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SaaS from Scratch: Sashi Narahari of HighRadius on Bootstrapping, Enterprise SaaS, and Why He Raised Too Late

Sashi Narahari built HighRadius to a $3B valuation without taking outside capital for years, then admitted it was a mistake. This is what he'd do differently, and why.

Smart Glasses: Unlocking the Next Frontier in AR

Imagine it’s 2030. You’re driving around and spot a house for sale. With a single glance, you instantly know its listing price, property taxes, and can even see a virtual tour of the interior—without reaching for your phone or asking a single question.
BLOGS

Space, EVs, Fintech, and the Founders Rewriting India's Rules

From 15-minute EV charging and satellites tracking space traffic to a fintech founder who bootstrapped for 11 years, this edition of Venture Forward covers the innovations, investments, and ideas pushing India's next frontier forward.
NEWSLETTERS

The ₹4 Problem — A CXXO Report

For every ₹100 deployed into Indian startups, women founders see ₹4.
REPORTS

The EO Report: Value Chain, Opportunity and Where India is Headed

Earth observation has an $80B opportunity across agriculture, defense, maritime, and a range of other industries -- but only $6B of this opportunity has been captured. Investments, however, are steadily rising.
REPORTS
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The Fintech Opportunity Hidden in SME Banking Ft. Mabel Chacko | Open Financial Technologies

In Episode 03 of The Hindsight, Vani Kola speaks with Mabel Chacko, Co-founder of Open, about building one of India's leading neobanks for small businesses and startups. The conversation covers the early struggles of convincing banks to partner with them, finding unexpected distribution channels, building culture during rapid scaling, and keeping the customer at the center of every major decision.
PODCASTS

The Future of AgriTech in India

Agriculture and allied sectors contribute roughly 14% ($276 Bn in 2020) to India’s GDP. Yet we have to date not witnessed a tech unicorn emerge from the sector, despite having over $600M in VC funding over the last 5 years.
PODCASTS

The Future of India's Vernacular Opportunity

90% of internet users in prefer to consume content in their local language. The next big opportunity in India is . We kickstarted our session on Clubhouse with of and of , hosted by , MD of .In this episode, we discuss the vernacular opportunity in India and how it's shaping India’s digital ecosystem.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we talk to individuals who are shaping the future of India's digital innovation landscape.For more updates on our sessions, follow Kalaari on Clubhouse: If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at podcast@kalaari.com. We would love to hear from you.
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Why We Invested?

Nuclear Goes Private: India’s SHANTI Announcement

In this edition, we unravel India's SHANTI Bill - how a law named "peace" has sparked India's entry in a $214B energy race, why AI's power hunger is the trigger, and where startups can build.
NEWSLETTERS

Of Roots, Wings and Building India’s Deeptech Future

Building a deeptech company is not the work of years - it is the work of decades. It requires patience when outcomes are uncertain, and often the current generation builds on the work shaped by changemakers who have built enduring institutions.
NEWSLETTERS
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ONDC: Commerce Without Boundaries

In a nation where commerce has been the backbone of communities for centuries, from bustling bazaars to neighbourhood Kirana stores, India stands at the cusp of a revolutionary transformation.
REPORTS

Overview of Female Healthcare - Opportunities in India

Female healthcare in India represents a significantly underserved $10 billion market opportunity, with alarming statistics showing 1 in 5 women suffering from PCOS and rapid growth in breast and cervical cancer cases.

Pay it Forward with Harsh Jain

Back when Dream 11 was founded in 2008, fantasy sports as a category did not exist in India. Today, they have more than 100 million users and are clear market leaders. We kickstarted our first #PayItForward session with , Co-Founder, and CEO of . We spoke about what inspired Harsh to start Dream11, choosing the right investors to partner with, building the right company culture, and setting audacious goals for yourself. The Pay It Forward series, hosted by , MD of , focuses on conversations with founders and CEOs who have built businesses that have transformed the landscape of the Indian start-up ecosystem. For more updates on our sessions, follow Kalaari on Clubhouse: If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at podcast@kalaari.com. We would love to hear from you.
BLOGS

Physical AI and the Deployment Problem

In this edition, we unpack Physical AI - the technology stack powering it, the deployment challenges holding it back, and where the next generation of startup opportunities are emerging
NEWSLETTERS
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Preventive Healthcare: The New Frontier in India’s Health Revolution

Chronic diseases, affect one in five Indians or around 270 million people. Stress and unbalanced lifestyles in today’s fast-paced world further exacerbate these health problems.
BLOGS

Pricing The Planet: India's Carbon Markets Go Live

In this edition, we unpack the two levers India has for cutting its carbon emissions while still growing as an economy, and the opportunity for startups as the country opens up its carbon market
NEWSLETTERS
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