Billions of Dollars in Valuation & Defining an ENTIRE Market: The OfBusiness Success Story

Billions of Dollars in Valuation & Defining an ENTIRE Market: The OfBusiness Success Story

Author: The BarberShop with Shantanu December 15, 2023 Duration: 1:48:45

Dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship in this exclusive conversation at the Bombae Pad. Shantanu Deshpande engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Ruchi Kalra, co-founder of highly successful ventures OfBusiness & Oxyzo. Shantanu and Ruchi discuss working at McKinsey, Ruchi's journey into the startup world, running a business with a partner and many other things! There's a highly interesting audience QnA as well! Gain valuable insights into Ruchi's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she navigated, and the strategies that propelled her businesses to success. This interview offers a glimpse into the real-world experiences of scaling and managing thriving enterprises. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the nuances of startup life.

Here’s how the conversation unfolds :

Coming Up!: 0:00:00 - 0:01:25

Introduction: 0:01:26 - 0:03:20

Ruchi Kalra's journey at Oxyzo: 0:03:21 - 0:05:34

Building "Company first" value: 0:05:35 - 0:09:11

Sharing success with Employees: 0:09:12 - 0:16:12

The baggage of success and fear of failure: 0:16:13 - 0:21:14

Ruchi's way of dealing with self-doubt: 0:21:15 - 0:25:00

Ruchi's working dynamics with life partner: 0:25:01 - 0:31:00

Most humbling moment for Ruchi Kalra at Oxyzo: 0:31:01 - 0:36:56

Self-learning and finding mentors: 0:36:57 - 0:43:18

Being vulnerable about problems and turning a hardship into a learning: 0:43:19 - 0:50:19

Culture, communication and vision at Oxyzo: 0:50:20 - 0:55:09

Building a business and achieving milestones: 0:55:10 - 1:00:35

Ruchi Kalra's Words of Wisdom: 1:00:36 - 1:06:55

How to shift from "Advisory" to "Execution"?: 1:06:56 - 1:11:54

Advice for budding entrepreneurs: 1:11:55 - 1:16:50

Difference between traditional business and startup: 1:16:51 - 1:21:27

B2B v/s B2C: 1:21:28 - 1:23:43 Importance of Consultancy in businesses: 1:23:44 - 1:27:28

Challenges faced by Ruchi Kalra: 1:27:29 - 1:30:44

Technology integration in business: 1:30:45 - 1:36:39

Prioritizing tasks on daily basis: 1:36:40 - 1:39:46

Building brands without experience: 1:39:47 - 1:43:35

Conflicts-Resolutions as Co-founders and Life Partners: 1:43:36 - 1:46:22

Growing a Startup: 1:46:23 - 1:50:10


Step into a space where business talk feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation happening in the back of a classic barbershop. The BarberShop with Shantanu is built on that exact feeling-a place for honest, meandering, and deeply insightful dialogues about the real journey of building something. Host Shantanu, who founded Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae, doesn't just interview guests; he engages in a form of mutual mentorship, drawing on his own experiences to unpack the stories, struggles, and small victories that define entrepreneurship. Each episode feels like a candid exchange, stripping away the polished veneer often found in business media to explore how ideas actually take root and flourish. You'll hear from a variety of voices navigating their own hustles, with conversations that naturally touch on strategy, personal growth, and the often-overlooked human elements behind the brands. This podcast thrives on the free flow of genuine perspective, offering listeners not just lessons, but a sense of camaraderie. It’s a platform dedicated to growth, framed through storytelling that’s as much about the missteps as the milestones. Tune in for a regular dose of reflection and practical wisdom, all shared with the ease of a good chat.
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