Raj Shamani's Figuring Out
Raj Shamani
The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’. And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life. Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better. Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
- 1 hour 27 minutesBuilding a ₹1000 Cr Brand: What Every Startup Must Know | Shiv Shivakumar | FO463 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:58) - The role of a board of advisors
(09:14) - A company that flourished with the help of its board of directors
(11:55) - Why big companies are slower than small companies
(20:38) - How feedback makes you better
(27:53) - What small companies underestimate about big companies
(34:43) - Billion-dollar CEOs and their biggest fear
(38:18) - How large companies kill innovative ideas
(45:19) - Why India doesn’t have enough capital backing
(49:48) - BlackBerry & Nokia: why they vanished
(52:53) - Why large companies employ consultants
(55:10) - How young founders can beat giants
(57:05) - Three business niches
(1:00:39) - Dominating one business
(1:06:33) - Unilever: one thing that changed the market and one that failed
(1:12:15) - How to build trust in a low-trust society
(1:14:41) - Differences between Indian, American, and Chinese customers
(1:18:46) - Convincing low-income consumers to buy phones
(1:21:41) - Which sector sees maximum growth as a country develops
(1:26:24) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Shiv Shivakumar, ex-CEO of Nokia (Emerging Markets) and PepsiCo India, to cover how startups build massive brands and why big companies struggle to keep up.
We also talk about understanding customers across India, the US, and China, and how trust, authenticity, and relevance are critical to scaling a business in a low-trust society. From building trust with new audiences to creating brands that last, Shiv shares practical insights for founders and leaders who want to win big.
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27 January 2026, 3:55 pm - 2 hours 20 minutesModern Wars, Cyber Attacks, Semiconductors & India’s Global Role | Kirttan Shah | FO462 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:53) - Raj Shamani x Kirttan Shah Begins
(05:15) - Problems in the US
(12:18) - Why Is the US Behind Oil?
(17:44) - Power of the Dollar
(25:47) - The Reserve Currency Changes Every 100 Years
(28:00) - The US as an Unstable Partner
(33:51) - US-Led Economy vs China-Led Economy
(40:30) - The Greenland Issue
(47:32) - The Venezuela Issue
(1:00:33) - Elon Musk and Donald Trump Relationship
(1:04:30) - Semiconductors and Taiwan
(1:13:20) - US, Technology Advantage, and Gold
(1:17:21) - Silver Hype
(1:24:30) - Economic Decoupling and a New Reserve Currency
(1:36:35) - India’s Population Problem and Strength
(1:40:26) - Innovation in China and the US
(1:42:14) - The Future of IT Companies and Their Problems
(1:52:23) - How to Make Money and Invest in India
(2:02:51) - Why All Markets Are Profitable and AI ROI
(2:14:46) - Will the US Deliver Better Returns?
(2:18:14) - Closing Thoughts
(2:18:33) - BTS
(2:19:44) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Kirttan Shah, Co-Founder of FPA Edutech and Founder of Truvanta Wealth, to break down global power, geopolitics, and money in a way that is simple, logical, and grounded in first principles.Subscribe for more such conversations.
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24 January 2026, 3:47 pm - 1 hour 30 minutesSunita Williams Podcast - Inside Space, Isolation, Astronauts, Father & Media | FO461 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(05:09) - Childhood
(08:01) - Tell me about your biggest insecurity
(10:41) - Uncertainty made her an astronaut
(14:05) - Training and the most difficult part of it
(25:14) - Have you ever cried in space?
(26:45) - The worst part about using the washroom in space
(28:33) - What does space sound like?
(28:37) - What does space smell like?
(35:10) - An unsettling time in space(42:55) - A night when she lost hope
(47:18) - The longest day in space
(49:31) - 286 days: never feeling lonely
(52:55) - The kind of dreams people have in space
(55:12) - The initial days after coming back to Earth
(1:00:24) - Relationship with her father
(1:13:00) - What does India look like from space?
(1:15:50) - The strangest thing seen in space
(1:18:16) - Is there life out there?
(1:20:05) - One of the most beautiful things she saw in space
(1:21:48) - Did Kalpana Chawla’s death change anything in her?
(1:24:34) - “Bring it on” attitude
(1:26:44) - Last question
(1:28:53) - BTS
(1:29:54) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Sunita Williams, NASA Astronaut (Ret.) and U.S. Navy Captain (Ret.), describing how India looks from space, the explosion of colors during the day, the Himalayas standing out like nothing else, and how rivers, land, and geography reveal patterns you never see from the ground. At night, India becomes something entirely different, a connected web of lights that feels alive.
