The Frappe Podcast

The Frappe Podcast

Frappe has more than just great products, it has great stories too.

Our community is full of people who are driven by intention. Their stories speak of winding journeys with unexpected obstacles and the determination to take the less-travelled path. Each, a reminder that there is more than one way to build something meaningful.

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Episode #1: Leading without Power - Rushabh Mehta

8 August 2025 / 42 mins / Filed under: Engineering, Culture

He didn’t mean to start a company, he just wanted to solve a problem. In this episode, we chat with Rushabh Mehta, the accidental founder of Frappe. From the early days of hacking together an ERP to building a workplace that runs on trust (and Git), it’s a story of stubbornness, serendipity, and source code. Buckle up.

Episode #1: Leading without Power - Rushabh Mehta

He didn’t mean to start a company, he just wanted to solve a problem. In this episode, we chat with Rushabh Mehta, the accidental founder of Frappe. From the early days of hacking together an ERP to building a workplace that runs on trust (and Git), it’s a story of stubbornness, serendipity, and source code. Buckle up.

Episode #10 - Who does the work? | Aditya Hase

Aditya Hase’s insights on work, opportunity, and turning momentum into outcomes.

Episode #9 - The aesthetics of code | Nikhil Kothari

Nikhil Kothari’s thoughts on good products and good design, shaped by open source and community.

Episode #8 - The developer mindset | Raffael Meyer & Ankush Menat

Exploring the developer mindset through contribution, community, and open source.

Episode #7 - Rooted in the Middle-East | Vivek D, Bibin R, Mina B, & Priyanka K

Candid conversations with our MENA partners filled with stories of curiosity, community and open source.

Episode #6 - What it takes to build in public | Hussain Nagaria

Hussain Nagaria shares his journey of building in public and turning passion into purpose.

Episode #5 - Building Frappe's future in Africa | Mitesh C, Muchai G & Ankita R

Stories about open source & community with some of Frappe's earliest partners in Africa.

Episode #4 - Keeping up the fearless momentum | Jannat Patel

Jannat Patel weighs in on what changes when you choose courage over comfort.

Episode #3 - Finding the balance between art & utility | Rucha Mahabal

Rucha Mahabal reflects on her journey at Frappe and the mindset that shapes her work.

Episode #2 - Growing through storytelling & community | Umair Sayed

Umair talks about the power of narrative and how Frappe's community is its biggest asset.

Episode #1 - Building democracy and art into work | Rushabh Mehta

Watch Rushabh discuss the doubts and tough calls necessary to build a long-lasting company.

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