Hanish Raheja
Founder & Managing Director
Hanish Raheja
Founder & Managing Director | NEEVAY
Welcome back to another episode of Cheers to Ideas: Founder Spotlight! In this episode, host Sonam Srivastava sits down with Hanish Raheja, an entrepreneur who traded 15 years of corporate stability at big tech firms for the challenging world of building scalable businesses. Hanish shares his fascinating journey: from dreaming of factories as an "80s-born kid" to realizing he wanted to be a creator of the economy rather than just…
Puja Dhande
Founder | Milestones Clinic
In this enlightening episode of Cheers to Ideas, host Sonam sits down with Dr. Puja Dhande, a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Milestones Clinic. Dr. Puja shares her unique journey of blending clinical science with spiritual wisdom. We dive deep into the world of neurodiversity, discussing how to support children with Autism and ADHD, the power of parental acceptance, and why she…
Sandhya Bhat
Founder:People Solutions
& ICF Certified Master Coach
Sandhya Bhat Founder | People Solutions & ICF Certified Master Coach
In this episode of Cheers to Ideas, we sit down with Sandhya Bhat, a seasoned People leader and PCC-certified coach with over 23 years of experience across industries. Sandhya shares how organizations can harness human potential, build enduring cultures, and empower leaders to manage complexity, change, and growth with purpose. Sandhya explores the intricate balance between business goals and the human heart. This episode dives deep into why the "human…
Asmita Ghodeshwar Farm Didi
Meet Farm Didi - a brand that not only demonstrates the popularity of nostalgia and homemade food, but also tells an inspiring story of how confidence conquers obstacles. Here’s the full episode, hosted by our Director of Brand Management - Sonam Srivastava.
Rutuja Rode Founder | The Bollywood Movement
From architect to dance instructor, Rutuja Rode seamlessly balances profession and passion. While architecture shapes spaces, Bollywood Movement lets her connect with people through rhythm, expression, and joy. Watch the full episode on YouTube to see how she’s spreading smiles, one dance step at a time.
Rohit Chinchanikar Founder | Vardi Store
This wasn’t just a podcast conversation. It was a lesson in purpose-led brand building. In this episode of Cheers to Ideas, Rohit Chinchanikar, Founder of Vardi Store, talks to us about the heart of his brand Vardi - built on patriotism, sustainability, and a commitment to giving back to wounded soldiers of war. We speak about: How purpose shapes brand behaviour Why conviction matters more than scale And what it…
Mike Klein
Mike Klein, a global voice in internal communication, sits down with our Director of Brand Management, Sonam Srivastava. Mike dives into the power of storytelling, influence, and the shifting landscape of internal communications, with insights shaped across continents.
Baarish Date
Cheers to Ideas: Founder Spotlight on Experience-Led Design with Baarish Date
At Cheers to Ideas: Founder Spotlight, we hosted Baarish Date, Founder of Graphics Beyond, for a session on experience-led and systems-driven design.
The conversation explored how design goes beyond aesthetics to shape navigation, clarity, and human behavior within physical spaces. It highlighted the role of structure, empathy, and intention in creating environments that guide users seamlessly.
A key focus was how thoughtful design systems reduce friction and enhance everyday experiences across diverse spaces, from infrastructure to cultural environments.
The session reinforced design as a strategic tool for clarity, communication, and meaningful user experience.
Hanish Raheja
Cheers to Ideas: Founder Spotlight on Clarity-Driven Business with Hanish Raheja
Cheers to Ideas | Founder Spotlight featured a session with Hanish Raheja, Founder & MD of Neevay, exploring how modern businesses are shaped at the intersection of technology, structure, and clarity of thought.
The conversation traced his journey from the corporate world to building in the construction-tech space, highlighting the importance of navigating complexity with direction and intent.
Key insights included why many business challenges stem from a lack of clarity rather than technology or branding gaps, the importance of precise audience segmentation for effective communication, and the growing role of AI in shaping systems, operations, and decision-making.
Sandhya Bhat
Cheers to Ideas: Redefining Leadership Through Accountability with Sandhya Bhat
As part of the Cheers to Ideas series during Shakti Month, we hosted Sandhya Bhat, a leadership coach and organizational development expert, for a focused session on leadership in practice.
