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    <description>The Growth Lane is Nepal’s leading podcast dedicated to exploring sales, growth, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Bibek Bhandari, the show dives deep into the stories, strategies, and struggles of entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and changemakers who are shaping Nepal’s business landscape.

From securing record-breaking deals on Shark Tank Nepal to building innovative education enterprises like Karkhana and Veda, each episode uncovers the real conversations behind growth—what it takes to sell with authenticity, scale ideas into impact, and thrive in evolving markets.

Unlike theory-heavy discussions, The Growth Lane delivers actionable sales insights, practical growth strategies, and inspiring stories straight from the people who’ve done it. Whether you’re a startup founder, sales professional, or someone passionate about business and innovation, this podcast will help you navigate the challenges of selling, scaling, and succeeding in Nepal and beyond.

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    <itunes:summary>The Growth Lane is Nepal’s leading podcast dedicated to exploring sales, growth, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Bibek Bhandari, the show dives deep into the stories, strategies, and struggles of entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and changemakers who are shaping Nepal’s business landscape.

From securing record-breaking deals on Shark Tank Nepal to building innovative education enterprises like Karkhana and Veda, each episode uncovers the real conversations behind growth—what it takes to sell with authenticity, scale ideas into impact, and thrive in evolving markets.

Unlike theory-heavy discussions, The Growth Lane delivers actionable sales insights, practical growth strategies, and inspiring stories straight from the people who’ve done it. Whether you’re a startup founder, sales professional, or someone passionate about business and innovation, this podcast will help you navigate the challenges of selling, scaling, and succeeding in Nepal and beyond.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Growth Lane, host Bibek Bhandary sits down with Pavitra Bahadur Gautam—engineer, educator, entrepreneur, and CEO of Karkhana, one of Nepal’s most influential social enterprises.</p><p>We dive deep into Karkhana’s journey of shaping young minds through creativity and innovation, and uncover why sales is the driving engine behind every bold initiative. Pavitra shares honest insights on:</p><ul><li>How Karkhana redefined the meaning of growth in Nepal</li><li>Why many entrepreneurs hesitate to embrace sales</li><li>The role of sales in turning ideas into lasting impact</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an entrepreneur, sales professional, or someone passionate about innovation and education, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth.</p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe for more real sales stories and actionable growth insights from Nepal’s leading changemakers.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Growth Lane, host Bibek Bhandary sits down with Pavitra Bahadur Gautam—engineer, educator, entrepreneur, and CEO of Karkhana, one of Nepal’s most influential social enterprises.</p><p>We dive deep into Karkhana’s journey of shaping young minds through creativity and innovation, and uncover why sales is the driving engine behind every bold initiative. Pavitra shares honest insights on:</p><ul><li>How Karkhana redefined the meaning of growth in Nepal</li><li>Why many entrepreneurs hesitate to embrace sales</li><li>The role of sales in turning ideas into lasting impact</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an entrepreneur, sales professional, or someone passionate about innovation and education, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth.</p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe for more real sales stories and actionable growth insights from Nepal’s leading changemakers.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Growth Lane, host Bibek Bhandary sits down with Pavitra Bahadur Gautam—engineer, educator, entrepreneur, and CEO of Karkhana, one of Nepal’s most influential social enterprises.</p><p>We dive deep into Karkhana’s journey of shaping young minds through creativity and innovation, and uncover why sales is the driving engine behind every bold initiative. Pavitra shares honest insights on:</p><ul><li>How Karkhana redefined the meaning of growth in Nepal</li><li>Why many entrepreneurs hesitate to embrace sales</li><li>The role of sales in turning ideas into lasting impact</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an entrepreneur, sales professional, or someone passionate about innovation and education, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth.</p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe for more real sales stories and actionable growth insights from Nepal’s leading changemakers.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Growth Lane, I sit down with Mr. Nirdesh Dwa (Founder at Veda) to uncover an incredible sales journey — from securing their biggest deal on Shark Tank Nepal to building partnerships with 1,300+ schools and achieving an impressive 98% customer retention. We dive into how the education market has evolved, the strategies that have fueled their growth, and the lessons that can inspire any entrepreneur or sales professional.</p><p>The Growth Lane is where real sales stories meet actionable growth insights.<br>Join Bibek Bhandary as he sits down with entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and changemakers to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and moments that drive success. No fluff — just real conversations that inspire and equip you to grow.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Growth Lane, I sit down with Mr. Nirdesh Dwa (Founder at Veda) to uncover an incredible sales journey — from securing their biggest deal on Shark Tank Nepal to building partnerships with 1,300+ schools and achieving an impressive 98% customer retention. We dive into how the education market has evolved, the strategies that have fueled their growth, and the lessons that can inspire any entrepreneur or sales professional.</p><p>The Growth Lane is where real sales stories meet actionable growth insights.<br>Join Bibek Bhandary as he sits down with entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and changemakers to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and moments that drive success. No fluff — just real conversations that inspire and equip you to grow.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Growth Lane, I sit down with Mr. Nirdesh Dwa (Founder at Veda) to uncover an incredible sales journey — from securing their biggest deal on Shark Tank Nepal to building partnerships with 1,300+ schools and achieving an impressive 98% customer retention. We dive into how the education market has evolved, the strategies that have fueled their growth, and the lessons that can inspire any entrepreneur or sales professional.</p><p>The Growth Lane is where real sales stories meet actionable growth insights.<br>Join Bibek Bhandary as he sits down with entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and changemakers to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and moments that drive success. No fluff — just real conversations that inspire and equip you to grow.</p>]]>
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