EXPOSING Startups & VC Money Secrets - Plivo Founder Venky | FO 118 - Raj Shamani

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In this podcast we are in conversation with Venky Balasubramanian. Venky is the co-founder and CEO of Plivo, cloud-based communications platform that simplifies how businesses integrate communications into their applications.
Venky shares his insights on the future of India and why he believes that India is poised to overtake China as the world's leading economy.
We discuss the two major challenges facing India: the lack of skilled workers and the low consumption rate. He explains why India needs to move away from its "jugadu" culture and adopt a more professional approach. He also talks about the differences between China and India, and why he believes that India has a better chance of success.
Venky also shares his thoughts on the VC money & current startup dynamics in the country.
Finally, Venky shares his thoughts on the future of AI and how it will disrupt the telecommunications industry.
This is a fascinating and thought-provoking podcast that gives you a unique perspective on the future of India. Watch it till the end and don’t forget to like, subscribe & share.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - China facing difficulties
03:39 - 2 major challenges of India
08:26 - Jugadu attitude of Indians
09:36 - Difference between China & India
17:05 - Work culture of Brazil
18:38 - Indonesia Vs India
20:08 - Why will India win?
22:42 - Startups without VC money
25:15 - Zudio story
26:27 - MamyPoko Pants story
29:20 - Underdog startups in India
32:22 - Story of Plivo
37:08 - Biggest risk of a startup
39:43 - How AI is disrupting startups?
47:15 - P&G story
49:54 - Biggest mistake startups make
54:42 - Conclusion
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[@sumanjhulki6479]

Vote for Next Guest Kunal Shah Part 2

[@MFSTECH]

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No srijan pal Singh part 2

[@rajshamani]

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[@kavalpatel18]

Thank you for doing these podcasts. I think the major question you are asking is "What have guests done and have done up till now" but I like to hear "How have they done it in depth." e.g: If any Tech company founder comes to the next episode Ask them: How they thought about this idea, How they raised funding, How they defined equities this kind of depth question really adds Value I think.

[@rupeshmandal3159]

Man, this type of podcast we all need. I see all of your podcasts, but this was very special because we've got very intresting Insights about global corporates culture. And also sometimes founders tend to hesitate to give answers to such questions but he has answered in a very appropriate manner.

[@ps-gh3hu]

I think Venky sir is amazing guy. After ages I listens to an entire podcast, with full attention. Good luck to him in his venture.

[@rajshamani]

Glad you liked it🙌🏻

[@bharatbodhani1487]

Sir i think you should highlight major learning from today’s guest and also share as a pdf form with the viewers who are interesting it will add more value to us. Thanks raj sir for adding value to our learning and growth. ❤

[@47amit]

I used to start by day at 8 AM in the morning, when official time was 9 AM while all my teammates would come by 10 AM. I would discuss my To Dos for day with my boss and make it a point to complete them by 8 PM. That was the time all my teammates would leave. But my manager would come up at 8 PM with new unplanned work and would ask me to get it done urgently in that day itself, even if I would suggest it could finish it next day he would insist I finish it in same day. Later I would know he hasnt even looked at it for days if not weeks and would again ask me his queries of those work when he would take up. Thus, I would sit late in office for like 10 PM or 12 AM. When I thought i would get promotion on managerial post, a new MBA was hired. Thats why we could never have that Chinese work culture in India.

[@foodtequila]

You're right, delivering quality content through videos is shaping the future of communication and engagement due to its visual appeal and accessibility.

[@Abhi.RishiVlogs]

Hi Raj, You ask good pointed questions which provides lots of information..Cheers!!

[@MrPinyworld]

Thanks Raj, I've an idea and with your show I'm figuring out the plan for execution wherein inputs from your guests have been super helpful. It's journey which I have started with your show for making an impact in the daily lives of women, especially in India! Cheers

[@laibayusuf]

I have an inter College debate day after tomorrow about the startup ecosystem and this has helped me so much.Thank you Raj!❤

[@Gurugram_Realtor]

Hii Raj Everytime when I watch your podcast I feel like that I have invested my time right rather than watching drama TV shows. You're doing good job inspiring youth, talking about the opportunities, business, startups,etc. Keep growing brother God bless you 😇🙏

[@saksarkarmaker8025]

Hi Raj, Your questions are tremendous with respect to each and every guest. I would like to see a separate video describing how a private company works, from the MD to the CEO. What are their responsibilities? I would also like to add a few things, like when a new idea comes up, how to decide on hiring talents and the specific positions of any company, and how to raise funds. All these details in a series of videos or a brief idea in a single video It would be extremely helpful. Thanks Raj.

