The FoundHers Podcast

Cicily Thomas scaled Burger King India from 0 to 500+ outlets. What was the hardest part of the journey? Watch the full episode to know! Link in the comments⬇️ #qsr #podcast #business Hinal Mehta

One thing that came up in our conversation with Komal Ramani-Makhija was how easy it is to overcomplicate personal branding. Post everywhere. Be active on every platform. Show up all the time. But in reality, what made the difference for her was choosing the right platform based on whom she wanted to reach. A good reminder that growth doesn’t always come from doing more. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gRx9Qe9k #personalbranding #founder #podcast Hinal Mehta

Most founders avoid working with the government. Too slow. Too complex. Too many layers. That’s the common perception. But in our conversation with Priya Singh, she shared a very different perspective while building Chalo in the public transport ecosystem. Working with the government comes with its own challenges, yes. But it also opens the door to solving problems at a scale most startups never get the chance to touch. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to build in the public sector, this conversation is worth watching. 🎧 Watch Priya’s full episode, link in the comments! #startup #government #podcast Hinal Mehta

Sometimes, the market surprises you. In Ghazal Gupta’s episode, one insight really stood out to us. Her cushion foundation was expected to be a Gen Z favourite, but market testing revealed something interesting: moms were loving the product just as much, if not more. It’s a simple reminder that assumptions don’t build brands, real consumer insight does. The full episode is packed with moments like this that unpack the business behind the beauty industry: https://lnkd.in/dTgQCXMq #business #consumerinsights #podcast Hinal Mehta

Don’t build a brand in a crowded market without understanding the customer first. In the latest episode of The FoundHers Podcast, we sit down with Ghazal Gupta, founder of un:fltrd, to go beyond the glamour of the beauty industry. This conversation explores what founders often miss when entering competitive markets: • Customer insights that directly shape product decisions • Sampling strategies, conversion reality, and buying behaviour • Navigating vendors and building from scratch as a young founder If you’re building a D2C startup, this episode offers practical, grounded insights from someone actively doing it. 🎙️ Full episode now live on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dTgQCXMq #StartupIndia #ConsumerInsights #BrandBuilding #Entrepreneurship Hinal Mehta

A lot of businesses still build with metros in mind first. But some of the most interesting adoption stories are coming from Tier 2 & 3 cities. In this conversation, Priya Singh talks about launching Chalo in Bhopal and how quickly people embraced it, a reminder that consumers outside the big cities are ready to adapt when the product solves a real problem. If you’re building something and thinking about where growth will come from next, this is a perspective worth listening to. 🎧 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dNzEbWCM #publicsector #bus #podcast #chalo Hinal Mehta

Building with the government isn’t impossible, it’s often misunderstood. In the latest episode of The FoundHers Podcast, we speak with Priya Singh, Co-founder and Director of Chalo Mobility, on what it really takes to build and scale in India’s public sector. With 20+ years of experience across government, the UN, and the startup ecosystem, Priya Singh brings a rare, on-ground perspective on: • Working closely with government systems (beyond the stereotypes) • Understanding Indian consumers in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities • Measuring impact beyond just growth metrics 🎙️Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dNzEbWCM This conversation is especially relevant for founders building in complex ecosystems, public-sector innovation, and mobility or infrastructure-led businesses. #podcast #publictransport #chalo Hinal Mehta

Something we’ve noticed across our conversations is that there’s no one-size-fits-all way to build a brand. Being online is important, yes. But for a lot of brands, having an offline presence still makes a real difference. It helps with trust, awareness, and even how consumers perceive your pricing and value. This clip is a small but effective part of a much larger conversation on the podcast. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dkVaAHwB Bhavna Jeswani Hinal Mehta #podcast #offline #brandpresence

As 2025 comes to a close, if there’s one thing we’re taking forward, it’s this: there’s no universal playbook for building a business. What matters is knowing what’s right for your business. If you’re using this time to reflect and reset, these episodes are a good place to start: • Everything funding: what founders often get wrong, with insights from Priyanka Agrawal 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dkubq2fR • Building a personal brand that supports your business, with Komal Ramani-Makhija 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRx9Qe9k • Partnerships & brand collaborations: what actually works, with Bhavna Jeswani & Vishakha Acharya 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dkVaAHwB #podcast #yearend #business #growth Hinal Mehta

A small milestone, and a reminder of why we started. Grateful for the conversations, the community, and everyone who’s been part of building this. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAi6y-SB