Winning Beyond Boundaries

There's a perk to being an early-stage venture investor that never gets old: spotting emerging trends before they hit the mainstream. This year, one trend has caught our attention in a big way - the growing confidence of Indian startups to compete and win on the global stage.

We're witnessing a fascinating shift in India's role in the world. Sure, we've long been known for exporting commodities and IT services, but now? India is at the cusp of becoming a powerhouse of world-class products in industries that once seemed out of reach - deep tech, climate solutions, cutting-edge healthcare, and innovative consumer goods.

This new era of 'Winning Beyond Boundaries' will redefine what it means to be an Indian startup. It's not just about succeeding at home anymore; it's about taking on the world and holding your own against the best.

The Blume Podcast's third season unpacks what it takes to win beyond boundaries. We feature conversations with leaders who have been there and done that. From tech founders to sports icons, policymakers to industry leaders, our guests are true pioneers in their fields, who paved the path for others to follow.

We're not just focusing on recent success stories; we're bringing you personalities who have navigated the rigors of building India as a brand over the past 10-15 years.

And speaking of trailblazers, our inaugural episode features a true titan of Indian tech. This visionary's journey doesn't just align with our 'Winning Beyond Boundaries' theme - it practically defines it.

• He built a global SaaS giant from the bustling lanes of Chennai?
• Took an Indian tech company to a multi-billion dollar NASDAQ listing?
• Known for his love for Rajinikanth and bringing that superstar energy to tech?

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Here’s Girish Mathrubootham, Founder & Executive Chairman of Freshworks, in conversation with Karthik Reddy, co-founder and managing partner of Blume Ventures!

Girish talks about

• The rollercoaster journey of building Freshworks from Chennai to NASDAQ
• Why he chose to invest in expensive computers over fancy office furniture
• The unconventional hiring strategy that fueled Freshworks' growth
• Girish's belief about how the AI wave is changing software
• His vision for India as a product nation?
• Why the playing pitch at FC Madras is world-class but the hostels are functional
• The behind-the-scenes insights on initiatives like SaaSBoomi, Together Fund, and grassroots football…and a lot more!

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This is just the beginning of the season. We’ve got interviews with Mahesh Bhupathi, the champion tennis player, and the legendary Harsh Mariwala, founder of Marico, queued up for you in the coming weeks.

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