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The BarberShop with Shantanu

The BarberShop with Shantanu

Hi, thanks for stopping by! My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. My company has scaled to 1500+ Cr value (if this metric means anything haha), but more importantly, is a loved personal care brand which has scaled to 50L households and 1L stores in 5 years. The BarberShop was started with a clear thesis - India needs to create approximately a million jobs a month, currently, we create almost two hundred thousand. Our ‘Funda’ is to simplify entrepreneurship

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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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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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85:34

S4E20: Are Founders Overlooking Legal Risks, Cap...

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2025/08/01

Can you scale fast without falling into legal traps?In this episode of The BarberShop with Shantanu, we are joined by Archana Rajaram (Managing Partner, River Law) and Anup Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO, Mintifi) to decode a side of entrepreneurship that’s often left behind and what really happens when capital, compliance, and chaos collide.From helping founders steer clear of costly mistakes to making sense of India’s tricky legal systems, Archana breaks down how "good lawyering should never come

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111:50

⁠From Inventing WiFi to Planting 2 Lakh Trees,...

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2025/07/25

Some episodes are personal.This one is family.I had the privilege of sitting down with two people who’ve shaped the way I think, live, and lead: Dr. Pravin Bhagwat (Founder of 14 Trees Foundation) and my father, Kiran Deshpande (Former CEO, Tech Mahindra. Founder, Mojo Networks. Board Member, 14Trees Foundation) two entrepreneurial men I've had the privilege of learning from since I was a child.They built a company together. Exited it with grace. And then, Pravin uncle did something most people

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105:55

Draft

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2025/07/18

Is the healthcare system in India broken, or just evolving? In the latest episode of Barbershop, Shantanu is joined by Viren Shetty, Vice Chairperson of Narayana Health (NH), to explore how the pandemic reshaped global healthcare and how, despite the changes, NH is committed to staying true to its values while introducing its new inpatient care services. Viren proudly reflects on the incredible legacy of his father, Dr. Devi Shetty, one of India’s most renowned cardiac surgeons. He shares how

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20:21

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E9: Is Corporate...

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2025/07/11

Is mental health just a buzzword for Gen Z or is it a genuine crisis?In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu leads a candid, cross-generational debate on one of the most misunderstood workplace questions today: Is mental health struggle real for Gen Z? One side, the seasoned professionals, Revant Bhate (Co-Founder & CEO at Mosaic Wellness) and Kaushik Mukherjee (Co-founder & COO at SUGAR Cosmetics), question if the regular hustle is being mistaken for crisis.While the Gen Z voices Vidit

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24:31

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E8: Are Phones...

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2025/07/04

Are phones killing brains or just replacing boredom with a dopamine hit?In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu dives into a no-filter conversation with guests from different tech eras to explore the real impact of smartphones on human brains, behaviours, and boundaries. Joining him are Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO, SBFC Finance Ltd) and Damodar Mall [CEO(Grocery Retail ), Reliance Retail] who are amazed to see WhatsApp being the most powerful medium of business, while on the other side, Gauri Bansal

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25:17

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E7: Can Gen Z...

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2025/07/01

Is owning a home still the ultimate goal, or are there smarter, more flexible alternatives in today’s fast-changing world?This week on The Bridge, the guests debate about one of the most talked-about life decisions in a GenZ’s life today: to buy a home or rent, with perspectives from seasoned business leaders and the next generation of entrepreneurs.On one side, we have industry veterans Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO of SBFC Finance Ltd.), and Luis Miranda (Former Bank Treasurer at HDFC and Ex-CEO of

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27:05

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E6: Is Going to...

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2025/06/27

Is going to college still the best way to succeed, or is it time to rethink the traditional career routes?In this week’s episode of The Bridge, Shantanu sits down with a diverse group of leaders to explore one of today’s most debated topics: The true value of college education in a fast-evolving world.On one side, we have seasoned entrepreneurs who have led the way in shaping businesses and brands. Abhijeet Dabas, Executive VP & Business Head at Nykaafashion, and Ankush Grover, Co-Founder &

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27:11

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E5: Is Consumerism...

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2025/06/24

Is consumerism in India really making our lives better?Or is it a trend everyone is chasing because of FOMO?From the latest gadgets to fashion trends, the young generation is bombarded by ads, influencers and social media. But at what cost? Are they even thinking about the consequences of overconsumption?This week, the roundtable isn’t here to judge, it only unpacks how Gen Z deals with the pressure of staying on top of trends with the mindset of "buy now, pay later".In the new episode of ‘The

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28:20

2 CEOs vs 2 GEN Zs | The Bridge S1E4: Is...

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2025/06/20

Is Startup a real problem-solver or just a way out of toxic jobs?For next-gen, it’s the real escape from 9-to-5s and societal expectations. But as startup culture grows louder, are the deeper motivations being overlooked?In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu hosts a multi-generational roundtable with industry veterans, Abhijeet Dabas (Nykaafashion Executive VP & Business Head - Fashion) and Ankush Grover (Rebel Foods - Co-Founder & CEO), who unpack what decades in finance and leadership

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23:20

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E3: Is...

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2025/06/14

Is organisational loyalty outdated, or are we asking the wrong questions?This week, on the latest episode of ‘The Bridge’, Shantanu engages in a thought-provoking discussion with leaders from both sides of the generational spectrum.On the one hand, Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO at SBFC Finance Ltd.) and Luis Miranda (Former Bank Treasurer at HDFC and Ex-CEO at IDFC) share valuable insights on why internal promotions, career patience, and organisational commitment remain the bedrock of professional

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29:15

⁠⁠2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E2: Is Personal...

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2025/06/10

Thank you for the overwhelming response to Episode 1 of The Bridge!We absolutely loved reading your comments, your thoughts, reflections, and even disagreements made it clear: We need more conversations like these.So, here we are back with Episode 2.This time, we’re asking: IS PERSONAL BRANDING NECESSARY?Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with “being seen”?Why does every Gen Z feel the need to show up online all the time?And is that visibility actually translating to value?Joining Shantanu this time

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31:26

2 CEOs vs 2 GEN Zs | The Bridge S1E1: Is hustle...

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2025/06/06

Is hustle culture quietly killing India’s next generation?Is Gen Z actually giving up at their jobs for reasons evident but often unsaid?Where really is this gap and why is it important to fill it?Next season of the Barbershop is not a season, it’s a completely different story.A whole new setup, a mix of old and new voices, unfiltered views, and debates that often make it out of these leaders’ LinkedIn's, onto the news! 😂Only this time, we don’t have a 1:1 setup, we have a round table.Joining

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