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PODCAST

Galata

Puneeth Suraana

Galata is a word from the Indian language Kannada that means the noise caused by a ruckus. This podcast is about starting up while we are still in college. Testing ideas, creating a team, building something worthwhile and adding value to other people’s lives. Join us as we discuss the thrill of earning your first buck, tackling uncertainties, overcoming obstacles and delighting others. Most of all, Galata is about seeing, understanding and implementing so you can deliver on your audacious

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01:49:02

Nikhil Kamath: Luck, Discipline, and Rethinking Wealth

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2025/12/07

Nikhil Kamath, Co-founder, Zerodha, and I discuss markets, Greek philosophy, helpers high, Renaissance paintings, luck and so much more!Reach Nikhil on Instagram: @nikhilkamath586Links to significant resources mentioned in the interaction:Books:Money: Master the Game - 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders Updated (Indian Reprint)The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happinessMichelangelo: A Life in Six

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01:50:56

#89 Aman Srivastava: From BITS Goa To Shark tank...

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2025/10/25

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01:30:33

#88 Building Bangalore’s Future: Ravichandar V’s...

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2025/10/12

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ravichandar V, the visionary behind Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and Sabha. From his early days at BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad to founding Feedback Consulting and later transitioning to civic leadership, Ravi shares his remarkable journey of building public spaces and cultural institutions in Bangalore. Discover how he revolutionised property tax systems, created world-class venues for arts and culture, and mobilised philanthropic support from

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00:36:32

#87 Sonam Wangchuk - Revolutionary Voice of Ladakh:...

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2025/10/05

Join us for a deep dive with visionary engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose groundbreaking ideas on education, sustainability, and social justice have inspired millions worldwide. In this extended conversation, you’ll learn:• What education is truly for: Why we must shift from conquering nature to nurturing it, and how unschooling and mother-tongue instruction empower real learning.• Climate wisdom from Ladakh: Stories of Wangchuk’s mother predicting the farming crisis and how indigenous

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01:58:51

#86: Bijoy Ramachandran on Meaning, Memory & Making...

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2025/09/27

🎧 About Galata Podcast Galata is a Kannada word that means the ruckus of noise. Through candid, long-form conversations, I explore entrepreneurship, creativity, and the pursuit of meaningful work with some of India’s most interesting minds. 🏛️ About Hundredhands Hundredhands is a Bangalore-based collaborative architecture practice founded by Bijoy and Prem Chandavarkar. Their work spans institutions, cultural spaces, and residences, known for thoughtful design, sensitivity to context, and the

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02:50:24

#85: How Suresh Kumar Bootstrapped to $1M in 3...

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2025/08/23

In this episode of The Galata Podcast, I’m joined by Suresh Kumar, the founder of Pepul Tech, a privacy-first social network that’s reimagining how people connect online. Suresh has an incredible journey: he bootstrapped Pepul from zero to a million users in just three months, built strong relationships that powered growth, and even turned down funding offers to stay true to his vision. In this conversation, we dive into the art of proactive selling, the courage it takes to say ‘no’ when everyone

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00:54:02

#84 Vijaypat Singhania: An incomplete life | Raymond

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2025/05/03

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02:31:25

#70: CK Kumaravel on Building Naturals, Sparking the...

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2025/04/26

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with CK Kumaravel, co-founder of Naturals Spa & Salon, to unpack his inspiring journey — from pioneering India’s beauty revolution to the secret to catching unstoppable growth, why even a great product needs marketing muscle, and how dreaming big attracts big opportunities. A must-listen for dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs alike!

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00:55:58

#69: Sunny Garg On building a Startup, Getting...

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2024/07/22

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02:15:06

#68: Verghese Kurien: Unveiling Amul's Journey,...

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2024/03/21

Hey, It's Puneet! Join me on this utterly, butterly delicious journey! I have got a fascinating 2-hour episode lined up all about Verghese Kurien, the legend behind India's White Revolution. We'll be flipping through the pages of his book I Too Had a Dream and sharing the juiciest highlights. From his game-changing innovations in the dairy industry to his unwavering commitment to uplifting rural communities, From breaking the back of monopolies to safely treading the political and bureaucratic

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01:31:18

#67: Peter De Jager on busting the chains of...

