Podcast appearances and mentions of Ronnie Screwvala

3 mots, 3 pays, une destination - elle-même.Victoire, Pascale et Marianne comparent le récit d'Elizabeth Gilbert, Mange Prie Aime, à son adaptation en film réalisée par Ryan Murphy avec Julia Roberts et Javier Bardem. A 31 ans, Liz traverse une crise existentielle : après un divorce, et une rupture douloureuse, elle se lance dans une année de voyage autour du monde pour retrouver le goût de vivre, avec le plaisir en Italie, la spiritualité en Inde et l'équilibre à Bali...Le film de Ryan Murphy est-il fidèle au livre dont il est tiré ? Réponse dans l'épisode !2 min 45 : On commence par parler du roman Mange Prie Aime d'Elizabeth Gilbert, paru en 2006.48 min 40 : On enchaîne sur l'adaptation en film sortie en 2010 et réalisée par Ryan Murphy avec Julia Roberts et Javier Bardem.1 h 31 min 34 : On termine sur nos recommandations autour des films de voyages et avec Julia Roberts.Avez-vous lu ou vu Mange Prie Aime ?Recommandations :Wild, écrit par Cheryl Strayed (2012)Un été à Osage County, réalisé par John Wells (2013)Mismatched, une série créée par Ronnie Screwvala (2020)People we meet on vacation, écrit par Emily Henry (2021)Ticket to Paradise, réalisé par Ol Parker (2022)Crédits : Attraversiamo - Dario Marianelli (tiré de la bande-originale Mange Prie Aime) - © 2010   Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, 23 August 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Indian equity benchmark index, the Nifty, extended its winning streak to six consecutive sessions on Thursday, rising by 0.17 per cent. BSE's Sensex too saw a surge of 0.18 per cent at the end of the trading session.  Zomato is making strides by entering another duopoly market. It already competes with Swiggy in the food delivery market, and now it is entering entertainment and ticketing, dominated by BookMyShow. The company is planning to acquire Paytm's ticketing business and rebrand it as a separate entity called ‘District'. Zomato will acquire the business for a little over 2,000 crore rupees. However, launching District as a separate app could pose challenges in user convenience and operational costs, Mint's startup correspondents Priyamvada C and Sowmya Ramasabramanian explain. Despite these potential hurdles, analysts are optimistic, predicting significant revenue growth for Zomato through this expansion.Ronnie Screwvala's Swades Foundation has stirred up interest in social stock exchanges or SSEs by raising 10 crore rupees on the National Stock Exchange's SSE. This move has other non-profits curious, but the complex compliance requirements are a bit of a deterrent. Since the concept launched in early 2023, just a handful of NGOs have actually raised funds through SSEs. Introduced in India in 2019, SSEs are designed to help non-profits raise funds transparently, hoping to draw individual donors and build trust. Mint's Sneha Shah and Nehal Chaliawala write that allthough there's potential for SSEs to make fundraising more accessible, experts caution that they may not offer significant advantages over existing channels like crowdfunding. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Ukraine marks a significant stride in India's foreign policy, especially following his visit to Russia. The move showcases the fact that the country can maintain ties with both Russia and Ukraine while navigating its relationships with Western allies like the US. Modi's visit—the first by an Indian prime minister since diplomatic ties were established 30 years ago—aims to enhance relations in sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, and education, among others. Shweta Singh, associate professor at the department of international relations, South Asian University, explains the significance of the PM's trip to the war-torn Eastern European nation.Get ready for a government-owned OTT platform. Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, is diving into the crowded digital scene with its own OTT platform. This new venture aims to feature content from private broadcasters and indie creators, potentially expanding streaming access, especially in rural areas, Mint's entertainment and media correspondent Lata Jha reports. Yet, it faces stiff competition from giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, not to mention the free content powerhouse, YouTube. While the platform may initially focus on news and movies—areas with fewer digital rights headaches—luring fresh content could be tough. Prasar Bharati will need to navigate these waters carefully, possibly leveraging its niche to attract viewers who aren't the primary target for mainstream OTT platforms. Korean esports giant Krafton just kicked off a major gaming tournament in India, the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2024, with a juicy 2 crore rupees prize pool. Exciting times, right? But here's the twist: despite the hype, many pro gamers in India are struggling to make money off their gameplay and social media. Mint's Shouvik Das and Pratishtha Bagai write that unlike in the West, where gamers make bank by streaming on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, Indian gamers are hitting roadblocks with monetization. The scene here is pretty new, and most of the audience is quite young, which complicates things. However, there's a silver lining—industry experts believe that as today's young gamers grow up and start calling the shots, they'll pump up the esports economy.   Show notes:Mint Explainer: Zomato's Paytm deal and its big bet on entertainmentNGOs eye social stock exchanges, but compliance barriers remainMint Primer | PM Modi in Ukraine: Can India play a role in ending the war?Prasar Bharati's OTT ambition: Can it compete in a crowded market?Indian gaming influencers reach for the stars, but it's tricky

I know what you're thinking. Didn't the First Principles podcast draw its curtains? Yes we did.But then we decided to do a final super-splice of every single episode we did. There were 41 founders. A bit too many for a single supercut episode, don't you think?So, here's the first 20.We went through all the episodes and picked a few minutes from each that we felt captured the essence of the specific founder and their approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and well, life.You'll listen to Kabeer Biswas, co-founder and CEO of Dunzo; Baskar Subramamian, co-founder and CEO of Amagi; Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha; Naveen Tewari, founder and CEO at InMobi; Ananth Narayanan, founder and CEO of Mensa Brands; Harshil Mathur, co-founder and CEO of Razorpay; Vineeta Singh, co-founder and CEO of Sugar Cosmetics; Amrish Rau, CEO of Pine Labs; Amit Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of NoBroker; Tarun Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Ather Energy; Deep Kalra, founder and chairman of MakeMyTrip; Ruchi Kalra, co-founder and CEO of Oxyzo; Kamal Sagar, co-founder and CEO of Total Environment; Srikanth Iyer, co-founder and CEO of Homelane; Shan Kadavil, founder and CEO of Fresh to Home; Kunal Shah, founder and CEO of CRED; Srikanth Velamakanni, co-founder and CEO of Fractal; Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder and chairperson of UpGrad; Gaurav Munjal, co-founder and CEO of Unacademy; and Smita Deorah, co-founder and co-CEO of LEAD.Even if you've listened to many of these episodes, I think you might enjoy this intense supercut.Meanwhile, we're working hard at our next podcast. Which I should be able to introduce to you very shortly. I'm excited!I'm Rohin Dharmakumar, your host. And here's part 1 of final, final supercut.-----------While you're still here you can sign up for the First Principles Newsletter here and continue to be part of the First Principles community.

