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The BarberShop with Shantanu

The BarberShop with Shantanu

Welcome to The Barbershop with Shantanu a safe space for open, free-flowing, and insightful conversations. Shantanu, the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae, brings his passion for mentorship and storytelling to this podcast, creating a platform where ideas can grow.Subscribe to stay tuned, and let’s grow together one hustle at a time.

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66:29

The ₹500 Cr FMCG Playbook: Using the “Be Big, Be...

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2026/04/16

A ₹30 Cr pickle brand built from traditional recipes… now aiming for ₹500 Cr. But can a digital-first FMCG brand scale in India without going offline? In this episode, Niharika Bhargava (CEO, The Little Farm) and Aditya Bhargava (COO, The Little Farm) join Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with Arjun Purkayastha (SVP & Managing Director, Greater China and North Asia, Reckitt), for a sharp conversation on building and scaling a modern food brand in India

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60:02

How Neuro Scaled $3M to $180M After Joe Rogan...

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2026/04/09

What happens when Joe Rogan talks about your product… without being paid? In this episode of BarberShop Specials, Shantanu Deshpande sits down with Kent Yoshimura (Co-founder & CEO, Neuro) to break down how Neuro scaled from a niche idea to a global brand. Kent shares how a product built out of personal need turned into a business doing millions in revenue, and how one unexpected moment changed everything. From organic mentions by the world’s biggest podcast to building a powerful creator

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55:50

72% Repeat Rate but Only ₹23Cr Revenue: What’s...

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2026/03/26

In this episode, Gaurang Marvania (Founder, Little Rituals) joins Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with Arjun Purkayastha (SVP & Managing Director - Greater China & North Asia, Reckitt), for a sharp conversation on building a premium baby-care brand focused on safe formulations and long-term trust with parents. Little Rituals started with just ₹50L and 3 baby oils and has now grown to a ₹23 Cr brand with a breakout

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44:57

The Education Truth 90% of Indian Parents Don't Know...

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2026/03/22

Not every child needs to grow up to be Elon Musk. And maybe that’s okay.In this episode, Shantanu Deshpande and Harpreet Singh Grover (Founder of The Curious Parent) discuss the myth of pushing kids to become high achievers like billionaires and the overwhelming pressure children face in today's education system. Harpreet shares his views on the competitive culture in India, and how it often leads children to pursue careers they aren’t passionate about. They together explore how today's digital age

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49:22

₹15Cr Indian Toy Brand vs Chinese Toys: Solving Zero...

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2026/03/12

₹15 Cr in revenue.A crowded toy market. And a big ambition to build a brand that can go global.In this episode, Yash Thombare and Vedang Nalawade, Co-Founders of Clapstore Toys, join Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company) along with Aditya Sehgal (Founder, Asgard. world | Ex-President & COO, Reckitt) for a sharp conversation on building a fast-growing toy brand focused on affordable, mass-market products for Indian families.From vendor dependence and manufacturing choices

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45:13

Scaling a Fashion Brand Profitably: Finding PMF &...

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2026/03/05

This episode explores the realities of building a modern apparel brand from zero.Sanya and Adit, founders of Cove & Lane, are building a modern, quiet luxury clothing brand for ambitious professionals. Timeless pieces designed for people moving from boardrooms to social evenings.They join experts, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with industry leaders Shiv Shivakumar (Operating Partner, Advent | Ex-SVP, Nokia | Ex-CEO (India), PepsiCo) and Toshan Tamhane

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52:45

How can bootstrapped Solara scale from ₹100 Cr to...

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2026/02/26

This episode goes inside the real shift from founder hustle to founder design.Gopal built SOLARA by staying close to operations in the early years. Today, his role has shifted. He focuses on growth, while others run execution. But that transition is not automatic. As a founder, you are constantly switching between operator, shareholder, and long-term architect. The hard part is knowing when to step back and let specialists take over.He joins Shantanu Deshpande, along with Shiv Shivakumar, Operating

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70:21

Shark Tank’s GOAT Life Gets a Reality Check on Its ₹1...

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2026/02/19

This episode goes inside the realities of scaling a D2C brand.Yash Kalra, Founder of Goat Life, started his journey in Kota. Before crores in monthly revenue and national visibility, there were 80 plus offline events and constant product iteration.He joins Shantanu Deshpande and Aditya Sehgal, Founder, Asgard.world and Ex-President & COO, Reckitt, for a direct conversation on what it really takes to scale. They challenge assumptions, question positioning, and examine the shift from founder

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55:31

How a McKinsey Partner Lost 90% of His Savings &...

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2026/02/15

This episode is a personal one. Kuldeep Jain, Founder and MD at CleanMax | Former Partner at McKinsey & Company, was Shantanu Deshpande’s senior at McKinsey. They share a close bond, and Kuldeep has also invested in Bombay Shaving Company. That trust makes this conversation unusually honest.Kuldeep talks about leaving the safe path, early mistakes, and the phase where he lost 80–90% of his savings. He explains how CleanMax found its direction, how he thinks about hiring and culture, and what the

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88:10

How to Generate ₹120 Cr in Revenue Without Owning...

