Meet the man who sold his business and then, just as the final tranche was completed, bought the company back from his investors Deep Bajaj's journey is one of innovation, astute leadership and clarity of thought. For the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, I sat down with Deep Bajaj, the founder of Sirona — India’s leading female hygiene …

In this episode, Sandeep speaks with Akash Saxena, the CTO of JioHotstar, whose efforts have shattered ceilings in live streaming—achieving a record-breaking 62 million concurrent viewers. From their first-ever live-streamed India-Pakistan match crashing in 2014-15, the team recognised India's enormous streaming demand and built capabilities ambiti…

In the latest Create Wealth podcast, our co-founder, Sandeep Jethwani, speak to Amit Damani, co-founder of StayVista, who is helping second homeowners turn their idle properties into income-generating assets. Managing a second home can be incredibly challenging—they need regular upkeep, and nearly 90% of them remain underutilised. StayVista was for…

"If Elon Musk was visiting India, would he stay in this hotel?" Can you think of a better north star metric for a hospitality brand? Meet Kapil Chopra, ex-President of Oberoi Hotels who uses this guiding principle to build Postcard Hotel - a luxury hotel chain that is giving traditional players like Taj and Oberoi tough competition! No Check-In/Che…

In this powerful episode of the Create Wealth Podcast, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani talks with Ashish Dhawan, a legendary figure in India's investment landscape and the founder of ChrysCapital, who left it all to become one of India's most influential philanthropists. In this episode, Ashish talks about — ➡️ His long-term and value-driven person…

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth Podcast, Sandeep Jethwani speaks with Rishabh Shroff, Co-Head at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. As a trusted advisor to billionaires, family offices, and leading corporations, Rishabh has decades of experience in high-stakes disputes, complex negotiations, and wealth and legacy planning. Key highlights: ➡️ How…

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Saurabh Gadgil, the Chairman and Managing Director at PNG Jewellers. Saurabh is the 6th generation business owner and has been running this 192-year-old company for over 25 years now. A few months ago, Saurabh reached a major milestone — taking PNG Jewellers public wi…

How did an ex-Amazon engineer discover a billion-dollar opportunity in jewellery? The journey of Gaurav Kushawaha, the founder of BlueStone, one of India’s leading jewellery brands is a story of resilience, business acumen and adherence to first-principles. Watch the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, where Sandeep Jethwani talks to Gaura…

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Tejas and Nupur Goenka, the third-generation leaders of Tally Solutions, India’s pioneering accounting software. For decades, Tally has been THE accounting software for Indian businesses, setting standards in India long before "SaaS" was even a concept. In this episod…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, co-founders of ixigo, a leading travel tech company valued at USD 401 million (INR ~3,370 crore). Aloke and Rajnish’s journey from bootstrapping ixigo to building a platform used by over 480 million active users is an inspiring story of resilience,…

In this episode, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani talks to Ankit and Rajat Kedia - the dynamic brothers behind Manjushree Technopack, who transformed their father's umbrella manufacturing business into one of India's largest packaging solutions providers. Their success metrics tell a remarkable story: A modest ₹4 crore IPO in 1994 grew to deliver 45…

In this episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we are joined by Viren Rasquinha, Arjuna Awardee and CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ). From captaining the Indian hockey team (and leading India at the 2004 Athens Olympics) to switching to management at the peak of his sporting career to nurturing future Olympians, Viren has donned many hats a…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have with us Deepak Padaki, President of Catamaran Ventures, the family office of tech visionary, Mr. Narayana Murthy. Deepak has transitioned from being one of the earliest employees of Infosys to managing a mega INR 10,000 crore corpus of Mr Murthy’s wealth, which is invested across…

🎙️ Celebrating 25 episodes of the Create Wealth podcast! Over the last 48 weeks, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani travelled across India to meet 24 wealth creators and uncovered a treasure trove of insights. As we mark the milestone of 25 episodes of the Create Wealth Podcast, we’ve curated a special episode to revisit the essential wealth creation …

In a one-of-a-kind episode of the Create Wealth podcast, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani had a candid conversation with four investors who have been instrumental in our journey: Mridul Arora - Partner at Elevation Capital Vikram Vaidyanathan - Managing Director of Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India) Abhinav Chaturvedi - Partner at Accel Saravanan …

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, we’re excited to feature Aarti Gupta, the Chief Investment Officer of the Jagran Group’s DM Gupta Family Office and its private investing arm, Anikarth Ventures. Aarti has been steering the DM Gupta Family Office of the Jagran Group for 13 years. Aarti has also been spearheading private investment…