How does one consistently upgrade themselves to stay relevant professionally? What drove Ronnie to establish upGrad? How did Swades empower rural India? How did Ronnie lead innovation in the media and entertainment industry? Join us for the latest episode as we sit down for an insightful conversation with Ronnie Screwvala, chairperson and co-founder of upGrad. Ronnie Screwvala's diverse ventures reflect his entrepreneurial prowess and social impact endeavours, spanning entertainment, education, and upskilling initiatives like UpGrad. Additionally, his grassroots empowerment approach with initiatives like The Swades Foundation and perpetual entrepreneurship with Ronnie Screwvala Productions illustrate his commitment to innovation and societal impact. With decades of entrepreneurial experience, we all have something to learn from Ronnie's journey. Chapters 00:00:00 - 00:01:08 Episode Introduction 00:01:08 - 00:04:23 Ronnie Screwvala: The Eternal Entrepreneur 00:04:23 - 00:08:15 What was young Ronnie's thought process to become an entrepreneur? 00:08:15 - 00:15:45 The DNA behind becoming a successful entrepreneur 00:15:45 - 00:21:03 How did Ronnie choose the right businesses to invest in? 00:21:03 - 00:26:38 Ronnie's thoughts on today's entrepreneurial landscape in India 00:26:38 - 00:31:15 What made Ronnie choose an unconventional business venture in education? 00:31:15 - 00:44:29 The needs and intricacies of continuously upgrading yourself with a 360° approach 00:44:29 - 00:55:18 Ronnie's vision and mission behind upGrad's founding 00:55:18 - 00:57:15 What is the difference between continuous learning and education? 00:57:15 - 00:01:00 What is India's educational realm today and what will it look like in the future? 01:01:00 - 01:12:56 The Swades Foundation: Empowering Rural Communities 01:12:56 - 01:21:50 Ronnie's innovative pathway in the media and entertainment industry 01:21:50 - 01:23:53 What does the future look like for Ronnie Screwvala's career?

This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?' we're all scoundrels as Abbas and Urjita are joined by stand-up comedian and poet Rajat Sood (the most non-kamina person you'll meet) to talk about Vihal Bharadwaj's 2009 action gangster banger ‘Kaminey'. Topics discussed include: Shahid's stellar performance and where it ranks in our favourites, Priyanka Chopra's gun toting expertise, Amol Gupte's screen escapades, Chandan Roy Sanyal's magnetic screen presence, the unparalleled partnership of Vishal Bharadwaj and Guilzar, and a special shout out to Rajat for regaling us with some amazing poetry.  This episode is part of our ‘Badass' movie series in association with our friends at Wildstone perfumes. Check out their new badass range of fragrances: Whiskey, Cigar and Ammo available right now. You use the promo code ‘IVM10' to get a 10% discount applicable on all products on www.wildstone.in. This 10% discount is over and above whatever deal you are getting on site. So check it out now! Follow Wildstone on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wildstoneofficial/  You can follow Rajat Sood here: https://www.instagram.com/rajatsoodpomedy/ Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88 Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well' episodes only on Amazon Music. Subscribe to our feed now: https://bit.ly/48VfMUE Follow IVM Pop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpop/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to First Principles! If you've been listening to us for a while, you know that First Principles covers a lot of topics. Leadership, organization building, decision making, learning methods, careers, life principles, habits, people management, parenting..it goes on.But if there's a common thread that connects them all together, it's entrepreneurship. Thus, today we have a “supercut” episode about the lives of founders. You're probably familiar with our supercut episodes. Every now and then we go back to our earlier episodes and stitch together some of the most interesting conversations from them. And so, we've put together this special supercut episode that takes you through the lives of five accomplished, original and diverse founders. They are Kunal Shah, the founder and CEO of CRED, Srikanth Velamakanni, the co-founder and Group CEO of Fractal, Ronnie Screwvala, the co-founder and Chairperson of UpGrad, Gaurav Munjal, the co-founder and CEO of Unacademy, and Smita Deorah, the co-founder and CEO of LEAD School. We cover their childhood, their careers and the choices they made, all of which helped them become the people they are today.Of course, I'll urge you to go back and listen to our full episodes – but this if you're not caught up on our older episodes, this is the perfect place to start. Here's a quick glance at the conversations in this episode: I spoke with Kunal earlier this year, in a conversation full of wonderful analogies and sharp perceptions of the world. And how Kunal's childhood and teenage years, when he was thrust into work to support his family, led him to the core philosophy behind CRED.Next up is Srikanth Velamakanni, the co-founder and Group CEO of Fractal. And Srikanth's childhood, too, is an important part of his journey as a founder. Especially when you consider the fact that growing up, he decided never to go into business. Because his father would often tell him that there was no such thing as an honest businessman.And yet, in 200o, Srikanth pooled in 2 lakh rupees to build Fractal. That's right – they've been around for nearly 25 years.Srikanth tells me what changed. Next, we have Ronnie Screwvala, the chairperson and co-founder of UpGrad. Ronnie's on the opposite end of the spectrum from Srikanth – growing up, he told his parents he's never going to work for someone else. Ronnie calls it serendipity – or even karma or destiny, and explains how he went from earning 500 rupees on the weekends to running multiple successful and colourfully varied organisations. This brings me to Gaurav Munjal, who you will know as the co-founder and CEO of Unacademy. And his story starts in college – when he ran a very successful blog devoted to - wait for this -  the actress Priyanka Chopra. And then a facebook page that earned him thousands of dollars from ads.He was a content creator before it was even a profession — and he explains how this led to Unacademy. Lastly, we have Smita Deorah, the co-founder and CEO of LEAD school. Like Gaurav and Ronnie, she's built a massive institution in education, too.Smita built LEAD school as a way to completely rejig the education system and everything that it's built of: the curriculum, pedagogy, technology, even the parents' mindset. And like our other guests, she has a very interesting story driving her too – and it starts when her daughter was only six months old. Thanks for being part of the First Principles community — you can now submit questions for our upcoming guests, book recommendations & image submissions for the First Principles podcast and newsletter and much more, here.This is First Principles— The Ken's fortnightly leadership podcast. The Ken is India's first subscriber-only business journalism platform. Check out our deeply reported long-form stories, insightful newsletters, original podcasts and much more here. 

