<![CDATA[Build Karo]]>Build Karo brings you unfiltered conversations with India's early-stage founders who are building startups from the ground up. This isn't about billion-dollar exits or founder celebrities. It's about the real builders—student entrepreneurs launching their first ventures, solo founders shipping MVPs with limited resources, bootstrapped builders solving real problems, and first-time founders navigating the chaos of 0 to 1. Each episode dives into the honest truth: the challenges, pivots, failures, small wins, and lessons that don't make it to LinkedIn. From Women in Startups Week to Student Founders, AI Builders, and Bootstrapped Journeys, we spotlight the stories that inspire action, not just applause. Hosted by StratSchool, creators of the BUILD program that helps student entrepreneurs execute real projects. Because building isn't about permission—it's about getting started.

]]>https://www.stratschool.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:04:14 GMTWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:58:07 GMT60StratSchool<p>Build Karo brings you unfiltered conversations with India's early-stage founders who are building startups from the ground up. This isn't about billion-dollar exits or founder celebrities. It's about the real builders—student entrepreneurs launching their first ventures, solo founders shipping MVPs with limited resources, bootstrapped builders solving real problems, and first-time founders navigating the chaos of 0 to 1. Each episode dives into the honest truth: the challenges, pivots, failures, small wins, and lessons that don't make it to LinkedIn. From Women in Startups Week to Student Founders, AI Builders, and Bootstrapped Journeys, we spotlight the stories that inspire action, not just applause. Hosted by StratSchool, creators of the BUILD program that helps student entrepreneurs execute real projects. Because building isn't about permission—it's about getting started.</p>episodicStratSchoolsocialmedia.stratschool@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Building Spark Digital: Human Touch in AI Era with Kanmani Suresh]]>The conversation covers Kanmani Suresh's journey from acquiring a manufacturing company to founding and developing Spark Digital, a digital marketing agency. It also delves into the integration of AI in marketing, differentiation in approach, and the use of AI tools in the industry. The discussion concludes with a focus on marketing approaches and the potential for collaboration.

Takeaways

  • Kanmani's journey from acquiring a manufacturing company to founding Spark Digital showcases resilience and adaptability.
  • The integration of AI in marketing and the use of AI tools in the industry highlight the evolving landscape of digital marketing.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 12:24 Journey of Spark Digital
  • 19:09 AI Integration in Marketing
  • 29:00 Use of AI Tools
  • 38:13 Closing and Collaboration
]]>0d76631a-9922-43a0-b4cd-2cb7d6ad73baFri, 27 Mar 2026 09:08:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers Kanmani Suresh's journey from acquiring a manufacturing company to founding and developing Spark Digital, a digital marketing agency. It also delves into the integration of AI in marketing, differentiation in approach, and the use of AI tools in the industry. The discussion concludes with a focus on marketing approaches and the potential for collaboration.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Kanmani's journey from acquiring a manufacturing company to founding Spark Digital showcases resilience and adaptability.</li><li>The integration of AI in marketing and the use of AI tools in the industry highlight the evolving landscape of digital marketing.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>12:24 Journey of Spark Digital</li><li>19:09 AI Integration in Marketing</li><li>29:00 Use of AI Tools</li><li>38:13 Closing and Collaboration</li></ul>no00:29:223Building Spark Digital: Human Touch in AI Era with Kanmani Sureshfull<![CDATA[Building FINNMIN: Why Young Indians Don't Understand Money with Agathya Selvakumar]]>The conversation covers the introduction of FINNMIN, the challenges faced in implementing financial literacy, teaching financial literacy to students, the business model and revenue generation, and the challenges faced in the journey of building FINNMIN. AGATHYA shares insights on the importance of financial literacy from a young age and the difficulties in convincing parents and institutions to adopt financial education programs. The conversation covers the challenges faced in convincing institutions, the development of a behavioral fintech platform, the importance of international exposure and financial literacy, and the future plans for FINNMIN. The discussion delves into the difficulties of convincing institutions to value the program, the features of the behavioral fintech platform, the international perspective on financial literacy, and the expansion plans for FINNMIN.

Takeaways
* Financial literacy from a young age
* Challenges in convincing parents and institutions Behavioral fintech platform
* Challenges in convincing institutions
* International exposure for students
* Future plans for FINNMIN

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Agathya & FINNMIN
03:58 Importance of Financial Literacy in India
06:28 The Journey of Building FINNMIN
15:05 Challenges Faced in the Journey
17:58 Convincing Institutions and Parents
24:54 Measuring Behavioral Change in Education
29:04 Future Plans for Finman: Expanding Horizons
30:02 Future Plans for FINNMIN

About Build Karo:
Build Karo is a podcast by StratSchool featuring honest conversations with founders, builders, and innovators across India. Each episode explores real startup journeys, lessons from building businesses, and practical insights for anyone who wants to stop planning and start building.

About StratSchool:
StratSchool is an entrepreneurship and startup development platform focused on helping students, founders, and institutions turn ideas into real ventures through structured programs, mentorship, and ecosystem collaborations. StratSchool works closely with emerging entrepreneurs across India to nurture innovation and build the next generation of founders.