In the latest episode of the podcast Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have with us Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar, an INR 40,000 crore mobility tech giant. Sunjay's journey is a masterclass in strategic growth and adaptability in the rapidly evolving automotive sector. Under his leadership, Sona Comstar has become a powerhouse, suppl…

In this episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we host Gauri Devidayal, the owner of a highly successful restaurant in Mumbai The Table and Mag St. frequented by Bollywood celebrities. Gauri shares her expert tips on how to run a successful restaurant. She discusses key strategies for attracting customers, maintaining excellent…

This Doctor’s Day, we’re bringing you a special episode of the Create Wealth podcast, featuring one of the most influential figures in the Indian health-tech space – Shashank ND, co-founder and CEO of Practo and Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry Subcommittee on Digital Health. In this special episode, Sandeep Jethwani, our co-founder…

In the latest episode of the podcast, Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we feature one of the most distinguished leaders in the mutual fund industry – Navneet Munot, CEO and MD of HDFC AMC and Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Navneet has transitioned from a fund …

In the latest episode of the podcast, Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have with us Aakash Chaudhry, co-founder of Aakash Educational Services Limited to share his journey of building the business. In this no-holds-barred conversation with Aakash, we talk about the biggest acquisition deal in the Indian ed-tech space and much more!…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Kuldeep Dhankar, Co-founder of Last9.io, with us. With over 20 years of experience across Nokia, Microsoft and CleverTap his journey building brands and solving problems for businesses is a masterclass for those who work in SaaS businesses and sales roles across industries. In th…

In the all-new episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Sudeep Goenka, Director of Goldiee Group. Goldiee Group is one of the top legacy spice brand in India based out of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, serving since 1980. This episode is a marketing playbook for those who want to make a business in a tier 2 city. In this episode, he talks ab…

In the all-new episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Rishabh Mariwala, Managing Partner of Sharrp Ventures and Director of Marico Ltd. Rishabh has turned Sharrp Ventures- the investment office of the Harsh Mariwala family, aka The Marico family, into a $300 Million D2C investing juggernaut. He founded Sharrp Ventures in 2014 as hi…

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, we talk to Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and Managing Director of upGrad as he delivers an inside perspective on the edtech industry in India. Mayank, the driving force behind the success of upGrad, completed his graduation from IIT Delhi followed by an MBA from ISB Hyderabad. In 2015, he co-founded up…

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Jitendra Gupta, the founder and CEO of Jupiter. He is Ex-MD of PayU and founder of Citrus Pay. In this conversation, he talks about challenges founders face when looking for early-stage investors, future of fintech in India, traditional banks vs. fintech and much more…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Brijesh Agrawal, the co-founder and director of IndiaMART. Entering the tech business when only 500 people in India have an internet connection sounds irrational. For Brijesh, this was a landmark decision, for it led to the creation of India's biggest B2B marketplace. In this epi…

In the new episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Mukund Kulashekaran, Chief Business Officer at Urban Company. He is a tech enthusiast and has played an essential role in the growth trajectory of many businesses. Prior to Urban Company, he was Chief Business Officer at Zomato and had also led several projects for the BCG. In this …

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, one of the top VC firms, through which he has invested in more than 250 start-ups across various sectors in consumer tech, health-tech, fin-tech, SaaS, consumer brands, and B2B services. In this episode, we talk about his ment…

In this episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Avnish Bajaj, Co-founder and Managing Director of Matrix Partners India. Founded in 2006, the Indian VC firm today manages assets worth $1.5 Bn+ in 50+ companies. He is also the founder of Bazee.com, the first Indian e-commerce site focused on bidding on used products that was later ac…

In the brand new episode of the Create Wealth podcast, we have Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director of Angel One. A journey that started 35 years ago has resulted in a company that has a public market cap of more than 15,000 crores today; this is the story of Mr. Dinesh Thakkar. In this episode, we talk about his journey of building Angel…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO at Edelweiss Asset Management Company. Radhika Gupta is considered one of the biggest success stories of the Indian corporate world. After an Ivy League education at Wharton, Radhika began her career with a portfolio management firm she co-founded with her…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Neil Borate, Deputy Editor at Mint, where he heads the personal finance team. Neil is a graduate in law and economics. He also has a postgraduate diploma in investments from the University of Birmingham, UK, and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam. He started writing about personal f…

In this episode, we have the Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Suburban Diagnostics, Dr. Sanjay Arora, who is known to be the leader in the diagnostics and healthcare industry. He graduated from Grant Medical College and JJ Hospital with a special interest in Cytopathology. He has trained at esteemed hospitals like Tata Hospital, Johns Hopkins …

