Deepak Shenoy started his first company in 1998 from Malleshwaram, Bengaluru — with no money and no experience. Seven years later, he fired himself as CEO because the company wasn't growing. He borrowed money from his wife to buy a fridge. Today, he's the founder of Capitalmind, managing over ₹2000 Crore, and the author of Money Wise, one of the most recommended investing books in India.In this episode, Deepak shares his raw, unfiltered entrepreneurial journey, from building an accounting software called Agni Finac, surviving the 2008 Lehman crash in Mumbai, losing all his personal money by going against his own system, to finally building Capitalmind into a SEBI-registered mutual fund house from Bengaluru.He also breaks down practical investing wisdom: why investing should be boring, how to spot red flags in stocks, why most people in the stock market are gambling without realizing it, the 1000-day Marwadi rule for startups, and whether AI can replace financial advisors.Whether you're a first-time investor or a serious entrepreneur — this conversation will change how you think about money.🎙️ Guest: Deepak Shenoy — Founder, Capitalmind | Author, Money Wise🎤 Hosts: Vasant & Kiran | Mundhe Banni Podcast--------------Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.org/en/patronFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mundhebanni?igsh=MWMwOXQyenNjaWIwaA==https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.orgFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.org/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxO--------------00:00-Trailer01:56-Mundhe Banni Intro,Why This Podcast Exists05:25-Before Capitalmind,Where It All Started09:07-“I Fired Myself",Founder Reality Check12:20-The Expiry Date Rule for Startups16:02-Moving to Mumbai — The Big Career Bet24:15-Trusting Systems vs Breaking Them Yourself29:37-Lehman Collapse,When Everything Changed34:01-Patriotism vs Business — A Tough Lesson42:34-Why Every Startup Needs an End Date49:39-Naming Capitalmind & Moving to Bengaluru57:00-AI in Finance — Threat or Opportunity?01:05:49-Trading vs Gambling — What’s Really Happening01:16:30-“Investing Should Be Boring” — Why It Works01:16:48-Capitalmind Mutual Funds — Strategy Explained01:25:17-Personal Finance Rapid Fire01:32:55 Stock Market Red Flags You Must Know01:35:53-Nifty 2030 — What Could Happen?01:43:10-Personal Favourites — Life Beyond Work

Moonrider – World’s First Agriculture-Focused, High-Performance, Cost-Effective EV Tractor | Episode 16 | Ft. Anoop Srikantaswamy, Founder & CEO of MoonriderElectric tractors could transform farming in India. In this episode of Mundhe Banni, Moonrider founder Anoop Srikantaswamy explains how EV tractors could replace diesel tractors by drastically reducing operating costs while maintaining the power farmers depend on.After spending more than a decade at Volvo, Anoop decided to tackle one of agriculture’s toughest problems the high cost and maintenance of diesel tractors. His startup Moonrider is building the world’s first agriculture-focused electric tractor designed specifically for farmers. In this conversation, we dive deep into the engineering and business behind building an EV tractor from scratch from a world-first oil-cooled battery system and in-house powertrain design to solving rural charging challenges and testing prototypes directly with farmers.Beyond the technology, we also explore the massive tractor market in India, the realities of building deep-tech hardware startups, raising capital, and the lessons Anoop learned from years in the automotive industry before starting his own company. This episode also raises a bigger question: what does the future of Indian agriculture look like? From farm mechanization and electric vehicles to drones, AI, robotics, and digital marketplaces, could the next wave of innovation reshape rural economies and farming itself?