[@Laxmipandey488]

Your studio is looking so amazing..and this conservation is amazing+++++++

[@musicinsechindi]

Easy to Reach & Watch 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - China facing difficulties 03:39 - 2 major challenges of India 08:26 - Jugadu attitude of Indians 09:36 - Difference between China & India 17:05 - Work culture of Brazil 18:38 - Indonesia Vs India 20:08 - Why will India win 22:42 - Startups without VC money 25:15 - Zudio story 26:27 - MamyPoko Pants story 29:20 - Underdog startups in India 32:22 - Story of Plivo 37:08 - Biggest risk of a startup 39:43 - How AI is disrupting startups 49:54 - Biggest mistake startups make 54:42 - Conclusion

[@Offohh]

Thanks

[@rajeevvishwakarma0]

Thank you.. for making such amazing podcast 🙌

[@maheesingh3307]

Hello Raj, I really like your podcasts and appreciate your hard work. Thanks a lot for bringing these kind of guests. A question I would like you to ask is about the VR technology. Is Indian market ready for businesses which will use VR, META and what will be the challenges faced by the startups which will introduce these to the market first in their respected area, will their be first mover advantages or disadvantages.

[@krickfans]

Love your shows... as an older entrepreneur who has made many mistakes, your conversations with successful entrepreneurs are very enlightening... i tend to agree with Venky regarding trying to make do with vc funding, bcos the pressure on giving returns to their investment becomes too much... sometimes its better to grow organically... I've preferred bank loans, using family property as collateral when the business has good potential instead of the stress of people looking over ur shoulder & the constant interference... but each to their own.

[@AkashKumar-zo4ff]

I have went to Shangai, and when this guy said China is facing difficulties, I closed it. We are nowhere near china, we are in our own bubble

[@apkegeneralfacts5177]

Everyday I am watching one episode when I know about you .. Verygood to listen whole podacst than shots ❤

[@NITISHKUMAR-em9mq]

Loved it, keep doing these podcasts, got many things 🎉

[@mohd.zaidkhan786]

please ask this to your guest : How can a person figure out what to build . How to build something which requires least capital and give instant profits and money flow .

[@pavan35007]

After staying in Germany one thing i learnt about what india does wrong 1) while setting up my home here i saw how horrible German furniture is . But germans sell themselves on their quality..which is existent oly in few areas, so creating auras and perceptions, creating narratives is very important. 2 ) indians should stop thinking western culture and western lifestyle is superior to theirs .it really is not ...be steadfast in maintaining your self respect 3 ) think of yourself as equal to others ..and always think of over working the other guys from other nations...work more than them always... Thats t we will be the best

[@pratikshinde4728]

Amazing episode brother. Please make a separate episode on growing bootstrapped startups.

[@rajkumarnalla3423]

Venky is energetic and spoke with lot of passion, first time I've taken notes from your podcast @rajshamani, probably I should keep doing it. It's very interesting, thanks for doing these podcast and sharing valuable information with us👍💯

[@Sonukumar-sg5xb]

Enjoyed your Podcast a lot...❤

[@chandrakanthkitta941]

Hi Raj , i wanted to know how lower middle class youngsters can think and build like this kind of startup and business, and what are the ways to learn and think like that, because why I am asking I am from that category and I am very much interested in business but don't have much knowledge about business, so please work on this question 🙏 we wanted to become a entrepreneur, business man ... I know you are doing same thing but still we are not getting the idea please go deeper in this question and some time your talking about only higher level people, like who they are already ready to start a business, my question is simple how lower middle class people can think about business and entrepreneurship.🙏🙏

[@mohit4success]

I got new perspective when I see your video thank you brother keep doing it for Indian youth 🙏

[@rockerrz4424]

Thank you for your support and guidance Raj sir more i want this type podcast

[@nirmalnahak02]

taking this from my first million podcast. ask your guests about ideas that are in their mind or they can share and go in brief discussing the market and all

[@nikhilshrivastava3959]

Very insightful!!

[@yashrastogi6503]

Excellent podcast ❤

[@RaviVerma-ij1rd]

I love your calmness and the way you ask questions . Keep bringing guests who can share their important lessons of their life so that we can leverage out of it.

