In this episode Roshan talks to Prashanth Sachan, co-founder of Apps for Bharat, to explore the dynamic landscape of India's consumer market and his successful journey with the Srimandir app. With over 3 crore downloads and 3 million monthly users, Prashanth discusses the art of building engaging app-led businesses, the role of monetization, and delivering unique user experiences. The conversation delves into user engagement, iterative experimentation, and scaling challenges, particularly amidst the digital adaptation of religious practices during the pandemic. Additionally, the episode provides practical fundraising advice for startups and insights on operating through economic downturns, stressing the importance of trust, authenticity, and financial discipline. 
Topics: 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Starting a Business: Key Insights 05:09 Building for the Masses 07:05 Experimenting with Ideas 09:05 Understanding User Needs 16:13 Validating App Ideas 24:27 Growth Strategies and User Engagement 36:52 Monetization and User Feedback 41:37 Building Without Bias 42:19 Commitment to User Needs 43:11 Business Model Innovation 44:26 Monetizing Devotion 46:23 Digital Spiritual Tourism 49:07 Empowering Lesser-Known Temples 58:10 The Role of Devotion in Society 01:11:07 Navigating Market Challenges 01:11:31 Fundraising Insights 01:14:34 App Store Challenges 01:18:07 Advice for Founders 01:19:49 Recommended Reads for Founders 01:21:17 Conclusion and Farewell
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244: Can Devotion Drive Digital Innovation? | Prashanth Sachan (Co-founder, Apps for Bharat)

In this episode Roshan talks to Prashanth Sachan, co-founder of Apps for Bharat, to explore the dynamic landscape of India's consumer market and his successful journey with the Srimandir app. With over 3 crore downloads and 3 million monthly users, Prashanth discusses the art of building engaging app-led businesses, the role of monetization, and delivering [&hellip;]

The Startup Operator Episode #244

244: Can Devotion Drive Digital Innovation? | Prashanth Sachan (Co-founder, Apps for Bharat)