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The BarberShop with Shantanu

The BarberShop with Shantanu
Entrepreneurship
Razor Pinner Challenge
Consumer Behavior
E-Commerce
Investment Strategies
Moxie Beauty
Product Development
Personal Care Market
Bombay Shaving Company
Sales Strategies
D2C Brands
Foxtale
Treebo
Direct-To-Consumer
Banking Industry
Consumer Tech
Indian Retail
Mckinsey
B2B Sales
Community Engagement

Hi, thanks for stopping by! My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. My company has scaled to 1500+ Cr value (if this metric means anything haha), but more importantly, is a loved personal care brand which has scaled to 50L households and 1L stores in 5 years. The BarberShop was started with a clear thesis - India needs to create approximately a million jobs a... more

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Latest Episodes

“Sell like your life depends upon it.”

We can’t agree more with Kiran Shah!

In the second episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu teams up with Kiran Shah, Razorpreneur and founder of Go Zero. From his early days at Apsara Ice Creams to building Go ... more

Some journeys begin at home.

For the first episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, mine does too. This time, I don’t bring a founder, VC, or CEO. I bring my mom – the best salesperson I know!

In this episode shot in Pune, Aai visits her everyday kirana shops ... more

Can you scale fast without falling into legal traps?

In this episode of The BarberShop with Shantanu, we are joined by Archana Rajaram (Managing Partner, River Law) and Anup Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO, Mintifi) to decode a side of entrepreneurship th... more

Some episodes are personal.

This one is family.

I had the privilege of sitting down with two people who’ve shaped the way I think, live, and lead: Dr. Pravin Bhagwat (Founder of 14 Trees Foundation) and my father, Kiran Deshpande (Former CEO, Tech ... more

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Kiran Shah
Runs a brand called Go Zero, specializing in zero sugar, low-calorie ice cream
Go Zero
Episode: First-Time Sellers vs Founders: Who Wins? | Ep2 RP 3.0 | Sell Omniblade, Win a KTM 390 Duke
Dr. Pravin Bhagwat
Inventor of Wi-Fi and founder of 14 Trees
Episode: ⁠From Inventing WiFi to Planting 2 Lakh Trees, Transforming 1500 Acres | A Visionary’s Journey
Viren Shetty
Vice Chairman of Narayana Health
Narayana Health
Episode: Draft
Alok Sama
CFO of SoftBank, experienced in M&A and investing
SoftBank
Episode: Alok Sama on Being SoftBank CFO, Masa's investment style, India & AI, CEO Superpowers & more
Diljit Dosanjh
A well-known Punjabi singer and actor who became a brand ambassador for Mokobara
Episode: 33 VCs saying NO, being labelled FAKE to signing Diljit: The Incredible Story of Mokobara
Shinjini Kumar
CEO of Paytm Bank and co-founder of SALT, a financial service aimed at empowering women.
SALT
Episode: From RBI to CEO of Paytm Bank: Shinjini Kumar's Exceptional Journey as a Woman in Finance.
Sahiba Bali
Entrepreneur and content creator with a background in drama and marketing, previously associated with Zomato.
Zomato
Episode: Secrets of Brand Building with ‪Sahiba Bali and Shantanu: Lessons from Bollywood, Netflix & Zomato
Aseem Dhru
CEO of SBFC Finance, with over 20 years of experience in banking.
SBFC Finance
Episode: CEO of SBFC on the REALITY of being MIDDLE CLASS in India, Home Loans & More | Aseem Dhru
Varun Raghav
Co-founder of Urban Company
Urban Company
Episode: Urban Company's CO-FOUNDERS REVEAL How to Build & Scale a Service Business in India | Full Episode

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Shantanu Deshpande
Founder of Bombay Shaving Company and omnipresent host at The Barber Shop, he brings his entrepreneurial expertise and insights into the challenges and opportunities within the business ecosystem.

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2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E6: Is Going to College Still Worth It?
Q: How much more employable do I get if I do an MBA at this stage?
The conversation highlights the debate on whether an MBA truly enhances employability, or if skills and experience acquired outside traditional education hold more value.
2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E6: Is Going to College Still Worth It?
Q: Is going to college still worth it?
The CEOs believe it has value for social skills and networking, but the rising costs and changing job market raise questions about its necessity for employability.
2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E7: Can Gen Z Afford to Buy a Home in 2025?
Q: Does it worry you guys about the affordability of homes?
It is scary because rentals have increased and it's difficult to make a choice at this point.
2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E7: Can Gen Z Afford to Buy a Home in 2025?
Q: Why do you want to buy a home?
I want one place to go back to and a space that I can decorate and think of spending my life here.
33 VCs saying NO, being labelled FAKE to signing Diljit: The Incredible Story of Mokobara
Q: How do you guys maintain the dichotomy of focus versus scale?
Founders and board prioritize maintaining focus even as they scale, ensuring alignment with their vision.

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Conversations focus on entrepreneurship, job creation, and business transformation, engaging with various leaders in different industries. The host brings in insights from both established executives and younger generations, showcasing a balance of experience and fresh perspectives. In particular, discussions about the challenges faced by Gen Z, mental health in the workplace, and the evolving landscape of consumerism are as prominent as strategies in health and environmental initiatives. This podcast aims to inspire and equip listeners with actionable insights, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and reflecting on the state of businesses in India today. The integration of practical support for start-ups exemplifies its commitment to tangible... more

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2. Dr. Pravin Bhagwat
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4. Alok Sama
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7. Sahiba Bali
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