[@shubhamsinghpatel6499]

English speaking pr koi video bnao

[@rajotavo]

The paradigm of large conglomerates dominating markets has shifted! With small cos and startups disrupting, and particularly with many startup brands like BoAt and others dramatically capturing markets...the corp. sector has understood the power of internet and that's why things will change dramatically over this coming decade...

[@himanshu5230]

Please make a playlist for startup videos, I'll just check if there is already one

[@thevinayakmlt]

What are things, i should care about before starting a business?? From basics to advance level??

[@bhushansonar6366]

Ask exact question on early phase from idea to Pre-Seed round

[@akashthakkar3539]

Bro I love your podcasts.. thank you for the content..

[@BigDataLogin]

cool - thank you both

[@abhik4353]

The way you are marketing your product " Blanco" By putting it beside the golden play button❤

[@Humanshealth_]

Hello Raj bhaiya, i dont why every time i site to watch your podcast my hand automatically pick up a pen and start taking notes 😊😊, you have changed my mind...

[@rajshamani]

Just sharing my learnings with you guys. Glad I could help you in learning something new. Stay tuned for more content like this🙌🏻

[@ARCHITECTVIKAS]

Amazing bro.. keep going ❤

[@COD_mobile_0304]

Bro bring ROB in your show...pogo channel pe ek artist ata tha....plz do bring him... I believe he is the one who showed India what modern art is all about..plz plz

[@MEB_KunalArya]

Hiii Raj, As always, I look forward to seeing your new podcast, and I am here again to register my attendance. Compared to your other podcasts, I enjoy your entrepreneurial podcasts more. Love you a lot. Please bring more podcasts on Entrepreneurial space

[@rajshamani]

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes like these 🙌🏻

[@Together.we.grow.better]

Much needed video.

[@RajeshYadav-ks2zy]

Putting dramatic picture in thumbnails should be criminalised with severe punishment 🥸

[@ShubhamKumar-dh9rj]

This is amazing.

[@user-hj4lq7ds3y]

Raj, can you please bring in more people who can discuss more on B2B software markets in India (Growing country) and US, Europe. :)

[@utkarshroy3859]

The only thing I didn't like about the video @raj samani is that you used a very click bait type title. But the knowledge i get from this video is unparalleled. Thanks

[@himanshiSHARMA-tj6vh]

The podcasts can go under a little more depth like how the founders manages their business and like some more deep talks about their business and what challenges do they face on the daily bases within the company. how do they manage that?

[@AdityaChaudhary-oo7pr]

Great insights

[@DragoonSlayer55]

How do i test feasibility for an idea? And do market research without much capital? Need help with this ❤

[@akashnainani1783]

Hey Raj, Please allow the guest to express himself and dont want to put your point and try to be right. Ex : Capital intensive stratups will conquer and become massive. You just try to prove your points more than 5 times in podcast

[@maradiajay7200]

One of the best 🔥

[@Musicvibe0001]

Nice work brother.

[@rajveersinhparmar8327]

Please bro make video for what do you read for entrepreneurship Related books or magazine.

[@prigo938]

How funding work..like for beginners who just starting a bussiness and doesn't know anything about funding and finance how investors take exit

[@SagarSahare-oc6os]

Thank you bhai🎉❤

[@hammadshaikh4278]

Great content 🎉

[@stonehilladd988]

SIR HINDI ME HO TO JAYADA MAJA ATA HE .. REQUEST TO MAKE IN HINDI

[@Aditya_Prabhune]

3:44 This thumping sound in the BG made me think that the floor above mine had a lot of movement or my door was being banged repeatedly. Also, my floor is empty and pretty dark, it's 3am, and I got shit scared😅😅😂

[@vasistaarya6219]

Raj, i want to ask every entrepreneur 1) how they started 2) what advise to "who want to become a entrepreneur or like that.3) what is your opinion on youth and advise to change their mindset

[@omkarpawar1921]

why did you remove Rajesh Dembla full podcast?

[@pavaneshchahar5417]

Hey Raj , thanks man you are doing really great job❤

[@rajshamani]

Thank you for your support man❤️

[@prachipatni29]

NEW STUDIOOOOOO 🔥🔥

[@rajveersinhparmar8327]

Please ask questions related how b2b market works .

[@kasionline]

Good wishes

[@atharvapache76]

broo you say that in clips channel you can see those clips which i raw then what should i see clips or podcast

[@flyingwithjatin]

Raj bhai please bring someone who is in defence sector...... Specially related to airplanes and stuff ......or space companies in India ..... Like there are a lot of them .......

[@saianushgoud9396]

Raj bhayya can you invite zoho founder Sridhar Vembu on the podcast if possible he's story is very inspiring!! Hope you bring him soon....

[@Believeharsh]

If your channel will invite to more guests who are from tech businesses and who have done exceptionally well. Thank you so much ❤

[@magixclub5166]

Bring more economic experts please

[@omkarkolekar008]

Hi raj my name omkar I think you ask more deep questions.😊

[@jig2253]

Hey, i see watch your podcasts. I like smart people and smart talk. That's how I relate to your podcasts. Think outside the box type of content. Thanks.

[@jig2253]

I might have told you the next US president is going an Indian guy. Vivek ramaswamy

[@predatalks]

The indian dream! ❤

[@manishnarang1779]

I wonder if we could bring on non tech business people and non-founder nut and bolts people like a CFO or HR and get their take

[@Humanshealth_]

Hlo Raj bhiya ek full video bnao na on "How to sell my services"

[@apkegeneralfacts5177]

Can you make podacst based on Oil & Gas Industry?

[@abhishekgupta3063]

Hey just ask some stratup founder that If someone is working on a startup but at what time he will able to figure out that his startup is sucess or failure More precise when a startup founder can cosider that his idea is a failure

[@harshkalbande4594]

Best podcast in india focusing startups ! If india becomes great startup hub, figuring out will have major contribution to it.

[@rajshamani]

India will become a great startup hub, the future is really positive 🙌🏻

[@ayushmaheshwari6144]

We are really interested to hear Kunal Shah once again Especially about human behaviour

[@nawamarora1542]

Good 👍

[@paragrane4760]

Salute Bhai

[@prateeksinha1176]

I'll know I'm successful when I get invited to this podcast

[@hirenvithlani4289]

Wait for Ajay Bijli From PVR Cinemas CEO

[@rajshamani]

Working on it🫡

[@anilachar323]

What is the take on the Ambani driven Jio? - When it was launched, Mukesh Ambani made a statement, something to the effect of - " We are a start up...", without explicitly saying they could easily invest 1000 crores (or 10,000 crores or whatever) on Day One. Like the case stated in this segment, about ZUDIO.

[@lakshayasood2197]

how about if you call people who can talk about 4 topics sales, negotiations, human nature, and money from basics. it would be good to have them in part by part series

[@bijaymuduli1171]

Hey Raj We need more about economic and startup ❤

[@rajshamani]

Working on it🫡

[@moliagarwal9765]

Hello bhaiya saw podcast for the first tym like fully it was amazing❤

[@rajshamani]

Thanks man🙌🏻

[@Laxmipandey488]

Bhai aap Raghav gupta aur Hitesh Chaudhary ko kb aapne show pr invite karoge ......

[@kamalkripalaney6411]

I work in Indonesia raj, it’s the next India Infact the gdp is double of India. Lot of Indian tech talent is here

[@rkkhanna795]

Very nice

[@udayudaymohan724]

what i think about upskilling is that , like many of my frinds and usually our genration of students are very smart but are not given the right knowledge to upskill . like we get into top engineering colleges score 9 cgps and when getting placed companies ask for completely different skills . so i think thats the problem . something like .... in horse race .... we r not feeding the horses properly and expect it to run top class .

[@DhanushkumarM]

Raj is soo sleepy in this video! Not complaining, just calling it 😅

[@BiswajeetSethi-yg5go]

48:47 P&G is baby in India compared to HUL! If that’s what they thought then they didn’t do too well compared to HUL juggernaut 🚀

[@chan90s]

He mentioned Nio. Nio is an amazing company. Probably he meant Luckin Coffee where they manipulated books

[@nagmashaikh8653]

Can we have some entrepreneurs from sports industry??

[@atharvapache76]

next time can you please get a guest who is from FMCG and talk about hardcore business side like you did with shantanu

[@sohamgaikwad2745]

Bhai Hindi me podcast banao all Hindi 🇮🇳

[@Padmanabham.]

5:54 Pgurus ❤ Shree Iyer sirrrr!! 🙏🏽😌

[@thefamilybykamlesh7370]

Dear raj I am from surat Gujarat I have 2 queries 1. I have a tradition business since 27 years but I have some good idea for flourishing this business can I get BC for my business…? 2. Can you suggest some VC in Surat…? Talhbaka in advance