Welcome to Cyrus Says REWIND!Become a member of Club Cyrus SaysIn this episode of Cyrus Says REWIND, we take a look back at some highlights from Episode when Cyrus spoke to Ronnie Screwvala!Enjoy!Subscribe to the Cyrus Says YouTube Channel for full video episodes!Listen to Cyrus Says across Audio PlatformsApple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio SaavnEmail your AMA questions to us at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Says' official Instagram handle at @whatcyrussaysConnect with Cyrus on socials:Instagram | TwitterAnd don't forget to rate us!-x-x-xDisclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by fellow podcaster from the IVM Pop family, Snayhil Aneja. We're discussing the 2012 quirky comedy-drama 'Barfi' starring Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Anurag Basu. Topics discussed include: Ranbir and Priyanka's fabulous performances, the plagiarism controversy over the silent movie sequences in the film and what's the difference between homage and copy, the splendid music score by Pritam, Anurag Basu's filmography and a lot more.   Follow Snayhil here: https://instagram.com/snayhil Follow Abbas here: https://instagram.com/abbasmomin88 Follow Urjita here: https://instagram.com/urjitawani Listen to 'Chitthiyaan' here: https://spotify.link/ub9KIaMKlDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Peyush Bansal, founder and CEO of Lenskart, India's largest eyewear company talks to Karthik B. Reddy, co-founder and managing partner of Blume Ventures,  the importance of hiring the right people in building long-lasting businesses, the pathological obsession of founders to solve a particular problem, which is essential in India's small market, and balancing short-term objectives with long-term goals.  Bansal built Bagskart, Watchkart, Jewelkart, before focusing his energies on Lenskart, and the disturbing statistic where said that 75% of people in India who need specs are not them helped “focus his vision.” And as a reward for his clarity of purpose, IDG Ventures was soon on board.  Bansal was also inspired by Uniqlo's growth in the West, where it managed to create differentiation in the same category of products. He gives the example of shoes: People no longer just want sports shoes. There's one for walking, one for fast-paced running, and one for slow running. This trend is expected to continue in the future, with eyewear products being offered to cater to every single need of a consumer.  Bansal also emphasizes the need for long-term thinking and sustainability in the business. They discuss the success of Maruti and the importance of considering the long-term impact of their decisions. Peyush also shares his thoughts on wealth and the influence of Indian entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala, who has significantly impacted his outlook on life and career.  For more on the importance of hiring right, check out Naveen Tewari of Inmobi's episode on X-Unicorns.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2b0PgICcwg2DQI49zqpWay https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast/naveen-tewari-on-the-quest-for-a-purposeful-life-the-beauty-of-creating-versus-competing-and-building-a-culture-of-compounding-trust All episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/227rW4Ee4ob6wRT8U7pJ8s https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/blume-podcast/id1651800944 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNGJiMzM3MDQtNjE1Yi00MDU0LWFhZTktYWNlNTAwZmQ0MTk3L2IxZjk3NGJiLWUxMWMtNDZlYy1hNzFkLWIwMTgwMDlkZjk1Ny8xMTViMzZlYi0yNzY0LTRiZTEtYThmYy1iMDE4MDA5ZGY5ODEvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M

Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0--------------Subscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts------------In this episode,renowned producer and Upgrad founder Ronnie Screwvala & Raj Shamani dive into a wide range of topics, exploring the lessons learned from Ronnie's journey and the principles that have shaped his success. From personal struggles to the ever-evolving nature of achievement, they tackle the fragile world we live in, discussing mental health and the importance of being in control rather than simply being in charge.The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they delve into the Silicon Valley culture and the obsession with data control, debating whether it's a positive or negative influence on entrepreneurship. With a philosophy of "to each his own," Ronnie emphasizes that success should not be solely measured by wealth, offering a reality check on the manufactured luck often associated with achievement.The duo also explores the differences between individuals who make it and those who don't, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding entrepreneurship and the importance of perseverance. Ronnie shares his insights on wearing multiple hats and how to effectively balance different roles, while Raj presents the concept of taking calculated risks and the importance of embracing vulnerability to continue learning and growing.The podcast concludes with a meaningful discussion on work-life balance, the hustle culture, and the true meaning of life. Ronnie reflects on the significance of making an impact and giving back to society, while Raj shares personal stories that highlight the importance of helping others.Join Ronnie Screwvala and Raj Shamani as they engage in a captivating conversation that delves into entrepreneurship, personal growth, consumer insights, and the path to success. Don't miss out on this inspiring and enlightening episode.--------------------

"You need to be restless, because you don't have a choice".Those are words you expect to hear from a 30-something tech founder building a ChatGPT-powered neo startup.But Ronnie Screwvala, whose voice you just heard, is 67. And trust me when I say this, I haven't seen many 30-something founders who are as restless, ambitious and driven as he is.Ronnie is the chairperson and co-founder of upGrad, an online higher education company last valued at over $2.2 billion. He insists, emphatically, that upGrad is neither a startup nor an edtech."Edtech", he says, was "a parlance invented by people who wanted to go out raise money, and VCs who liked the word Tech as it was the flavour for the last five years to invest in."Instead, he says, he tells the 5000+ employees who work at upGrad to have faith that they're going to build something really valuable over the next 5-10 years. And that you cannot have report cards on companies measured over six months or a year.But that's not all Screwvala does.He co-founded Swades Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that works across 2000 villages in Maharashtra.He runs RSVP Movies, a film production company. And much more.Welcome back to First Principles, the fortnightly leadership podcast from The Ken. This is episode 18, and I am Rohin Dharmakumar, your host.Stay with me for a wonderful conversation with Ronnie Screwvala about ambition, organisation building, online education and long-term thinking.You can read the full transcript of the conversation here: https://the-ken.com/podcasts/first-principles/ronnie-screwvala-upgrad/The Ken's newsroom also publishes Cost to Company, a weekly podcast about careers and workplaces. One of our episodes, inspired by a message from a Cost to Company listener, explores the future of talent in Bombay. Listen to it here: https://the-ken.com/podcasts/cost-to-company/bombay-is-running-out-of-talent/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=podcast2&utm_campaign=ctc_ep&utm_id=ctc.ep25If you, too, have a story to tell about how your work and workplace are adapting to the world around us, please write to us. Click on this link to fill out our survey: https://theken.typeform.com/CTC-may2023?utm_source=ken&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ctc_survey&utm_id=ctc.05.23

