About

Entrepreneurship is a winding road full of challenges, failures, competition, ups, and downs. There is a lot that goes behind establishing a startup. Similarly, representing the nation on the Olympic stage comes after years of honing skills, long practice sessions, and overcoming financial and societal hurdles.

Torchbearers Inc., presented by AWS in association with NeoNiche, is a talk series that brings India’s top Olympic contenders and home-grown business pioneers - the torchbearers for society - at one stage, for the first time ever!

Each episode glorifies the soul of greatness, ability, and mastery as it delves deeper into the journeys, hustles, dreams, victories, and perseverance of our guest Olympian and Startup Founder. Through Torchbearers Inc., you unravel the fire within these torchbearers that will inspire you to break new ground.

What to Expect
Candid conversations with India’s topmost Olympians and Startup Founders
Blueprint for success and strategy from the champions themselves
An in-depth look into the winning mindset
Actionable takeaways from proven personal and professional experiences
Inspiring and fun moments that are as informative as they are entertaining
The Host

Shayamal Vallabhjee is a Sports Scientist, Performance Coach, Author, TedX Speaker, and Podcast Host with many prestigious awards to his name. He has over two decades of field experience with Olympians and top athletes, helping them to enhance their competitive edge.

Drawing from his experience, he has also helped numerous organizations develop a culture of innovation, excellence, and adaptability to keep their businesses resilient in the face of competition.

With his panache for evoking thoughtful questions through inspirational storytelling, Shayamal will recreate his magic in each episode of Torchbearers Inc. through up-close and personal conversations with our guests.

The Olympians
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Deepa Malik Paralympics Silver Medalist,
Shot Put
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Gagan Narang Olympic Bronze Medalist,
Shooting
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Anju Bobby GeorgeOlympic Long Jump Champion
The Business Leaders
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Shashank Kumar Founder & Managing Director,
Razorpay
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Paavan Nanda Co-Founder & CEO,
WinZO
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Gaurav Bhatnagar Co -Founder & Managing Director,
TBO Group
Past Episodes
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THE WINNING WAYWednesday, 11 May 2022
What goes behind the creation of champion sportspersons? How do the same mantras apply to entrepreneurs who aspire to grow and learn? Watch Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra and Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Dream11 & Dream Sports Harsh Jain talk about the winning mindset and working your way towards realizing dreams.
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STAYING ON TOP UNDER PRESSUREThursday, 25 Aug 2022
How do champions and entrepreneurs stay calm and focused with long working hours, deadlines, and stress? In this episode, our guests will shed light on shining bright under pressure.
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BEATING THE ODDSWednesday, 12th Jan 2022
Struggles, failures, and challenges in personal and professional life are inevitable for everyone. This lessons-packed episode will offer powerful takeaways on beating all odds from the perspective of sportspersons and entrepreneurs.
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HAVING A GAME PLANThursday, 2nd March 2023
Having a game plan is necessary to win over the competition and maximize your potential. In this episode, the Olympian guest and a renowned entrepreneur will share their blueprint for success. Find out the strategies needed to put your game plan into action and emerge a winner.
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