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Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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22 January 2026, 3:37 pm - 1 hour 26 minutes₹1 Lakh To ₹1 Crore - AI Business, Solo Founder & Business Growth - Mukund Jha | FO460 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Introduction
(03:32) - What Is Emergent?
(04:10) - What Will Happen to Coders?
(12:42) - How to Go from ₹1 Lakh to ₹1 Crore
(18:55) - A Website That’s Making a Lot of Money
(21:30) - The Next Billion-Dollar Idea
(26:49) - Emergent Tool & the Indian Defence System
(28:24) - Entrepreneurship: The New Indian Dream
(30:36) - How Far Behind Are We Compared to the US & China?
(34:59) - AGI & Rogue AGI
(41:04) - Are Companies More Powerful Than Countries Today?
(43:45) - One Skill That Will Become Worthless in the Next Few Years
(46:20) - Prompt Engineering
(50:50) - What’s Going to Get More Difficult Now?
(57:39) - Why Should People Leave Dying Industries & Join AI Startups?
(01:07:33) - Qualifications & How It All Started
(01:15:10) - Dunzo’s Downfall
(01:18:00) - An App Idea for Raj
(01:22:31) - What Kind of Apps Can People Build?
(01:24:38) - BTS
(01:26:02) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Mukund Jha, Founder and CEO of Emergent, to decode what the AI revolution actually means for builders, coders, and anyone trying to stay relevant in the next few years.This episode is essential for founders, developers, students, and anyone thinking long-term about careers, money, and leverage in the AI era. Watch till the end to understand what to learn, what to ignore, and how to position yourself for what’s coming next.
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Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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20 January 2026, 3:37 pm - 1 hour 17 minutesWhy Indian Homes Feel Smaller: Space, Furniture, Design & Planning | Sanjay Puri | FO459 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:36) - His first introduction to architecture
(06:07) - What to look out for while buying a house
(09:55) - What’s so special about Zaha Hadid?
(12:00) - Top 3 Indian architectural mavericks
(17:21) - Two global architectural mavericks
(22:08) - Sustainable projects
(34:23) - Why are luxury hotel bathrooms made of glass?
(36:25) - What is contextual design?
(39:08) - Different methods used to build different houses
(43:23) - Trends in the residential segment
(49:06) - Why Indians are obsessed with storage
(52:27) - How to improve your house
(1:00:06) - How lighting affects your space
(1:03:44) - Do open kitchens work in India?
(1:06:45) - Common mistakes people make while building a house
(1:15:48) - BTS
(1:16:18) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Sanjay Puri, one of India’s leading architects, sharing practical and eye-opening insights on why most Indian homes feel smaller, hotter, and more uncomfortable than they should. We talk about the basic design mistakes people make while buying or building homes, and why space planning matters more than luxury interiors. We also talk about sustainable buildings and what real sustainability means for a common homebuyer beyond just environmental labels. The conversation highlights how bold architectural thinking can shape cities, improve quality of life, and even transform local economies.
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17 January 2026, 3:37 pm - 2 hours 11 minutesWhy Michael Phelps Was Unbeatable: Obsession & Winning Mindset | FO458 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(04:48) - Who Is Michael Phelps?
(07:26) - Childhood & Living with ADHD
(15:01) - Water as His Coping Mechanism
(22:31) - Hating to Lose & an Obsession with Winning: Second Place Means You Lost
(25:14) - Coaching & Preparation
(34:10) - Ambition & the Olympics
(42:45) - Finishing Fifth, Then Breaking Records
(49:13) - Training Every Day
(57:36) - The Most Psychotic Thing His Coach Did
(1:03:50) - Visualization Techniques
(1:13:34) - Putting the Most Pressure on Myself
(1:14:19) - The Alien Phase
(1:22:38) - The Goal Sheet
(1:25:21) - Competing Against the Clock & Learning from Competitors
(1:30:17) - Remembering Losses More Than Wins
(1:34:05) - Winning His First Olympic Gold Medal
(1:40:50) - Winning 8 Gold Medals at Once
(1:42:26) - Not Coming First Feels Like Losing: Not Wanting to Swim Anymore
(1:53:05) - Thoughts Before a Race
(1:55:40) - The Phelps Protocol
(2:01:26) - Future Plans & Mental Health
(2:07:27) - Closing Thoughts
(2:10:34) - BTS
(2:11:09) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, to break down what it really takes to become the greatest, and what it costs behind the scenes.Michael also reveals how he visualised wins before they happened, what he focused on mentally right before diving into the pool, his pre-race playlist, and why preparation is non-negotiable because “somebody else is already trying to beat you.”
