Rukam Capital
Building from scratch is rarely glamorous.
We’ve been there. We’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what no one tells you until it’s too late.
At Rukam Capital, we back early-stage founders reshaping how India consumes - not with noise, but with clarity, purpose, and empathy.
This channel shares what we’re learning - from candid founder stories and practical lessons to the realities that rarely make it into pitch decks.
🎥 What you’ll find here:
• Startup Table with AJ - Archana Jahagirdar hosts honest, in-depth conversations with early-stage founders across India.
• Founder Fridays - Stories and insights from Rukam’s ecosystem, featuring our portfolio founders as they share product journeys and pivotal wins.
• Startup Ki Paathshala - Archana shares practical advice for early founders, rooted in experience, not theory.
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Is India finally ready for a health-first food revolution?
In Episode 10, Season 2 of Startup Table with AJ, 7 founders get real about what it takes to build health-first food brands that India can trust.
From 10-minute meals to clean-label snacks, it’s a conversation about purpose, pressure, and putting people first.
🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/_evQHSk4JQU
#StartupTableWithAJ #FoodStartupsIndia #FoodInnovation #CleanLabel #IndiaFoodStartups
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What does it really take to build something meaningful and sustainable in India today?
In Episode 9, Season 2 of Startup Table with AJ, Archana Jahagirdar sits down with founders who are doing just that. From clean energy to circular economy solutions, these entrepreneurs are reshaping how India thinks about innovation and impact.
🌿 Startup Table with AJ is a conversation series hosted by Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner at Rukam Capital. She brings her years of experience as an early-stage investor to candid conversations with India’s most promising founders, diving deep into the grit, pivots, and purpose behind their journeys.
If you're curious about what it takes to build in India with purpose, this episode is for you.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/B86ugpneuTY?si=CxN-j...
#StartupTableWithAJ #RukamCapital #GreenStartups #Sustainability #CleanTech #ArchanaJahagirdar #StartupIndia #CircularEconomy #FounderStories
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Season 2 has just started. Haven’t caught up with Season 1 yet? Watch the full playlist here before diving into the latest episodes.
#StartupTableWithAJ #IndianFounders #Entrepreneurship StartupEcosystem
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What did you think of Episode 1 of Startup Table with AJ Season 2? Share your thoughts below. We’d love to hear
from you!
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Season 2 of Startup Table with AJ is here. In Episode 1, Archana Jahagirdar dives deep into a insightful conversation with the early stage founders from Varanasi. Watch the full episode now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zxx3...
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A few hours to go! Who’s excited for Season 2 of Startup Table with AJ?
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What aspects should we cover in Season 2 of Startup Table with AJ? Drop your suggestions in the comments!
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Which cohort from Season 1 of #StartupTableWithAJ resonated with you the most?
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Relive the most inspiring moments from Season 1 of #StartupTablewithAJ, where founders shared their stories on how they are building solutions for India.
✅ Modernizing Tier-2 and Tier-3 Home Trends
The home and kitchen discussion revealed how younger families in smaller cities are reshaping home designs, driving demand for modern lifestyles, and influencing local architecture and interior trends.
✅ Standing Out in the Skincare Boom
Insights from the beauty and personal care cohort explored strategies to differentiate in the crowded skincare market, emphasizing R&D-driven solutions for specific skin concerns and diverse product lines.
✅ Building India-Specific Healthcare Data
The health-tech session highlighted the critical need for culturally and geographically relevant datasets to improve the diagnosis and management of chronic illnesses in India.
✅ Overcoming Customer Education Barriers
An automotive intelligence session addressed the challenges of educating consumers about telematics and diagnostics technology, where education costs often outweigh acquisition costs.
✅ AI and Language Challenges in Customer Service
A technology cohort explored how AI-powered voice bots tackle linguistic diversity, with a focus on recognizing regional accents under stress for better alphanumeric data processing.
#EcoTrends #ConsciousConsumerism #GreenBusiness #SustainabilityMovement #CircularEconomy #EcoInnovation
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