What does it really take to build at global scale, and keep evolving while you’re at it?
In this episode of JIIFcast, Punit Shah sits down with Piyush Shah, President & COO at Glance and Co-founder of InMobi — one of India’s most successful global tech companies.

From the early days of building InMobi to scaling platforms that reach millions of users worldwide, Piyush shares a candid perspective on decision-making, leadership, and navigating uncertainty in fast-moving markets. The conversation explores how to think about scale, make long-term bets, and stay relevant in an ecosystem that is constantly evolving.

This isn’t just a story of building a company — it’s a deep dive into how great operators think, adapt, and lead.
If you’re a founder, operator, or investor looking to understand what it takes to build enduring businesses, this episode offers valuable insights grounded in real experience.

You’ll learn about:
-Building and scaling global technology platforms
-Decision-making in high-growth environments
-Leadership lessons from operating at scale
-Staying relevant in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem
-The mindset required to build for the long term

About JIIFcast
JIIFcast is the flagship podcast of JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation, bringing together India’s top investors, founders, and operators to decode business through first principles and long-term thinking.
Powered by Bluesky Fintech
Produced by Ep.Log Media

What does it really take to build at global scale, and keep evolving while you&rsquo;re at it? In this episode of JIIFcast, Punit Shah sits down with Piyush Shah, President &amp; COO at Glance and Co-founder of InMobi &mdash; one of India&rsquo;s most successful global tech companies. From the early days of building InMobi to scaling platforms that reach millions of users worldwide, Piyush shares a candid perspective on decision-making, leadership, and navigating uncertainty in fast-moving markets. The conversation explores how to think about scale, make long-term bets, and stay relevant in an ecosystem that is constantly evolving. This isn&rsquo;t just a story of building a company &mdash; it&rsquo;s a deep dive into how great operators think, adapt, and lead. If you&rsquo;re a founder, operator, or investor looking to understand what it takes to build enduring businesses, this episode offers valuable insights grounded in real experience. You&rsquo;ll learn about: -Building and scaling global technology platforms -Decision-making in high-growth environments -Leadership lessons from operating at scale -Staying relevant in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem -The mindset required to build for the long term
About JIIFcast JIIFcast is the flagship podcast of JITO Incubation &amp; Innovation Foundation, bringing together India&rsquo;s top investors, founders, and operators to decode business through first principles and long-term thinking. Powered by Bluesky Fintech Produced by Ep.Log Media

What It Really Takes to Build for a Billion Users | ft. Piyush Shah Co-Founder InMobi, President & COO, Glance

What will define India’s next generation of consumer brands by 2030?
In this episode of JIIFcast – New Bharat’s Arthashastra, we sit down with Arjun Vaidya (Co-founder, V3 Ventures) to decode the future of India’s consumer economy, 
from building enduring brands to identifying where smart capital is flowing.

As India moves towards becoming a global consumption powerhouse, the rules of brand-building are evolving. Distribution is changing. Consumer behaviour is shifting. And capital is chasing a new kind of founder.

So what actually creates a moat in today’s consumer brands?

Is it product, storytelling, distribution, or something deeper?

🚀 What You’ll Learn
- What Vision Bharat 2030 really means for consumer brands
- Where investors are betting in the Indian consumption story
- The playbook for building durable brands in a D2C-first world
- Why most brands fail to build a true moat
- How founders can think about scale, differentiation, and longevity
- The evolving role of capital in shaping brand outcomes

🧠 Who Should Watch
- Founders building or scaling consumer brands
- Investors tracking India’s consumption story
- Operators in D2C, FMCG, and digital-first brands
- Anyone interested in India’s economic future

 

📃 Navigate with Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 From Dr. Vaidya’s to Venture Investing
05:06 Why India Is Ready for the Next Consumer Giants
09:42 The Biggest Consumer Opportunities in Bharat
15:08 What Makes a Consumer Brand Defensible
21:11 How to Build a Real Moat
27:18 D2C vs Durable Brand Building
33:07 What VCs Want in Consumer Startups
39:18 Trends That Could Define Consumer India by 2030
45:02 Can India Build Global Consumer Brands
50:41 Advice for Founders and Operators
56:12 Closing Thoughts

 



🎙 About JIIFcast
JIIFcast is the flagship podcast of JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation, bringing together India’s top investors, founders, and operators to decode business through first principles and long-term thinking.
Powered by Bluesky Fintech
Produced by Ep.Log Media

