AJVC Unfiltered 34: Inside BillDesk’s 20 Year Build For Its Next Innings

Join us as we talk to Krish Ramineni, the Co-founder and CEO of Fireflies about their story.Krish Ramineni is the co-founder & CEO of Fireflies.ai and one of the youngest product managers in Microsoft’s history.Before Fireflies, Krish built his career in product at Microsoft, then left to pursue the idea of turning conversations into knowledge. He’s a founder who embodies “doing things that don’t scale” even manually taking notes before building an AI to do it better.🏢 About Fireflies:Fireflies.ai is an AI meeting assistant used by 20M+ people across 500,000 organizations, including 75% of the Fortune 500. The platform has processed more than 2B minutes of meetings, automatically transcribing, summarizing, and generating action items.Profitable since 2023, Fireflies recently reached a $1B valuation without raising a new primary round in years. Its mission is simple but powerful: eliminate busywork in meetings and free teams to focus on impact.

Join us as we talk to Akshay Mehrotra, the Co-Founder & CEO of Fibe.India (Formerly EarlySalary) about their story.Akshay holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. He has led marketing and corporate communications at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, served as Chief Marketing Officer at Policybazaar and Big Bazaar, and co-founded the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment. In 2016, he co-founded Fibe (formerly EarlySalary), a leading fintech company in India.🏢 About Fibe.India:Fibe (formerly EarlySalary) is a Pune-based fintech startup revolutionizing lending in India with a mobile-first platform, smart risk scoring, and instant credit solutions.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Sanjay Tripathy, the CEO and founder of BRISKPE about their story.Sanjay completed his bachelor's degree from Orissa University and an MBA from IRMA. He went on to hold managerial positions at Amul, PepsiCo, Mattel, and Reliance Infocomm, and later served as VP & CMO at HDFC Life.He founded Agilio, co-founded and led Agilio Labs as CEO, and has also been a mentor and angel investor for several companies. In addition, he was Chairman of the Board at Invesco Asset Management.In 2023, he co-founded BRISKPE and currently serves as its CEO.🏢 About Briskpe:BRISKPE is a cross-border payments platform that helps Indian MSMEs and freelancers make fast, secure, and compliant international transactions. The company simplifies regulations, ensures transparency, and provides tools to help its users compete globally.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Nikhil Barshikar, the Founder and CEO of Imarticus Learning about their story.Nikhil holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from Rutgers University and an MBA from London Business School.He has held leadership roles including Vice President at Lehman Brothers and Nomura India, Executive Director at Nomura Securities, and Investment Committee Member at BLinC Invest. In 2012, he went on to found Imarticus Learning.🏢 About Imarticus Learning:Imarticus Learning is a leading professional education firm offering job-assured and industry-aligned programs in Finance, Data Analytics, Tech, and Management. With 1M+ learners, 3500+ hiring partners, and top-tier institute collaborations, it combines expert-led training with strong career outcomes.🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Gaurav Hinduja, the co-founder of axio, about their story.Gaurav studied Commerce at Christ University and went on to pursue his MBA from Stanford. He later served as COO of Gokaldas Exports and, in 2013, co-founded axio, previously known as Capital Float.🏢 About axio:axio, formerly Capital Float, is a leading Indian consumer finance company offering credit, pay-later options, and personal finance management. It uses technology to extend innovative financial products to millions, including underserved consumers.🌐 For more visit - https://ajuniorvc.com/podcast/

On this week’s episde we have a mid-year update on the fund that is on track to invest about 40 Cr in 25 companies this year. We talk about the 8,000+ companis that have applied from all over India, the problems founders are tackling and about AI and the future of work.Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Akshay Verma, the Co-founder of FITPASS about their story.Akshay completed his bachelor's in Mathematics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, followed by a master's in Financial Economics from the University of Oxford and another master's in Public Administration from Columbia University.He went on to work at UBS Investment Bank in London, Echoing Green, founded Shillhippo, served as Director at Agratam India, and eventually co-founded FITPASS in 2015.🏢 About FITPASS:FITPASS is India’s leading corporate wellness platform offering a single membership for fitness and health services. With access to 8,100+ gyms across 75+ cities, it helps companies boost employee wellbeing and productivity.Its tech-led services include AI health checks, custom wellness plans, doctor consults, mental health support, and on-site programs to cut costs and boost performance.

Join us as we talk to Nilesh Patel, Founder & CEO, and Prashant Singh, Co-founder & COO of LeadSquared, about their story.Nilesh Patel graduated from Delhi University in 1999 and held leadership roles at IBM, Proteans, Symphony Services, and MarketXpander before founding LeadSquared, where he is the Founder and CEO.Prashant Singh completed his MS from IIT Delhi in 1999 and worked at TeleSoft, i2 Technologies, and Oracle. He later co-founded Proteans and served as VP at Symphony Teleca before co-founding LeadSquared, where he is the Co-founder and COO.🏢 About Leadsquared:LeadSquared is a modern SaaS CRM platform offering end-to-end automation for sales, marketing, and onboarding. Designed for high-velocity, high lead-volume businesses, it powers 2000+ enterprises across 40 countries. With tailored solutions for sectors like EdTech, Healthcare, BFSI, and more, LeadSquared is headquartered in Bengaluru with a global footprint in the US, Philippines, South Africa, Australia, and Indonesia.

Join us as we talk to Prachi Dharani, the Co-Founder and CEO of PayGlocal Technologies about their story.Prachi is a Chartered Accountant by profession. She has held leadership roles across the financial services and payments industry — having served as Chief Manager at ICICI Bank, Head of E-Commerce Projects at First Data India, and Senior Director at Visa. In 2021, she co-founded PayGlocal.🏢 About PayGlocal Technologies:PayGlocal is a global payments company enabling seamless cross-border commerce for Indian businesses. Built by seasoned finance professionals, it addresses international payment challenges through a sharp focus on business needs, user experience, and risk management.

Join us as we talk to Eshwar K Vikas, the Co-founder of Beyond Appliances about their story.Eshwar holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from SRM University and later pursued Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.He began his career as an Associate at Ichiban Consultants, followed by a role as Executive Assistant to the CEO of Amar Group. Eshwar is the CEO and Co-founder of Mukunda Foods, a company he has successfully led for the past 13 years.In 2024, he co-founded Beyond Appliances, marking his latest entrepreneurial venture.🏢 About Beyond Appliances:Beyond Appliances is dedicated to transforming everyday cooking into a more enjoyable experience.