Season 1 · Episode 11
Raghav Somani
An Unconventional Audiophile Entrepreneur
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Raghav Somani is the Founder and CEO of Headphone Zone, India's first exclusive headphone retail chain boasting over 800 different headphones from 35 major international brands. A 9th generation entrepreneur, Raghav also holds a Guinness World Record for his airline baggage tag collection. We discuss building a niche, service obsessed brand for music enthusiasts, and he breaks down audio jargon to change the way we listen to music.
Core Ideas
- Spotting the opportunity to provide high end audio gear normally reserved for professionals.
- Building a unique selling proposition centered entirely on customer service.
- Understanding DAC and amp technology to dramatically improve music listening.
- Redefining success on a personal level.
Resources & References
- Raghav Somani: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- Links and Resources: Guinness World Record, Blog, Delivering Happiness, Corporation That Changed the World, The Seven Ages of Rock
- People Mentioned: J.R.D. Tata, Lee Kuan Yew, Lata Mangeshkar, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk
- Companies Mentioned: Saavn, Youtube, Ganna, Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, Planet M, Landmark, Music World, Emirates, Air India, British Airways, Pan Am, Singapore Airlines
- Places / Other Mentions: Brahmins, MTR, Palmgrove, Woodland, Mutthuswami, Ram Ashraya, Carnatic Cafe, DAC/amp, Ramayan), Mahabharata), Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Ritz Carlton
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