Every startup begins with a story of grit, innovation, and ambition — and The Founder Show is exactly where those stories are nurtured. The audition rounds are currently ongoing across multiple selected dates in November. Among these, the session held on November 13, 2025, in Delhi marked a dynamic showcase of founder energy and investor-readiness. This also reflected the launch of a powerful new format blending real-time mentorship, business validation, and a gateway to investment exposure.

Hosted by NeuSource Startup Minds, under the leadership of CA Hemant Gupta, the event welcomed founders from different domains to step onto the stage, share their business ideas, and get live feedback from industry experts. It was not just about showcasing innovation, but also about confronting the tough questions that come with building a scalable business. The platform's intent is simple yet powerful: help early-stage entrepreneurs evolve into investable, fundable ventures through guided learning and real-world pitch exposure.

Meet the Startup Founders from the 13 Nov Audition

1. Jyoti Tyagi– Shri Shuddham Foods LLP

Category: Clean-label Food Products

Shri Shuddham Foods is not just another organic food brand. Vivek Tyagi’s mission-driven venture is focused on revitalizing India’s traditional recipes through clean-label packaging. His pitch showcased the company’s unique sourcing model that cuts out unnecessary preservatives while supporting women-led production units. The judges appreciated his storytelling and clarity on the brand’s long-term vision of becoming a household name in the natural food segment.

2. Mohit Makhijani – OTOddy Private Limited

Category: Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

As cities grow more congested and personal vehicle ownership increases, the need for safe, on-demand driving services is on the rise. Mohit Makhijani’s OTOddy app addresses this need with an intuitive interface and a vetted network of trained drivers. During his pitch, Mohit emphasized user safety, driver background verification, and scalability plans across India’s metro regions. The judges saw clear potential in his operational model and branding approach.

3. Sumit Chaudhary – Deecipher Trading Academy

Category: Fintech & Education

Deecipher is more than a trading school — it's a platform for enabling financial independence. Sumit Chaudhary has built an academy that simplifies complex financial topics through practical sessions, simulations, and mentorship. His pitch stood out due to his clarity in pedagogy and student outcomes. With India’s growing population of first-time investors, Deecipher’s value proposition aligns with a rising demand for trusted trading education.

4. Om Goyal – Futkar Express Private Limited

Category: B2B Retail-Tech

Futkar Express aims to digitize India’s fragmented retail ecosystem. Om Goyal presented a compelling business model that connects small and micro retailers directly to manufacturers. His platform not only ensures better margins for retailers but also tackles inefficiencies in the local supply chain. His session ended with insightful exchanges on distribution logistics, inventory planning, and scaling to tier-3 cities.

Key Takeaways from the Audition Round

The November 13th audition was more than just a presentation — it was a startup development workshop disguised as a competition. Startups underwent:

• Real-time critique sessions identifying business gaps and red flags.
• Interactive mentorship with legal, financial, and marketing advisors from NeuSource’s panel.
• Networking opportunities with fellow founders and potential collaborators.

Founders left with actionable insights on funding, compliance, and growth strategy that extended beyond the event.

What’s Next – And How to Join

The journey doesn’t end here. The most compelling startups from the audition will now progress to readiness rounds, followed by demo-day style investor presentations. These founders will be groomed through NeuSource’s proprietary readiness framework covering brand clarity, compliance, financial modeling, and pitch refinement.

Apply Now to secure your audition call.

Conclusion

The Founder Show’s November auditions are setting a new benchmark in how startups are discovered, nurtured, and showcased. The selected startups from this round embody the future of Indian entrepreneurship — purpose-driven, tech-enabled, and execution-focused. As the show continues throughout the month, more founders will step up with bold ideas and hungry hearts.

If you’re ready to move from vision to validation, your stage awaits. Join The Founder Show and be the next startup story that inspires India’s entrepreneurial future.

Janki Gupta

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