Podcast Episodes

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E5: Is Consumerism Improving Our Lives?

Season 4 Episode 22

Is consumerism in India really making our lives better?

Or is it a trend everyone is chasing because of FOMO?

From the latest gadgets to fashion trends, the young generation is bombarded by ads, influe…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

2 CEOs vs 2 GEN Zs | The Bridge S1E4: Is Entrepreneurship in India Still Worth It?

Season 4 Episode 21

Is Startup a real problem-solver or just a way out of toxic jobs?

For next-gen, it’s the real escape from 9-to-5s and societal expectations. But as startup culture grows louder, are the deeper motivat…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E3: Is Organisational Loyalty Overrated?

Season 4 Episode 20

Is organisational loyalty outdated, or are we asking the wrong questions?

This week, on the latest episode of ‘The Bridge’, Shantanu engages in a thought-provoking discussion with leaders from both si…

Published on 3 months ago

⁠⁠2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E2: Is Personal Branding Really Necessary?

Season 4 Episode 19

Thank you for the overwhelming response to Episode 1 of The Bridge!

We absolutely loved reading your comments, your thoughts, reflections, and even disagreements made it clear: We need more conversati…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

2 CEOs vs 2 GEN Zs | The Bridge S1E1: Is hustle culture killing India's next generation?

Season 4 Episode 18

Is hustle culture quietly killing India’s next generation?

Is Gen Z actually giving up at their jobs for reasons evident but often unsaid?

Where really is this gap and why is it important to fill it?

Ne…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Alok Sama on Being SoftBank CFO, Masa's investment style, India & AI, CEO Superpowers & more

Season 4 Episode 17

What if playing it safe is the real courage in entrepreneurship?

In Barbershop’s latest episode, Shantanu sits down with Alok Sama (Writer & Investor) to explore what truly makes a CEO great. It’s no…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Is Ankur Warikoo Scaling a ₹70 Cr EdTech Company & Making ₹4.5 Cr in Book Royalties?

Season 4 Episode 16

What if you could build your epic career without the fear of failing?

In a world chasing speed, Warikoo advises people to try everything, experience it all, until the path becomes clear.

In Barbershop’…

Published on 4 months ago

Purplle Founder on ‘Beauty for Bharat’, Taking on Nykaa, Making Acquisitions Work, and More

Season 4 Episode 15

To build a business, you should always have your feet on the ground and eyes on the stars.

A mindset Manish Taneja has carried from the narrow lanes of Faridabad to build a ₹10,000 Cr beauty giant.

In…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Scaling a ₹1000 Cr GenZ fashion brand with The Souled Store and XYXX

Season 4 Episode 14

If there’s no existential doubt, it’s not an early-stage business.

Because you're just figuring it out, one bold risk at a time.

In this episode Shantanu is joined by Vedang Patel (Co-Founder of The So…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

MakeMyTrip’s Investor Sanjeev & Founder Deep Talk About Building ₹10000 Cr Travel Company

Season 4 Episode 13

Some companies almost don’t make it, until they do.

MakeMyTrip could’ve been one of them.

In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande is joined by Deep Kalra (Founder and Chairman of MakeMyTrip Limited) and Sa…

Published on 5 months ago