The Startup That Got Funded — Then Failed | Why Validation Comes Before Growth | Startup Mantras
They raised ₹50L — and still failed. In this episode of Startup Mantras, Dr. Anu Khanchandani shares the real story of a beautifully designed, well-funded startup that collapsed because of one missing...
4 Aug 20255min
Pitch Deck Horror Stories - And What I Would've Done Differently
Today’s episode is titled Pitch Deck Horror Stories (And What I’d Do Differently) — and I’m going to walk you through some real founder decks I’ve reviewed that went off the rails — and what would’ve ...
27 Juni 20253min
Funding Fails I’ve Witnessed — So You Don’t Have To
“Funding Fails I’ve Witnessed — So You Don’t Have To.” And I mean that literally — because over the years, I’ve watched brilliant founders make the same painful mistakes again and again. Not because ...
25 Juni 20253min
When Self-Doubt Sounds Like Logic
Today we’re talking about something we all face: The voice of self-doubt that pretends it’s just being practical.This one’s called: “When Self-Doubt Sounds Like Logic.”
5 Juni 20253min
Life-First Business Isn’t Playing Small
There’s a strange equation we’ve inherited: More hours = more serious. Bigger team = bigger vision. More chaos = more credibility.
2 Juni 20253min
Start Where You Are — Even If It’s a Mess
We’re launching a book.Yes — Before You Begin is finally here. It’s my business starter guide for women who want to build something real —
20 Maj 20254min
The Instagram Pivot: From a Failing App to a $1 Billion Exit in 2 Years
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the incredible story of how Instagram pivoted from a failing app called Burbn to a billion-dollar acquisition by Facebook in just two years. This isn’t just a story...
28 Jan 20254min
Patagonia: How Staying True to Values Built a Billion-Dollar Brand
Patagonia wasn’t always the global brand we know today. It began with Yvon Chouinard, a climber who wanted better gear for himself and his friends. He wasn’t trying to build a company; he was solving ...
28 Jan 20254min