--------------Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.org/en/patronFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mundhebanni?igsh=MWMwOXQyenNjaWIwaA==https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.orgFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.org/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxO--------------Moonriderhttps://in.linkedin.com/company/moonrider-ai--------------Listen on Spotify:Get in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoop-srikantaswamy-8034974a/Hosts: Vasant Shettyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyvasant/?originalSubdomain=inKiran Kodladyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kodlady/?originalSubdomain=inProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:The Big Little Teamhttps://www.instagram.com/the_biglittle/--------------Chapters:00:00:00-Trailer The Tractor That Could Replace Diesel00:01:24-Introduction Meet the Founder Building EV Tractors00:04:17-Why EV Tractors The Hidden Opportunity in Agriculture00:10:30-From ₹1 Crore Jobs to Startup Risks00:19:03-EV vs Diesel Can Electric Tractors Match the Price00:30:50-Where Tractors Are Used The EV Charging Problem00:35:37-Building Hardware Startups Advice for Engineers00:41:25-DeepTech Startups The Reality of Raising Funding00:50:07-Why Rajasthan Has the Most Tractors in India00:54:52-Can Farming Become a Sustainable Career01:01:09-Startup Advice and Entrepreneurship Myths01:08:25-Personal Side Interests and Favourite Things01:10:30-Mundhe Banni Story and Final Thoughts#moonrider #chandrayaan3 #chandrayaan #mundhebanni #mundebanni #ev #tractor #mandya #mysuru #mysore #bengaluru #bangalore #kannada #karnataka #kannadapodcast #kannadiga #youtubekannada #kannadayoutube #tractor #tractorvideo #tractorlover #tractors #tractorlovers #tractorlovers #evtractor #agriculture #agri #farming #farmer #farmerslife

From Courier Boy to ₹30 Crore Tea Franchise | Malgudi Amruth Chaha StoryIn this episode of Mundhe Banni Podcast, we feature the inspiring journey of Shivaraj Kumar, founder of Malgudi Amruth Chaha, one of Karnataka’s fastest-growing tea franchise brands. Born near Nyamati in Davangere district and raised in poverty, he worked as a courier boy, newspaper delivery agent, and hotel cook before completing ITI and spending 12 disciplined years at Toyota’s Bengaluru plant, where he learned Japanese process excellence and system-driven quality. During COVID, with no business background and limited capital, he started a small tea outlet with a simple belief that India will always drink tea but instead of just another tea stall, he built a process-oriented, quality-focused tea franchise by sourcing premium chemical-free tea from Darjeeling and Bhutan and implementing strict consistency standards. Today, Malgudi Amruth Chaha operates 78+ outlets across Karnataka, generating ₹30 crore in annual turnover, making it a powerful example of first-generation entrepreneurship, low-investment business success, and a scalable franchise model for aspiring Kannada entrepreneurs looking for realistic business ideas beyond the tech startup world.--------------Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.org/en/patronFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mundhebanni?igsh=MWMwOXQyenNjaWIwaA==https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.orgFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.org/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxO--------------Malgudi Franchisehttps://malgudiamruthchaha.com/franchise.html--------------Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kP7GrKabvuxIe0FyL3bsN?si=VMMfR4HLRDyIK54qC82xEwHosts: Vasant Shettyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyvasant/?originalSubdomain=inKiran Kodladyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kodlady/?originalSubdomain=inProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:Shashwath T G--------------Chapters00:00:00 – The Village Boy Who Built a ₹30 Crore Tea Empire ☕🔥00:04:44 – 12 Years at Toyota: The Discipline That Changed My Life 🚗00:08:32 – Why I Chose Tea & The Obsession With Quality That Made Us Different00:14:48 – Why MBA Chaiwala & Chai Sutta Bar Struggled… But Malgudi Won 👀00:16:36 – I Pledged My Last Gold to Start This Business 💔➡️💰00:23:26 – The Birth of Malgudi Amrutha Chaha & The Early-Day Struggles00:30:48 – Shankar Nag, Kannada Pride & Scaling a Franchise Across Karnataka00:39:07 – Inside Our Franchise Model: Quality Control, Systems & Tough Decisions00:50:39 – How to Start a Malgudi Franchise: Investment, Returns & Real Expectations00:56:51 – Starting a Business With Low Capital + Govt Schemes You Must Know 💡01:04:32 – Love for Kannada & Building a Truly Local Brand ❤️01:07:19 – Personal Favorites: Tea, Life & Lessons01:09:31 – Final Thoughts on Mundhe Banni & A Powerful Conclusion 🎙️#kannada #malgudiamruthchaha #entrepreneurship #malgudi #tea #chai #business #entrepreneurship

