Dreammakers

Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Ritika and Niki Shamdasani, sisters and co-founders of Sani, get together over a glass of wine and discuss starting a business with family, honoring cultures authentically, and entrepreneurship as a “series of small steps.” Sani is a South Asian-inspired fashion brand with thoughtfully designed and culturally inspired clothing.

Neha, Ritika, and Niki discuss:

• Overcoming conflict when working with family
• Cultural appreciation through education
• Navigating the “seasons” of entrepreneurship  
• Creating compelling content to engage your audience
  
  
  

The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Domaine Roux Pere & Fils Santenay Beaurepaire Premier Cru 2018. It’s a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France with aromas of rose petals, violet, red fruits and a hint of licorice.  Other show notes:

• Any song by Drake or Taylor Swift is Ritika’s wake up song. Kangna Tera Ni by Dr Zeus is Niki’s.
• How I Built This is Ritika’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
• Chameleon Caramel Cold Brew is Ritika’s drink recommendation. Niki recommends Matcha.
  
  
  

Follow Host Neha Sampat on LinkedIn and @nehasfFollow Guests Ritika Shamdasani on LinkedIn and Niki Shamdasani on LinkedIn and @sani_sistersFollow @ContentstackFollow @sanisisters on TikTok

Neha speaks with Dr. Debbie Chen, CEO and Co-Founder of Hydrostasis, about the challenges of academia, building a business in the face of biases, and refusing to be pigeonholed.