The discussion centered on key drivers of effective leadership, including accountability, clarity in goal-setting, and staying relevant in evolving work environments. It highlighted the importance of strengthening ownership across teams and translating intent into action.
A key takeaway from the session was the shift from “Can we?” to “Will we?”, reinforcing the idea that leadership is defined by commitment to outcomes, not just exploration of possibilities.
Overall, the session reinforced a simple but critical principle; effective leadership is built on clarity, accountability, and consistent follow-through.
Puja Dhande
Cheers to Ideas: Spotlight on Child Development, Empathy & Healing with Puja Dhande
Cheers to Ideas | Shakti Month concluded with a session featuring Puja Dhande, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Reiki healer, and Akashic Records practitioner, who brought a deeply human perspective to child development and well-being.
With over 18 years of experience, she shared insights on developmental differences, the importance of early awareness, and the need for more adaptive, child-centric approaches in learning and care systems.
The discussion emphasized understanding each child’s unique way of learning and responding, reinforcing the importance of empathy and awareness in developmental support.
At its core, the session highlighted a simple but powerful belief—when we understand how children learn, we can better support how they grow.
Asmita Ghodeshwar
Cheers to Ideas: Founder Spotlight on Purpose-Led Growth with Asmita Ghodeshwar
Cheers to Ideas | Founder Spotlight, aligned with the Month of Shakti, featured a session with Asmita Ghodeshwar, Co-founder of Farm Didi, exploring her journey of building a purpose-driven business rooted in impact and inclusion.
From enabling rural Self-Help Groups across Maharashtra to creating pathways for women-led entrepreneurship, her work reflects a strong blend of intent, resilience, and structured execution. The brand now reaches consumers through major platforms such as Amazon, Swiggy, and Blinkit, scaling both visibility and opportunity for rural communities.
The session also highlighted the larger vision of creating sustainable livelihoods for women across villages, demonstrating how business models can be designed to generate both economic and social value.
Rutuja Rode
Cheers to Ideas: Founder Spotlight on Passion-Led Creativity with Rutuja Rode
Cheers to Ideas | Founder Spotlight featured an engaging session with Rutuja Rode, Founder of The Bollywood Movement at Seagull Advertising, where the conversation naturally evolved into an experience of energy, movement, and expression.
What began as a dialogue on creative journeys quickly transformed into a shared space of rhythm, storytelling, and spontaneity: reflecting the spirit of creative freedom and human connection.
The session highlighted a simple but powerful idea: meaningful creation is often rooted not in structure alone, but in passion, consistency, and the courage to show up fully for what one loves.
Rohit Chinchanikar
Cheers to Ideas: The Story Behind Vardi with Rohit Chinchanikar
Cheers to Ideas | Founder Spotlight featured an engaging session with Rohit Chinchanikar, Founder of Vardi Stores, exploring the journey of building a brand rooted in purpose, patriotism, and sustainability.
The conversation offered a closer look at how the brand was shaped not by a market gap, but by a strong conviction to give back to wounded soldiers and honour their service through thoughtful design and upcycling practices.
A key focus was how purpose translates into everyday business decisions from product creation to operational choices, ensuring that every action reflects the brand’s core values of pride, responsibility, and respect.
The session also highlighted the deeper impact of purpose-led branding, where storytelling and intent naturally build trust, belief, and community engagement.
Mike Klein
Cheers to Ideas: Strategic Internal Communication in the Age of AI with Mike Klein
Team Seagull hosted an insightful session with Mike Klein, a global authority in internal communication, along with the leaders of Seagull.
The session explored how internal communication is evolving from a support function into a strategic driver of organizational success, especially in an AI-accelerated business environment.
Key discussions focused on the role of storytelling in shaping organizational trust, the emergence of internal influencers who amplify communication within teams, and the risks of communication gaps in fast-moving workplaces. It also addressed how AI is transforming workflows while reinforcing the need to preserve human-centred communication principles.
Mokobara
In this episode, we explore Mokobara, a luggage brand that’s redefining travel for India’s aspirational audience. From design-first thinking to strategic partnerships, Mokobara creates an emotional connection and elevates the travel experience. We break down their omnichannel approach, marketing strategy, and how they move beyond just selling products to building a movement.
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