Jyothirmayee JT (HiveMinds Founder) - Building a ₹1500+Cr Digital Marketing EmpireIn this Mundhe Banni episode, HiveMinds founder Jyothirmayee JT shares her startup journey from a small Karnataka village to running one of India’s top digital agencies. She bootstrapped HiveMinds after her first tech startup failed and left her nearly bankrupt. Working from a Bengaluru apartment (her roots are in rural Ammasandra, Tumkur District), she grew the agency to manage well over ₹1000 crore in digital media budgets per year. HiveMinds has powered campaigns for major brands – from BigBasket and Cleartrip to driving 63,000 in-store visits for Tanishq. In 2017 Jyothi struck a partnership with Madison Media (India’s largest independent media agency, now ranked 4th largest globally), giving her reach to clients worldwide. This episode is packed with hard-hitting marketing and startup insights you won’t learn in school.Key Highlights.Startup to Success: Jyothirmayee’s first startup failed, pushing her to the brink of bankruptcy; she then did marketing side-gigs just to pay her team’s salaries – a decision that ultimately led to founding HiveMinds.Big Brand Campaigns: HiveMinds grew fast by delivering results for brands like BigBasket and Cleartrip. Notably, Jyothi’s team generated 63,000 store walk-ins for jewelry brand Tanishq (with a 667X RoAS).Massive Scale: Today the agency manages huge digital budgets (crossing ₹1,000 Cr in a single year) and has scaled to 400+ employees, all while staying true to its lean, startup roots.Madison Media Partnership: In 2017 Madison Media took a controlling stake in HiveMinds, creating a joint venture. Madison Media (part of Madison World) is India’s top homegrown media agency and was recently ranked the world’s 4th largest independent media network.No-BS Marketing Wisdom: Jyothirmayee emphasizes that “marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but the stories you tell” – success comes from deep customer understanding, not formal degrees. (In her view, an MBA in Marketing is largely obsolete today.)Masterclass for Founders: If you’re a startup founder or marketer, expect brutal truth bombs on growth hacking, media planning, and building a business from zero – insights you won’t get in any business school.--------------Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mundhebanni?igsh=MWMwOXQyenNjaWIwaA==Mundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxO--------------Get in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyothirmayee/--------------Chapters:00:00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview00:04:16 – How HiveMinds Works & Why Water Heater Markets Differ in Bengaluru vs. Mumbai00:16:06 – Growing Up in Ammasandra: Small-Town Roots of a Marketing Mindset00:20:19 – Common Mistakes in Kannada Copywriting & the Importance of Regional Languages00:29:29 – First Entrepreneurial Venture: Lessons Learned from Bankruptcy00:41:14 – The Challenges of Being a Solo Founder & Why Teamwork Matters00:48:04 – Key Advice for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs00:54:39 – How HiveMinds Was Acquired: The Buyout Story01:04:07 – Busting Common Myths in Digital Marketing01:13:20 – Market Segmentation & Why Daily Observations Are Crucial for Marketers01:16:18 – Can AI Handle Marketing on Its Own?01:24:48 – Do’s and Don’ts for Aspiring Angel Investors: Pre-Funding Tips from Jyothirmayee01:29:57 – Future Opportunities in Digital Marketing01:34:54 – Is an MBA in Marketing Really Necessary?01:37:44 – Personal Favorites & Recommendations01:39:22 – About “Mundhe Banni” & Conclusion