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2024/02/22

In this electrifying episode of Galata, join Puneeth as he sits down with the legendary Peter De Jager, a titan in the world of change management and technology. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of navigating change, captivating audiences, and crafting compelling presentations.Discover why people leave companies, the real secret behind effective change, and the most crucial question you need to ask when leading change initiatives. Peter reveals his unparalleled techniques for grabbing

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02:36:07

#66 Kishore Biyani: Rewrite Rules, Retain Values

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2024/02/10

Tune in to the Galata Podcast as we unlock the fascinating story of Indian retail pioneer Kishore Biyani, through his insightful autobiography "This Happened in India." From humble beginnings to building retail empires like Pantaloons and Big Bazaar, Biyani's journey is a testament to innovation and understanding the Indian consumer.Whether you're interested in business, retail, or simply the story of an inspiring individual, this episode is for you! Tune in and be prepared to be captivated by the

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00:37:23

#65 Unlocking Creativity with Ankur Warikoo – A Deep...

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2024/02/04

Explore his journey to becoming a content powerhouse, learn his unique creative process, conquer resistance, reflect powerfully, think actively, and embrace the daily grind. Uncover micromanagement secrets, leverage the power of constraints, and ignite your creative spark. Tune in now!

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00:19:31

#64 Nitthin Chandran: How He Made ₹85 Lakhs At 24,...

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2024/01/28

Hey, It’s Puneeth and Welcome to The Galata Podcast. In this episode we have a guest whose vision is reshaping the future of healthcare technology. This episode was recorded live on the vibrant campus of IIM Bangalore during Eximius 2023.As a Y Combinator alum from the Summer 2020 cohort, our guest is on a mission to democratize health insights for a billion people. Leading a dynamic team at MedPiper, he has unlocked the potential of custom Digital Health twins, providing precision health data to

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00:43:12

#63 Kiran Seth: How To Build A Global Movement, Why...

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2023/05/11

In this episode we discuss the beauty in simplicity, meditating on Indian highways, the fascinating difference between the west and the east, visible scale vs hidden depth and so much more!

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00:46:43

#62 Major Chandrakanth Nair: Underground Quizzing...

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2023/03/25

We are joined by someone who studied MBBS at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He served in the Indian Army as a Doctor in multiple counterinsurgencies, high altitude and peace locations for seven years. He became a Major in 2013 but gave it all up..to become a prominent quizzer and quizmaster.As a quizzer, he has won and placed at prestigious open quizzes such as India's Biggest Open quiz, the Landmark Quiz and The Karnataka Quiz Association’s Mahaquizzer and Megawhats, He has been a Six-time

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01:23:44

#61 Vandana Saxena: Let Me Hijack Your Mind, Secrets...

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2023/03/10

Sometimes I walk down the aisle of a bookstore and stumble upon a book that draws me in…once I open it, I just can’t keep it back!Maybe it was the bearded gentleman on the cover with a welcoming smile or the outright audacious title or the index. Yes, it was the index that stirred something in me. I thought this man must be crazy! But that’s how I stumbled upon “Let me hijack your mind” at Sapna book house on a chilly Bangalore evening last winter.Very unusual…no? Oh! Wait, there’s more.The book was

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00:08:36

#60 Barkha Dutt: To hell and back, changing voice of...

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2022/09/30

Barkha Dutt speaks the changing voice of journalism, people-first news and her latest book in this short episode recorded at VIsra 2022 in IIM BangalorePlease enjoy the interaction.check out her latest book: To Hell and Back: Humans of COVID - https://amzn.to/3EogTz9PS: This link helps me to continue making Galata!

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00:33:25

3 powerful strategies for you to shine in a...

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2022/08/19

This is the second part of the solo episode where I share 3 things to do when you arrive at the venue, how to become a powerful super host, storing and recalling people's names, startups, and milestones.Resources mentioned:#55: 5 Powerful WhatsApp Hacks To 10X Your Productivity!: Where I share my methods to organize WhatsApp to work for your business and you, maintain relationships with 100's people, systems and scripts you can automate, a visual and memorable name-saving tip, wise texting tip,

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01:20:37

#59 Rohith Bhat On How To Spot Hidden Gaps In The...

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2022/07/19

Rohith Bhat is a parallel entrepreneur who started three companies: Robosoft Technologies, Global Delight, and 99Games. Founding Robosoft Technologies in 1996, with Apple Inc. as a first customer. (Which we cover in this episode) As an entrepreneur for over 25 years, he has done it all: product design, fundraising, exits, coding, sales & marketing, and evangelism. TechnoPro, a Japanese company acquired Robosoft in 2021 for $100m+ the surprising part? The acquisition happened virtually!He loves

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