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The Startup OG Podcast

The Startup OG Podcast

Written by: Nikunj Thakkar
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  • SaaS, Startups & LinkedIn – Real Talk With Utsav Patel of Supergrow
    Apr 3 2025

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    In this episode of The Startup OG Podcast, host Nikunj Thakkar chats with Utsav Patel, founder of Supergrow.ai, about his journey from college dropout to building a lean, impactful SaaS product helping creators grow on LinkedIn.

    🎧 In this episode, we cover:

    • Utsav’s story from Gujarat Technological University to startup life
    • The leap from customer support to product management
    • Building Supergrow.ai with minimal resources
    • Real, actionable LinkedIn growth tips
    • The hard truths about being a product manager today

    If you're a startup founder, SaaS builder, or someone trying to grow their personal brand online, this episode is packed with value.

    Guest: Utsav Patel – Founder, Supergrow.ai
    Host: Nikunj Thakkar – Entrepreneur & Product Leader

    🔗 Learn more: https://supergrow.ai
    🎙 The Startup OG Podcast – Real stories. Raw insights. Founder-first.

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    41 mins
  • Building a D2C Brand in the Creator Economy | Himanshu Gupta, Co-founder of KREO
    Jan 22 2025

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    How do you build a thriving D2C brand in the competitive creator economy?

    In this episode, we speak with Himanshu Gupta, Co-founder of KREO, a brand that’s redefining the gaming and content creator accessories market. From high-performance gaming keyboards and ergonomic chairs to professional lighting and audio equipment, KREO is empowering creators and gamers to elevate their setups.

    Himanshu shares:
    🎮 The challenges of building a D2C brand in India.
    📈 Opportunities in the creator economy space.
    🛠️ How KREO stands out with its range of creator-friendly gear.
    🌟 Lessons from his journey working at MuSigma, Flipkart, and Zetwerk.

    Whether you’re a D2C entrepreneur, a gamer, or a content creator, this episode is packed with valuable insights into scaling in a competitive market.

    🎥 Watch the full episode to learn from Himanshu’s incredible journey!

    #D2C #CreatorEconomy #GamingAccessories #KREO #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship

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    45 mins
  • Bootstrapping 3 SaaS Startups as a Non-Tech Founder | Ankit Dudhwewala's Journey
    Dec 27 2024

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    How do you build and scale multiple SaaS companies without a tech background?

    In this episode, we sit down with Ankit Dudhwewala, the co-founder of SoftwareSuggest, CallHippo, and ControlHippo. Ankit shares his journey as a bootstrapped, non-tech founder who built not one but three successful SaaS businesses from Ahmedabad.

    He opens up about:
    ✅ The challenges and advantages of bootstrapping.
    ✅ Insights into SEO, sales, and marketing for SaaS companies.
    ✅ Building and running a company with his life partner as a co-founder.
    ✅ How his strategies evolved while scaling globally.

    Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or SaaS enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories.

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    #SaaS #Bootstrapping #NonTechFounder #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney

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