Why do so many startups fail in India even with good ideas? Is freelancing safer than joining a startup? And what happens to software engineers when AI becomes faster than humans?🎧 Listen till the end — this one doesn’t offer comfort, only clarity.Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOGet in touch with the guest:https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayya?igsh=cTF0eDF5cGVsYjhjHosts: Vasant ShettyKiran KodladyProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:The Big Little Teamhttps://www.instagram.com/the_biglittle?igsh=MWR2MWMwdXgzcGh4dw==Special Thanks to:  @VarunMayya  & Aeos GroupChapters:00:00:00-00:01:29-Trailer00:01:30-00:02:08-Mundhe Banni Intro00:02:09-00:02:13-Disclaimer00:02:14-00:03:36-Guest Introduction00:03:37-00:08:29-The Kind of Childhood That Quietly Shapes Your Risk00:08:30-00:16:56-I Made Money Early. I Didn’t Understand Life Yet.00:16:57-00:20:55-A Startup I Truly Believed In… And Why It Still Failed00:20:56-00:26:10-That Uncomfortable Realisation Every Founder Eventually Has00:26:11-00:27:54-When 100,000 Followers Suddenly Felt Meaningless00:27:55-00:29:24-Community Feels Powerful — Until You Try to Sustain It00:29:25-00:32:10-The Small Pivot That Changed the Trajectory Completely00:32:11-00:36:48-The Exit Story Nobody Describes Honestly00:36:49-00:40:54-Why “Best Product” Is a Comforting Myth00:40:55-00:44:57-An Industry Everyone Ignored… Until It Started Printing Money00:44:58-00:48:35-Building Growth by Solving Pain, Not Chasing Vision00:48:36-00:52:44-The AI Bet I Was Actively Told Not to Take00:52:45-00:57:11-What AI Can Replicate — And What It Never Will00:57:12-00:58:24-Why Upendra Keeps Entering This Conversation00:58:25-01:09:36-A Childhood Obsession That Refused to Let Go01:09:37-01:12:22-The Attention Shift Most Creators Never Notice01:12:23-01:14:15-Tools Are Overrated. Leverage Isn’t.01:14:16-01:15:24-Seeing the Game From the Inside Changes Everything01:15:25-01:35:49-Why the Future of Jobs Is About to Get Uncomfortable01:35:50-02:01:49-The Opportunity India Is Quietly Sleeping Through02:01:50-02:04:20-What Actually Matters When Everything Is UnstableCredits:This video is made for entertainment and educational purposes only.All the images, video clips, and background music used in this video belong to their respective owners. We do not claim any ownership over the content used in this video.The list of copyrighted content used in this video, along with the original owner names and respective YouTube channel credits, is mentioned below in the description.Farzi : Amazon primeKatthegalu saar katthegalu : SGV Dhurandhar : Netflix Paisa : Pokhrel khushalKingdome : adithya musicSapta sagaradaache ello : Paramvah Music Bahubali the Epic : Lahari music A the Movie : SGV DigitalUppigintha ruchi bere illa : Aakash AudioThis video is made under Fair Use as described in Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, which allows limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957: Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.If you are the copyright owner of any content used in this video and believe that it has been used improperly, please contact us before taking any legal action. We will immediately remove or edit the content as requested.📧 Contact for removal / credit:[email protected]

Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronSilicon Beach Program: https://www.siliconbeachprogram.com/enSilicon Beach Homecoming: https://homecoming.siliconbeachprogram.com/Follow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOGet in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohithbhat/Hosts: Vasant Shettyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyvasant/?originalSubdomain=inKiran Kodladyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kodlady/?originalSubdomain=inProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:Shashwath T GChapters:00:00:00-00:01:36-Trailer00:01:37-00:01:52-Mundhe Banni Intro00:01:53-00:01:56-Disclaimer00:01:57-00:03:07-Rohith Bhat Introduction00:03:08-00:08:42-Initial Journey & Japan-The Big Inspiration00:08:43-00:13:08-Inception of Robosoft, Freelancing & Bombay00:13:09-00:29:52-Growth Story of Robosoft & Partnership with Apple00:29:53-00:45:59-Robosoft Came to India & The App Revolution00:46:00-00:50:52-We Built a Big Glass Building to beat attrition and enhance perception00:50:53-00:59:24-800+ Crore Exit Story of Robosoft

Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronVisit NICE Org: www.niceorg.inFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOGet in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayanandaram/?originalSubdomain=inHosts: Vasant Shetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyvasant/?originalSubdomain=inKiran Kodladyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kodlady/?originalSubdomain=inProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:The Big Little TeamChapters00:00:00-00:01:28-Trailer00:01:29-00:01:45-Mundhe Banni Intro00:01:46-00:01:54-Disclaimer00:01:55-00:04:09-Guest Intro00:04:10-00:09:48-Why are there such less Kannadigas in Entreprenuership?00:09:49-00:15:38-Childhood in Kolkata, Initial Journey & Setbacks00:15:39-00:24:18-Employment at Wipro, IIM & Headings Operations in Africa00:24:19-00:36:18-"Neta"-The First Entreprenuerial Stint & Acquisition Journey00:36:19-40:33-Why we started the 'Jump Startup' Magazine00:40:34-00:48:40-The Story of Starting one of the very first VC Funds from India00:48:41-00:58:38-When you should become an entreprenuer00:58:39-01:06:03-Which startups you backed failed, and which succeeded?01:06:04-01:13:00-What is Cultural Entreprenuership & the story of NICE Org01:13:01-01:21:25-How a Channapattana Toy Can enter New York Market & how NICE helps Cultural Entrepreneurs01:21:26-01:28:49-Which Karnataka Product is capable to go global & Branding lessons01:28:50-01:37:28-Personal Philosophies & Favourites01:37:29-01:39:16-Conclusion#mundhebanni #mundhebannipodcast #kannadapodcast #podcast #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #podcast #kannadayoutube #youtubekannada #motivation #culture #kannadaentrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #business #businessgrowth #kannada #kannadiga #karnataka #startup #businessnews #kannadacontentcreator #kannadacontent #kannada

Get an exclusive 20% off on Wellbi products only for Mundhe Banni podcast viewers.Use this link to avail: https://wellbi.in/?discount=MUNDHEBANNISupport Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/en/patronToday, JAR reaches 12,000+ pin codes, serves 40+ million users, and powers nearly 4 million transactions daily. Strikingly, almost 90% of these users are saving money for the first time.In this episode of Mundhe Banni, we speak with Nishchay AG (@agNishchay), Founder of JAR, a company that redefined saving in India by enabling digital gold purchases starting at just ₹10.From his childhood in Hassan to the Bounce years and a pivotal realization during Covid, Nishchay shares how seeing financially stable people struggle day-to-day challenged the belief that saving requires large lump sums.We explore how JAR was built from scratch a hustle-driven early go-to-market with 1,000+ student interns, a product designed for real India, and availability across 12 Indian languages. This episode offers powerful lessons for anyone building beyond metros.A calm, thoughtful conversation rooted in grit, clarity, and long-term impact.Follow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxOListen to the podcast on Spotify:Get in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishchay-ag-904b325/?originalSubdomain=inVisit:https://www.myjar.app/Hosts: Vasant Shettyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyvasant/?originalSubdomain=inKiran Kodladyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kodlady/?originalSubdomain=inProduction:Shishir S UPost Production:Shashwath T G Chapters:00:00-01:27-Trailer01:28-01:42-Mundhe Banni Intro01:43-01:49-Disclaimer01:50-03:46 Guest Intro03:47-13:00-Inception of Jar & what it's trying to solve13:00-19:34-Is Digital Gold Safe? The Process of saving using Jar App19:35-30:12-What was your Go to Market Strategy?30:13-32:13-First Principles for Consumer