Founder in the Chair
Founder in the Chair
Podcast Description
Bringing your Founders in the Chair to inspire you in your business journey. Hear their WHY and what keeps them motivated to keep SHOWING UP in their business.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal transformation, entrepreneurship, and resilience, with episodes covering diverse stories such as Saira Majid's financial empowerment strategies for startups, Urvashi Lad's journey to self-love and coaching, as well as Akhil Mair's insights on property finance and mindful investment.
Founder in the Chair is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform where real stories meet real ambition.
Every business has a beginning, but what truly drives an entrepreneur to take the leap? What fuels their resilience through the highs and lows? In each episode, we dive deep into the why behind the brand, uncovering the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of founders from all industries.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner looking for inspiration, or simply someone who loves hearing raw and honest stories of success, failure, and perseverance—this podcast is for you.
Your story matters. Your journey is worth sharing. And Founder in the Chair is here to help you tell it.
🎧 Tune in. Get inspired. Take your next step.
In this episode of Founder in the Chair, Veena speaks with award-winning independent filmmaker Ajit Mann about turning pain into powerful South Asian stories.
Ajit shares how he overcame financial struggles, career setbacks, the pandemic and the heartbreaking loss of his father before finally stopping waiting for permission and creating his own films.
His latest short film, Dukh, confronts generational trauma, casteism, toxic masculinity and domestic abuse within Punjabi families. Ajit discusses the risks involved in telling such a sensitive story, screening the film at New Scotland Yard and the emotional moment survivors told him: “I felt seen and heard.”
They also explore the realities of independent filmmaking, breaking generational cycles and why aspiring filmmakers don’t need expensive equipment or a university degree to get started.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/PcQ9A0uiWFw
Watch Dukh for free:
🎬 Indie Crib: https://indiecrib.com/watch/66f76cc4-2dcc-424a-be34-72cb3a09f4c1
Support Ajit’s London Marathon fundraiser for Myeloma UK:
🏃 Fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ajit-mann
Connect with Ajit Mann:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajitmannfilmmaker/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajitveer-mann-835794136/
▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mandkfilms
Would you like to share your own story on Founder in the Chair?
Apply to become a guest:
🎙️ Guest application: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/iqPeXVNcnhRFtNFeyTej
If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.
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