In this episode, Supreeth Kashyap shares his journey of leaving a corporate career to build WellBi, a D2C bamboo apparel brand from Mysuru. We dive into social entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting up in a tier-2 city, and what it really takes to build a sustainable business around fashion and impact.

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From Building India’s Largest Skill Assessment Company to Empowering Rural India 🇮🇳 | Madan Padaki

In this episode of the Mundhe Banni Podcast, we sit down with Madan Padaki – visionary entrepreneur, co-founder of MeritTrac Services (India’s first and largest skill assessment company), and founder of 1Bridge, a pioneering rural commerce platform.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:

How Madan Padaki went from corporate life to building India’s biggest skill testing company.

The untold story of MeritTrac’s rise as a skill assessment leader serving millions of candidates and hundreds of corporates.

Why “airport pitches” became a secret weapon for winning big deals.

The challenges of entrepreneurship in India, from navigating over 1,000 regulations to scaling nationally.

How 1Bridge is transforming rural India by connecting small-town entrepreneurs to big opportunities.

Lessons on startup growth, leadership, and social impact that every aspiring founder must know.

🌍 About Madan Padaki

Madan Padaki is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. He co-founded MeritTrac, transforming the recruitment and education sectors in India, and later launched 1Bridge to bridge the rural-urban divide. He is also the Managing Trustee of Head Held High Foundation and a co-founder of GAME India (Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship).

💡 Why watch this?

If you’re interested in startup success stories, Indian entrepreneurs, rural innovation, skill development, or business leadership, this conversation is packed with real insights and inspiration.

📌 Keywords:

Madan Padaki, MeritTrac, 1Bridge, Head Held High, GAME India, skill assessment in India, Indian entrepreneur stories, startup growth, rural commerce, social impact business, Mundhe Banni Podcast, Karnataka entrepreneurs, business success stories India, entrepreneurship podcast.

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Welcome to Mundhe Banni, the podcast that brings you raw, real, and inspiring startup journeys straight from the heart of Karnataka.Here's a powerful conversation with entrepreneurial insights, and untold stories from Vivekananda Hallekere's entrepreneural journey.

Our first season kicks off with Vivekananda Hallekere, CEO and co-founder of Bounce Infinity, who turned bold ideas into a game-changing mobility revolution in India.

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