Scaling With Soul - Sarat Pediredla on Balancing Growth and Wellbeing
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What does it take to grow a global tech consultancy without losing sight of the humans who make it all happen?
That’s exactly what Sarat Pediredla, co-founder and CEO of hedgehog lab, has managed to do.
From two friends in Newcastle to a business working with Microsoft and Deliveroo, Sarat’s story is impressive.
But what makes it powerful is how he’s put wellbeing at the heart of growth - even when it meant facing his own burnout.
In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to scale with soul.
Highlights:
(07:15) Protecting a team while battling burnout
(14:40) The honesty of saying “I am burnt out”
(21:05) Vulnerability, shame, and finding support through therapy
(29:20) How hedgehog lab makes wellbeing a lived value
(36:50) Why culture is their real competitive advantage
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