As a leader, you are always making choices. Even when you think you have no choice. And if you are unable to make a decision, you are choosing to stay in a state of indecision. The only question is - are your choices taking you where you want to go? I am Sumit Gupta, and this is "Choosing Leadership" - a podcast for high performers with big dreams - who know deep inside that there is more. This is a podcast for people who know they are more powerful than the level they are currently playing. ...
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The Indian Silicon Valley Podcast is a series of intricate conversations with Founders, Investors and Domain Experts from India's flourishing startup ecosystem, with the hope to decode the learnings from building legendary institutions. The mission of this Podcast is to democratise the knowledge to building a truly spectacular Company! Stay Tuned for an Episode each Sunday as your Host - Jivraj Singh Sachar brings to your some phenomenal conversations! Feel Free to Reach Out - jivrajsinghsac ...
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Leadership Journeys [224] - Viktor Pryshlyak - " If you don't know how to sell, you probably won't succeed"
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Leadership Journeys [223] - Kevin Kilty - " In six months of a startup, I learned more than 10 years in investment banking"
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Leadership Journeys [222] - Heather Udo - " I was taught to work hard for what I want at an early age"
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Leadership Journeys [221] - James Kellett - " It makes more sense investing and then founding rather than the other way round."
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Leadership Journeys [220] - Rupesh Sanghavi - " There are no set rules for life other than what you have set for yourself."
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Leadership Journeys [219] - Anders Jones - " What got you here is not going to get you to the next level"
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Leadership Journeys [218] - Kjetil Kriken - " My strength is finding strengths in other people"
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Leadership Journeys [217] - James O Sullivan - " I pride myself on communication"
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Leadership Journeys [216] - Kaushik Burman - " Pick up the phone—hearing a voice builds empathy and resolves conflicts better than any message ever could."
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Leadership Journeys [215] - Grant Ballard-Tremeer - "A different opinion doesn't mean they're wrong and I'm right."
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Leadership Journeys [214] - Sanne Wolters-Verstegen - "Do your best with what you can control, and let go of what you can't."
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Leadership Journeys [213] - Srikant Chellappa - " Every CEO has a boss"
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Leadership Journeys [212] - Ritu Mohanka - " Leadership is about the constant thing between power and love, push and pull, hard and human, and grit and grace"
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Leadership Journeys [211] - Georgios Syntellis - " Intuition comes with experience. Experience means I've messed it up 300 times."
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Leadership Journeys [210] - Christine Miller - "People are reluctant about Love because they're scared."
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Leadership Journeys [209] - Yuriy Adamchuk - "Mindfulness and movement grounds me"
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Leadership Journeys [208] - Amar Mistry - "There is no better feeling than knowing your work impacts people"
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Leadership Journeys [207] - Sug Sahadevan - "I want to create more than just a business"
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Leadership Journeys [206] - Mark McDermott - "If you're going to do something big, give it space and room"
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Leadership Journeys [205] - Simon Hill - "The world is deeply stuck in a mindset drilled into people by business schools."
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Leadership Journeys [204] - Harald Røine - "Nothing in the world means anything. It just exists"
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E199 - Nithin Kamath: The 10,000 Crore Comeback After the Toughest Year
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1:33:13In this milestone episode, we sit down with Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of Zerodha, to uncover the untold secrets behind building India’s largest broking platform. Nithin shares his incredible journey of scaling Zerodha into a billion-dollar empire while remaining bootstrapped, customer-first, and uncompromising on values.From navigating per…
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Leadership Journeys [203] - Maulik Sailor - "Disruption is always a possibility in any industry."
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E198 - ₹250 Crore in 2 Years: How NewMe Reinvented Women’s Fashion in India - Sumit Joria, Co-founder
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1:49:28In this episode, we sit down with Sumit Joria, the co-founder and CEO of NewMe, one of India's fastest-growing fashion brands redefining how young Indian women shop. Sumit shares the untold story behind NewMe's success, revealing the bold decisions, innovative strategies, and consumer-first philosophy that have made the brand a household name among…
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Leadership Journeys [202] - Viktor Underwood - "When you share your deepest fears openly, you get the absolutely best ideas from the team."
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E197 - India's Health CRISIS: What's Going Wrong and How to Fix It - Prashant Desai, Stanford
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1:50:04In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Desai, a seasoned business leader, investor, and health influencer, to uncover why Indians are sicker than ever before and how to fix it. With over three decades of experience in business and investing—including his role as Managing Director at Everstone—Prashant brings a unique perspective to the health c…
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Leadership Journeys [201] - Mathias Wikström - "I started thinking I knew a lot, only to realize how much I still have to learn."
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E196 - The Indian College Where Students Build Startups in 7 Countries - Pratham Mittal, Tetr
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1:02:03In this monumental 100K episode of the Indian Silicon Valley podcast, we welcome back Pratham Mittal, Co-founder of Masters’ Union and TETR, to explore his vision for the future of education. Pratham shares the incredible journey of launching TETR, a groundbreaking undergraduate program that blends global travel with experiential learning. (Watch h…
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Leadership Journeys [200] - Jean-Paul (JP) de Jong - "Just because I look or sound different doesn’t mean I can’t be part of the conversation."
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Leadership Journeys [199] - Nicholas Rudge - "You Can't Sprint a Marathon."
