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The Neon Show
Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journey from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys.
Hence was born the Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself…
Episodes
The Neon ShowIndia Can be a $55 Trillion Economy by 2047 with Krishnamurthy Subramanian Executive Director IMF
In 1947, India gained independence with a per capita of around $2000(adjusted with inflation). But over the next few decades, the govt adopted socialist…
The Neon ShowHow 24 July 1991 Changed India | Senior Journalist On Corruption, GST, Demonetisation, Rajiv Gandhi
How the 1991 crisis got India to rethink its economic approach. By early 1991, India’s reserves were nearly gone. The government took a desperate step—it sent…
The Neon ShowBigBasket Co-founder On 10 Min Delivery, Zepto, TATA Acquisition, Wealth Creation & More
In the competitive world of online grocery shopping, BigBasket is a name that stands out. But how did they get here? By 2011, smartphones were everywhere, and…
The Neon Show$2.5 Billion Tech Empire Built On Acquisitions, Efficiency, & Pure Ambition with Luca Ferrari Founder Bending Spoons
Every entrepreneur dreams of turning a small startup into a global powerhouse. But how do you do it without following the typical "build a product, get…
The Neon ShowEmployment Researcher - “India Needs 20 Million Jobs Yearly For Demographic Advantage!” Sridhar K
To say that India needs to create more jobs, is a downplay - what we need are 20 million jobs every year. But jobs can’t be created out of the wishing well. We…
The Neon ShowWhy Is No One Talking About India's Unorganised Sector? Economist Arun Kumar Explains
Over the last decade, we have been getting news updates, social media highlights, and WhatsApp forwards about India being the “fastest growing economy” in the…
The Neon ShowIs SaaS Dead? Or There is Too Much SaaS? SaaS Truths and Myths in 2024
SaaS is Dead. There is Too Much SaaS. The two most common proclamations about SaaS these days. But where is the truth? In this episode we analyse the State of…
The Neon ShowThe Tata Blueprint: Lessons From India's First Business Titan Jamsetji Tata
150 Years of Greatness in 50 Minutes. There is much talk about John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie but not much about India’s first business Titan…
The Neon ShowFrom Socialism to IPOs, from Brain Drain to Reverse Flipping, and India's Road to a $10 Trillion Economy
Success Starts with Belief. And Belief Comes from Actions. Indians and the world are optimistic about India. But what actions has India taken that inspire this…
The Neon ShowChina Is Changing & What It Means For India with The China Dude(Manoj Kewalramani)
China is the 2nd largest economy. India is on its way to become the 3rd largest economy. Few decades ago both were at the same level. Is there anything for…
The Neon ShowEntrepreneur First’s Founder On Indian Talent, AI Startups, Selling SaaS Globally And Silicon Valley
Talent Investing and the Future of Entrepreneurship In this episode, we have Matt Clifford, founder of Entrepreneur First, an organization focused on talent…
The Neon ShowWhat’s Next for FinTech in India, How Young India Travels & The Rise of Travel Tech with Vinay Bagri Co-Founder Niyo
Mobile App is The New Bank Branch. In this episode we have Vinay Bagri, co-founder of Niyo, one of the leaders in the Neo banking movement in India. Vinay…
The Neon ShowFlipkart’s Success Secrets, VC Power Law, And IPO Market : RTP Global Partner, Nishit Garg
Nishit had a front-row seat to the growth of the Indian Startup ecosystem. And often times he was in the driver's seat as well. Nishit Garg, a partner at RTP…
The Neon ShowB2B SaaS Founders Turned VCs Discuss Indian Software Startups | Manav Garg
Manav Garg is the founder of Eka and Together Fund. Manav started Eka before SaaS was even a word. We start with Manav's journey from a small town in Punjab to…
The Neon Show2024 VC Updates, IPO Trends, And Fundraising Advice with Churchill’s Raja Doddala