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Philip Specht, Partner bei Speedinvest. Philip hat die Finanzierungsrunde von KatKin, UpGrad und Apotekamo analysiert: Das Londoner Food Startup KatKin konnte in einer Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde 22 Millionen US-Dollar einsammeln. Das von Brett und Nikki O`Farrell gegründete Unternehmen bietet seinen Kundinnen und Kunden die Lieferungen von individualisiertem Katzenfutter. Das Geschäftsmodell basiert auf einem monatlichem Abonnement, dass zwischen 50 und 64 Pfund kostet. Neben der Beteiligung von Octopus Ventures wird die Finanzierungsrunde von Verlinvest und Perwyn angeführt. Mithilfe des frischen Kapitals will KatKin die Produktion expandieren und das Produkt kontinuierlich verbessern und weiter vermarkten. UpGrad hat eine Finanzierungsrunde unter der Führung von ETS Global in Höhe von 210 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen. Neben den Bestandsinvestoren Temasek und IIFL beteiligten sich unter anderem ETS Global, Bodhi Tree und Kaizen Management Advisors. Zudem steuert das Gründerteam 12,5 Millionen US-Dollar bei, um weiterhin 50 Prozent am Unternehmen halten zu können. Das Indische EdTech bietet Lernenden und Berufstätigen eine online Plattform für Lernkurse und Hochschulabschlüsse. Mit dem frischen Kapital will UpGrade sein Team mit über 1000 Lehrenden und 5000 Coaches erweitern. Gegründet wurde UpGrad 2012 von Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, Phalgun Kompalli, Ravijot Chugh. Die Stockholmer Online-Apotheke Apotekamo konnte sich in einer Finanzierungsrunde 2,5 Millionen Euro sichern. Mit der Runde steigt die Unternehmensbewertung auf 14,6 Millionen Euro. Apotekamo bietet auf seiner online Plattform neben Medikamenten auch Zahlungslösungen für externe Medikamentenlieferanten. Nach dem Start in Serbien will das Startup mithilfe der Investition weiter in Bosnien und Herzegowina expandieren. Die Geldgeber sind Angelgate AG, Schoeller Group und Hasan Salihamidžić, der von nun an Apotekamo beim Marketing unterstützt. Das Portfoliounternehmen des schwedischen VCs EPTI steht unter der Leitung von Arli Mujkic, CEO und Gründer von EPTI.

In this episode, we talk about Top 10 Startups from Mumbai - financial capital of India. #10: PepperFry: The startup was founded by two former eBay employees, Ambareesh Murty and Ashish Shah, back in 2011 as Trendsutra Platform Services. In the beginning they were selling all e-commerce products, but they realised in early 2013 that if they were gonna succeed as a startup, they were gonna need to focus in on one product category, and that category ended up being furniture. Their last valuation was $462 million, during their Series F round in February of 2020. #9 Jupiter: The company was started by Jitendra Gupta whose first big startup success was fintech startup Citrus Pay. They offer their customers legitimate bank accounts, and with these bank accounts, they can also offer products like Jupiter Edge which is a sort of buy now, pay later credit hybrid, a salary advance account, and a traditional debit card as well. They have raised $155 million at a valuation of $711 million. #8 Zepto: It was started by two teenagers Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra. They first started KiranaKart, a Mumbai-based grocery delivery startup that partnered with kiranas to deliver items to customers, but they quickly realised that being the middle-man between kiranas and customers wasn't a scalable model so they launched Zepto in April 2021. Zepto is a soonicorn, they were last valued at $900 million back in May of 2022, and their investors have poured $360 million into the company. #7 Purplle: This company was incorporated in 2011 as Manash Lifestyle Private Limited, by three IITans, Manish Taneja, Rahul Dash, and Suyash Katyayani and it is a omnichannel beauty startup like Nykaa. Purplle follows a marketplace model as oppose to Nykaa's inventory model. They have over 600 foreign and Indian brands on their marketplace, and were last valued at $1.1 billion in June of 2022, making them a unicorn. #6 LEAD School: Started by Smita Deorah and Sumeet Mehta back in 2012, LEAD School is actually a B2B SaaS play - when a school signs up with LEAD, they gain access to LEAD's international standard curriculum, their backend SaaS systems which allow faculty to manage things like admissions, students, classrooms, grades, all from a single online platform. They've got upwards of 3,500 schools signed up with them in more than 400 cities, and in 2022 they achieved a valuation of $1.1 billion. #5 Acko: It was started by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak as a new insurance provider that would make the process of buying and claiming insurance fast, easy, and affordable. They got a licence to sell insurance in 2017, and today, they've sold car, taxi, bike, and health insurance to 50 million unique customers and they are currently valued at $1.1 Billion. #4 upGrad: It was started by Mayank Kumar, Phalgun Kompalli, Ravijot Chugh, and Ronnie Screwvala, in March of 2015. Company focuses on higher education and upskilling and they were valued at $1.2 billion last year. #3 Rebel Foods: It began with a single offline QSR restaurant in Pune, Faasos, in 2003 by Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee and today, Faasos has 500 restaurants across 10 countries. Rebel Foods is a cloud kitchen startup, they operate something called internet kitchens, basically these are kitchens specifically catering to people ordering online using platforms like Swiggy or Zomato. #2 CoinDCX: Founded by two friends Neeraj Khandelwal and Sumit Gupta in 2018, it is India's first ever crypto unicorn. Today, they're one of the leading crypto exchanges in India with more than 13 million users, and they've raised a total of $244 million from their investors at a $2 billion valuation as of August of 2021. #1 Pharmeasy: Dharmil Sheth and Dhaval Shah, started this company in 2015 to make healthcare completely doorstep deliverable in India.

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Stephan Jacquemot, Investment Partner bei TS Ventures. Stephan und Jan haben am Anfang den neuen Spiegel-Artikel “So heftig ist der Absturz der US-Tech-Branche” kommentiert, der über die Krise der US-Tech Branche berichtet. Außerdem verkündete die in Berlin ansässige VC-Firma Project A Ventures einen neuen Fonds mit einem Volumen von 375 Millionen US-Dollar (360 Millionen Euro), um weiterhin europäische Technologieunternehmen in der Frühphase zu unterstützen. Es ist bereits der vierte Fonds von Project A - mehr als zweieinhalb Jahre nach dem dritten - und bringt das verwaltete Vermögen des Unternehmens auf 1 Milliarde US-Dollar. Das Indische Unternehmen UpGrad konnte frische finanzielle Mittel in Höhe von 225 Millionen US-Dollar einsammeln und somit seine Bewertung auf 2,25 Milliarden US-Dollar erhöhen. UpGrad wurde 2015 von Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, Phalgun Kompalli und Ravijot Chugh gegründet und ist ein Online-Hochschulbildungsunternehmen, das Studierenden, Berufstätigen und Unternehmen Programme in den Bereichen Datenwissenschaft, Technologie, Management und Recht anbietet. Die Family Offices der indischen Milliardäre Lakshmi Mittal und Sunil Bharti Mittal (Telekommunikationsbetreiber Bharti Airtel) beteiligten sich an der Runde, ebenso wie bestehende Investoren, darunter Temasek Holdings Pte.

