Every Founder
Has a Story.
A founder-focused media and business platform that discovers, documents, showcases and connects entrepreneurs — starting from Odisha, built for India.
Not a podcast studio. A founder-media platform.
TFS — The Founders Show discovers, documents, showcases and connects entrepreneurs and businesses. Nirakar Mahanta, an Odia podcaster and creator of Nirakar Podcast, is building it from Bhubaneswar — starting with Odisha, then expanding state by state across India, and eventually, globally.
"I've seen how much founders have to say, and how few places give them the space — and the craft — to say it properly."
TFS gives founders a platform to tell their complete journey: the first idea, the early struggles, the failures, the lessons, the growth, and the road still ahead.
Every format a founder's story deserves.
One founder conversation, engineered into a full library of content.
Founder Podcasts
Professionally produced, long-form founder conversations.
Journey Documentation
The full arc — first idea to present-day reality.
Business Showcases
Products, services and businesses given real exposure.
Founder Photography
Professional portraiture founders can actually use.
Short-Form Reels
Every conversation cut into distributable, discoverable moments.
Founder Story Articles
Written narratives that travel further than video alone.
Social Distribution
Founders featured across TFS's own growing channels.
Business Visibility
Real exposure to audiences, partners and customers.
Founder Networking
An ecosystem — not a one-off appearance.
One conversation. Many assets.
Scroll sideways — this is what a single founder episode becomes.
Full Podcast Episode
The complete founder conversation.
Short-Form Reels
Cut for Instagram, YouTube Shorts & more.
Founder Story
A written narrative of the journey.
Photography
Professional portraits from the session.
Business Profile
The business or product, properly showcased.
Social Content
Distributed across TFS channels.
Founder Network
A place in the growing TFS ecosystem.
Built with real production, not a phone on a shelf.
Not competing on celebrity. Winning on depth.
Phase 1 launches TFS Odisha from Bhubaneswar, covering founders and businesses across the state — startup founders, MSME owners, first-generation entrepreneurs and local business owners largely absent from mainstream founder media.
Odisha-first founder ecosystem
Local-to-national expansion path
Full founder journey storytelling — not just a highlight reel
Professional, multi-format content production
Business visibility combined with real media exposure
A growing founder database and network
The initial goal: build and document a network of 100 founders, entrepreneurs and businesses through professionally produced founder stories and interviews.
Three paid packages. One growing ecosystem.
TFS generates revenue through founder-focused paid content and visibility packages — while simultaneously building a valuable founder media ecosystem. Over time, the business becomes increasingly self-sustaining through recurring founder participation, business partnerships, sponsorships and future ecosystem opportunities.
Three ways to tell your story.
Every package includes professional production, editing and TFS distribution. Message us on WhatsApp to book a slot.
- Professional Podcast Recording
- 30–45 Minute Founder Interview
- Full Episode Editing
- YouTube Publication
- Custom Episode Thumbnail
- 10 High-Quality Short-Form Reels
- Guest Introduction Graphics
- TFS Social Media Feature
- Everything in Starter
- 45–60 Minute Podcast Interview
- Business / Product Showcase
- Priority Editing & Publishing
- LinkedIn Founder Feature
- Instagram Founder Feature
- Website & Business Links Promotion
- 15 High-Quality Short-Form Reels
- Everything in Growth
- Premium 60–90 Minute Podcast Experience
- Multi-Camera Production
- Professional Founder Photoshoot
- Founder Branding Consultation
- Dedicated Founder Highlight Video
- Founder Story Article
- Featured Placement Across TFS Platforms
- 20 Premium Reels · Priority Scheduling
Odisha → State Network → India → Global.
No patents or proprietary technology are claimed. TFS's long-term defensibility comes from what it builds and accumulates over time.
Sought to establish the professional production and operating foundation for TFS Odisha.
Existing equipment and personal resources already owned by the founder are not included in this request. Nirakar continues contributing existing resources independently, alongside this funding.
Not just equipment. A production foundation.
This funding launches TFS Odisha, produces high-quality founder content, executes the 100-Founder Initiative, builds the TFS digital presence, develops founder and business databases, establishes the commercial revenue model, and lays the foundation for state-wise expansion.
| Item | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| 3 × Sony Alpha ILCE-7M5 Cameras | 7,22,970 |
| 2 × Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM Lenses | 2,54,980 |
| Sony FE 16–25mm F2.8 G Wide Lens | 1,04,490 |
| Sony FE 70–200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens | 1,66,490 |
| 3 × Apple iMac M4 Workstations | 6,80,700 |
| 4 × RØDE PodMic USB Microphones | 97,996 |
| Godox SK-400III-V Lighting Kit | 36,500 |
| Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella Diffuser | 5,663 |
| Godox XProII-S Flash Trigger | 7,142 |
| Additional Lighting Provision | 1,00,000 |
| Other Project Implementation & Requirements | 3,23,069 |
| Total Funding Requirement | 25,00,000 |
The first year of TFS Odisha.
Production Setup & Launch
Production setup and TFS Odisha launch.
Founder Discovery
Founder discovery and initial content production.
Content & Audience Growth
Execute founder content and grow digital audience.
Network Expansion
Expand founder network and commercial partnerships.
Scale Preparation
Strengthen the revenue model and prepare for state-wise expansion.