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E195 - How We're Fixing India’s Broken Education Market - Rohit Gupta, College Vidya
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47:02In this episode, we sit down with Rohit Gupta, Co-founder and COO of College Vidya, to discuss how he is tackling India’s broken education market. Rohit shares the journey of building College Vidya, an ed-tech platform that simplifies and democratizes access to online education, catering to millions of students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. (Colle…
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Leadership Journeys [198] - Carolina Salazar - "Before you address your team problems, take a walk around the corner"
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Leadership Journeys [197] - Rune Theill - "Only a small amount of capital is still going where you can truly have impact"
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E194 - India’s Hidden IQ Crisis: Rocket Learning’s Radical Plan to Save Our Kids
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1:43:26In this episode, we sit down with Azeez Gupta, Co-founder of Rocket Learning, an ed-tech nonprofit dedicated to revolutionizing early childhood education in India. Azeez shares his journey of building Rocket Learning, an organization that partners with government schools and anganwadi centers to create digital communities that empower educators, pa…
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Leadership Journeys [196] - Jennifer Vessels - "It is crucial to surround yourself with people who challenge you."
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E193 - From 0 to ₹700 Crore: Our D2C Blueprint for Explosive Growth - Suyash Saraf, Dot & Key
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59:10In this episode, we sit down with Suyash Saraf, the co-founder of Dot & Key, a leading D2C beauty and personal care brand in India. Starting from scratch, Suyash and his team scaled Dot & Key to an impressive ₹700 crore business, which was recently acquired by Nykaa, a market leader in the beauty space. In this candid conversation, Suyash shares th…
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Leadership Journeys [195] - O J Adekoya - "We've built a culture that is very warm, effective and productive. "
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E192 - The Untold Secrets of Building a Billion-Dollar Marketplace: Umang Dua, Keychain (Previously built Handy, acquired by $ANGI)
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1:26:00In this episode, we sit down with Umang Dua, the co-founder of Handy, one of the world’s largest home services marketplaces, which was acquired by Angi, a billion-dollar public company. Now building his second startup, Keychain, Umang shares the untold secrets behind scaling a marketplace business and the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial jo…
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E191 - How Manyavar Built a ₹30,000 Crore Fashion Empire and Took Over India: Vedant Modi, CRO
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1:23:54In this episode, we sit down with Vedant Modi, Chief Revenue Officer of Manyavar, to uncover the secrets behind building one of India’s most iconic ethnic wear brands. Manyavar has become synonymous with Indian weddings and celebrations, and Vedant shares his journey of taking the brand from its early days to a ₹30,000 crore empire.We dive deep int…
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Leadership Journeys [194] - André Schneider - "Change is always scary" (From Orchestras to Airports)
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E190 - Spotify Chief EXPOSES the Future of Indian Music - Amarjit Singh Batra (Spotify India MD)
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1:40:20In this episode, we sit down with Amarjit Singh Batra, Managing Director of Spotify India (and General Manager of 59 Countries), a visionary leader shaping the future of music streaming in one of the world’s largest music markets. Amarjit shares his fascinating journey, from being at the forefront of the Indian internet economy to leading Spotify's…
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Leadership Journeys [193] - André Vanyi-Robin - "Be humble, but also confident in presenting your value and terms."
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E189 - Why Most D2C Brands Fail: Rohit Chawla (Innovist) on Cracking the Code for Success
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1:21:40In this episode, we sit down with Rohit Chawla, the visionary founder behind Innovist and The Man Company, to explore his journey as a serial entrepreneur in the competitive direct-to-consumer (D2C) space. Rohit shares invaluable insights into product development, customer acquisition, and the critical decisions that shaped his brands' growth.We be…
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Leadership Journeys [192] - Matti Nevala - "We need to be genuinely invested in understanding the challenges our customers are facing."
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E188 - He built a ₹1000 Crore Lingerie Empire in India: Pankaj Vermani, Clovia (Acquired by Reliance)
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1:09:09In this episode, we sit down with Pankaj Vermani, founder and CEO of Clovia, one of India's most successful lingerie brands. From building the business from scratch to selling a majority stake to Reliance, Pankaj opens up about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.We dive into how Clovia stood out by balancing premium quality with affo…
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E187 - Everything You Know About Startups is WRONG: Dr Ritesh Malik - Investor in 100+ Companies
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1:40:04In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ritesh, a finance expert and entrepreneur who has carved out a unique path in the Indian financial landscape. Dr. Ritesh takes us through his journey to financial freedom, sharing his self-realization about the true priorities in life and how he maintains discipline to stay ahead of the curve.We delve deep into…
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Leadership Journeys [191] - Michael Heiberg - "When you break out of the hamster wheel and reflect on the whole, you make better decisions."
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E186 - He's Making India HEALTHY with TECHNOLOGY! Gaurav Gupta, Gabit (Ex-Zomato Co-Founder)
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1:07:29In this episode, we talk to Gaurav Gupta, co-founder of Gabit and former COO at Zomato. Gaurav shares what initially attracted him to Zomato and the deeper reasons behind his decision. He provides an inside look at Zomato during its hyper-scaling years and discusses what it meant to be elevated to a founder role in a company he didn't start.Gaurav …
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Leadership Journeys [190] - "Kendall Wallace - There is no replacement for in-person experiential activities"
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E185 - How the Founder of ISB, Ashoka Uni is Changing India: Pramath Raj Sinha
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1:28:31In this episode, we talk to Pramath Raj Sinha, a visionary entrepreneur and academic leader who has revolutionized Indian education through founding institutions like ISB, Ashoka University, and Harappa Education.Pramath shares how his multidisciplinary background shaped his approach to building educational institutions. He offers insights into the…
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