Down the Rabbit Hole — a podcast by Spalba on India’s events, hospitality and experience economy

A Podcast by Spalba

Raw, unfiltered conversations with the people who power India's events & hospitality industry — documenting and decoding the experience economy through the voices shaping it.

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Latest episode · EP 07

Check-In to the future

With Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO — South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.

About the show

From conversations to industry influence

Down the Rabbit Hole uncovers the stories, ideas, and leadership behind India's events, hospitality, and experience industries. We document from the inside out — capturing not only the success stories, but the decisions, challenges, and lessons that define them. A platform for the people building the future of experiences.

01

Curiosity without boundaries

Curiosity is our compass, guiding every conversation and exploration.

02

Depth over noise

Every episode invites listeners into thoughtful, meaningful discovery.

03

Open-minded exploration

The journey matters as much as the destination — every perspective can open a new door.

Real people

The unsung architects — venue owners, event producers, hospitality veterans — who built India's experience economy from the ground up.

Raw conversations

No scripts. No corporate speak. Honest, long-form conversations about what it really takes to build something in this industry.

Deep insights

Behind every great event is a story you've never heard. We go down the rabbit hole — so you don't have to do it alone.

About Spalba

An experience ecosystem

Spalba is not defined by a single business, but by a collection of interconnected ventures exploring different dimensions of human experience — each vertical a unique expression of one shared ambition: to build the future through curiosity, innovation, and meaningful connection.

Immersive ExperiencesCrafted, in-person moments
Technology PlatformsTools for hospitality
Cultural RevivalStories worth keeping
Knowledge SharingIdeas in the open
Global CollaborationsBorders as invitations

Powered by Spalba

Spalba connects venues, vendors and event professionals across India. Down the Rabbit Hole is our way of giving back — shining a light on the stories that rarely get told.

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The hosts

The architects of possibility

The founders of Spalba bring years of building transformative brand experiences, immersive events, and cutting-edge hospitality platforms to their role as hosts — drawing on a deep network and hands-on craft to uncover each guest's journey through events and hospitality.

Co-founder, Spalba · Host

Vishal

Builder of immersive experiences and the platforms that power them.

Co-founder, Spalba · Host

Naveen

Pushing boundaries in hospitality, technology, and the future of events.

Vishal & Naveen — Founders, Spalba
Vishal and Naveen — founders of Spalba and hosts of Down the Rabbit Hole
Episodes

Every story worth telling

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Latest episode

Check-In to the Future

The future of hospitality — with Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.

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Voices

The people in the room

The guests featured across the series — tap a card for their story, or jump to their LinkedIn.

Represent

Brands our guests build

A glimpse of the organisations our speakers lead and represent.

Partnerships

Go deeper with us

Five ways to align your brand with India's experience economy. Each tier builds on the one before it.

Tier 01

Episode Partner

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  • "Powered By" integration
  • Logo on episode artwork
  • Brand tag across social uploads
Tier 02

Content Partner

In the story
  • All Episode Partner deliverables
  • 2 co-branded Instagram reels
  • 3–5 Instagram story mentions
Most chosen Tier 03

Brand Partner

A voice in the room
  • All Content Partner deliverables
  • 90-second host integration
  • Brand narrative segment
  • Category alignment
Tier 04

Category Partner

The name on the door
  • All Brand Partner deliverables
  • Category naming rights
  • Custom intro / outro mentions
Tier 05

Thought Leadership

Shaping the agenda
  • All Category Partner deliverables
  • Integrated storytelling
  • Speaker recommendations
Get involved

Find your way in

Partner with the show, sponsor a season, or step up to the mic. Tell us who you are — every submission is read and reviewed by our team.

One short form, three doors. Choose how you'd like to be involved and we'll tailor the questions to you.

01You applyShare your details and intent in two minutes.
02We reviewOur team reads every submission within 5 working days.
03We talkIf it's a fit, we reach out to go deeper.

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Behind the scenes

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Clips, guest moments & the making of every episode.

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