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Humans Of Hustle

Humans Of Hustle

By: Sahil Shrestha & Vartikka R Nangia
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Humans of Hustle is a podcast featuring some of the brightest founders in the Indian startup ecosystem.


We go beyond startups and headlines to uncover the humans behind the vision ,their resilience, fears, identity, and belief systems.


From inventors and operators to creators and culture-builders, every conversation explores what it truly takes to build something meaningful.


Because companies are never just businesses.


They are reflections of the people behind them . Their values, struggles, convictions, and dreams.


These are stories of ambition, resilience, invention, and modern hustle.


The human side of building. The stories behind the success. The people behind the brand.

Copyright 2026 Sahil Shrestha & Vartikka R Nangia Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Breaking India's Parking Mafia: The Real Story | Episode-1 | Dhananjaya | Vartikka | Sahil

    Breaking India's Parking Mafia: The Real Story | Episode-1 | Dhananjaya | Vartikka | Sahil
    Jun 11 2026
    Breaking India’s parking and valet mafia began with a turning point that reshaped the journey.This episode traces the origin of a founder who stepped into one of India’s most opaque and tightly controlled ecosystems, the parking and valet industry, and chose to challenge how it operated.In this conversation, Dhananjaya Bharadwaj, Founder of BLYP, shares how he entered a system defined by informality, fragmented control, and resistance to change. He breaks down the realities of operating on the ground, dealing with landlords, operators, staff, and city-level constraints, while attempting to bring structure, accountability, and scale to a deeply unorganised sector.The discussion goes beyond entrepreneurship to examine how entrenched systems function, why disruption in such industries is difficult, and what it takes to build legitimacy in spaces where rules are often unwritten. Dhananjaya explains the trade-offs involved in building BLYP, the operational challenges of standardising services across locations, and the personal costs of pushing against an established status quo.Rather than focusing on outcomes alone, this episode looks at the process, how trust is built, how resistance is navigated, and how long-term systems are created in environments not designed for transparency.Subscribe to follow the complete conversation.___________________________________________________________________Disclaimer:This content is shared for informational and educational purposes only. The views expressed by the guest are personal and do not represent those of Humans of Hustle or BLYP. We do not intend to defame or harm any individual, organisation, brand, or profession referenced in this video. All third-party media used belongs to its respective owners and is included for informational context.____________________________________________________________________ About Humans of HustleHumans of Hustle is a conversation-led series focused on real journeys behind entrepreneurship and creation. We highlight the process, trade-offs, and thinking that shape long-term outcomes—beyond surface-level success._____________________________________________________________________ Stay ConnectedYouTube: / @humansofhustle Instagram: / humansofhustle LinkedIn: / humansofhustle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/31jwyz6...X: https://x.com/HumansOfHustle ____________________________________________________________________Team: Recording & Studio: Golden Hours StudioEditing: / nuumaaish _____________________________________________________________________#HumansOfHustle #BLYP #FounderJourney #Entrepreneurship #BuildingFromScratch #StartupReality #ideabaaz #sharktankindia #startupculture #startupworld #podcast #indianpodcast #founderlife
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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Vegan: The Future Of Dog Food| Palak Jain - Paws For Greens | Vartikka - Sahil | Ep.4