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Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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15 January 2026, 3:37 pm - 2 hours 43 secondsBrutal Business Lessons for 2026: Marketing, Branding & Indian Customers - Rajiv | FO457 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) – Intro
(04:12) – The Idea Behind This Podcast
(07:35) – How to Identify Your Top ₹10 Lakh Customers
(12:37) – Choosing Better Customers
(18:16) – Decision-Making Fatigue
(20:42) – Spend Threshold / Targeting the Wrong Customers
(33:09) – What the Customer Is Willing to Spend / Perceived Value
(49:37) – How Much Margin Is a Good Margin? / The Trinity of Margin
(56:46) – Marketing
(01:09:57) – Three Fundamentals of Marketing
(01:12:26) – Resistance to Change & Intellectual Arrogance
(01:15:37) – Branding / Brand Building
(01:42:31) – Selling / Sales Mindset
(01:51:37) – System Building & Team BuildingIn today’s episode, we have Rajiv Talreja, India’s MSME Business Coach and Founder - Quantum Leap Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd. We talk about why starting a business is easy but sustaining it is hard, how customers actually decide what they are willing to pay, and why choosing the right customer and pricing strategy matters more than most founders realise.
This episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone building a company under pressure. Watch till the end for grounded lessons on resilience, decision-making, and long-term business growth.
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About Raj Shamani
Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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13 January 2026, 3:51 pm - 1 hour 56 minutesExposing Indian Diet: Roti, Rice, Morning Energy & Night Habits | Sonia Narang | FO456 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) – Intro
(02:36) – Is roti better than rice?
(09:02) – Why do some people wake up irritated?
(29:03) – Indian food habits
(33:34) – Is it difficult to change food habits?
(38:54) – Does how much you eat and when you eat matter?
(42:19) – Reasons behind overnight weight gain
(48:10) – Why rapid weight loss doesn’t last
(55:17) – Emotional roller coaster & cravings
(01:11:01) – Overeating and how to overcome it
(01:17:35) – What is gut microbiome diversity?
(01:26:31) – Good fruits that often go unnoticed
(01:28:34) – Superfoods
(01:37:43) – Fermented food options in India
(01:40:40) – Lactose intolerance & gluten allergy
(01:48:29) – What to believe when it comes to nutrition
(01:54:36) – BTS
(01:55:46) – OutroIn today’s episode, we have Sonia Narang, Holistic Health & Nutrition Expert, to break down health, nutrition, sleep, and weight loss in a way that actually makes sense.
The conversation goes deeper into why you should avoid your phone an hour before bed, how the 4-3-2-1 sleep cycle works, how reading can improve sleep quality, and what habits truly matter before sleeping. We also talk about why weight loss doesn’t happen unless the brain sends the right signals, what emotional eating really means, why you can feel full yet still hungry, and what happens to your body if you eat the same food for three months. This episode connects food, sleep, brain signals, and behavior giving you a holistic framework for better health.
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Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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10 January 2026, 3:37 pm - 2 hours 29 minutesSalary Negotiations, First Impressions and Office Politics | Sandeep Das | FO455 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(04:15) - AI Replacing People
(12:38) - Importance of Negotiation
(15:25) - How to Negotiate a High Salary
(25:33) - Importance of Human Skills
(29:50) - Importance of Storytelling
(36:14) - How to Craft a Story
(42:56) - Power of First Impressions
(45:07) - Science of Smiling
(46:12) - Do Cleanliness, Gadgets & Luxury Matter?
(51:49) - First-Gen vs Third-Gen Deal Mindset
(54:26) - Finding Your Niche with Ikigai
(01:01:16) - Why You Should Embrace Politics
(1:05:50) - Is Merit Enough to Become a CEO?
(1:08:03) - The T-Model: Kodawari
(1:10:28) - Why Personal Branding Matters
(1:25:09) - Learning for One Hour Every Day
(1:29:27) - Two Sides of the Brain & Exposure Therapy
(1:35:34) - Never Be Loyal to Your Job
(1:48:21) - Not Being Selfish Limits Career Growth
(1:53:32) - Work-Life Balance & Right to Disconnect Bill
(2:01:29) - Being Likeable vs Being Diplomatic
(2:04:43) - Four Ways to Say No
(2:05:53) - Becoming Fake at Work & Role of Humility
(2:11:55) - Raj’s Fears
(2:18:25) - Don’t Ask for Permission
(2:21:20) - Learning to Eat Alone
(2:26:53) - Closing Thoughts
(2:28:53) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Sandeep Das, Storytelling & Negotiation Leadership Coach, Best-Selling Author and visiting faculty at IIM B and IIM L. We talk about the skills AI cannot replace, why only a few managers keep getting promoted while others get fired, the role of negotiation in career growth, and why storytelling is one of the most powerful professional skills today.
