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The Interviews section of Entrepreneur News Network features exclusive conversations with startup founders, venture capital investors, technology leaders, and industry experts. These interviews provide deep insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, funding strategies, and the evolving startup ecosystem.

Readers gain first-hand perspectives on how leaders are building companies, navigating challenges, and identifying new opportunities in emerging markets. The section includes CXO interviews, founder conversations, investor perspectives, and expert commentary on technology, startups, and digital transformation.

Through thoughtful discussions and expert insights, this category helps entrepreneurs and business leaders learn directly from the people driving innovation.

Exclusive Interview | From Small Town to Multi-Career Success: Priya Sachdeva Shares Lessons on Entrepreneurship and Women Leadership

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In an exclusive interaction with Ankitt Y., Editor at Entrepreneur News Network, Priya Sachdeva — Host and Founder of the Trending Diary Podcast — shares insights into her journey across corporate leadership, podcasting, hospitality entrepreneurship and content creation. Priya represents a new generation of professionals who refuse to be defined by a single career path. … Read more

Exclusive Interview: RenewCred Founder Abhimanyu Rathi on Climate Startups, ESG Culture, and the Next Big Opportunity in Carbon Markets

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Abhimanyu Rathi, founder of RenewCred

Climate change, sustainable innovation, and carbon markets are rapidly becoming central to global business conversations. Yet very few entrepreneurs are building companies at the intersection of climate technology, social impact, and finance. In an exclusive interaction with Ankitt Y, Editor, Entrepreneur News Network, Abhimanyu Rathi, founder of RenewCred, shares insights from his journey—from traveling across … Read more

Women’s Day Special: From 0 to 50,000 Shipments a Day, Zaiba Sarang’s Journey Building iThink Logistics

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India’s logistics ecosystem has rapidly evolved alongside the explosive growth of e-commerce and quick commerce. At the centre of this transformation are platforms that make shipping smarter, faster, and more reliable for businesses across the country. One such company is iThink Logistics, co-founded by Zaiba Sarang, which today connects brands to logistics partners across 26,000+ … Read more

Women’s Day Special: “Don’t Be Hesitant” — Kresha Gupta on Building a Fund House at 24 and Betting on India’s Growth Story

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Kresha Gupta, Fund Manager & Director at Steptrade Capital

At 24, Kresha Gupta was doing something most finance professionals spend decades preparing for — managing investor money. But the journey to that moment didn’t begin with a fund launch. It started much earlier — in conversations around capital markets at home, long hours during her articleship working on SME IPOs, and later in the … Read more

“In FMCG, the Product Is the Strategy”: Peeyush Rungta on Scaling Rungta Tea with Discipline and Trust

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Peeyush Rungta, Marketing Head, Rungta Tea

In a virtual discussion with Ankitt Y, Editor at Entrepreneur News Network, Peeyush Rungta, Marketing Head, Rungta Tea, shared his perspectives on building a resilient FMCG brand in India’s highly competitive tea market. From identifying pivotal inflection points in his career to balancing tradition with modern consumer expectations, he reflected on the realities of scaling, … Read more

India’s AI Pathway: Reimagining Global Leadership from the Global South

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Nitin Upadhyay Dean, (Academic) Professor, IT Systems & Analytics IIM Jammu

Delhi, India – We are framing the India AI story within a broader developmental paradigm, not a competitive or geopolitical one. In the larger international discourse, AI is framed in terms of frontier model performance, risk of regulation, and strategic competition between major economies. Nations with concentrated capital, existing research infrastructure, and large-scale computational capacity … Read more

Exclusive Interaction with Umang Shukla, Co-founder, Edgistfy: How AI and Quick Commerce Are Transforming India’s Supply Chain

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Umang Shukla, Co-founder, Edgistfy

In an exclusive discussion with Ankitt Y from Entrepreneur News Network, Umang Shukla, Co-founder of Edgistfy, shares deep insights into the evolution of India’s supply chain ecosystem, the critical gap between technology and operations, the rise of quick commerce, and how AI is fundamentally changing warehouse execution. From building a B2B engine contributing 60% of … Read more

Exclusive | Founder of Sekel Tech explains how hyperlocal data, inventory orchestration, and AI are transforming online-to-offline retail in India.

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Rakesh Raghuvanshi, Founder and CEO, Sekel Tech

Friday, 6th February, 2026 –  As India’s retail ecosystem expands deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, the gap between online discovery and offline commerce execution has become one of the most persistent challenges for multi-location brands. While digital ads, listings, and visibility continue to grow, translating that attention into measurable footfall, inventory-led fulfilment, and real … Read more

Bitcoin Slides to 2024 Lows as Analysts Flag $70,000 as Key Support Level

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Bitcoin

NEW YORK — Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest levels since 2024, sliding to nearly $72,000 on Tuesday before recovering modestly. The sharp decline has rattled crypto markets, with analysts at Citigroup now identifying $70,000 as the next critical support level for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Some traders on X (formerly Twitter) believe bitcoin could … Read more

