Can you really build a career just by creating content? 🤔 How much does a YouTube creator in India actually earn if a video hits 100K views? What does it take to leave a safe IT job and go all in as a full time creator entrepreneur? And is there a playbook for building a team, scaling reach, and making viral content consistently on Instagram and YouTube?In this episode of Mundhe Banni, we explore the Creator Economy through the lens of entrepreneurship with two of Kannada’s biggest creators, Vickypedia and Raghu Vine Store. Both started solo, both took the leap from IT jobs, and today they are not just entertainers but entrepreneurs who run small teams, and show us what it takes to thrive in the Creator Economy.This episode is filled with laughter, learnings, and the real playbook for turning creativity into a business.If you are curious about the future of entrepreneurship in regional content, this one is a must watch.Inspiration is like happiness, it grows when you share it. Share this episode.!!

From Building India’s Largest Skill Assessment Company to Empowering Rural India 🇮🇳 | Madan Padaki

In this episode of the Mundhe Banni Podcast, we sit down with Madan Padaki – visionary entrepreneur, co-founder of MeritTrac Services (India’s first and largest skill assessment company), and founder of 1Bridge, a pioneering rural commerce platform.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:

How Madan Padaki went from corporate life to building India’s biggest skill testing company.

The untold story of MeritTrac’s rise as a skill assessment leader serving millions of candidates and hundreds of corporates.

Why “airport pitches” became a secret weapon for winning big deals.

The challenges of entrepreneurship in India, from navigating over 1,000 regulations to scaling nationally.

How 1Bridge is transforming rural India by connecting small-town entrepreneurs to big opportunities.

Lessons on startup growth, leadership, and social impact that every aspiring founder must know.

🌍 About Madan Padaki

Madan Padaki is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. He co-founded MeritTrac, transforming the recruitment and education sectors in India, and later launched 1Bridge to bridge the rural-urban divide. He is also the Managing Trustee of Head Held High Foundation and a co-founder of GAME India (Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship).

💡 Why watch this?

If you’re interested in startup success stories, Indian entrepreneurs, rural innovation, skill development, or business leadership, this conversation is packed with real insights and inspiration.

📌 Keywords:

Madan Padaki, MeritTrac, 1Bridge, Head Held High, GAME India, skill assessment in India, Indian entrepreneur stories, startup growth, rural commerce, social impact business, Mundhe Banni Podcast, Karnataka entrepreneurs, business success stories India, entrepreneurship podcast.