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Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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8 January 2026, 4:09 pm - 2 hours 26 minutesTrump’s Effect on Indian Economy, Investment Opportunities & US vs India |Saurabh |FO454 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) – Intro
(04:57) – Raj Shamani x Saurabh Mukherjea begins
(08:24) – Mimetic desires
(15:21) – The Indian community as a scapegoat
(19:20) – China’s leverage
(25:27) – The rupee heading towards 100
(35:52) – Increase in Gen Z spending
(41:48) – Decrease in taxes
(46:07) – Impact of AI in 2026
(56:00) – Second-order beneficiary companies
(1:17:25) – Restrictions on F&O
(1:19:50) – Rise of women’s cricket
(1:34:23) – Samay Raina’s contribution to chess
(1:36:59) – Geography and sports
(1:40:15) – Pollution and politics
(1:44:12) – Hosting in an alcohol-prohibited state, census, and narratives
(1:52:51) – Earning money when everything is falling apart
(1:56:40) – Is the Indian economy dependent on the US?
(2:00:10) – The old narrative of India
(2:05:07) – Why does the US want India to become a scapegoat?
(2:08:01) – Double-digit growth and Elon Musk
(2:13:20) – Will big companies make profits?
(2:19:47) – Gold and silver
(2:24:51) – Closing thoughts
(2:24:54) – BTS
(2:25:47) – OutroIn today’s episode, we have Saurabh Mukherjea, Author and Founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, sharing clear and practical insights on money and what to expect in 2026. We talk about what’s happening in America, Trump’s role in global politics, and why India often ends up being blamed in bigger economic narratives. The conversation also covers the ups and downs of the Indian economy and what growth is actually real.
We further talk about pollution and politics, and how closely they are connected. These two forces are likely to shape policies, investments, and public decisions in 2026, making them important themes to watch.
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6 January 2026, 4:11 pm - 4 hours 37 minutesDeepinder Goyal: Zomato Vs Swiggy, 10-Min Delivery, BlinkIt & Business In India | FO453 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Intro
(05:27) - Who is Deepinder Goyal?
(07:02) - Childhood bullying
(10:18) - Does stammering still bother him?
(20:34) - One incident where he got very lucky
(23:46) - Relationship with his parents
(26:01) - One thing he wasted money on
(27:45) - What cheating in childhood taught him
(30:24) - IIT coaching in Chandigarh & feeling out of place
(35:35) - Friendship with Albinder
(46:41) - Doubts about Zomato’s success
(55:16) - Athlete mindset vs vulnerable leadership
(1:01:33) - The cost of working alongside Deepinder
(1:04:16) - Views on the right to disconnect bill
(1:09:16) - Balancing peace and obsession
(1:13:24) - Why five co-founders left within four years
(1:29:18) - Why he hurts people intentionally
(1:32:39) - Complacency after the IPO
(1:37:27) - Firing himself and the role of teamwork
(2:04:35) - Shark Tank as a business decision
(2:11:13) - Acquiring Blinkit
(2:18:03) - His views on Zepto
(2:23:42) - His inhuman side
(2:26:07) - What is AI karma?
(2:26:55) - Random firings
(2:29:28) - Fake promises made to employees
(2:30:27) - Gig workers hired and removed every month
(2:31:47) - Zomato salesperson’s story
(2:35:55) - Number of people terminated monthly
(2:37:29) - Why 5,000 people are terminated every month
(2:52:23) - How much gig workers earn through Zomato
(2:52:48) - Accusations of worker exploitation
(2:57:01) - Truth behind 10-minute delivery
(3:01:42) - What needs improvement for delivery partners
(3:05:13) - Reasons behind delivery partner deaths
(3:06:08) - Protocol when a delivery partner dies
(3:08:21) - Food delivery startups are not innovative, says MP
(3:10:39) - Paying ₹20 lakh for a Chief of Staff role
(3:31:39) - Story of Temple & Continue
(4:11:41) - What Brain Flow measures
(4:13:23) - Deepinder’s responsibility
(4:15:06) - Conflict between Zomato and Deepinder’s research
(4:16:47) - Promoting an unhealthy food culture
(4:21:25) - His views on ego & insecurities
(4:34:56) - BTS
(4:36:18) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit, District, and Hyperpure. He’s also the founder of Continue Research, Temple, and LAT Aerospace.Subscribe for more such conversations!
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