What does it truly take to build a company from scratch in today’s competitive world?In this deep and unfiltered episode of Chit Chat With Harry, we sit down with Mitesh Shethwala – entrepreneur, startup builder, and the Founder & CEO of Currently.From selling burgers near IIM Ahmedabad to scaling businesses, pitching investors door-to-door, surviving failures, understanding social media psychology, and discussing the future of AI & startups – this episode is packed with real founder insights.Mitesh shares his raw entrepreneurial journey, lessons from building companies, thoughts on the creator economy, startup execution, fundraising, and why consistency matters more than motivation.If you’re a founder, creator, entrepreneur, student, or someone trying to build something meaningful – this conversation will change the way you think. 🔥 Topics Covered:• Startup journey & early struggles• Selling burgers while building a business• Investor pitching experiences• Social media & AI disruption• Building Currently• Entrepreneurship mindset• Startup mistakes & learning• Future of content & networking platforms• Advice for young entrepreneurs📌 Watch till the end for powerful business insights and real startup wisdom.Podcast: Chit Chat With HarryGuest: Mitesh ShethwalaInstagram: www.instagram.com/shethwala_mitesh/Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/shethwalamitesh/ Official App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.currently.android&pcampaignid=web_shareWatch the Shark Tank episode featuring Currently.club: https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/shark-tank-india-1700000741/style,-social-and-stories-12-February-2026-1090503665Instagram: www.instagram.com/currently.club/Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/currently-club/👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput – podcast host, storyteller, and founder of Acanyon Digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship.🌐 Visit my official website: www.harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: www.acanyon.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harendrasingrajput/🔗 Follow & Connect with Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chitchatwithharry/ Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/chitchatwharry⏱️ Full Video Timestamps (1:19:04)00:00 – Introduction00:45 – Meet Mitesh Shethwala02:10 – Early Life & Entrepreneurial Mindset04:25 – Starting the First Business06:18 – Selling Burgers Near IIM Ahmedabad10:12 – Handling Rejection & Criticism12:20 – Pitching Ideas Door-to-Door14:08 – Startup Failures & Lessons Learned16:40 – Understanding Market Needs18:12 – The Turning Point in Business20:05 – Scaling the Company Rapidly22:30 – Managing Team & Operations24:15 – Business Growth During Tough Times26:40 – The Reality of Startup Funding28:55 – Why Most Startups Fail31:20 – Importance of Consistency in Entrepreneurship33:05 – Building Long-Term Vision35:12 – How Social Media Is Changing37:28 – Thoughts on Instagram, Facebook & Snapchat39:50 – The Future of Social Networking Platforms42:15 – Vision Behind Currently44:08 – What Makes Currently Different46:10 – AI & The Future of Technology

50:18 – Creator Economy & Future Opportunities52:42 – Biggest Challenges as a Founder55:05 – Leadership & Decision Making57:12 – Handling Pressure & Stress59:35 – Advice for Young Entrepreneurs1:02:10 – Building a ₹100 Crore Vision1:04:32 – Startup Execution vs Ideas1:09:05 – The Importance of Adaptability1:11:18 – Personal Growth & Discipline1:16:20 – Message for Aspiring Founders1:18:05 – Closing Remarks & Outro