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2025/12/05

What happens when two people realise India isn’t lacking luxury, but starving for togetherness?They walked away from stable careers and built a ₹120 CR hospitality brand that proves ‘luxury’ isn’t always required to succeed! In this episode of The Barbershop, Shantanu sits down with Deven Parulekar (Founder of SaffronStays), who built his brand on one simple belief: where families bond. From a honeymoon dream many years ago to a reality in 2015, this vision has expanded into a network of 425 villas,

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50:19

Modern-Day Masculinity: The Dark Truth of Being a Man...

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2025/11/26

Men are breaking silently, and most people do not notice until it is too late.This Men’s Day conversation brings Shantanu together with Chirag Taneja and the GoKwik team to talk about the quiet struggles that shape a man’s life.Men live shorter, visit doctors less, hide pain behind work, and carry pressure they never learned to talk about.Many grow up without strong male role models. Many lose friendships after marriage.Many feel responsible for everyone but themselves.Most of this remains unspoken

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33:53

How to Crack Interviews: Lessons from McKinsey,...

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2025/11/14

Scared of interviews? Maybe you're following the wrong rulebook.In this episode, Shantanu sits with a group of students to break down what interviews actually are. Not tests. Not interrogations. But human conversations where trust, honesty and connection matter far more than memorised answers.Shantanu pulls apart the fear, the overthinking, the nervousness that students walk in with, and reveals the real strategy: show up as someone your interviewer will genuinely enjoy working with.From decoding

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57:24

How Kenny and Shantanu Plan to Compete with Davidoff...

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2025/11/07

In the chaos of laughter, how does a comedian think of conquering the unpredictable world of business?In this exciting episode of Barbershop, Shantanu sits down with Kenny Sebastian, who is stepping into the world of entrepreneurship with his own perfume brand, The Stage. But the twist is he’s not just launching a fragrance, but is ready to challenge big players in the market with a daring entrepreneurial debut.Kenny, known for his sharp wit and stage presence, reveals how he’s blending his passion

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16:21

Interns. ESOPs. And What Working at Bombay Shaving...

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2025/10/31

What’s it really like to work inside one of India’s most loved D2C brands?In this episode, Shantanu visits Ashoka University to talk to students about the journey of Bombay Shaving Company - how it started, why it was built, and the values that continue to guide its growth story.From startup stories and brand-building lessons to honest conversations about risk, purpose, and culture, it’s a peek into what goes behind building a D2C brand that people truly love.Two interns also share their experiences

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120:12

Content Creator “Money Hacks” vs Reality: Mutual...

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2025/10/26

No matter where you are with money, this episode is for you.In this episode, Shantanu’s college best friend Anuj takes us through his journey - from the pressures of corporate banking and quarterly targets to building My Fundbox, a financial services platform helping people like us manage, invest, and grow our money smarter.Along the way, he’s experienced all the highs and lows, cleared the mutual fund distribution exam, and is now empowering people to take control of their finances.On the pod, they

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25:38

How to Sell Anything Without Selling Anything | Ep5...

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2025/10/10

How to become a great salesperson?Confidence? Product knowledge? Or the courage to face rejection again and again?In this final episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu dives deep into the art of selling, live at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune.From breaking the ice to breaking records, this one is packed with hustle, wit, and raw energy.And in classic Shantanu style, it all comes down to action. A 45-minute campus challenge where students sell trimmers, face rejections, crack pitches,

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23:54

The One Where Shantanu Bought 5 Trimmers | Ep4 RP 3.0...

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2025/10/03

What if a simple idea could start a trend? What if one spark could change the way people live, shop, and even groom themselves?In this episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu takes us on a journey through the last decade of Indian entrepreneurship at Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune. He exhibit how investing in different brands transformed sellers, shaped trends, and set the stage for India’s future.He shares the story of how the beard trend took over India, and why that sparked the

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19:50

The Simple Truth About Selling That Everyone Misses |...

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2025/09/26

Every career is built on selling. Especially an entrepreneur’s! That’s what Shantanu and Ankush (Co-Founder and CEO at Rebel Foods) suggested at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai, and we couldn’t agree more.In this episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu teams up with Ankush to bring the hustle as well as their friendship alive on campus. They kick off with a power-packed masterclass on the art of selling, showing why sales isn’t just for salespeople, but the backbone of every

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15:53

First-Time Sellers vs Founders: Who Wins? | Ep2 RP...

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2025/09/19

“Sell like your life depends upon it.”We can’t agree more with Kiran Shah! In the second episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, Shantanu teams up with Kiran Shah, Razorpreneur and founder of Go Zero. From his early days at Apsara Ice Creams to building Go Zero, Kiran shows how every big idea begins with the art of selling.At Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, the challenge heats up. Shantanu announces a one-hour contest, and students step out to sell trimmers, while Shantanu and Kiran take on the same test

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24:04

How Aai Mastered the Art of Selling | Ep1...

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2025/09/12

Some journeys begin at home.For the first episode of Razorpreneur 3.0, mine does too. This time, I don’t bring a founder, VC, or CEO. I bring my mom – the best salesperson I know!In this episode shot in Pune, Aai visits her everyday kirana shops and steps into the world of sales for the first time. From friendly local stores to the chaos of FC Road, she convinces complete strangers to try the Omni Blade instead of the trimmers they usually buy. She has no sales experience, feels nervous, and faces

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