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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 Business Leaders

Abhiraj Bhal Co-Founder at Urban Company
(formerly UrbanClap)

Harsh Jain Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder,
Dream11 & Dream Sports

Trivikraman Thampy Co- Founder
Games 24x7

Gaurav Hinduja Co-Founder and Managing Director
axio (formerly Capital Float)

Episode

episode1

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.

episode3

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.