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From Cricket to a 30-People Company: The Journey of Prathmesh Chaurasia (Memoyo Animations)

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About this episode

How does someone move from cricket… to co-founding a 30-member animation & CGI studio? Meet Prathmesh Chaurasia, Co-Founder of Memoyo Animations, one of Nagpur’s fastest-growing CGI & 3D animation companies.

In this Chaos to Clarity episode, Prathmesh opens up about: – Leaving cricket after years of discipline – Starting from zero clients and building a team – Taking big risks (2X expenses → 10X revenue) – Managing chaos, firing fast, hiring right – Founder Market Fit vs Product Market Fit – Fundraising myths early founders believe – Why mentorship and sales mindset changed everything – How to build & manage a creative team without politics – His clarity framework for young entrepreneurs

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This is a powerful story every startup founder should watch. If you love real, raw entrepreneurial journeys — you’re in the right place.

🎙 Hosted by Piyush Thacker Chaos to Clarity Podcast — Stories of founders who turned chaos into clarity.

👇 Tell us your favourite insight from Prathmesh’s journey.

Chapters

  1. 00:28How Did Cricket Turn Into Business?
  2. 01:32What Did Cricket Teach You?
  3. 02:52What Services Does Memoyo Animations Provide?
  4. 03:44What Early Challenges Did You Face in Memoyo?
  5. 07:00Share a Client Feedback That Changed Your Approach
  6. 09:44What Are the Key Principles to Bond With Your Team?
  7. 12:26What Did You Learn From Working in Fundraising & M&A?
  8. 16:30What Mistakes Do Early-Stage Founders Make With Investors?
  9. 19:38How Did You Grow Fast in Winzera (Intern → BD Leader)?
  10. 23:45Your Advice for Young Entrepreneurs?
  11. 30:03What Advice Would Today’s You Give to the Past You?
  12. 30:50What Does Clarity Mean to You Today?