🔗 LINKS
StratSchool: https://www.stratschool.org
Nebulaa: https://www.nebulaa.ai
FINNMIN: https://www.finnmin.com/

#BuildKaro #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StratSchool

]]>d8f579a7-5130-4a7c-a430-d69cd0b98c80Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:38:27 GMT<p>The conversation covers the introduction of FINNMIN, the challenges faced in implementing financial literacy, teaching financial literacy to students, the business model and revenue generation, and the challenges faced in the journey of building FINNMIN. AGATHYA shares insights on the importance of financial literacy from a young age and the difficulties in convincing parents and institutions to adopt financial education programs. The conversation covers the challenges faced in convincing institutions, the development of a behavioral fintech platform, the importance of international exposure and financial literacy, and the future plans for FINNMIN. The discussion delves into the difficulties of convincing institutions to value the program, the features of the behavioral fintech platform, the international perspective on financial literacy, and the expansion plans for FINNMIN.<br /><br />Takeaways<br />* Financial literacy from a young age<br />* Challenges in convincing parents and institutions Behavioral fintech platform<br />* Challenges in convincing institutions<br />* International exposure for students<br />* Future plans for FINNMIN<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 Introduction to Agathya &amp; FINNMIN<br />03:58 Importance of Financial Literacy in India<br />06:28 The Journey of Building FINNMIN<br />15:05 Challenges Faced in the Journey<br />17:58 Convincing Institutions and Parents<br />24:54 Measuring Behavioral Change in Education<br />29:04 Future Plans for Finman: Expanding Horizons<br />30:02 Future Plans for FINNMIN<br /><br />About Build Karo:<br />Build Karo is a podcast by StratSchool featuring honest conversations with founders, builders, and innovators across India. Each episode explores real startup journeys, lessons from building businesses, and practical insights for anyone who wants to stop planning and start building.<br /><br />About StratSchool:<br />StratSchool is an entrepreneurship and startup development platform focused on helping students, founders, and institutions turn ideas into real ventures through structured programs, mentorship, and ecosystem collaborations. StratSchool works closely with emerging entrepreneurs across India to nurture innovation and build the next generation of founders.<br /><br />🔗 LINKS<br />StratSchool: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stratschool.org" target="_blank">https://www.stratschool.org</a><br />Nebulaa: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nebulaa.ai" target="_blank">https://www.nebulaa.ai</a><br />FINNMIN: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.finnmin.com/" target="_blank">https://www.finnmin.com/</a><br /><br />#BuildKaro #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StratSchool</p>no00:33:562Building FINNMIN: Why Young Indians Don't Understand Money with Agathya Selvakumarfull<![CDATA[Building Natureship: Reviving Traditional Food & Empowering Rural Women in India with Prerna Mishra]]>The conversation with Prerna Mishra, founder of Natureship Foods, delves into the journey of building a brand that empowers rural women and provides real, authentic food for busy individuals. From the inspiration behind Natureship Foods to the challenges faced and the future vision, the discussion highlights the intersection of traditional culinary wisdom and modern lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of empowering rural communities and reconnecting with authentic food traditions.

Takeaways
* Real food for busy people
* Empowering rural women

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Prerna and Natureship Foods
05:38 Early Days of the Venture
05:53 The Product Development Process
10:06 Supply Chain Challenges
12:43 Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas
26:29 Expansion and Future Vision of Natureship Foods

About Build Karo:
Build Karo is a podcast by StratSchool featuring honest conversations with founders, builders, and innovators across India. Each episode explores real startup journeys, lessons from building businesses, and practical insights for anyone who wants to stop planning and start building.

About StratSchool:
StratSchool is an entrepreneurship and startup development platform focused on helping students, founders, and institutions turn ideas into real ventures through structured programs, mentorship, and ecosystem collaborations. StratSchool works closely with emerging entrepreneurs across India to nurture innovation and build the next generation of founders.

🔗 LINKS
StratSchool: https://www.stratschool.org
Nebulaa: https://www.nebulaa.ai
Natureship: https://www.natureshipfoods.com/

#BuildKaro #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StratSchool

]]>03c3b931-73d2-4f0b-a23a-9c064eb68a4dSat, 14 Mar 2026 19:58:27 GMT<p>The conversation with Prerna Mishra, founder of Natureship Foods, delves into the journey of building a brand that empowers rural women and provides real, authentic food for busy individuals. From the inspiration behind Natureship Foods to the challenges faced and the future vision, the discussion highlights the intersection of traditional culinary wisdom and modern lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of empowering rural communities and reconnecting with authentic food traditions.<br /><br />Takeaways<br />* Real food for busy people<br />* Empowering rural women<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 Introduction to Prerna and Natureship Foods<br />05:38 Early Days of the Venture<br />05:53 The Product Development Process<br />10:06 Supply Chain Challenges<br />12:43 Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas<br />26:29 Expansion and Future Vision of Natureship Foods<br /><br />About Build Karo:<br />Build Karo is a podcast by StratSchool featuring honest conversations with founders, builders, and innovators across India. Each episode explores real startup journeys, lessons from building businesses, and practical insights for anyone who wants to stop planning and start building.<br /><br />About StratSchool:<br />StratSchool is an entrepreneurship and startup development platform focused on helping students, founders, and institutions turn ideas into real ventures through structured programs, mentorship, and ecosystem collaborations. StratSchool works closely with emerging entrepreneurs across India to nurture innovation and build the next generation of founders.<br /><br />🔗 LINKS<br />StratSchool: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stratschool.org" target="_blank">https://www.stratschool.org</a><br />Nebulaa: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nebulaa.ai" target="_blank">https://www.nebulaa.ai</a><br />Natureship: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.natureshipfoods.com/" target="_blank">https://www.natureshipfoods.com/</a><br /><br />#BuildKaro #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StratSchool</p>no00:36:231Building Natureship: Reviving Traditional Food & Empowering Rural Women in India with Prerna Mishrafull