That’s Deep Kalra’s message to today’s founders.
When MakeMyTrip began its journey in 2000, India wasn’t ready for online travel — or for startups dreaming global. Two and a half decades later, the landscape has changed completely.
Today’s founders can hit the ground running — but the fundamentals remain the same:
🔹 Build world-class products
🔹 Stay strong on tech
🔹 Think long-term — because building something enduring takes time
In this episode of The Blume Podcast, Deep Kalra and Rajesh Magow join Karthik Reddy to reflect on 25 years of MakeMyTrip — and what it takes to build companies that outlast every cycle.
🎧 Watch the full episode now — and hear the playbook behind one of India’s most iconic internet stories.