Patagonia, and Walmart. Through Fair Trade USA, Paul has expanded ethical certification across coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, apparel, home goods, and personal care products, delivering substantial improvements to the lives of over 1.6 million farmers and workers across more than 72 countries. By 2024, the Fair Trade movement had generated over $1.2 billion in financial impact. Join us as Paul shares insights on how emerging brands can leverage Fair Trade certification to thrive, inspire consumer trust, and make a lasting positive impact.https://www.fairtradecertified.org/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Ben Mones – CEO & Founder of FamaBen Mones is the CEO and Founder of Fama Technologies, a pioneering AI company that helps organizations identify and manage risk in the hiring process. With a background in entrepreneurship and digital risk management, Ben is widely recognized for advancing ethical AI in employment screening. Under his leadership, Fama has become a trusted platform for thousands of recruiters worldwide.https://fama.io/About FamaFama is an award-winning AI platform that screens publicly available online content—including social media and other digital sources—to help employers make more informed hiring decisions. The platform analyzes signals of workplace misconduct, such as harassment, fraud, or threats, and highlights positive attributes like creativity, leadership, and problem-solving.Fama operates in strict compliance with regulatory standards, including the FCRA, EEOC, GDPR, and SOC 2. By filtering out protected class information, the platform ensures fair and job-relevant insights are delivered to employers.To date, Fama has raised over $30 million in venture capital and earned recognition from some of the world’s leading investors for its innovative and responsible approach to online screening.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Romain Torres is the Co-Founder of Arcads AI, a platform revolutionizing video advertising through the use of AI-generated actors and automated video production. Since launching in September 2023, Arcads AI has enabled brands and marketers to create high-performing ad content at scale, entirely from text input.At Arcads, Torres is building a solution that removes the traditional bottlenecks of video production. The platform empowers users to generate dozens, even hundreds, of customized video ads in minutes, eliminating the need for costly shoots, back-and-forth with creators, or extended timelines. With access to a diverse and expanding library of AI-generated actors, brands can quickly test and iterate on ad creatives with precision and speed.The platform combines emotionally engaging, editable scripts with ultra-realistic AI avatars, giving users full creative control while significantly reducing costs. Arcads AI is designed for performance marketing at scale, enabling advertisers to transform their ideas into captivating, data-driven campaigns faster than ever before.https://www.arcads.ai/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

David Tran is a financial strategist and founder of Prime Path Advisory, helping high-income earners stop overpaying taxes and start building lives of peace, freedom, and clarity. He’s also behind SaaS Tax Credits and co-founder of xFusion, with deep expertise in tax, startups, and scaling. Host of The Fuse Show and advisor at Golden Rule Ventures, David’s mission is simple: make wealth-building smarter, calmer, and more aligned.David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtran2015/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgxMy Filming Gear:Camera 1: Sony FX3https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCCamera 2: Sony ZV-E1https://amzn.to/4h9nEpcLens 1: Sony  24-70 mm F2.8https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCLens 2: Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 https://amzn.to/40orRyLights: https://amzn.to/4gd2HZ5Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jp6J3z

​Clay Alexander is an American inventor and serial entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Ember Technologies. He holds over 250 patents worldwide and is recognized for creating the world’s first temperature-controlled mug, which debuted with Starbucks in 2016. ​Alexander began his entrepreneurial journey in 1999 with Radiance Lightworks, a leading lighting design firm serving clients like Disney and Universal Studios. In 2005, he founded Journée Lighting, where he developed the GE Infusion LED light bulb, later commercialized by General Electric. ​Under his leadership, Ember has expanded globally, with products available in over 7,600 retail locations across 27 countries, including Apple Stores and Best Buy. The company has also ventured into healthcare, partnering with Cardinal Health to develop the Ember Cube, a self-refrigerated, cloud-connected shipping box for temperature-sensitive medications.https://ember.com/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Sam Baig is a serial entrepreneur and former Goldman Sachs analyst, currently the Co-Founder of Printfits, a thriving print-on-demand company launched in 2020, focused on redefining how people create custom apparel online. Before diving into the startup world, Sam spent over two years at Goldman Sachs, where he worked in the executive wealth management group and contributed to overseeing portfolios totaling nearly $35 billion in assets under management.With a background in finance, digital marketing, and business operations, Sam blends analytical rigor with creative strategy, building companies at the intersection of commerce, technology, and culture.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Ken Babcock is the co-founder and CEO of Tango, a software company that enables users to create step-by-step tutorials for digital processes. He and his co-founders, Brian Shultz and Dan Giovacchini, left Harvard Business School during the pandemic to start the company. Prior to founding Tango, Babcock held roles in analytics, data science, and product strategy at Uber. He began his career at Deloitte Consulting after graduating with honors from Cornell University. Tango: https://www.tango.ai/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