SatoriXR, a tech startup in Chennai that offers 3D and augmented reality technologies for engineering design and manufacturing, has won Grameen Foundation India's first Tech4Inclusion challenge. And entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala's UpGrad has doubled its private valuation in new funding round, ET reports. Notes: SatoriXR, a tech startup in Chennai that offers 3D and augmented reality technologies for engineering design and manufacturing, has won Grameen Foundation India's first Tech4Inclusion challenge, the foundation said in a LinkedIn post yesterday. With a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Grameen conceptualised the Technology for Growth and Inclusion Challenge and announced it in August last year. Competitors were invited to work in the Augmented Reality and Machine Learning space to design a mobile application for educating rural customers and banking agents. SatoriXR, founded by Mahesh Ramamurthy in 2018, built the prototype for a gamified AR learning application, to facilitate financial literacy and inclusion on its eponymous SatoriXR platform. The company will now be awarded the contract to build the full-scale application for Grameen, which will then be used by its banking correspondent partners. SatoriXR was picked from among three finalists. The other two were Deeploop Technologies and MuCrest Technologies. Clari, a Silicon Valley company that makes a revenue tracking software platform for businesses, has acquired India's Wingman, a conversational AI provider for sales teams, the companies said in a press release yesterday. Clari didn't reveal the terms of the deal, but the entire team of Wingman, including its three founders, is expected to join the US company, according to the press release. The acquisition of Wingman gives Clari's revenue collaboration and governance platform the ability to analyse customer and employee conversations, extract valuable AI-based insights, and reliably predict all revenue outcomes. Wingman goes beyond the limits of similar conversation intelligence tools by helping revenue-critical teams act in the moment when it matters, the companies said in the release. Wingman, a Y Combinator portfolio company, was founded in 2018 by Shruti Kapoor, Muralidharan Venkatasubramanian and Srikar Yekollu. The company had raised $2.3 million in 2019 from investors including early-stage deep tech VC firm Speciale Invest. UpGrad Education, founded by Ronnie Screwvala, has raised $225 million in funding from investors including billionaire James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and US testing and assessment provider Educational Testing Service, Economic Times reports. Theme music courtesy Free Music & Sounds: https://soundcloud.com/freemusicandsounds

1000+ Layoffs This week: At least 6 startups in India this week fired more than 1000 employees this week. Out of this, Gurugram-based edtech startup Udayy has completely shut down as it's not seeing any growth potential, due to which more than 100 of their employees will be let go off. Gurugram-based B2B ecommerce marketplace Yojak is shutting down it's India operations due to cash crunch and due to which they have fired around 140 employees. Social commerce platform Yaari is on the verge of shutting down and has laid off 150 employees in the last one month. Yaari was a new venture by real estate giant ‘Indiabulls' and it was competing with Meesho, Dealshare, Trell, and Shopsy. Bengaluru based upskilling startup, FrontRow has laid off 145 employees, in order to control their burn and increase runway. Bengaluru-based esports and mobile gaming unicorn Mobile Premier League (MPL) has also fired 100+ employees and are shutting down their streaming service. Dubai based mobility startup Swvl has also fired more than 400 of their employees. Founder Spotlight - Ronnie Screwvala: For this week, we have Ronnie Screwvala, who during this reality check phase for startups with heavy losses and layoffs happening all around, is emphasizing on building a ‘real' business model and he is not doing this just by his words but he is actually hiring 3,000 new employees for his edtech startup upGrad. Ronnie blamed private equity firms for a lot of current problems, saying that they pressure young entrepreneurs to keep increasing their valuations after every round of funding without concentrating on the core business. He further talked about what's ahead for Indian startups in an interview. TechEagle drone delivers mail: Gurugram-based drone startup TechEagle on Tuesday delivered mail successfully by a drone in Gujarat. This was done with the collaboration of government owned India Post. This mail delivery by drone covered the distance of 46 kms in less than half hour, and this was five times faster than any surface transportation, according to the startup. Reliance Industries to invest in edtech startup Lido Learning: Lido Learning, edtech startup which in January this year fired 1200 of its employees citing lack of funds, could now raise fresh funds from Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries. Reliance could even acquire Lido Learning, according to reports. Fintech startup Slice introduces UPI payments: Fintech startup Slice, which is a credit card provider, is now betting big on UPI payments and for this company has raised $50 Mn. Slice, which already has more than 12 Million customers, now wants to tap into the trillion dollar payments market of India.

In today's video, we cover the story of Nykaa's nayika – how Falguni Nayar built a profitable $13 billion startup in India. A rewarding experience at Kotak and learnings from Uday Kotak: When Falguni Nayar joined Kotak Mahindra – it was just an NBFC. She was responsible for setting up their investment banking arm – Kotak Mahindra Capital. However, when Falguni decided to follow her husband to London, Uday Kotak didn't want to lose one of his best employees – so he asked her to set up Kotak Mahindra's London office from scratch and when her husband moved to New York, she followed him to the US and also established Kotak Mahindra's New York office as well. This experience gave her an experience for a lifetime. An itch to start up before 50: While working at Kotak, Falguni had the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs like Ronnie Screwvala – who went on to build a media and entertainment empire when the sector was in its nascent stages, which Falguni helped him take public in 2005. She also helped take PVR Cinema to IPO – a company built by Ajay Bijli, which was responsible for building India's first multiplex cinemas. These experiences had a profound impact on her and she decided that she wanted to plunge into the world of entrepreneurship before she was 50. Birth of Nykaa: For a large majority of India's female population, that's kajal and lipstick was all there was when it came to beauty, and a major reason for this was the lack of education around these products. She had a hunch that if she could somehow introduce these women to this new world of beauty, if she could educate them on these products and how to use them, then her idea would be successful. And so, in April of 2012, Nykaa was born. Building from scratch and early challenges: When she started building Nykaa – things didn't go easy for her. In the first three years of building Nykaa, she had lost three CTOs consecutively. On the operations side, the company was struggling to fulfil 10 orders per day, and getting them delivered on time was a pipe dream. Angry customers were calling at all hours, demanding an explanation for why their products hadn't shown up yet. Needless to say, things were stressful at Nykaa, and the startup's team of 7 quickly became a team of two. Falguni and her daughter would stay up until 3 AM some nights, packing boxes in between customer support calls - but these nights were important. Falguni and her daughter spent time in the trenches, they suffered, they lost sleep building the company, and so as it slowly grew. 3 C's of Nykaa - Curation, Content and Convenience: When she started building Nykaa – things didn't go easy for her. In the first three years of building Nykaa, she had lost three CTOs consecutively. On the operations side, the company was struggling to fulfil 10 orders per day, and getting them delivered on time was a pipe dream. Angry customers were calling at all hours, demanding an explanation for why their products hadn't shown up yet. Needless to say, things were stressful at Nykaa, and the startup's team of 7 quickly became a team of two. Falguni and her daughter would stay up until 3 AM some nights, packing boxes in between customer support calls - but these nights were important. Falguni and her daughter spent time in the trenches, they suffered, they lost sleep building the company, and so as it slowly grew. From sustainable growth to IPO: he didn't want to sacrifice equity to grow quickly if she could grow sustainably, and so that's what she did. She was planning the startup's IPO as early as 2017, and as we all know today, looking back, this initial public offering was arguably the most successful in Indian history.