VCs Invest in Startups But Who Invests In VCs? In this episode we host Raja Doddala, an experienced investor and a key figure at Churchill AM a leading Fund of…
The Neon ShowBreak Down Of The Real Money Gaming Industry with Dilsher Malhi Zupee Founder
In this episode of The Neon Show, we dive deep into the serious world of casual gaming in India with Dilsher Malhi, the founder of Zupee. We discuss the…
The Neon ShowReverse Brain Drain, Reality Of Venture Capital And India’s Next 10 Year Explained By Top Indian VCs
Join us on this exciting episode of The Neon Show as Siddhartha Ahluwalia hosts an insightful conversation with Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, and Amit…
The Neon ShowWealth Creation For Employees Explained By Sri Batchu (Ramp, Instacart, Opendoor) I Neon Show
In this episode, Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Managing Partner at Neon Fund, sits down with Sri Batchu, Chief Marketing Officer at The RealReal. Sri has had an…
The Neon ShowShe Sold Her Companies To ICICI & Pearson, Then Built Portea - Serving 1 Mil Patients In 40+ Cities
Meena Ganesh is the founder of Portea, India's largest platform for delivering healthcare services at home. On the episode Meena's shares her vision and…
The Neon ShowB2B SaaS Investors Discuss European And Indian Startup Ecosystems
On this episode of The Neon Show we have Laura Raggl, a distinguished partner at ROI Ventures. Based in Europe, ROI Ventures is renowned for its strategic…
The Neon ShowGlobal VC's Honest Opinion About India's Startup Ecosystem Explained | Stepstone Group Partner
Hunter Somerville is a partner at StepStone, one of the largest fund investors globally with over $600 billion in capital responsibility and $100 billion in…
The Neon ShowIAS Turned RBI Governor: Duvvuri Subbarao On CM Chandrababu Naidu, IAS Eligibility Criteria & More
Listen to this episode to learn about: 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - The Life and Challenges of an IAS Officer 3:34 - Distinguishing Roles: Finance Secretary vs. RBI…
The Neon ShowVC Wisdom: Nansi & Siddhartha on Investing, Fundraising, and Growth
Listen to this episode to learn about: 01:14 - Neon’s Journey From Podcasting to Investing 11:00 - Important Factors When Building a VC firm 20:34 - Exciting…
The Neon ShowVC MASTERCLASS - B2B SAAS, Quick Commerce, Peter Thiel And India’s Decade I Arjun Sethi I Neon Show
This week is in conversation with Arjun Sethi, co-founder of Tribe Capital, about Chamath Palihapitiya, FTX Failure, B2B Saas And how it is India’s Century!…
The Neon ShowWhat UPSC Books Won’t Teach You - Public Policy 101, Mumbai Mafia Backstory, & On-Ground Reality
In India, public policies surround the circumference of our daily lives. Despite their omnipresence, citizens of the country adopt a rather nonchalant attitude…
The Neon ShowManmohan Singh, Sanjay Gandhi’s Maruti Project, & Raghuram Rajan - Indian Economy's Unheard Stories
This week is in conversation with A.K. Bhattacharya, the Editorial Director of the Business Standard, about India’s economic reforms of the 90s through a…
The Neon ShowG20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant On UPSC, Working With PM Modi, Incredible India & Amrit Kaal I Neon Show
This week’s episode is about the UPSC, Working With PM Modi, Incredible India & Amrit Kaal as we welcome G20’s Sherpa, Amitabh Kant to the Neon Show! Will Next…
The Neon ShowQuick Commerce Might Eat Amazon & Flipkart’s Business - Investment Banker Explains On The Neon Show
This week’s episode is about whether quick Commerce could eat Amazon, Flipkart’s business as we welcome Rainmaker Group founder, Kashyap Chanchani to the Neon…
The Neon ShowVarun Mayya On India Vs America, AI Creators, Job Loss, & YouTube's Future I The Neon Show
This week’s episode is in discussion with one of India’s most promising AI content creators who talks about India Vs America, AI Creators, Job Loss, & Life…
The Neon ShowBihar’s Decline, Working With Lalu Prasad & The 1984 Bokaro Riots - IPS Manjari’s Career Stories
