Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Ranveer Allahbadia Says Influence Begins After People Listen
Ranveer Allahbadia spoke in Hyderabad about what it means to be influential online.
He said having many followers does not automatically mean someone has real influence.
Real influence means helping people change their thinking or take useful action.
He advised businesses to include young people in their digital marketing teams.
He said each online platform serves a different purpose, such as conversation, business networking or storytelling.
He believes podcasting is crowded, but longer conversations will still matter.
He also said new podcasters could start with short videos before making longer programs.
The event encouraged people to build trust and credibility instead of focusing only on online popularity.
Ranveer Allahbadia told a FLO Hyderabad audience that influence should be measured by its impact, not followers or views.
He urged businesses to consider creating youth-focused digital departments led by people familiar with changing platforms and online behavior.
Allahbadia described WhatsApp marketing as an emerging opportunity and outlined different roles for major social media platforms.
He said podcasting has become crowded but that talk shows and long-form conversations will remain relevant.
The session also addressed credibility, leadership, personal branding, quantum computing and the importance of creating lasting digital impact.
- Who
- Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, spoke with Seetha Reddy before FLO Hyderabad members, entrepreneurs and professionals.
- What
- Allahbadia discussed digital influence, marketing, podcasting, personal branding, leadership and emerging technology.
- When
- The session was held on Monday.
- Where
- The event took place at ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The “Beyond the Algorithm” session examined how people and businesses can build credibility, trust and lasting influence in the digital age.
- Speaker
- Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps
- Event
- “Beyond the Algorithm: Building Influence in the Digital Age”
- Organizer
- FLO Hyderabad
- Audience
- More than 400 FLO members, past chairpersons, entrepreneurs and professionals
- Core message
- Influence depends on what happens after people listen, rather than audience size alone
- Marketing advice
- Businesses should consider youth-focused digital departments and explore WhatsApp marketing
- Future technology
- Allahbadia identified quantum computing as a potentially transformative technology