Exclusive Interview | How Dvara KGFS Is Redesigning Rural Finance for a Climate-Stressed India

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Rahul Tripathi, Chief Product Officer, Dvara KGFS

New Delhi, India, 2 February, 2026: In an in-depth virtual interaction with Entrepreneur News Network, senior journalist  spoke with Rahul Tripathi, Chief Product Officer at Dvara KGFS, to examine how climate risk is reshaping rural finance in India. The discussion explored Dvara KGFS’s evolving role as a medium-tier NBFC operating deep in rural and semi-rural … Read more

Why Most Startup Pitch Decks Fail in India—and What the Best SaaS, Fintech, D2C, and AI Founders Do Differently

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Indian Startup

Delhi , India – January, 2026 – In 2026, Indian startup fundraising is no longer about storytelling alone.It’s about precision, timing, and proof. Every week, venture capital firms review hundreds of pitch decks from SaaS startups, fintech founders, D2C brands, and AI companies—yet only a handful make it past the first meeting. So what separates … Read more

Exclusive Interaction: Prateek Rastogi Masterplan to Fix India’s Nutrient Gap with Better Nutrition

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Prateek Rastogi, Co-Founder, Better Nutrition

New Delhi, India, 26 January, 2026 –  India is facing a silent but severe crisis—micronutrient deficiency, often referred to as “hidden hunger.” Iron, zinc, calcium, and protein deficiencies affect over 60–70% of the population, cutting across age, income, and geography. While supplements and nutraceuticals have grown into a multi-billion-dollar market, a new class of agri-nutrition … Read more

Indian Startups That Shut Down in 2025: A Deep Dive Into What Really Went Wrong

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Startup Shutdown in 2025

The Indian startup ecosystem entered 2025 with renewed optimism—public market stability, selective funding, and a growing focus on profitability. Yet beneath this surface recovery, a harsh reality unfolded. Several once-promising startups across fintech, edtech, logistics, mobility, agritech, and consumer internet shut down operations in 2025, underscoring that capital discipline alone is not enough to survive. … Read more

The “Un-Founder” Succession: Why Deepinder Goyal’s Exit is a Global Masterclass

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Deepinder Goyal

In the corporate world, founders typically leave their posts under pressure from boards or during a downward spiral. On January 21, 2026, Deepinder Goyal flipped the script.1 He stepped down as the Group CEO of Eternal (the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit) not because the business was failing, but because it was winning too … Read more

Cleantech Rising: Investors Eye Indias Green Economy in 2026

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Cleantech Rising: Investors Eye Indias Green Economy in 2026

New Delhi, January, 2026 – For decades, the global narrative on climate change positioned India as a “developing challenge.” By early 2026, that script has been officially written. India has not just joined the green race; it is setting the pace. While traditional powerhouses grapple with aging infrastructure and political gridlock, India’s “Green Growth” engine … Read more

Proven Small Business Ideas to Launch in 2026: Your Roadmap to Success

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Small Business Idea in 2026

The entrepreneurial spirit is a powerful force, driving innovation and shaping economies. As we approach 2026, the landscape for small businesses presents a dynamic and fertile ground for aspiring entrepreneurs. The convergence of technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and shifting market dynamics creates a unique window of opportunity for those ready to launch their ventures. … Read more

Top Startup Industries: Where Venture Capitalists See Explosive Growth

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Venture Capital trend 2026

The global startup ecosystem is a pulsating engine of innovation, constantly reshaped by technological breakthroughs, evolving consumer desires, and strategic capital infusion. At the heart of this dynamism lie venture capitalists (VCs), whose discerning eye for potential growth can transform nascent ideas into market-dominating enterprises. Understanding where these investors are channeling their significant resources offers … Read more

Exclusive Women’s Day Interview: Palak Jain on Building Paws for Green & Why Women Matter in Startups

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Palak Jain - Founder

Women entrepreneurs are redefining industries, breaking barriers, and driving innovation across sectors. As we celebrate Women’s Day, it’s crucial to highlight the role of women in the startup ecosystem, where they bring fresh perspectives, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. One such inspiring founder is Palak Jain, Founder of Paws for Green, a vegan dog food brand … Read more

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Inspiring Story of Women Entrepreneurship: The Journey of Priya Thakur and LaRiSa Resort

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Priya Thakur

In an exclusive virtual interaction with Shiva Y from Entrepreneur News Network, Priya Thakur, the visionary CEO and Founder of LaRiSa Resort, shared her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. From bridging market gaps in hospitality to redefining luxury experiences, Priya elaborates on her innovative strategies, challenges, sustainability efforts, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Below is the detailed … Read more

Hemisphere Ventures Expands into Southeast Asia with New Singapore Office

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Hemisphere Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital and consulting firm known for its early-stage investments in space, cybersecurity, biotech, nanotech, drones, robotics, and other frontier technologies, today announces the opening of a new office in Singapore, marking its first expansion into Southeast Asia. Established in 2014, Hemisphere built an outstanding portfolio of U.S. frontier technology investments, … Read more