This week’s episode is in discussion with Bihar’s First Lady IPS officer who talks about Bihar’s Decline, Working With Lalu Prasad, & The 1984 Bokaro Riots…
The Neon ShowSanjeev Sanyal UNFILTERED - Kolkata’s Downfall, Bihar’s UPSC Craze & The Indian Dream I Neon Show
This week’s episode is once again in discussion with PM Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisor who talks about Kolkata’s Downfall, Bihar’s UPSC Craze & The Indian…
The Neon ShowDark Indian SCAMS - Jamtara, Aadhaar Data, And Dark Web Secrets I Rahul Sasi I The Neon Show
This week’s episode is an EXTENSIVE BREAKDOWN about Dark Indian SCAMS - Jamtara, Aadhaar Data, and Dark Web Secrets as we welcome Rahul Sasi, founder of…
The Neon ShowHearty Podcast Between 2 Women Founders - Beauty Standards, Healthy Living, Career & More I Yoga Bar
This week’s episode is a HEARTFELT conversation between 2 women founders who discuss beauty standards in India, healthy living, career & much more as Nansi…
The Neon ShowPayTM vs RBI, Banking Stocks, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Strategies & More I Deepak Shenoy I Neon Show
This week’s episode is an assortment of INSIGHTFUL INFORMATION about stocks in the banking sector, PayTM vs RBI & Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s strategies to becoming…
The Neon ShowBangalore’s Water Crisis Explained I Karnataka Govt Failure? | Vishwanath S on The Neon Show
This week’s episode is a case study which explains Bangalore's water crisis and raises the question whether Karnataka government is at fault for how Bangalore…
The Neon ShowIndia’s Gold Obsession, Pitching Anushka Sharma, And Silver Jewellery Business I GIVA Co-founder
This week’s episode is about India’s Gold Obsession, Pitching to Anushka Sharma, and Silver Jewellery’s $4 billion Business as we welcome GIVA’s Co-founder…
The Neon ShowEx-RBI Governor: Dr. Manmohan’s Legacy, India's 1991 Reforms & Future Economic Plans I C. Rangarajan
This week’s episode is in discussion with India’s ex-RBI Governor about Dr. Manmohan’s Legacy, India's 1991 Reforms & Future Economic Plans as we welcome C…
The Neon ShowBEWARE! AI Scams Are Here - Deepfakes, AGI, Jobs Under Threat & More | Manoj Agarwal | Neon Show
This week’s episode is an EYE-OPENER for those who want to understand how AI impacts our lives & to be aware of potential AI scams as we welcome Manoj Agarwal…
The Neon ShowMUST WATCH for Indians Abroad - Remote Work, House Help, Family Support & More | Kovai | Neon Show
This week’s episode is a MUST WATCH for Indians abroad as we welcome Saravana Kumar, co-founder at Kovai.co, to the Neon Show! Why Are Expats Coming Back To…
The Neon ShowBefore Applying For A Venture Capital Job, Watch This Podcast! I Blume Ventures Partner I Neon Show
This week’s episode requires that you watch this podcast before you apply for a Venture Capital job, as we welcome Ashish Fafadia, Partner at Blume Ventures…
The Neon ShowRegional Content King - ShareChat Founder Explains Why India Loves Seeking Status! I Neon Show
This week’s episode is about why India as a country loves seeking status, as we welcome Ankush Sachdeva, co-founder of ShareChat, to the Neon Show! How Have…
The Neon Show5 Tips To Sleep Better ft. Wakefit Founder I Ankit Garg I The Neon Show
This week’s episode is about the most important tips required to get a good night’s sleep as we welcome Ankit Garg, co-founder of Wakefit, to the Neon Show!…
The Neon ShowBuilding Snapdeal, IIT Delhi - 2006 Batch & India’s Positive Future I Rohit Bansal I The Neon Show
This week’s episode is about Building Snapdeal, IIT Delhi - 2006 Batch & India’s Positive Future as we welcome Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal & Titan…
The Neon ShowPM Modi’s Economic Advisor On Kolkata’s Decline, Amrit Kaal & $10 Trillion Economy I Sanjeev Sanyal
This week’s episode is in discussion with PM Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisor who talks about Kolkata’s Decline, Amrit Kaal & India’s $10 Trillion Economy as…
The Neon ShowISB Hyderabad, Rajat Gupta Case, Engineering Colleges & More I Pramath Raj Sinha I The Neon Show