    Vegan: The Future Of Dog Food| Palak Jain - Paws For Greens | Vartikka - Sahil | Ep.4
    Jun 4 2026
    “Go plant-based.” They said.“It’s healthier.” They said.But… healthier for who?Nobody talks about the nutritional gaps, the protein debates.The emotional guilt pet parents carry while choosing between ideology and biology.In this eye-opening episode of ‪@humansofhustle‬, Palak Jain, founder of ‪@PawsForGreens‬, dives into one of the most controversial questions in pet parenting:Should dogs eat veg… or non-veg?Not Instagram opinions. Not WhatsApp forwards.But science, sustainability, and what’s actually best for your dog.From decoding canine nutrition myths to building a plant-forward pet brand in India, this conversation gets real about:• Are dogs naturally carnivores or adaptable omnivores?• Is vegetarian food nutritionally complete for them?• The ethics vs biology debate• The business of conscious pet parenting• And what most pet food brands don’t tell youIf you love your dog like family, this episode might challenge everything you thought you knew. Hosted by ‪@Vartikanshrestha‬ (Vartikka & ‪@TheSahilShrestha‬ (Sahil) Watch till the end, the most unexpected answer comes last.____________________Disclaimer: This content is shared for informational and educational purposes only. The views expressed by the guest are personal and do not represent those of Humans of Hustle, Paws For Greens or Palak Jain. We do not intend to defame or harm any individual, organisation, brand, or profession referenced in this video. All third-party media used belongs to its respective owners and is included for informational context.____________________About Humans of HustleHumans of Hustle is a conversation-led series focused on real journeys behind entrepreneurship and creation. We highlight the process, trade-offs, and thinking that shape long-term outcomes, beyond surface-level success.____________________Team:Recording and Studio: Golden Hours StudioEditing: Nuumaish....[humans of hustle, trending audio, podcast, podcast indian, humans of hustle , paws for greens , content creators india , shark tank india , travel industry , travel world , trending reels, trending audio , explore page, startup word , #sharktankindia #explorepage #fyp #HumansOfHustle #palakjain #founderjourney #entrepreneurship #startupreality #sharktankindia #startupworld #podcastindia #indianpodcast #founderlife #trending, #petlover #petvideos #indianpets ]
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    53 mins
  • The Hidden Cost of Running a Travel Company | Nitin Khanna - Capture A Trip | Vartikka - Sahil

    The Hidden Cost of Running a Travel Company | Nitin Khanna - Capture A Trip | Vartikka - Sahil
    May 28 2026
    “Travel for a living.” They said.“It’ll be fun.” They said.Nobody talks about the 2 a.m. crisis calls.The cancelled trips, the refund pressure, the responsibility of 200+ people depending on you in a different city.In this explosive episode of ‪@humansofhustle‬ , ‪@captureatrip‬ founder Nitin Khanna exposes the real side of building a travel company in India.Not the reels, not the sunsets. Not the aesthetic itineraries, but the chaos. The pressure.The leadership decisions that can make — or break — a brand overnight.From taking strangers across the country to building a massive community-led travel movement, this is a brutally honest conversation about:• What founders don’t show online• Scaling experiences (not products)• When everything goes wrong at once• The emotional cost of entrepreneurship• Choosing long-term vision over short-term validationIf you’re dreaming of launching a travel startup, watch this before you book the dream. Hosted by ‪@Vartikanshrestha‬ & ‪@TheSahilShrestha‬ Watch till the end, the most powerful lesson comes last.____________________Disclaimer: This content is shared for informational and educational purposes only. The views expressed by the guest are personal and do not represent those of ‪@humansofhustle‬, ‪@captureatrip‬ or Nitin Khanna. We do not intend to defame or harm any individual, organisation, brand, or profession referenced in this video. All third-party media used belongs to its respective owners and is included for informational context.____________________About Humans of HustleHumans of Hustle is a conversation-led series focused on real journeys behind entrepreneurship and creation. We highlight the process, trade-offs, and thinking that shape long-term outcomes, beyond surface-level success.____________________Team:Recording, Studio and Editing: Golden Hours Studio....[humans of hustle, trending audio, podcast, podcast indian, humans of hustle , capture a trip , content creators india , shark tank india , travel industry , travel world , trending reels, trending audio , explore page, startup word, nitin khanna , #sharktankindia #explorepage #fyp #HumansOfHustle #palakjain #founderjourney #entrepreneurship #startupreality #sharktankindia #startupworld #podcastindia #indianpodcast #founderlife #trending ‪@SharkTankIndia‬ ]
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    1 hr and 34 mins
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