Startups Dil Se 🎙️

By: Anthony Prakash & Riddhi Gore
  • Summary

  • Startups Dil Se: Where Global Innovation Meets Local Ingenuity

    🌟 Uncover the Next Wave of World-Changing Startups! 🌟

    Startups Dil Se is your weekly dose of entrepreneurial inspiration, bringing you face-to-face with visionary founders who are revolutionizing industries and solving local challenges with global impact.

    🎙️ Every episode, we dive deep into raw, honest conversations (Dil Se means "from the heart" in Hindi) with:
    • Passionate Entrepreneurs on the Cusp of Greatness
    • Game-Changing Investors Shaping the Future
    • Thought Leaders Redefining Innovation
    🚀 What You'll Discover:
    • Behind-the-scenes stories of startup journeys
    • Cutting-edge strategies for business growth
    • Real-world impact of groundbreaking ideas
    💡 Perfect for:
    • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration
    • Investors scouting the next big thing
    • Anyone passionate about innovation and global impact
    🌍 Join us as we fuel the rise of startups that are set to change the world. From AI to clean tech, fintech to health innovations – if it's revolutionary, you'll hear about it here first!

    New episodes drop every Sunday. Subscribe now and become part of the global startup revolution!

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    2024
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Episodes
  • Hacking Security: A Czechxican Entrepreneur's Journey ft. Sebastian Sulma | Ep.20
    Jan 23 2025
    Sebastian Sulma, a Czechxican serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has founded Cuid, a startup dedicated to making security technology affordable and accessible globally. Motivated by personal experiences with crime, Sulma is leveraging advanced AI and hardware solutions to address safety challenges. Key Highlights of Cuid:
    • Quarterly revenues exceeding $100,000
    • Raised approximately $800,000 in investments
    • AI-powered software and hardware platform
    • Initial market focus on Mexico, with plans for international expansion
    In our in-depth conversation, Sulma shared insights into Cuid's unique market positioning, current customer base, and growth strategy. Drawing from his extensive venture capital experience, he is positioning Cuid to become a unicorn by addressing a critical global need for affordable, innovative security solutions. The startup represents more than a business venture—it's a mission-driven approach to leveraging technology for community safety, rooted in Sulma's multicultural background and entrepreneurial spirit.
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    32 mins
  • The Tinkerer's Tale : The story of purpose driven innovation ft. Sachin Gaur | Ep.19
    Jan 13 2025
    From building apps for Indian farmers to revolutionizing podcast production with AI, Sachin Gaur's journey exemplifies purpose-driven innovation. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Ukumi.ai to explore how his 'tinkerer' mindset and passion for solving real-world problems have shaped his entrepreneurial path.

    Sachin takes us through his evolution from an Adobe engineer to a serial entrepreneur, sharing candid stories about the personal experiences that sparked his ventures - including Mobile Harvest and Samajh.ai. We discuss his transformative time in Finland, where conversations with tech pioneers from Nokia, CERN, and Aalto University reshaped his approach to innovation.

    We also dive into Sachin's current venture, Ukumi.ai, which is already making waves with its AI-powered media processing technology. Learn how his team secured their first international client and a $500K investment round while staying true to their vision of democratizing content creation.

    Listen in as Sachin shares his reading recommendations and explains how figures like APJ Abdul Kalam and JRD Tata have influenced his leadership style.
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    45 mins
  • From Visa Lottery Winner to FinTech Revolutionary: Meet Tope Alabi of Afriex | Ep.18
    Jan 6 2025
    Meet the visionary behind Africa's cross-border payment revolution. In this compelling episode, Tope Alabi, Co-founder and CEO of Afriex, shares his extraordinary journey from winning the visa lottery to building a FinTech powerhouse that's transforming how millions handle international transactions.

    Tope's story begins with a life-changing moment: his mother's sudden announcement that they'd be moving to America in just four days. This unexpected twist set him on a path that would eventually lead to creating Afriex, a platform now serving over 40 countries. We explore how Tope's deep understanding of blockchain technology and his personal experiences with cross-border payments inspired him to develop a groundbreaking solution using stablecoins.

    You'll hear about the serendipitous meeting with his co-founder at a Facebook hackathon, their remote journey through Y Combinator during the pandemic, and the bold decision to establish Afriex's headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.

    But this isn't just a story about technology – it's about family, roots, and giving back. Tope shares how his entrepreneurial mother shaped his vision and why returning to his childhood home of Lagos was crucial for his mission.

    With over 70 employees and a unique culture of ownership, Afriex is redefining what's possible in African FinTech. Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or simply love stories of innovation and impact, this episode offers valuable insights into building a company that truly makes a difference.
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    35 mins

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