In this intriguing podcast episode, we delve deep into the life and enigmatic persona of Suhel Seth, a renowned public relations expert and media personality. Join us as we unravel the layers of his fascinating journey, exploring his rise in the world of communications, his candid opinions on various subjects, and the controversies that have both shaped and surrounded his career Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast with Hardik Vaidya now on www.eplog.media or your preferred podcast streaming apps...

Pratiksinh Chudasama aka Digital Pratik is most well-known for his tips on growing your presence and brand value in the digital world.He is also the founder of JorrParivar, creator of his NFT collection, and professional advisor on building personal brands.In this episode, listen to him share how he builds his influence on the internet, staying ahead of the trends and also utilizing them to grow, finding your voice & niche, how should you prioritize your platforms, and many other...

In today's times, being a content creator is a full-time job!But that also means you are thinking about what should your content be every single day! This week on Jamsters Podcast, Hardik Vaidya is joined by Neurologist & Content Creator -- Dr. Sid Warrier!Listen to him share how his expertise and study in neurology led him to start making content that excites GenZ audiences to get excited about how our brain works!Also listen, how can you stay sane in the ever-developing and demanding...

As a consumer, if you are on Instagram, you end up scrolling through tons of posts several times a day. But how does one become a master at community building on such platforms? With Instagram making Reels their mainstream focus, what strategies should you apply to make it big on the platform in today's times? Listen to Hrishiraj Sugre, a.k.a @Pixoury on Instagram who has amassed a grand following of 1 Million+. His community members eagerly wait for his creative reels which are at an...

This week on Jamsters Podcast, host Hardik Vaidya is joined by Sorabh Pant. He is one of the earliest people from India who formed the foundations of English stand-up comedy ecosystem. Having done 250+ shows, Sorabh Pant is arguably among the top comedians in the country, and in this episode, he shares behind-the-scenes of what goes into making a full-time career in comedy, dealing with clients, monetization opportunities and also some tips for new standup artists on navigating through their...

Amol Gupta is the CEO of Crave, an Artist Advisory company. Amol opens up with Hardik about the business of managing creators, the good & bad of the creator/artist management business; what kind of person is best suited to become a talent manager, understanding the evolution of an artist and the opportunities around them, some unheard stories from his experiences and more. Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast with Hardik Vaidya now on www.eplog.media or your preferred podcast streaming apps to...

Divyanshu Damani, chats with Hardik, about his reasons to shift from Kolkata to Mumbai to build TagMango, on how he met his co-founder Mohammad Hasan, opportunities around Creatorpad, trends on the creator economy in India, key learnings and mindset shift from the Y-Combinator experience, whether Talent Management business is something he's exploring, advice for creators who are starting out and much more. Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast with Hardik Vaidya now on www.eplog.media or your...

Hardik is joined by Gunjan Arya – CEO at OML Entertainment on this episode of Jamsters. They discuss how creators today are morphing into brands themselves, various monetization opportunities, the Four Blind Men and the Elephant in the Room story, Zakir Khan on launching a Biryani brand, why aren’t many media and entertainment businesses listed on the stock exchange, why Netflix and other OTT platforms are investing heavily into their distribution, the valuation conversation about the...

Viral Jani speaks with Hardik Vaidya about their investments in Uber, Airbnb and others. He shares the traits observed while working with global startups that are looking to make inroads in India. Viral talks about the particular thing that best entrepreneurs repeatedly do while growing and spreading their vision to inspire others. What challenges and points should entrepreneurs keep in mind, while building businesses in India. Being an ex-Twitter executive, Viral shares his take on Elon...

On this episode of Jamsters, Ajeet Khurana, a leading Crypto industry expert chats with Hardik on all things Cryptocurrency. Ajeet is a startup investor, and former CEO of the Cryptocurrency exchange - Zebpay & former CEO of IIT Bombay's business incubator SINE. They discuss the rise of cryptocurrency, its impact, how the future of finance will be altered, perspectives on the creator economy, the pillars of cryptocurrency adoption, NFTs and lots more.   Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast...

Neel Gogia is the co-founder of IPLIX Media, an Indian influencer marketing and talent management agency. On this episode, Neel chats with Hardik about the journey of building IPLIX Media, his first deal with Youtuber Abhinav Mahajan, building for Instagram vs. building for Youtube, which social media platform is right for your type of content, what do brands look from creators and much more.   Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast with Hardik Vaidya now on www.eplog.media or your preferred...

Saad Khan is a Bangalore based, Indian Director, Improv comedian, Screenwriter & Founder of First Action Studios (a Ranshine Entertainment company). On this episode of Jamsters, hear Saad chat with Hardik about all things related to films, theatre, improv and writing. Saad opens up about his journey into the world of films and media. He, along with actor Danish Sait, are the brainchild behind the satirical laughter riot – Humble Politiciann Nograj. We talk about building a career in the...

