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How Shaili Chopra built India’s biggest women-first media platform | S3E9

In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir is joined by Shaili Chopra—award-winning journalist, author, and founder of She The People and Gytree. With decades of experience at the intersection of media, technology, and women’s empowerment, Shaili unpacks what it really means to build purpose-led platforms in a country of over a billion voices. From TV studios to digital frontlines, she shares her unique journey, the metrics that matter when building media ventures, and why authenticity and community can be your greatest growth engines. Thanks for tuning in to FounderMetrics! If you found this episode valuable, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an insight from the UK’s top business minds. If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a review—it helps more founders like you discover these game-changing conversations. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from today’s discussion, and let’s continue the conversation! Follow us on social media: 🔹 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/ 🔹 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/ 🔹 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics See you next time for more metrics that matter!

From failure to fortune: Getting back up and smashing it with John Stapleton | S3E8

In Part 2 of this inspiring FounderMetrics conversation, John Stapleton opens up about failing in the US market, what he learned from starting over with Little Dish, and how he’s now guiding the next generation of founders.From vertical farms to VC funding to his “4 Pillars of Entrepreneurship”, John shares the frameworks that guide his thinking today—and how you can apply them too. 🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this video with anyone who could benefit from John's incredible insights! Thanks for tuning in to FounderMetrics! If you found this episode valuable, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an insight from the UK’s top business minds.   If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a review—it helps more founders like you discover these game-changing conversations.   Share this episode with someone who could benefit from today’s discussion, and let’s continue the conversation! Follow us on social media: 🔹 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/ 🔹 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/ 🔹 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics   See you next time for more metrics that matter!

From soup idea to supermarket success with Covent Garden's John Stapleton | S3E7

What does it take to build a food brand from scratch—and get it on supermarket shelves across the UK?In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir speaks with John Stapleton, co-founder of New Covent Garden Soup, about the early days of launching a fresh food brand, how to get your product into Waitrose, and scaling a small team into a national success.John shares the ups and downs of building factories, convincing skeptical investors, and how his first major business exit changed his mindset forever. Tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation! 🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this video with anyone who could benefit from John's incredible insights! Thanks for tuning in to FounderMetrics! If you found this episode valuable, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an insight from the UK’s top business minds. If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a review—it helps more founders like you discover these game-changing conversations. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from today’s discussion, and let’s continue the conversation! Follow us on social media: 🔹 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/ 🔹 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/ 🔹 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics See you next time for more metrics that matter!

From waiter to CEO: BBK’s global biryani boom with Kaushik Roy | S3E6

In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Kaushik Roy, founder of Biryani by Kilo (BBK), to explore how he built one of India’s fastest-growing food delivery businesses. From waiting tables at Maurya Sheraton to founding a 300 crore biryani empire, Kaushik shares the defining lessons behind his entrepreneurial journey. Kaushik unpacks how he spotted a market gap for authentic biryani in North India, built a delivery-first model before "cloud kitchens" became mainstream, and scaled the brand to 110+ outlets. He also discusses tech innovation in the kitchen, how customer feedback drives growth, and his vision for international expansion, including launches in Dubai, London, and Singapore. Whether you're a food tech founder, early-stage investor, or just love a good business growth story—this one’s packed with strategic insights. 🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this video with anyone who could benefit from Kaushik’s incredible insights! Thanks for tuning in to FounderMetrics! If you found this episode valuable, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an insight from the UK’s top business minds. If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a review—it helps more founders like you discover these game-changing conversations. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from today’s discussion, and let’s continue the conversation! Follow us on social media: 🔹 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/] 🔹 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics [https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics] 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/ [https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/] 🔹 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics [https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics]https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics [https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics] See you next time for more metrics that matter!

What VCs are really looking for from founders with Oli Hammond | S3E5

In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Oli Hammond from Fuel Ventures—one of the UK’s most active venture capital firms. Oli shares his unconventional route into VC, starting with a humanities degree and landing at Fuel Ventures after banking and startup experiences. He breaks down what early-stage investors really look for: founder-market fit, cash efficiency, team dynamics, and trust.  Oli also reflects on the VC market's cycles, why some startups get funded and others don’t, and how Fuel Ventures navigates pre-seed and scale-up stages with over 180 portfolio companies. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on how to approach investors, prepare for funding rounds, and build enduring relationships with VCs. 🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this video with anyone who could benefit from Oli’s incredible insights! Thanks for tuning in to FounderMetrics! If you found this episode valuable, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an insight from the UK’s top business minds. If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a review—it helps more founders like you discover these game-changing conversations. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from today’s discussion, and let’s continue the conversation! Follow us on social media: 🔹 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifty-nasir/] 🔹 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics [https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermetrics] 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/ [https://www.instagram.com/foundermetrics/] 🔹 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics [https://www.youtube.com/@FounderMetrics]https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics [https://www.vestd.com/foundermetrics] See you next time for more metrics that matter!