Syncupp Podcast
Indian entrepreneurs and founders share their origin stories and tactical advice for building a digital business.
An interview show focused on the origin stories and playbooks of Indian entrepreneurs, agency owners, and tech founders. The hosts, who are building their own SaaS product, use their platform to dissect the success of their guests, covering topics from securing initial customers and scaling a company to personal branding and the future of AI.
“Unlike broader business podcasts, Syncupp has a distinct focus on the Indian startup ecosystem. The hosts' own journey as SaaS founders provides a specific lens, making the conversations feel like peer-to-peer knowledge sharing rather than just an interview.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by brothers and business partners Ritwik and Nikhil Ahlawat, the Syncupp Podcast is the content marketing arm of their SaaS company, Syncupp. Ritwik, the CEO, and Nikhil, the COO, founded Syncupp as a "super-app" to solve the operational challenges they faced while scaling their own digital agency. The show features interviews with Indian founders and professionals, exploring their journeys and extracting actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Credentials & credits
- Ritwik Ahlawat: Co-founder & CEO of Syncupp
- Nikhil Ahlawat: Co-founder & COO of Syncupp
- Founders of SURGE LION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
- Ritwik Ahlawat: Founder of Surge Lion Media
Other ventures
- Syncupp (SaaS platform)
- SURGE LION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (Parent Company)
- Surge Lion Media (Ritwik's Digital Agency)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02How to Make Millions with SEO | Fardeen Siddiqui | SyncuppSep 2, 2024 · 40 min
- 03My experiences and learning #outofoffice #motivation #startupJun 29, 2024 · 53s
- 04
- 05How to Make Millions with SAAS in 2024 - Anant Gupta | SyncuppJun 16, 2024 · 1h 16m
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01How Vedantu became a Unicorn l Edtech, AI & Social Media l Wildr and it's impact
Features Dr. Vani Sood sharing the origin story of a major Indian ed-tech unicorn, including candid details about her early struggles and motivations.
- 02How to Build a Successful Personal Brand on LinkedIn in 2025
A tactical deep-dive with two specialists on using LinkedIn, covering content pillars, strategy, and the future impact of AI on personal branding.
- 03How to Make Millions with SEO | Fardeen Siddiqui
Explores the journey of pivoting from a service agency to a scalable SaaS product, with a clear explanation of SEO's value for business.
What you'll be asked on this show
The hosts, Ritwik and Nikhil Ahlawat, begin by establishing a personal connection, sometimes introducing the guest as a friend or sharing a common background. They open with broad, narrative-inviting questions about the guest's origin story or a major life pivot. As the conversation unfolds, they guide it from foundational concepts toward actionable advice, often asking for specific strategies, roadmaps, or step-by-step processes. They frequently interject with their own related experiences from building their agency and SaaS company, making the interview feel like a collaborative discussion. Questions are often directed to one guest in a multi-guest format, with an invitation for the other to add their perspective, ensuring a structured flow.
The show is co-hosted by two brothers, though sometimes only one host leads the interview. The style is conversational and rapport-driven, often starting with broad, open-ended questions about a guest's origin story before drilling down into specific business tactics and strategies. The hosts often share their own experiences to create a collaborative feel.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“Could you give a quick introduction for our audience?”
This is the standard opening to establish the guest's background and current role.
origin
1- Q.01
“I want to know your origin story. How did it all begin?”
A frequent starting point used to explore the guest's early motivations and entrepreneurial journey.
process
1- Q.01
“What led to your major career pivot?”
The hosts ask this to understand the decision-making behind significant shifts in a guest's professional life.
advice
4- Q.01
“What's the roadmap for someone wanting to start a [guest's type of business]?”
This question seeks a step-by-step guide for aspiring entrepreneurs in the audience.
- Q.02
“How do you find a problem worth solving with a business?”
This question focuses on the crucial ideation and validation phase of a startup.
- Q.03
“What are 2-3 strategies to get your first 100 paid customers?”
A direct request for actionable, early-stage growth hacks for new businesses.
- Q.04
“How would you convince a skeptic about the value of [guest's expertise]?”
This question is used to address common objections or misconceptions in the guest's field.
craft
2- Q.01
“Can you define [key industry term] for the audience?”
Used to clarify technical concepts like SEO for a broader, less-specialized audience.
- Q.02
“What were the key factors that made your company so successful?”
This probes the specific reasons behind a guest's massive growth or 'unicorn' status.
future
1- Q.01
“What's the future of [guest's industry] and what role will AI play?”
A forward-looking question to get predictions on industry trends, particularly the impact of AI.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Will AI replace jobs in your field?”
Directly addresses audience anxiety about AI's impact on creative and strategic professions.
Signature segments
- · Welcome to the Out Of Office podcast
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The podcast books founders, strategists, and digital professionals from the Indian startup scene. Guests range from ed-tech pioneers and SaaS founders to personal branding experts and successful agency owners.
- Pooja Marwahon How to Build a Successful Personal Brand on LinkedIn in 2025
- Riya Tiwarion How to Build a Successful Personal Brand on LinkedIn in 2025
- Fardeen Siddiquion How to Make Millions with SEO
- Dr. Vani Soodon How Vedantu became a Unicorn l Edtech, AI & Social Media l Wildr and it's impact
- Anant Guptaon How to Make Millions with SAAS in 2024
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a direct marketing channel for the hosts' own SaaS product, Syncupp. Episodes often include mentions of the app and calls to action for a free trial, positioning it as a tool for the audience of agency owners and entrepreneurs.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the Syncupp Podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by brothers Ritwik Ahlawat (CEO) and Nikhil Ahlawat (COO), who are the co-founders of the SaaS company Syncupp.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based podcast where the hosts have long-form conversations with entrepreneurs and professionals from the Indian business and tech ecosystem.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Based on the episode publication dates, the podcast appears to be active but has an inconsistent, roughly monthly or bi-monthly, release schedule.
- What was the 'Out Of Office' podcast?
- Evidence from episodes in mid-2024 suggests the podcast was formerly called 'Out Of Office'. It has since been rebranded to the 'Syncupp Podcast' to align with the hosts' company.
- Who is this podcast for?
- It's primarily for Indian entrepreneurs, freelancers, agency owners, and anyone interested in building a digital business, offering insights from successful founders.
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