What will define India&rsquo;s next generation of consumer brands by 2030? In this episode of JIIFcast &ndash; New Bharat&rsquo;s Arthashastra, we sit down with Arjun Vaidya (Co-founder, V3 Ventures) to decode the future of India&rsquo;s consumer economy, from building enduring brands to identifying where smart capital is flowing. As India moves towards becoming a global consumption powerhouse, the rules of brand-building are evolving. Distribution is changing. Consumer behaviour is shifting. And capital is chasing a new kind of founder. So what actually creates a moat in today&rsquo;s consumer brands? Is it product, storytelling, distribution, or something deeper? 🚀 What You&rsquo;ll Learn - What Vision Bharat 2030 really means for consumer brands - Where investors are betting in the Indian consumption story - The playbook for building durable brands in a D2C-first world - Why most brands fail to build a true moat - How founders can think about scale, differentiation, and longevity - The evolving role of capital in shaping brand outcomes 🧠 Who Should Watch - Founders building or scaling consumer brands - Investors tracking India&rsquo;s consumption story - Operators in D2C, FMCG, and digital-first brands - Anyone interested in India&rsquo;s economic future
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📃 Navigate with Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 From Dr. Vaidya&rsquo;s to Venture Investing 05:06 Why India Is Ready for the Next Consumer Giants 09:42 The Biggest Consumer Opportunities in Bharat 15:08 What Makes a Consumer Brand Defensible 21:11 How to Build a Real Moat 27:18 D2C vs Durable Brand Building 33:07 What VCs Want in Consumer Startups 39:18 Trends That Could Define Consumer India by 2030 45:02 Can India Build Global Consumer Brands 50:41 Advice for Founders and Operators 56:12 Closing Thoughts
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 🎙 About JIIFcast JIIFcast is the flagship podcast of JITO Incubation &amp; Innovation Foundation, bringing together India&rsquo;s top investors, founders, and operators to decode business through first principles and long-term thinking. Powered by Bluesky Fintech Produced by Ep.Log Media

Where Will India’s Next Consumer Giants Come From ft. Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder V3 Ventures

JIIFcast brings together some of the sharpest entrepreneurial and investment minds in India to explore how enduring businesses are built.

In each episode, founders, venture capitalists, operators, and industry leaders share the thinking behind their decisions, from spotting opportunities and allocating capital to navigating uncertainty, scaling organisations, and building companies that stand the test of time.

The conversations go beyond headlines and success stories. JIIFcast dives into the frameworks, mistakes, turning points, and first-principles thinking that shape great businesses. 
From consumer brands and technology startups to legacy enterprises and emerging sectors, the show offers a candid look at what it truly takes to build and sustain companies in a rapidly evolving economy.

Brought to you by JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation (JIIF) & powered by Bluesky Fintech, the podcast serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between entrepreneurs, investors, and the next generation of builders.

At its core, JIIFcast is about ideas, capital, and conviction — and about the people working to shape India’s entrepreneurial future as the country moves toward Viksit Bharat 2030.

JIIFcast is produced by Ep.Log Media

JIIFcast brings together some of the sharpest entrepreneurial and investment minds in India to explore how enduring businesses are built.
In each episode, founders, venture capitalists, operators, and industry leaders share the thinking behind their decisions, from spotting opportunities and allocating capital to navigating uncertainty, scaling organisations, and building companies that stand the test of time.
The conversations go beyond headlines and success stories. JIIFcast dives into the frameworks, mistakes, turning points, and first-principles thinking that shape great businesses. From consumer brands and technology startups to legacy enterprises and emerging sectors, the show offers a candid look at what it truly takes to build and sustain companies in a rapidly evolving economy.
Brought to you by JITO Incubation &amp; Innovation Foundation (JIIF) &amp; powered by Bluesky Fintech, the podcast serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between entrepreneurs, investors, and the next generation of builders.
At its core, JIIFcast is about ideas, capital, and conviction &mdash; and about the people working to shape India&rsquo;s entrepreneurial future as the country moves toward Viksit Bharat 2030.
JIIFcast is produced by Ep.Log Media

Introducing JIIFcast: New Bharat's Arthashastra

JIIFcast brings together some of the sharpest entrepreneurial and investment minds in India to explore how enduring businesses are built.
In each episode, founders, venture capitalists, operators, and industry leaders share the thinking behind their decisions, from spotting opportunities and allocating capital to navigating uncertainty, scaling organisations, and building companies that stand the test of time.
The conversations go beyond headlines and success stories. JIIFcast dives into the frameworks, mistakes, turning points, and first-principles thinking that shape great businesses. From consumer brands and technology startups to legacy enterprises and emerging sectors, the show offers a candid look at what it truly takes to build and sustain companies in a rapidly evolving economy.
Brought to you by JITO Incubation &amp; Innovation Foundation (JIIF) &amp; powered by Bluesky Fintech, the podcast serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between entrepreneurs, investors, and the next generation of builders.
At its core, JIIFcast is about ideas, capital, and conviction &mdash; and about the people working to shape India&rsquo;s entrepreneurial future as the country moves toward Viksit Bharat 2030.
JIIFcast is produced by Ep.Log Media

JIIFcast: New Bharat's Arthashastra

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