This week’s episode is about Chandrababu Naidu's influence, the inception of ISB Hyderabad & Rajat Gupta's Case Study as we welcome Pramath Raj Sinha, founding…
The Neon ShowAmerican Venture Capitalist Explains India’s BRIGHT FUTURE by 2030 | Bhaskar Ghosh | Neon Show
This week’s episode is about India's BRIGHT FUTURE by 2030… as we welcome Bhaskar Ghosh of American Venture Capital firm 8VC to the Neon Show! How Much Has…
The Neon ShowIndia’s Spending Habits, ONDC, Building 10club & More I Bhavna Suresh
This week’s episode is about India's spending habits, ONDC & building 10club… as we welcome Bhavna Suresh, founder of 10club, to the Neon Show! How Is ONDC…
The Neon ShowThe BRUTAL TRUTH About Working Mothers in India I HerKey Founder Neha Bagaria
This week’s episode is about the brutal truths that working mothers in India have to experience… as we welcome Neha Bagaria, founder of HerKey formerly known…
The Neon ShowIndia’s Breakfast King - ₹3,000 Crore Business from Idli, Dosa Batter & More | PC Musthafa
This week’s episode is about meeting India’s breakfast king who created a Rs. 3,000 crore business from idli, dosa batter & much more as we welcome PC…
The Neon ShowHeartbreaking Truth: The REAL REASON Indian Farmers Struggle - Akshayakalpa Founder on The Neon Show
This week’s episode is about The REAL REASON Indian Farmers Struggle as we welcome Shashi Kumar, founder of Akshayakalpa, to the Neon Show! What Does An Indian…
The Neon ShowUPI Struggle Story, India vs The World, BRAIN DRAIN Challenge I Sharad Sharma I iSPIRT I Neon Show
This week’s episode is about the UPI Struggle Story, India vs The World and brain drain challenge for India as we welcome Sharad Sharma, founder of iSPIRT, to…
The Neon ShowMastermind Behind India's Hottest Startups - Sharechat, Sugar Cosmetics, KuKu FM I India Quotient VC
This week’s episode is about the mastermind behind India’s hottest startups such as Sharechat, Sugar Cosmetics & Kuku FM as we welcome Anand Lunia, founder of…
The Neon ShowHOW We Gained 25,000 Subscribers in JUST 90 Days! | Our UNTOLD Rebranding Story on The Neon Show
This week’s episode is all about discovering OUR SECRETS as we let you in on how we gained 25,000 subscribers in JUST 90 days as our founders welcome Vidit…
The Neon ShowWhy Indians Worship Bhagwan Using Puja Flowers In Hinduism | Hoovu Founder on The Neon Show
This week’s episode is a SURPRISE feature with an UNEXPECTED host! Our co-founder Nansi Mishra takes on hosting duties as she looks at why Indians worship…
The Neon ShowHow Reliance Jio CHANGED India, Bharat's FLAWS & Empowering Farmers | BigBasket Founder on Neon Show
This week’s episode is an CAPTIVATING look at how Reliance changed India forever, the flaws that Bharat as a country has & how BigBasket has empowered farmers…
The Neon ShowWhy Indians Love Government Jobs: Kuku FM Founder Explains Maslow’s Hierarchy For Asians I Neon Show
This week’s episode is an HONEST look at why Indians love government jobs, how Kuku FM is aspirational for Indians & whether Indians are now changing their…
The Neon ShowWatch This BEFORE Renting Your Property In India - SEBI Registered Manager’s Worst Experience
Put your thinking caps on because this week’s episode is an assortment of INSIGHTFUL INFORMATION about stock markets, trading & entrepreneurship as we welcome…
The Neon ShowAadhaar's Launch Made Us Crores – Upstox Success Story ft. Ravi Kumar | Neon Show
Welcome back Neon Tribe! This week’s episode is a DETAILED DIVE into the stock market through the eyes and mind of one of India’s most successful stock traders…
The Neon ShowTeenage Crorepati Ishan Sharma: Aman Dhattarwal's Influence, Jealousy Among Peers, & Youtube Money
Welcome Back Neon Tribe! This week’s episode is a MUST WATCH for India’s youth because we delve deeply into the insights and learnings gathered by one of…
The Neon ShowTCS Engineer’s Honest Story Of Building ₹100 Crore Global SaaS Business ft. Vijay R Of Atomicwork
Welcome Back Neon Tribe! This week’s episode is a vast case study into the psyche of one of India’s brightest and most inspiring men as we welcome Vijay…