Product32:13-35:33-Bounce Journey & Vivekananda Hallekere (CEO of Bounce)35:34-38:08-My Co-Founder is 10 years younger to me & yet we are highly compatible38:09-40:45-Co-Founder Requisites40:46-47:02-How did you manage to get a funding of 60 million47:03-49:50-When should one go for funding49:51-53:04-What're your future plans?53:05-56:36-Top 3 Lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs56:37-57:55-Favourite Kannada Movie Stars57:56-59:53-Thoughts on Mundhe Banni & Conclusion#mundhebanni #mundhebannipodcast #kannadapodcast #podcast #jar #savings #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #podcast #kannadayoutube #youtubekannada #motivation #contentcreation #contentcreator #content #kannadaentrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #business #businessgrowth #kannada #kannadiga #karnataka #startup #businessnews #kannadacontentcreator #kannadacontent #mysore #pr #mysuru #journalist #publicity #kannada

In this episode, we sit down with N. Ravishankar, Founder of Aim High Consulting, one of India’s most respected PR firms that has worked with 500+ companies across 200 categories, including 18 unicorns such as Flipkart, Swiggy, and Ola.Ravi brings together three rare worlds in one conversation — a founder who built and scaled a category-defining firm, an author and columnist deeply rooted in Kannada literature, and a keen observer of India’s startup ecosystem with a ringside view spanning two decades.We trace his journey from Mysuru to building a national PR powerhouse, including early-stage memories of Flipkart’s Koramangala office, long before it became a billion-dollar company. The conversation moves beyond success stories into real founder playbooks — navigating early uncertainty, making pivots, go-to-market thinking, choosing the right co-founder, and growing with the ecosystem instead of against it.What sets this episode apart is Ravi’s calm, reflective storytelling, beautifully interwoven with Kaggas by DVG, adding a depth rarely seen in startup conversations.This isn’t just a story of building a company — it’s a story of shaping an ecosystem while growing within it.

From learning that “no job is too small” at The Oberoi Group to building companies from scratch, Vineet Patil’s journey is a lesson in smart, resourceful entrepreneurship.In this episode, discover how he:Built and exited a UK gaming startupScaled Laundro Kart to 140 outlets using idle hotel laundry unitsFounded VoizWorks, empowering Tier 2 & 3 Indians with remote telecalling jobsA sharp story of spotting opportunities, bouncing back after setbacks, and creating real impact in India’s gig economy.Visit: https://www.voizworks.com/ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ:ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ‌ ಎಂಟನೆಯ ಸಂಚಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನೀತ್ ಪಾಟೀಲ್.ಒಬೆರಾಯ್ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಹುಡುಗ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲಿತಿದ್ದು ಉದ್ಯಮದ ಪಾಠ. ಮುಂದೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲೇ‌ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಲಾಂಡ್ರಿ ಚೇನ್ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿ, ಈಗ ಭಾರತಾದ್ಯಂತ ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲೇ ಕೂತು ಆನ್ ಲೈನ್ ಕಾಲ್‌ಸೆಂಟರ್ ಕೆಲಸ ಕೊಡಿಸುವ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್ ಅಪ್‌ ಮಾಡುವವರೆಗೆ ಅವರ ಉದ್ಯಮದ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಕುತೂಹಲ‌ ಮತ್ತು ಕಲಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದೆ.Support Mundhe Banni: https://mundhebanni.com/kn/patronFollow Mundhe Banni on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/mundhebanniMundhe Banni Website: www.mundhebanni.comFor Monthly Update on Startups & Entreprenuership in Kannada Subscribe to Mundhe Banni Newsletter:https://mundhebanni.com/newsletterJoin Mundhe Banni WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOcdDdTum1t5X5qsdzUZxO?mode=wwtListen to the podcast on Spotify:Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts:Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music:RSS Feed:Get in touch with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetpatil/