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In this episode of Founder Fridays, a series hosted by Rukam Capital’s YouTube channel that features Archana Jahagirdar and founders of various startups funded by Rukam Capital, Archana engages with Madhumita U. and Jagadeesh Kumar, the visionary founders of @TheIndusValleyHealthsyCookware. Archana delves into their inspiring journey of resilience and growth within the consumer space. They […]
Revolutionizing Cooking: Mahek Mody of Upliance.ai on Innovation and Consumer Insight
Welcome to the sixth episode of Founder Fridays, where we explore the journeys of innovative founders from our portfolio. In this episode, Archana Jahagirdar invites Mahek Mody, the founder of Upliance.ai, for a candid conversation about his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his brand. The discussion kicks off with Archana asking Mahek about the significant name
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Insights from Madhumita U. and Raksha Kothari on Founder Fridays
In this special edition of Founder Fridays, Archana Jahagirdar engages with two trailblazing women founders, Madhumita U., the visionary behind The Indus Valley, and Raksha Kothari, co-founder of Go Desi. Together, they illuminate the evolving landscape for women entrepreneurs and the unique challenges they face in their journeys. Madhumita and Raksha share their personal stories, highlighting the importance
Building Resilience: Vinay Kothari of GO DESi on Navigating Funding and Brand Success
In a compelling episode of Founder Fridays, Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner of Rukam Capital, invites Vinay Kothari, the visionary behind GO DESi, for an insightful one-on-one session. As one of Rukam Capital’s earliest investments, GO DESi holds a special significance for the firm, making this conversation particularly engaging. Archana opens the discussion by exploring the
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Fundraising can propel a business idea from experimental to operational phase!” Sleepy Owl’s Ajai Thandi
In the latest episode of Founder Fridays, Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner of Rukam Capital, invites Ajai Thandi, co-founder of Sleepy Owl, to share the brand’s inspiring journey since its inception. This episode offers a deep dive into the factors that played a crucial role in attracting investor funding and building a successful coffee brand. Ajai
The secret sauce to creating a differentiating fast-food brand
Welcome to the latest episode of Founder Fridays, where we dive into the inspiring stories and strategies of purpose-driven founders from Rukam Capital’s portfolio. In this instalment, Archana welcomes Kabir Jeet Singh, CEO and co-founder of Burger Singh, to discuss the dynamic landscape of India’s fast-food industry. Burger Singh is one of the largest burger
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The Story of Yoho Unravelled on Founder Fridays
In the second episode of Founder Fridays, Archana Jahagirdar, engages in a candid conversation with Prateek Singhal and Ahmad Hushsham, co-founders of the innovative footwear brand Yoho. This episode offers a deep dive into their entrepreneurial journey, exploring how they identified supply chain gaps and transformed them into a thriving D2C shoe brand. Prateek and Ahmad
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Onset of a new journey: First episode ever of Startup Table with AJ
Startup Table with AJ is a series hosted by Archana Jahagirdar, the founder and managing partner at Rukam Capital, a venture capital and equity partner firm in New Delhi. The objective of this series is to highlight the often-overlooked struggles of early-stage founders, bringing their stories to the forefront amid the prevailing hype around unicorns
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Startup Table with AJ, Episode 6: Dwelling into the AI & Deeptech startups
Startup Table with AJ, a series hosted by Archana Jahagirdar, the founder and managing partner at Rukam Capital, a venture capital and equity partner firm known for its strategic investments in early-stage companies in consumer products sector, published its sixth episode on YouTube. In this episode Archana Jahagirdar engaged with founders from AI and deep
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Uncovering the Complexities of Building D2C Brands in a Competitive Market!
In the fifth episode of Startup Table with AJ, Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner of Rukam Capital, brings together a dynamic panel of early-stage consumer enabler startup founders to explore the evolving landscape of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) businesses in India. This insightful discussion delves into brand growth strategies, the challenges faced by D2C startups, and
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