Priyanka Sahay Moneycontrol News Ronnie Screwvala is an investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist with a ring side view of the startup ecosystem. At a time when the ed-tech sector is booming with investments and big ticket mergers, he thinks that the real success of a startup is defined by the innovation it brings to the market. Rest everything -- unicorn status, valuation, amount of funding raised, are flawed elements.In the latest episode of the Setting Sail podcast hosted by Moneycontrol's Priyanka Sahay, Screwvala talks about the growth expected in the ed-tech segment, his vision for upGrad, his startup and how the second wave of the pandemic is impacting the corporates in India.Tune in to know more.

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Hello and welcome to the last episode of Season 2 of Cutting Chai Stories! I'm your host Jayati Vora and on today's show, I speak to playwright and director Shivani Tibrewala, of No License Yet productions, who explains the peculiar tension between dialogue and subtext in theater, and how to create it. She reads an excerpt of her monologue, Avoid the Void. And she recalls her part in the nascent slam poetry scene in Mumbai. To contact Shivani, you can email nolicenseyet@gmail.com About Shivani: Shivani Tibrewala is a poet, playwright, and screenwriter from Mumbai, India and an empaneled artist with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations. She is the founder-director of No License Yet, a theatre company known for producing socially relevant pieces of theatre such as Retellings (a feminist interpretation of the Ramayana), and has herself written, directed and produced 10 plays since 2002 starring some of the biggest names in the Indian performing arts such as Tom Alter, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Mallika Sarabhai, Preeta Mathur, Utkarsh Mazumdar, Meenal Patel, Mona Ambegaonkar, Denzil Smith, Quasar Thakore Padamsee, Avantika Akerkar etc. Her plays has been published by Writers Workshop India, on Muse India and in a Croatian anthology featuring works by Women Writers from India. She has been commissioned to write plays by Theatre Royal Plymouth (UK), Flinntheater (Germany), The Moving Image Factory (Canary), etc. and her plays have traveled far and wide both in India and abroad and have completed over 500 shows. She has written for various television series including the kids daily "Hello Dolly" based on The Princess Diaries, and a few feature films, including a comic musical for kids called "Music School" (based on The Sound of Music) the music for which is currently being composed by the maestro Ilaiyaraaja, a biopic on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw currently being produced by Ronnie Screwvala, a medical thriller based on her critically acclaimed play "The Laboratory" which was shortlisted by Sundance, a horror film called "Sex on the Beach" that was one of the ten stories in the feature "Dus Kahaniyaan" produced by Whitefeather Films, and numerous other screenplays she is currently pitching to producers.

Note: While we take a short break after 100 amazing episodes, we thought you'd enjoy a throwback to some of our earlier ones. Check out this one with Ronnie Screwvala.It's a fanboy moment for Varun Duggirala as he is joined by entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala on this episode. They talk about being an outsider in the media industry and he also shares tips for budding entrepreneurs. They also talk about the importance of scaling a business, and a whole lot more.Talk to Varun on Twitter and Instagram @dailydementYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

In this episode of Capital Ideas, Ronnie Screwvala, the chairman and co-founder of upGrad, and the former CEO and founder of UTV Group, talks about coming from a lower-middle-class family, failing in college, his unusual surname, and why an entrepreneur must never have a Plan B. Screwvala talks to Manu Balachandran about starting with low capital, his transition from a toothbrush business to building one of India's multimedia conglomerate, self-conviction, and breaking glass ceilings. Read Forbes India's 9th October cover story on Ronnie Screwvala here

Build. Scale. Repeat: Ronnie Screwvala, who transformed UTV from a production company to a multimedia conglomerate, is now dipping into his entrepreneurial genius to build edtech startup upGrad into a venture of scale and impact. Can it compete with the likes of Byju's and Unacademy? Read more on www.forbesindia.com

Abhishek Shah of Wellthy had an interesting upbringing. He was an engineer and had a scientific bent of mind. Having parents who were successful entrepreneurs, he had seen them run their ventures but existing care not catching up with their lifestyles. Working with Ronnie Screwvala and investing in startups gave him an outside in perspective on ventures. How did he combine the two to build and put Wellthy Therapeutics on the path to scale? That story is here!

Audio infotainment has for long been a medium close to the heart, with people soaking in on cricket commentaries or prime-time bulletins emerging from their radio sets. But a lot of that changed some thirty years ago, and the once-ubiquitous transistors, as radio sets were popularly called, yielded space to a barrage of television soap operas and, more recently, the YouTube phenomenon. But it is now making a comeback in the new avatar called podcasts. Podcasts are on-demand radio shows streamed over the internet and there is now a plethora of free content–from interview shows to fiction story-telling–out there on the web. Though a global phenomenon, the podcasting boom in India is not only unique but also stupendous in how quickly both listeners and producers have embraced the new medium. A rapid surge in original podcast shows has left the audience spoilt for choices. News publishers have launched podcast divisions, while business firms are using it as a brand-promotion channel. Podcasts have become a social media extension of sorts for celebrity figures like the Obamas, scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and others who regularly churn out new episodes to keep their audience hooked. However, underneath the glut, a special class of upstart podcast-creators is emerging. Armed with free tools on the internet and an off-the-shelf microphone, these self-starters are not only bringing fresh original content to the fore but are also creating a brand name for themselves. The democratic nature of podcasts–easy to produce and feature on endless aggregator platforms–is also a key enabler. Self-starters Ashdin Doctor, the creator of Habit Coach podcast, is a Mumbai-based fitness and lifestyle consultant. His journey from being unfit through his 20s, to changing his lifestyle upside down through obsessive reading on nutrition and health, prompted him to take it up as a career. Doctor wanted to deliver his learning to a larger audience on the internet and started a podcast a year ago. “Initially it would take me four to five hours to record a few minutes,” says Doctor, who publishes five-minute episodes each, on one actionable habit, nutritional advice or lifestyle recommendation. One year and 166 episodes later, he says podcasting has helped him get hundreds of queries and engagements on his social media pages. “Now I publish three podcasts a week. I write my own scripts, and record the episodes as per a schedule,” he says adding that he gets 150,000 listens every month. Through he initially tried his hand on Anchor, a free internet tool to create podcasts, Doctor’s first show was recorded in partnership with IVM. IVM, or Indus Vox Media, is a podcasting network founded by Amit Doshi and Kavita Rajwade in 2015. In many ways, IVM is a unique company and a major force behind popularising Indian original shows. The company functions as a network, production house and distribution platform solely focused on Indian creators, and now boasts on 95 original titles on its platform. A skim through its Android app best captures the pulse of local shows: Varun Duggirala, founder of ad agency The Glitch, interviews top marketing voices on the changing nature of advertising on his show ‘Advertising is Dead’; Finance consultants Anupam Gupta shares personal financial tips on ‘Paisa Vaisa’; while ‘Kini aur Nani’, hosted by children book-writer Nutran Raj, is trying re-create the experience of grandma’s bed-time stories on radio. Personalities like investor-entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and comedian Cyrus Broacha also have popular podcasts running on IVM. “The last six months have been the most exciting times I can think of,” IVM’s Doshi wrote in a blogpost in March, when the outfit completed four years. “Everything from the growth in content catalog, to the huge growth in traffic and name recognition, the avalanche of job applicants, the constantly increasing interest from brands and VCs, and, mo

In this Network Capital podcast, Ronnie Screwvala, the founder of Upgrad, discusses how to grapple with failure and reinvent oneself. He talks about the role of serendipity in his life and what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Ronnie is a first generation entrepreneur who failed his Bachelor of Commerce in college but that did not deter his intent to start up on his own at a time where there was no eco-system for PE Funding or bank debt to start ups. His first foray was Cable TV in India and for the first two years of that journey he found no takers and only advise to treat it as a failed start up and move on, but with him staying at it he was credited with having pioneered Cable TV for all of India. Entrepreneurship is about finding and seizing opportunities and moving on from failures and Ronnie saw an opportunity in toothbrush manufacturing and after many setbacks went on to build one of the largest toothbrush operations in India. The other opportunity was TV Home Shopping but it was well before its time and was a big failure, but not enough for him to question if he should stick it out as an entrepreneur. Ronnie went on to build a media and entertainment company – UTV, where post many pivots and four almost near bankruptcies and 15 years of focussed work with strong co-founders and a large team, it scaled to a size spanning all aspects of Content and Platform and then he divested UTV to The Walt Disney Co in 2012. Perception in most cases is larger than reality and so in spite of so many failures, Newsweek termed him the Jack Warner of India, Esquire rated him one of the 75 most influential people of the 21st century and Fortune as Asia’s 25 most powerful. Having lived it and seen the misconception that it’s all about quick success and that failure is to frown on - he authored a book Dream With Your Eyes Open as his commitment to champion entrepreneurship and evangelize failure. Ronnie got the term “cat with nine lives” attached to him by colleagues and peers for the number of times he had failed, but reflecting on his setbacks and counting on his main virtue that success can never be timed and staying the course is the only option, Ronnie in his second innings decided to deepen his commitment to making India a better place through a focus on two of the largest sunrise sectors - Online Education & the not for profit Rural/Social space. He is Co-Founder & Chairman of upGrad which zeros in on the massive Online Education market and the fact that Learning for every working professional is now a lifelong commitment. He, along with his wife Zarina, are the Co-Founders of The Swades Foundation, which is committed to empower one million lives in rural India every 5-7 years through a 360 degree model spanning Water, Sanitation, Health, Education and Livelihood to lift them out of poverty permanently. As a hobby and passion Ronnie loves to tell stories that must to told via movies with his new brand RSVP and he owns 3 sports teams under the brand U Mumba in Kabaddi, Volleyball and Football even though he has never played any of the sports himself.

On this episode, IVM Podcasts Co-Founder, Kavita Rajwade and Karthik take you through the journey of The Filter Koffee Podcast. Together, they discuss what happened behind the scenes of all the episodes and the prep required to make them happen. They highlight their favourite memories from renowned guests and talk about what to look forward to in the show's future. Tune in. Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan @The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (https://filterkoffee.wordpress.com/author/karthik215/). You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

It's a fanboy moment for Varun Duggirala as he is joined by entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala on this episode. They talk about being an outsider in the media industry and he also shares tips for budding entrepreneurs. They also talk about the importance of scaling a business, and a whole lot more. Talk to Varun on Twitter and Instagram @dailydement You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

"It's about overcoming that crisis of confidence". On this week's episode, Ronnie answers the question about when should an entrepreneur start looking at diversification as an option? He also talks about the importance of going on despite disruptions and how identifying and selecting the right team is a crucial factor for any organisation. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-ronnie-screwvala-podcast You can listen/download to the audiobook version of Ronnie's bestselling book 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' on the IVM podcasts app & website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/dwyeo You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

How can you conquer time and bank in on opportunities? How does effective communication help you as an entrepreneur? How do you identify the right Co-Founder for your company? These are some common questions asked by present-day entrepreneurs. On this week's episode of The Filter Koffee Podcast, host Karthik Nagarajan is joined by Ronnie Screwvala, media pioneer, first generation entrepreneur and one of the most well-known names in the field of business and entertainment. He shares his entrepreneurial prudence, why he enjoys working with raw talent, and also talks about recording his audiobook in his own voice. Tune in for all this and more. Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan @The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (https://filterkoffee.wordpress.com/author/karthik215/). You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Trial by FireCameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee who has a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him.Director: Edward ZwickProduced by: Alex Soros, Allyn Stewart, Edward Zwick, Kipp NelsonCast: Laura Dern, Jack O'Connell, Emily MeadeDistributor: Roadside AttractionsRelease Date: May 17, 2019Runtime: 2 hour 07 minutesGenre: Biography, Drama PhotographPressured by his grandmother to get married, a struggling street photographer convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee. They soon develop an unexpected bond that transforms both of them in ways they could not have imagined.Director: Ritesh BatraProduced by: Ritesh Batra, Ronnie Screwvala, Michel Merkt, Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Viola Fügen, Michael WeberCast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Sachin KhedekarDistributor: AA Films, Amazon StudiosRelease Date: May 17, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutesGenre: Drama, Romance See You YesterdayTwo Brooklyn teenage prodigies build makeshift time machines to save one's brother from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.Director: Stefon BristolProduced by: Spike Lee, Ashley AlexanderCast: Eden Duncan-Smith, Dante Crichlow, AstroDistributor: NetflixRelease Date: May 17, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutesGenre: Action, Adventure, Crime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since this is the 25th episode, we decided to change things up a little. We've put the host Varun Duggirala on the hot seat! That's right. He's the guest on his own podcast. So who's hosting? That's a surprise. Tune in to find out! Varun answers questions from the listeners and the amazing guests that we've had on the podcast so far. He talks about what it's like to be a podcast host, the difference between working on video content and audio content, the definition of being creative and a whole lot more. Do you have any questions for Varun? Tweet to him @dailydement or write into us at @ivmpodcasts using #AIDAMA. You can also send us an email on shows@indusvox.com. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

What an honour it is to have with us this week on Cyrus Says media pioneer, first generation entrepreneur and one of the most well known names in the field of business and entertainment - Ronnie Screwvala. On this episode Ronnie talks to Cyrus about the perils or growing up with his unique last name, his humble beginnings from selling toothbrushes to being a cable operaor to setting up the behemoth that is UTV. He also sheds light on his theatre days, his parents, his foray into the world of online education with upGrad and his new podcast 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' right here on the IVM podcasts network. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-ronnie-screwvala-podcast You can listen/download to the audiobook version of Ronnie's bestselling book 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' on the IVM podcasts app & website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/dwyeo In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

"You cannot be an entrepreneur if you're not ready to face the consequences of your actions." On this episode, Ronnie Screwvala talks to Amit Doshi about growing up in a lower-middle-class family, his thirst for entrepreneurship in college and how the ability to take calculated risks helped him shape his entrepreneurial journey. They also run through the chapter summary highlighting the power of humour during your worst adversities and confronting fear. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-ronnie-screwvala-podcast You can listen/download to the audiobook version of Ronnie's bestselling book 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' on the IVM podcasts app & website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/dwyeo You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

"One does not have to hold on to a failed venture for dear life, what you need is your reservoir of confidence that you haven't failed even though the venture may have failed." On episode 2 of 'Dreaming With Your Eyes Open' Ronnie Screwvala talks to Amit Doshi about why stories of failures are way more interesting than stories of successes. He starts off by briefly mentioning an anecdote from new year's eve which made him look at things from a different perspective, how failure of a venture doesn't mean failure of a person, how age shouldn't be a deterrent for entrepreneurship and finally gives an insight into setting the right expectations for your venture. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-ronnie-screwvala-podcast You can listen/download to the audiobook version of Ronnie's bestselling book 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' on the IVM podcasts app & website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/dwyeo You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

"In the final analysis, there are successes. But in the process of things, there are ultimate amount of failures." What made Ronnie Screwvala write a book? What is Ronnie's entrepreneurial chronology? On the first episode of Dreaming With Your Eyes Open, Ronnie and Amit Doshi talk about the inception of Ronnie's entrepreneurial journey from selling toothbrushes, to setting up a cable network to finally founding UTV. They also update events since the book was written and talk about the establishment of RSVP. You can tweet to Ronnie Screwvala at @RonnieScrewvala. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/io

UTV-founder and pioneer of the media industry, Ronnie Screwvala is one of India’s most successful first-generation entrepreneurs. An avid philanthropist, he has penned ‘Dream with Your Eyes Open: An Entrepreneurial Journey’ as one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial self-help books. Ronnie provides a relentless pursuit of entrepreneurial glory and describes how others can learn from the same. The book is filled with incidents, thoughts and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of Screwvala’s career that would help young business-oriented minds to gain more knowledgeable insight into the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Through the Dream with Your Eyes Open, Screwvala has presented readers a fighting chance to make dreams come true. Presented here for the first time is the audiobook of 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' narrated by Ronnie Screwvala himself.

Dreaming With Your Eyes Open is a companion podcast to the best selling book "Dream With Your Eyes Open" written by one of India's most successful first-generation entrepreneurs, philanthropist and pioneer of the media industry- Mr. Ronnie Screwvala. On this podcast series, Ronnie shares his vast entrepreneurial experience and takeaways from each chapter with Amit Doshi, founder of IVM podcasts along with relevant updates since the book was written. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/io

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With a career spanning decades in various fields from cable TV and movies to games and sports to philanthropy with 'Swades Foundation', it's no surprise that Ronnie Screwvala's life is extremely inspirational. In this episode, we deep dive into this media pioneer's career, his learnings and what the future holds for him and Indian entertainment. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronnie Screwvala has developed an impressive resume for himself and as been named 78 out of 100 most influential people in the world on Time's 100 list. He has also been named Asia's Most Powerful 25 by Fortune magazine and will be coming out with a new book titled Dream With Your Eyes Open. Ronnie is the founder of UTV Group and has successfully made a name for himself in India as well as world wide. Ronnie sits down with Jason Hartman to talk about what's happening in the entrepreneur sector in India, the movie industry, and much more on today's episode.    Key Takeaways: 2:15 – When Ronnie started as an entrepreneur 25 years ago, India didn't really encourage entrepreneurship and it unfortunately still doesn't.  3:25 – It's only when an Indian fails at successfully landing a good job do they move on to being entrepreneurs.  8:00 – The mobile and internet sectors are fast growing right now and offer extremely huge opportunities for new entrepreneurs.  12:20 – New generations are looking at producing more products than being just a cheap outsource company.  14:20 – Ronnie talks about India's movie industry.  17:05 – Entrepreneurship is not an outing, it's a journey.  19:20 – Ronnie says that investing in a company really boils down to the entrepreneur running the company more so than the actual business.    Mentioned In This Episode: @RonnieScrewvala DreamWithYourEyesOpen.org Dream With Your Eyes Open: An Entrepreneurial Journey by Ronnie Screwvala