​Adelle Archer is the CEO and co-founder of Eterneva, a company that transforms the ashes or hair of loved ones and pets into memorial diamonds. The idea for Eterneva was inspired by the loss of her close friend and mentor to pancreatic cancer, leading Archer to seek a unique way to honor her memory. Prior to founding Eterneva, Archer spent four years as a product marketing leader in the tech industry, collaborating with companies like Amazon, eBay, Square, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. In 2019, Eterneva was named Consumer Startup of the Year by the Stevie Awards and was featured on "Shark Tank," securing an investment from Mark Cuban. Archer has been recognized on both Inc. and Forbes' '30 Under 30' lists for her entrepreneurial achievements.Links:https://www.eterneva.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Peter Voss is an entrepreneur, engineer, and AI researcher known for coining the term artificial general intelligence (AGI). He is the founder and CEO of Aigo.ai, a company developing advanced conversational AI assistants. Voss has been a pioneer in cognitive AI, advocating for AI systems that can learn, reason, and adapt more like humans. With a background in software engineering and a passion for philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, he has contributed to the evolution of AI beyond traditional machine learning. His work focuses on creating AI that is more personalized, intelligent, and context-aware.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Neville Medhora teaches copywriting, marketing, and persuasion techniques, focusing on writing that sells. He runs ‪@kopywriting‬ where he shares actionable advice on how to write compelling content that converts, whether for emails, sales pages, social media, or landing pages. His teaching style is casual, fun, and direct, using humor and real-world examples to simplify complex ideas.Key Lessons from Neville Medhora:Clear, Concise, and Conversational Writing – Avoid jargon, fluff, and overly formal language.AIDA Formula – Grab Attention, create Interest, build Desire, and prompt Action.Psychological Triggers – Using urgency, scarcity, and social proof to drive conversions.Improving Landing Pages & Sales Pages – Optimizing for clarity, trust, and action.He also emphasizes testing and iterating—writing something, putting it out there, and refining it based on feedback.His methods are practical, no-BS, and highly effective for business owners, marketers, and content creators.My socials:Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Ryan Begelman is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and executive coach with a track record of building and scaling businesses to remarkable success.He helped grow Bisnow Media from $1M to $22M in revenue, ultimately selling it for $51M in 2016. As an early investor, his $46K investment in Bisnow generated an astounding $64M in cash distributions over 7.5 years. Today, Bisnow is the largest publisher of commercial real estate news and events, surpassing $40M in annual revenue.Beyond media, Ryan and his partners took on an ambitious project—buying an entire ski mountain, Powder Mountain, and transforming it into a thriving community before selling it to Netflix founder Reed Hastings.His entrepreneurial reach extends to angel investing, where he backed unicorns like Uber, Coinbase, and Warby Parker early on.From working at The Carlyle Group in private equity to co-leading Summit, and even exploring passions like Burning Man, cycling, and stand-up comedy, Ryan’s journey defies convention. In this conversation, he shares his insights on scaling businesses, building communities, and achieving a well-balanced life.Links:https://www.ryanbegelman.com/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Here is my interview with Alexis Marantelos.He is the Co-founder and CEO of Intryc, an AI-powered Quality Assurance platform designed for Customer Support. Outside of professional endeavors, Alexis enjoys staying active with calisthenics, reading literature on science and philosophy, and exploring remote parts of the world.Links:https://www.intryc.com/ My socials:Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Atif Siddiqi, the Founder and CEO of Branch app, a  workforce payments platform that’s changing the way workers and businesses manage pay.  His journey to launching Branch began with his time as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Idealab, an accelerator based in Pasadena he saw firsthand the challenges faced by workers using outdated payment systems. That insight led him to create a platform  to solve this problem. They have raised more than 600 in funding. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atifasiddiqi/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/branch-app/ https://www.branchapp.com/ My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav_golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website:https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links:linktr.ee/manavgx

