The Story Of Hotmail Ft. Sabeer Bhatia | Raj Shamani

We curated this amazing podcast to share an inspirational story with all of you about Sabeer Bhatia, the co-founder of Hotmail, COO of Biscuit Labs, and co-founder of ShowReel. With his incredible knowledge of the global market, business building, and entrepreneurship, Sabeer discusses his journey in Silicon Valley, including how he came up with the idea and name for Hotmail, built the company, raised funds from VCs, and eventually sold Hotmail to Microsoft for an estimated $400 million. In this episode, he also pointed out TikTok’s impact on kids in the US, his meeting with Bill Gates, what he did with the money from Hotmail’s sale, and his life realizations.

Educatekaro discovered these key points:
  • Hotmail started as a way to make email accessible from anywhere, revolutionizing communication.
  • Hotmail went viral by adding a tagline at the end of each email, encouraging users to spread the word.
  • When pitching to VCs, it’s important to present a strong vision and potential for growth.
  • Microsoft acquired Hotmail for $400 million, marking one of the first big internet buyouts.
  • Innovation comes from solving real problems and creating new user experiences, as shown with Hotmail and Jaxtr SMS.
  • Entrepreneurs fail due to a lack of perseverance, failure to pivot, or not adapting to market demands.
  • Tesla is described as a “walking computer,” with Elon Musk consistently pushing the limits of technology.
  • Key skills for success include problem-solving, resilience, and continuous learning.
The Story Of Hotmail, Rich Lifestyle, Microsoft, Apple & Elon Musk -Sabeer Bhatia | Raj Shamani

College Dropout To Building A Successful Unicorn – OYO’s Founder Ritesh Agarwal | Raj Shamani

In this episode of “Figuring Out With Raj Shamani,” Raj speaks with Ritesh Agarwal, the Founder and Group CEO of OYO and India’s youngest self-made millionaire.

College Dropout To Building A Successful Unicorn – OYO’s Founder Ritesh Agarwal | Raj Shamani

Shark Tank Fame Amit Jain On Building A Business From A Small City | CarDekho | Raj Shamani

Raj talks with Amit Jain, the CEO and Co-Founder of CarDekho, and the newest shark on Shark Tank India Season 2 in this episode of the Figuring Out Podcast! Raj and Amit discuss a variety of issues in this episode. Amit graciously provides useful insights and pearls of wisdom gleaned from his business journey. Amit, an IIT Delhi alumnus, made a stunning appearance in the Shark Tank Season 2 trailer, leaving spectators speechless.

Shark Tank Fame Amit Jain On Building A Business From A Small City | CarDekho | Raj Shamani

Lenskart’s Peyush Bansal Shares SECRETS To Market Domination | Shark Tank India | Raj Shamani

Peyush Bansal is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Lenskart optical store business. He co-founded the company alongside Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi in 2010. Bansal had worked at Microsoft in the United States before founding Lenskart. He chose to leave his work and return to India in 2007. He created Lenskart from the ground up, and it is now one of India’s largest eyewear retailers. Lenskart joined the unicorn club in 2020, with a worth of more than $1 billion. Peyush Bansal recently joined Shark Tank India in 2022. At the age of 36, he has become one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and a judge on the Shark Tank Show.

Lenskart’s Peyush Bansal Shares SECRETS To Market Domination | Shark Tank India | Raj Shamani

Ashneer Grover Shares EASY Hacks To Make A Profitable Business | Shark Tank India | Raj Shamani

Raj speaks with Ashneer Grover, who was the MD and co-founder of BharatPe and is currently developing his new firm, Third Unicorn, in today’s Figuring Out episode. In addition, he serves as one of the judges on Shark Tank India, a reality show. He received his MBA from Indian IIM Ahmedabad after graduating from IIT Delhi.

Ashneer Grover Shares EASY Hacks To Make A Profitable Business | Shark Tank India | Raj Shamani

From Fashion To Fitness | Building Billion Dollar Businesses ft. Mukesh Bansal | Raj Shamani

Mukesh Bansal, the founder of Myntra and CureFit, is the guest on this edition of the Figuring Out podcast. Mukesh Bansal is an IIT Kanpur graduate and the man behind two successful Indian businesses. Mukesh Bansal discusses business in India and the differences between Indian and American consumers in this podcast. Mukesh, who is also the author of the book Hacking Health, provides valuable insights into fitness and its impact on health.

From Fashion To Fitness | Building Billion Dollar Businesses ft. Mukesh Bansal | Raj Shamani