In the 4th episode of our podcast, Unboxing Unlearning hosted by Prasad Vanga (CEO & Founder of ANTHILL VENTURES) we are joined by an exciting panel of guests including Aastha Almast (Co-Founder of THE NEW SHOP), Vivek Gupta (Co-Founder of LICIOUS) and Neehar Cherabuddi (CEO & Co-Founder of DoctorC). The discussion delves into the ambition for India and the remarkable rise of its entrepreneurs, shedding light on the challenges and setbacks they have encountered. Prasad Vanga discusses the origin of Anthill and his core principle of the business. Aastha Almast shares her hurdles, comebacks and her startup journey and the importance of franchising in retail while Vivek Gupta offers intriguing perspectives on consumer behaviour. Neehar Cherabuddi discusses the effects of COVID on the health care industry and his mantra which delivers value to the end consumer with respect to health care.
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:00:17) Introduction - Aastha Almast
(0:00:58) Introduction - Vivek Gupta
(0:01:20) Introduction - Neehar Cherabuddi
(0:01:59) Journey of Anthill
(0:05:40) Neehar’s major unlearnings
(0:11:10) Vivek’s journey to building Licious
(0:27:03) Aastha’s inspiration to get into this stream of business
(0:39:08) Effect of COVID on consumption patterns, supply chain & consumer habits
(0:51:11) Internet Hospitals?
(0:59:30) Understanding the need of millennials and making businesses consumer centric
(1:09:46) Importance of going HYPER-LOCAL
(1:20:51) Celebrities role in influencing a brand
(1:28:36) Understanding the Indian Consumer