In the fourth episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, We have an exemplary couple from the advertising industry, Varun Duggirala and Pooja Jauhari, Founders of Plot Device Entertainment and Ex-top executives of ad agency The Glitch. In this episode, they talk about how one can grow in an advertising career, what are the different ways to ex…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Shashank Mehta, Founder & CEO of The Whole Truth Foods. We talk about why did he chose to leave his stable HUL job with a 1 Crore salary to build a D2C food brand, his whole journey behind it, what's his idea of creating wealth as salaried employee and as a founder and much more.…

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Toshan Tamhane, Global Chief Operating Officer at UPL and Ex-Senior Partner at McKinsey. Toshan is an Active Board Member & Investor in 30+ institutions till date. In this episode, he talks about how a consultant can increase his income, the top skills needed to be a successful c…

We are thrilled to announce the return of Create Wealth podcast series, featuring more insightful conversations. In the first episode, we have Raj Shamani in conversation with Sandeep Jethwani, the founder of Dezerv. Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered …

Is moonlighting like having an affair? What makes people moonlight? Is it emotional or economic unfulfillment? In this episode of Create Wealth, watch Suhail Vadgaonkar, Head of Talent at dezerv. talk about all this and more. In a free wheeling chat Sandeep Jethwani asks Suhail Vadgaonkar about how he views moonlighting, how an employer can make su…

How do you build not one but two unicorns? How does a unicorn founder invest? Does being from McKinsey or BCG guarantee success? In this episode of Create Wealth, watch Asish Mohapatra, the founder of two Unicorns (OfBusiness & Oxyzo Financial Services) talk about all this and more. In a free wheeling chat Sandeep Jethwani asks Asish Mohapatra abou…

In the first episode of Create Wealth, Aashish P Somaiyaa talks about his wealth creation journey. From working in a factory after doing engineering to becoming a business leader, Aashish attributes his success to his brush with sales. Watch the entire episode to know why Aashish thinks Sales is not just selling soaps and can be a great step to wea…

In this episode of Insider Investing, Sandeep Jethwani and Vaibhav Porwal talk about the common link between investor behaviour and monkeys, why you must be wary of financial influencers and much more. Join the founders of dezerv. as they talk about how you should invest and more importantly how you should NOT invest. Listen in on this insightful e…

In conversation with Ayush Jaiswal, CEO and founder of Pesto Tech. We talk about his personal journey as a young founder, the entrepreneurial journey of Pesto, what the tech crash means for developers and much more. Listen in on this insightful episode. Disclaimer: Dezerv is not an Investment Advisor and does NOT provide any independent investment …

In episode 14 of insider Investing, we're talking about the significant crash that crypto has seen. The market cap of crypto assets has been wiped off by almost $2.1 trillion. And there is a real impact that we are seeing on our portfolios. In this episode we explore the reasons why this has happened. And how should investors be thinking about cryp…

In the thirteenth edition of Insider Investing, we discuss the top 5 mistakes investors make during stock market crash or corrections. Our co-founders Sandeep Jethwani and Vaibhav Porwal share how to avoid these common pitfalls & strategies for long term investing through market volatility. Mistake 1- Panic selling to come back in later; Mistake 2-…

In the twelfth episode of Insider Investing, we welcome Ragini Das, Co-founder at leap.club. We decode the nitty gritties of leap's business model, challenges faced while building leap, the growth trajectory for the community driven startup, and more recent initiatives like the Table and other insights behind the success of this women only professi…

In the eleventh edition of Insider Investing, we discuss a topic that affects all our personal finance and investing decisions- Taxation. Our Co-Founders Sandeep Jethwani & Vaibhav Porwal break down strategies and best practices used by the ultra-wealthy to optimise their taxes on their investments as well as income. Tune in to learn the latest rul…

In the tenth edition of Insider Investing, we talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and it's implications on the economy & our portfolios. Our Co-Founders Vaibhav Porwal & Sandeep Jethwani discuss the origins of this conflict, the impact and how investors should react at times like this. Tune in to learn what could be the near term economic i…

In the ninth episode of Insider Investing, we look into what's happening in the equity market. There's a massive sell-off in growth and innovation economy stocks, and some of the most celebrated funds have lost a significant amount of value. Our Co-founder Sandeep Jethwani & Vaibhav Porwal sit down to discuss why this is happening, and what investo…

In the eighth edition of Insider Investing, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani welcomes Purav Shah who's a founding team member at dezerv., and is leading our global investing practice. In this episode we discuss how investor behaviour differs in India vs abroad, potential biases to avoid, building better investing habits and strategies for long term …