Diamonds are forever. 
But in 2008, they also went online. In our first ever video episode of the Blume Podcast, which happens to the last episode of Season 2, Karthik Reddy sat down with Mithun Sacheti, the CEO of CaratLane who spilled some gems on the glitzy yet laborious world of being a D2C jewellery brand. In a traditionally ‘low-trust’ society like India, Mithun and his team went from his early days selling jewellery with the family-owned Jaipur Gems to becoming an indispensable part of the Titan group. The journey has is fair share of ups and downs, including a riveting conversation with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the topsy-turvy process of raising capital, and solving for trust through brand-building. 

You can find Transcripts on Blume's official website - https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast 

Diamonds are forever. But in 2008, they also went online. In our first ever video episode of the Blume Podcast, which happens to the last episode of Season 2, Karthik Reddy sat down with Mithun Sacheti, the CEO of CaratLane who spilled some gems on the glitzy yet laborious world of being a D2C jewellery brand. In a traditionally ‘low-trust’ society like India, Mithun and his team went from his early days selling jewellery with the family-owned Jaipur Gems to becoming an indispensable part of the Titan group. The journey has is fair share of ups and downs, including a riveting conversation with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the topsy-turvy process of raising capital, and solving for trust through brand-building. You can find Transcripts on Blume's official website - <a href="https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast">https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast </a>

Welcome to The Blume Podcast, where we explore "The Power of Compounding" through insightful conversations with industry leaders. In this season, we bring you four captivating episodes featuring Peyush Bansal, Raamdeo Agrawal, Nithin Kamath, and Dinesh Agarwal.

In the first episode, Peyush Bansal, founder and CEO of Lenskart, shares his journey of building a successful eyewear company and the importance of hiring the right people. Discover how his clarity of purpose and long-term thinking shaped Lenskart's success.

Next, Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, shares his investment philosophy and insights on India's growth. Gain valuable advice on building a strong brand identity and the dangers of building a startup for the wrong reasons.

In the third episode, Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, reveals the secrets behind building and scaling an online brokerage firm without external capital. Learn about the power of compounding and the importance of trust in the financial industry.

Lastly, Dinesh Agarwal takes us on a journey of starting a business in India during the internet boom. Discover his thoughts on business growth, profit margins, and the significance of small and medium-sized enterprises in creating employment.

Tune in to The Blume Podcast and unlock the power of compounding with these inspiring stories and valuable insights. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon!

Welcome to The Blume Podcast, where we explore "The Power of Compounding" through insightful conversations with industry leaders. In this season, we bring you four captivating episodes featuring Peyush Bansal, Raamdeo Agrawal, Nithin Kamath, and Dinesh Agarwal.
In the first episode, Peyush Bansal, founder and CEO of Lenskart, shares his journey of building a successful eyewear company and the importance of hiring the right people. Discover how his clarity of purpose and long-term thinking shaped Lenskart's success.
Next, Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, shares his investment philosophy and insights on India's growth. Gain valuable advice on building a strong brand identity and the dangers of building a startup for the wrong reasons.
In the third episode, Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, reveals the secrets behind building and scaling an online brokerage firm without external capital. Learn about the power of compounding and the importance of trust in the financial industry.
Lastly, Dinesh Agarwal takes us on a journey of starting a business in India during the internet boom. Discover his thoughts on business growth, profit margins, and the significance of small and medium-sized enterprises in creating employment.
Tune in to The Blume Podcast and unlock the power of compounding with these inspiring stories and valuable insights. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon!

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When first introduced into venture parlance, the definition of a Unicorn was strictly limited to a privately-held company valued at over $1 billion within a decade of its existence. In 2013, this definition applied to only a few Indian companies such as InMobi and Flipkart. It is now becoming clear that India is birthing new variants of this mythical creature - the zebras, the hippos, and the rhinos of the venture kingdom and we're calling them ‘X-Unicorns’. In this series, we celebrate founders who play it by their rules, taking unconventional, or even long-drawn-out paths to get there.

S2 E9. Mithun Sacheti on building CaratLane and solving for trust

We've reached the end of the road for the second season of the Blume Podcast, which was championed by its theme: the power of compounding. 
Karthik and Rohit discuss, analyse, and deconstruct their favourite moments from the season, which featured stalwarts like Manish Sabharwal, Nithin Kamath, and Radhika Gupta. 
They haven't just built companies. But rather, institutions, in their own right. 
Understand why Karthik encourages everyone at Blume to listen to all episodes, his utmost belief in step-function compounding, and how every founder journey is inherently unique, even if it bears similarity with others.
It's been a true pleasure bringing you these conversations across industries, sectors, and domains. 
Tune in for episode ten, and see you very soon again!

We've reached the end of the road for the second season of the Blume Podcast, which was championed by its theme: the power of compounding.  Karthik and Rohit discuss, analyse, and deconstruct their favourite moments from the season, which featured stalwarts like Manish Sabharwal, Nithin Kamath, and Radhika Gupta.  They haven't just built companies. But rather, institutions, in their own right.  Understand why Karthik encourages everyone at Blume to listen to all episodes, his utmost belief in step-function compounding, and how every founder journey is inherently unique, even if it bears similarity with others. It's been a true pleasure bringing you these conversations across industries, sectors, and domains.  Tune in for episode ten, and see you very soon again!

We've reached the end of the road for the second season of the Blume Podcast, which was championed by its theme: the power of compounding.   Karthik and Rohit discuss, analyse, and deconstruct their favourite moments from the season, which featured stalwarts like Manish Sabharwal, Nithin Kamath, and Radhika Gupta.   They haven't just built companies. But rather, institutions, in their own right.   Understand why Karthik encourages everyone at Blume to listen to all episodes, his utmost belief in step-function compounding, and how every founder journey is inherently unique, even if it bears similarity with others.  It's been a true pleasure bringing you these conversations across industries, sectors, and domains.   Tune in for episode ten, and see you very soon again!

The Epilogue: Looking back at S2 of the Blume Podcast | Karthik Reddy and Rohit Kaul

The late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was known was for his eccentric personality and his utmost belief in Titan. 

#karthikreddy #CaratLane #TATA

The late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was known was for his eccentric personality and his utmost belief in Titan. #karthikreddy #CaratLane #TATA

The late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was known was for his eccentric personality and his utmost belief in Titan.  #karthikreddy #CaratLane #TATA

How CaratLane’s Mithun Sacheti Won Over Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Embark on a riveting exploration of CaratLane's inception with Mithun Sacheti in this exclusive teaser. Gain insights into the early trials and triumphs, from the monumental first online transaction hurdles to crafting specialized infrastructure for jewelry sales. Discover the journey from zero transactions to a thriving venture, paving the way for a pioneering jewelry brand. 

Tune in for the full episode releasing November 29th, at 10 AM on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. 

Embark on a riveting exploration of CaratLane's inception with Mithun Sacheti in this exclusive teaser. Gain insights into the early trials and triumphs, from the monumental first online transaction hurdles to crafting specialized infrastructure for jewelry sales. Discover the journey from zero transactions to a thriving venture, paving the way for a pioneering jewelry brand. Tune in for the full episode releasing November 29th, at 10 AM on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

S2 E9. Mithun Sacheti on building CaratLane and solving for trust

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