Brian Wong founded Kiip, a mobile advertising platform focusing on rewarding users during "achievement moments" in mobile apps.  At the age of 18 Brian graduated from college after skipping four grades. While flying on an airplane, he came up with an idea for an ad tech platform for running more targeted ads on mobile apps that will be more relevant and valuable for the user.  He co-founded Kiip and raised over $40 million before its acquisition in 2020.  Kiip attracted major clients like Kellogg’s and McDonald’s, and Cocola.  Brian transitioned into being an investor Now leading BW Growth Ventures and Ascii.vc.   He also authored the book “The Cheat Code,” and also teaches public speaking through his initiative called The Next Stage, which offers virtual public speaking training, empowering today’s and tomorrow’s leaders. My socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav_golecha Twitter: https://twitter.com/manavgx Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/ Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/ All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Shivani is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ember Robotics. Before starting Ember, she worked at Tesla Autopilot, where she focused on optimizing camera performance for autonomous systems. With over five years of experience working on camera systems for autonomous robots, Shivani co-founded Ember to address the challenges she's encountered with robot hardware and system reliability. Ember Robotics, founded in 2024, is a dynamic and innovative startup headquartered in San Francisco. With a focused team of just two highly skilled founders, Shivani Mouleeswaran and Ritika Shrivastava, Ember Robotics is set to revolutionize the field of robotics with its cutting-edge camera diagnostics software. The company’s mission is to build software that monitors and resolves camera issues, enabling robotics companies to significantly reduce vision failures from their source. By analyzing real-time camera data, system logs, and field reports, Ember Robotics delivers actionable insights on camera performance. This allows robotics companies to concentrate on building great robots instead of being bogged down by hardware reliability challenges. Ember Robotics is developing the hardware observability layer for autonomous robots, starting with advanced camera diagnostic tools. With experience in optimizing camera performance at Tesla Autopilot, the team is now building software that reduces the time to address camera failures from hours to just minutes. My socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav_golecha Twitter: https://twitter.com/manavgx Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/ Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/ All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Meet David Pang, the founder behind Dimely (YC S24) and SheetWhiz, with over 1.8M shortcuts triggered! Starting with a simple Chrome extension in 2022, David and Peter turned their part-time project into full-time innovation, building AI agents to revolutionize B2B billing. Learn how they’re automating complex billing tasks and reshaping workflows Find more cool stuff on my socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav_golecha Twitter: https://twitter.com/manavgolecha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/ All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Elizabeth Yin is a co-founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a pre-seed fund focused on software entrepreneurs. Prior to this role, she was a partner at 500 Startups, where she invested in seed-stage companies and managed the Mountain View accelerator. Earlier in her career, Elizabeth co-founded and ran an adtech company called LaunchBit, which was acquired in 2014. She holds a BSEE from Stanford and an MBA from MIT Sloan. Elizabeth has reviewed over 20,000 startup pitches from around the world in recent years and has assisted numerous portfolio founders in raising hundreds of millions of dollars. Her insights and writing on startup fundraising have been featured in various publications, including TechCrunch, Forbes, Huffington Post, BetaKit, and more. She is a Tactical Advisor on building a tech startup. All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Laodis is the founder of Argil AI and they are building the video generation engine for the creator economy.  Video is powerful but expensive and often a last resort. Yet, it’s the best-performing media for branding, sales, and internal content. Argil is building a tool that: Clone yourself with just 2 minutes of video or use our avatars Input text or voice scripts Generate fully edited, engaging videos with subtitles & media in clicks Find more cool stuff on my  socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav_golecha Twitter: https://twitter.com/manavgolecha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/ You can support us by just subscribing on youtube:)  Our mission is to educate people on the latest technology. 

Here's my interview with Nik Sharma, Founder and CEO of Sharma Brands which consults, launches, and scales DTC brands leading their categories. They have worked with Rare Beauty, Feastables, Eight Sleep, and Taco Bell. Nik Sharma is widely known as “The DTC Guy,” a Forbes 30 Under 30 member, AdWeek’s Young & Influential, and a resource that brands and investors turn to for growth. Nik is the active CEO of Sharma Brands and HOOX, where clients include Feastables, Cometeer, Roc Nation, GXVE Beauty, Caraway Home, Haus, and more. My Socials: @manavgolecha All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx Nik's Twitter: https://x.com/mrsharma

Imagine a future where your food doesn’t travel thousands of miles to reach your plate. Instead, it comes fresh from a self-contained farm in a shipping container outside your backdoor. That’s the groundbreaking vision of FarmPod, a startup based in St. Croix. They aim to revolutionize our relationship with food through a fully automated vertical aquaponic system. This solar-powered, self-sustaining method requires only a fraction of the water and space of traditional farming, operates entirely without pesticides, and mimics nature’s ecosystems in a closed-loop design similar to a pond. FarmPod can grow a variety of fresh produce like lettuce, strawberries, kale, and collard greens. Since the food doesn’t need to be harvested early for shipping, owners can enjoy their crops at peak nutritional value and flavor. Beyond produce, FarmPod supports aquaponic farming for tilapia, catfish, crayfish, koi, and freshwater prawns, offering a complete, sustainable food ecosystem. With automated software and hardware, FarmPod’s systems are designed to be as user-friendly as possible. Mike Straight, the company’s creator and CEO, aims to bring fresh, hyper-local food with minimal environmental impact to communities everywhere. “We’re trying to feed the world one pod at a time by hyper-localizing farming and placing farms right where they’re needed most,” says Straight. Find more cool stuff on my socials: Instagram:   / manavgolecha   Tiktok:   / manav_golecha   Twitter:   / manavgolecha   Linkedin:   / manavgolecha   All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx

In this episode of Emerging Founders, we have Adam Draper. He is the founder and managing director of Boost VC, the most active Deep Tech investor on the planet. They average one deal per week, and their check sizes are between $50k and $500k. They’ve been doing this for 12 years. He tells the founding story of Boost VC and how he invested in unicorns like @coinbase, @amplitude, @benchling, @sendwave, @Plangrid ($850m), and #Bitcoin. https://linktr.ee/manavgx

In this podcast episode, Nasrat Khalid, the founder of Aseel, discusses his platform, which combines the functionalities of Etsy and GoFundMe for developing and underdeveloped countries. Aseel aims to bridge the digital divide by providing artisans in these regions access to the digital economy, allowing them to sell their products directly to global consumers without intermediaries. Nasrat outlines three main challenges Aseel faced: supply chain issues, lack of fintech infrastructure, and low digital literacy. He emphasizes that his background, including work with USAID and the World Bank, positioned him well to tackle these problems. Aseel uses a unique three-sided marketplace model involving artisans, buyers, and local heroes facilitating transactions and logistics. This approach enables artisans to earn fairer wages for their work by eliminating multiple middlemen from the supply chain. Nasrat shares his long-term vision of scaling Aseel to impact global hunger and poverty by leveraging decentralized technology and building local infrastructure. He also touches on the challenges of operating in underdeveloped regions, including security and fraud prevention, which Aseel addresses through transparency initiatives like the Omaid ID card system. Despite these hurdles, Aseel has raised over $1 million in grants and partnerships, demonstrating significant traction and impact. Nasrat concludes by discussing the importance of purpose-driven work and Aseel's potential to transform the humanitarian and commerce sectors through innovative solutions that empower artisans and support underserved communities globally. Links: https://aseelapp.com/do-good Nasrat's X: https://x.com/NasratKhalid Nasrat' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasratkhalid/ Manav's Links: linktr.ee/manavgx

Po-Shen Loh is an American mathematician, educator, and social entrepreneur known for his innovative work in combinatorics and creative approaches to education and healthcare. A professor at Carnegie Mellon University, he served as the national coach of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team from 2014 to 2023, leading them to multiple victories. Po-Shen is also the founder of Expii, an interactive math learning platform, and the developer of NOVID, a contact-tracing app designed to combat the spread of infectious diseases. LINKS: Po's Twitter:   / poshenloh   Po's Website: https://www.poshenloh.com/ Daily Challenges: https://daily.poshenloh.com/ NOVID: https://www.novid.org/ Expii: https://www.expii.com/ Manav Links: All Links: linktr.ee/manavgx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgxx/ X: https://x.com/Manavgx Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/

I interviewed David Hanson Jr., an American roboticist who is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hanson Robotics, a Hong Kong-based robotics company founded in 2003. The designer and researcher create human-looking robots with realistic facial expressions, including Sophia and other robots designed to mimic human behavior. Dr. Hanson is a unique individual who understands the technical intricacies of robotic models and is also an accomplished sculptor, having created numerous robots. Links: Watch the YouTube video with David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K15AqXrPtNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/ X: https://x.com/Manavgx Linktree: linktr.ee/manavgx

This is a conversation with Dawson Chen, a 20-year-old founder who dropped out of Yale to build an AI assistant called Martin. Martin is an AI butler app designed to integrate seamlessly into your life by building a personal relationship with you over time. Whether you communicate through the app, via text, or by email, Martin adapts to your preferences and becomes an indispensable part of your daily routine. With access to your calendar and inbox, Martin proactively seeks ways to assist you, from checking in on your day to briefing you on upcoming meetings and curating news updates that align with your interests. Links:Watch the YouTube video with Dawson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sjq7PNLtGU&t=398sMartin: https://www.trymartin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/X: https://x.com/Manavgx

In this interview, Rajat Bhageria, Founder of Chef Robotics, highlighted the growing labor shortage and high turnover rates among food assembly workers. These challenges, combined with the repetitive nature of the job, make it inevitable that robots will eventually take over these roles.While human oversight will still be necessary, especially in cooking tasks, automation will significantly enhance efficiency. A single person might be able to cook 20 meals at once, but they can only focus on one task in an assembly line. Robotics will bridge this gap, streamlining the entire process.About Rajat:Rajat Bhageria is based in San Francisco, where he is dedicated to building enduring 100-year businesses around groundbreaking innovations that address the world’s most pressing challenges. As the Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, he is advancing the development of intelligent machines that enhance human capabilities. Alongside his role at Chef Robotics, Rajat invests through Prototype Capital and personally shares his insights on startups, AI/Robotics, and venture capital through his writing.Chef Robotics: https://www.chefrobotics.ai/Contact Manav:https://www.manavgolecha.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Follow my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@manavgolechaMy Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/