Dr.Dwayne Menezes, Founder and Managing Director of Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI), a London-based international think-tank dedicated to the Arctic, Nordic, North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Antarctic affairs, joins Hardik Vaidya to speak about his journey on this episode of Jamsters. Dr.Dwayne opens up with Hardik Vaidya about the decisions that led him to choose to pursue a PhD in History from the University of Cambridge, the crucial tool of storytelling to positively impact...

Ashwin Suresh is a new media entrepreneur, but also a former Wall Street banker. He is the founder of digital entertainment company Pocket Aces & e-sports gaming company Loco. On this episode of Jamsters, Ashwin chats with Hardik about the early days of building Pocket Aces, raising capital from Sequoia Capital to scale, how creators/actors can spot and target opportunities, thinking about commerce as a creative, relationship building in the media & entertainment industry, culture at...

MS Unnikrishnan was the MD & CEO at the global engineering conglomerate, Thermax. He led the 4000+ employee organization to over a Billion dollars in market capitalization. He is currently the CEO at IIT Bombay-Monash Research Academy; where he will support finding innovative solutions in areas of global significance such as Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Water Management and next-generation Infrastructure. On this episode, Mr.Unnikrishnan opens up with Hardik on the...

Arjun Vaidya was the CEO at Dr. Vaidya's, a D2C new age Ayurveda brand that got acquired by the RP Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group. He also worked in private equity at a consumer sector focused fund, L Capital Asia (the private equity arm of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Group). Currently, Arjun leads venture investing for Verlinvest in India. On this episode, Arjun opens up with Hardik about his struggles of running the startup, the importance of having his wife as a co-founder from Goldman...

On this episode of Jamsters, Atharva & Hardik, talk about all things NFTs, and specifically sports NFTs. Atharva shares about the idea of how the NFT drop for the Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone starrer, 83 the film, actually came about. If you’ve wanted to make money from NFTs, what are some things that you need to be aware of. If you’ve never heard terms such as Metaverse, Web3, Cryptocurrency and more, this episode will quickly get you upto speed. Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast...

Dr.Sunil Kulwal has spent over 35 years leading various organizations as the CEO, with the Aditya Birla Group. On his maiden podcast, Dr.Kulwal shares with Hardik his key leadership learnings of directly working with Mr.Aditya Birla as his Executive Assistant. He talks about the impact of his upbringing that keeps him centered and grounded at work. He shares his perspectives on work-life balance, working alongside high-quality people, his work principles, and a lot more.   Subscribe to...

On this episode, Fali opens up with Hardik about his journey of being one of the leading live sound engineers working with A.R.Rahman and Amit Trivedi, managing his work profiles between holding a day job as Marketing Development Manager at Shure and travelling for concerts as an engineer. He talks about music festivals such as Sunburn, NH7 and live music scene in India, his experience of working with Armin Van Buuren, the shift required from being in a job to being a freelancer, handling the...

Pankaj Jethwani completed his MBA from Wharton and as a venture capitalist works with the Boston-based W Health Ventures, investing in tech-enabled ambitious healthcare startups in the US & India. In this episode, Pankaj and Hardik speak about various healthcare inefficiencies and opportunities in India. Pankaj talks about his portfolio companies such as BeatO, Wysa, and more. He shares his approach of shifting gears from being a Doctor to an investment professional, how Covid19 changed...

Ujwal is a serial entrepreneur, IIM Ahmedabad Alumnus and the founding partner of TDV Partners which is a venture firm with an aim of investing in smart founders. As the ex-Associate Director at Innoven Capital, he looked after his portfolio companies that included Swiggy, Blackbuck, Eruditus, Licious, Dealshare, Epigamia, Freshmenu and more. Ujwal & Hardik go long back as hostel mates from their engineering days. On this episode of Jamsters, Ujwal shares his investment thesis, who can...

Interviewing guests is a true art form. A good conversation has many hidden layers to it which can easily go unnoticed, but still keep you engaged. On this episode, Hardik through his journey as an Anchor & a Podcaster, talks about how to interview almost anyone. If you've wondered what makes for a good conversation with a guest, here's your quick guide. For any feedback, questions or ideas, connect with him on Instagram & LinkedIn.   Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast with Hardik Vaidya...

Prof. Dr.Milind Atrey is a leading expert in the highly specialized field of Cryogenic Engineering and is the Dean (R&D) at IIT Bombay.  He is also the Institute Chair Professor, working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Before taking charge as Dean (R&D), he was the Professor in Charge of SINE (Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship), a business incubator at the institute. On his first-ever podcast interview, Dr.Atrey speaks with Hardik about how an innovation...

Salone Sehgal is the General Partner, at Lumikai Fund - India’s first gaming focused and interactive media fund. It is an early-stage venture capital firm. Salone is also the world’s first female General Partner of such a focused fund. She’s been conferred with many incredible awards and honours, among which is being a Jury member at BAFTA Games Awards in 2017, the ‘Iconic Women Leader’ award by Women Economic Forum 2018, amongst others. On this episode of Jamsters Podcast, Salone chats with...