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Prime Venture Partners Podcast

Prime Venture Partners: Early Stage VC Fund
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India
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A podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to build & grow their startups. Avoid common traps & learn uncommon strategies & tactics from makers & doers of startup ecosystem. Prime Ventures is a early-stage venture fund which focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. We share a passion for working closely with entrepreneu... more

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Akshayakalpa is known as India’s first certified organic dairy enterprise. But in this conversation, Shashi Kumar makes it clear that the deeper story has always been farming.

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Jerome Manuel spea... more

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India’s UPI moment changed how money moves.

But that may only be the first chapter.

As millions of Indians become comfortable with digital payments, a bigger question is beginning to emerge: how will they save, invest, and build wealth over the nex... more

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Long before UPI, smartphones and Aadhaar transformed digital payments in India, mChek was trying to turn mobile phones into wallets.

The vision was ambitious.

The execution was complex.

And the ecosystem was still years away from catching up.

In ... more

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Some founders build solid companies.

A few build something far bigger than what looked reasonable at the time.

What explains that gap?

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Amit Somani, Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, ... more

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Recent Guests

Shashi Kumar
Founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa, India's first certified organic dairy enterprise
Akshayakalpa
Episode: Six Times They Almost Shut Down; Today It Makes ₹60 Crore Every Month | Akshayakalpa CEO - Shashi Kumar
Ambarish AK
CEO of Angel One
Angel One
Episode: How are Indians investing? Angel One CEO on SIPs, ETFs, AI and wealth creation
Sanjay Swamy
CEO of M-CHECK (early fintech executive)
M-CHECK
Episode: Why mChek Failed Before UPI Took Over India | Sanjay Swamy on Building Too Early
Dr. Julie Gurner
Executive performance coach for ultra-successful individuals
Episode: The Psychology of Exceptional Founders | Dr. Julie Gurner, Executive Performance Coach
Sushant Junankar
Entrepreneur; author of The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster; former online grocery venture founder
Independent entrepreneur; author
Episode: Sushant Junnarkar on Building a Business, Running Out of Runway, and Knowing When to Stop
Umesh Sachdev
Co-founder and CEO of Uniphore, recognized for his contributions to enterprise AI.
Uniphore
Episode: The Holy Grail of Business AI: Uniphore's $2.5 Billion Playbook with Umesh Sachdev
Patrick McGee
Award-winning journalist and author of Apple in China
Financial Times
Episode: Apple, China, and the New Map of Global Power: What Patrick McGee’s Apple in China Teaches the World and India
Madhav Sheth
Former CEO of Realme and founder of Ai+
Episode: How Can India Build Its Own Global Smartphone Brand? Conversation with Ex-CEO of Realme and Founder of Ai+ | Madhav Sheth
Prateek Jain
Principal Scientist and Director at Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind
Episode: Why India Must Lead in Deep AI Research | Insights from Google DeepMind Director

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🔥

    Have a question about anything “entrepreneurship?”

    Amit has got you covered. 😎

    Whether you’re well established as an entrepreneur, or just getting started in your career, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Amit does an incredible job leading engaging conversations with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves and every. single. episode. is jam-packed with helpful takeaways. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

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    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    Amazing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akils2123
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing

    Probably one of the most useful resources for Indian startup founders. Amit is a great host and the guests are great. My favourite thing is that the content is super relevant and almost always given out in a framework so easy to think about and implement

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prattsingh
    India6 years ago

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Love it! Amazing podcast with valuable insights.
Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! Amit has got you covered. Great guests, every episode.
Very useful for Indian startup founders; frameworks are easy to implement.

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Six Times They Almost Shut Down; Today It Makes ₹60 Crore Every Month | Akshayakalpa CEO - Shashi Kumar
Q: Why did you start with dairy, and why did you choose dairy as the entry point?
Dairy was chosen to address the farmers' cash-flow problems first; stabilizing incomes through organized dairy enabled us to fund broader interventions like soil health, beekeeping, and livestock integration, ultimately building resilient farm ecosystems.
Sushant Junnarkar on Building a Business, Running Out of Runway, and Knowing When to Stop
Q: Can you walk us through the three phases of the startup journey you describe?
The guest outlines a pre-launch ideation phase, a fast-growth phase with early orders and media attention, followed by a middle phase of rising competition and scaling challenges, culminating in a difficult period where funding was scarce and a shutdown was contemplated before pivots and reflections shifted the path.
How Stories Shape Decisions, Trust & Startup Outcomes — A Masterclass with Ameen Haque
Q: What common mistakes do founders make in storytelling?
Most founders tell the story of the product rather than their own story, failing to convey their personal connection and drive behind the idea.
How Stories Shape Decisions, Trust & Startup Outcomes — A Masterclass with Ameen Haque
Q: How does one become a Storywallah?
One doesn't become a Storywallah; we are all storytellers. It's about recognizing and embracing this role joyfully.
Apple, China, and the New Map of Global Power: What Patrick McGee’s Apple in China Teaches the World and India
Q: How should founders and executives think about building resilience and diversification in their supply chains?
Executives should build a balanced approach, recognizing the necessity of having some operations in China while also diversifying to mitigate risks.

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What is Prime Venture Partners Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show spotlights startup founders, operators, and investors, with a strong emphasis on building and scaling ventures in India. Episodes frequently explore entrepreneurship journeys, product-market fit, fundraising, go-to-market strategies, and the evolving startup ecosystem, often featuring a founder or operator sharing hard-won lessons, pivots, and growth playbooks. A recurring strength is the ability to translate complex ideas into practical frameworks for founders and builders, from quick-commerce and SaaS to AI-driven startups and capital markets. Notable is the practical, mentor-driven lens provided by a proactive early-stage venture partner network, making it a useful resource for listeners evaluating growth strategies, funding pat... more

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2. Ambarish AK
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