Best Project Entrepreneur Podcasts (2024)

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Finding Fortunato With Adam Pearson 1:40:36

13d ago1:40:36

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In this episode, we speak with Adam Pearson, co-founder of Fortunato No.4, a family-owned business producing some of the world’s finest chocolate. Their journey—from the streets of San Diego to the jungles of Peru—is an adventure you won’t want to miss. After losing their family business, Adam, along with his father and brother, had to start over. …

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The Future Of Learning And Work With Jaime Casap 1:54:57

2M ago1:54:57

1:54:57

In this episode, we talk with Jaime Casap, former Chief Education Evangelist at Google. We discuss the evolving nature of learning and work, and why all students need to develop entrepreneurial attitudes and skills. Jaime challenges us to rethink how we prepare students for today's world, shifting the question from "What do you want to be when you …

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How A Circus Clown Became a Successful Entrepreneur With Bob Kramer 1:44:03

2M ago1:44:03

1:44:03

In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Bob Kramer, a master bladesmith and founder of Kramer Knives, known for crafting some of the world’s finest cutlery. Bob’s path is anything but conventional—ranging from clown college to oceanography and the culinary arts. Through undiagnosed dyslexia …

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Taking Calculated Risks With Dan Thorenson 1:13:29

3M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Dan Thorenson, a former Navy mechanic who became an unlikely entrepreneur. Growing up in a small town in North Dakota, Dan floundered in school, that is until he discovered an auto shop program that took him from the very bottom of his class to the…

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Finding Mastery With Doug Katz 1:23:38

4M ago1:23:38

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Welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Doug Katz, who is an award-winning chef and an amazing entrepreneur. People open restaurants every day, and, as you probably know, the failure rate is extremely high. Yet Doug seems to have mastered the craft not only as a chef but as an entrepreneur. While …

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You Cannot Be What You Cannot See With Camillo Archuleta 1:24:56

5M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project Today, I’m speaking with Camillo Archuleta, an aspiring entrepreneur who stumbled into an opportunity to teach his eight-year-old daughter how to think like an entrepreneur. It all started when he challenged his daughter to raise the money she needed for a school fundraiser…

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Episode 83: CEO’s Journey: McKinsey to Entrepreneurship w/ Simran Khara 37:45

7M ago37:45

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About Simran Khara:My next guest on The One Percent Project is the charismatic Simran Khara, the founder and CEO of Koparo. Simran talks about her Journey: From McKinsey to Entrepreneurship.She has an MBA from the Indian School of Business and is an alumnus of the London School of Economics and Shri Ram College of Commerce. With over 16 years of ex…

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From Foster Care To Harvard With Rodney Walker 1:22:36

7M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with Rodney Walker. This is truly an amazing story you won’t want to miss. Raised on the south side of Chicago, Rodney was born to parents who both struggled with addiction. At the age of five, he was cast into the foster care system, where he was separa…

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Insight Business Breakdown: Do Restaurants make Big Profits? 0:47

8M ago0:47

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Insight Business Breakdown: The Rise of Cloud Kitchens in the Delivery-Only Era 0:59

8M ago0:59

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Insight Business Breakdown: How much is restaurant rental? 0:56

8M ago0:56

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Episode 82: Business Breakdown of the Indian F&B Industry w/Sarthak Ahuja 52:32

9M ago52:32

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About Sarthak Ahuja:My next guest and co-host on The One Percent Project is Sartha Ahuja. In this episode, Sarthak & I deep dive into India's Food and Beverage industry. We discuss the unit economics of running a restaurant to making butter chicken, ordering patterns in India, the business models of food aggregators like Zomato and Swiggy, cloud ki…

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The Last Chance University With Jim Correll 1:14:11

9M ago1:14:11

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Hello, and welcome to another episode of the entrepreneurial mindset project. Today, I’m speaking with Jim Correll, an everyday entrepreneur who started an entrepreneurial mindset revolution that transformed his community. At the age of 50, Jim was hired as an outside staff instructor to teach the Successful Entrepreneur Program at a small communit…

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Episode 75: Business Breakdown of the Indian B2B Textile Industry 1:12:02

9M ago1:12:02

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About Mayank Tiwari:Success in the textile industry is not just about fabrics and threads; it's about empowering communities and redefining the way we connect with our roots.Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we bring you the stories of exceptional leaders who have achieved extraordinary success in their fields. In this episode, we speak to …

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Entrepreneurial Leadership: Don’t Be Afraid To Try With Rob Vigil 52:32

10M ago52:32

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Most city government workers, even though they have a keen eye on business, simply stay where they are and do not venture outside their comfort zone. What would it take for them to unlock their hidden entrepreneurial leadership skills? In this episode, host Gary Schoeniger sits down with Rob Vigil, a retired government worker in the City of Albuque…

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Episode 81: The Indian Video Game Revolution: History & Social Impact of Gaming, The Indian Female Gamer, Unit Economics of the Gaming Industry w/Salone Sehgal 54:24

10M ago54:24

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About Salone Seghal: My next guest on The One Percent Project is Salone Sehgal, a trailblazer in the world of gaming and interactive media. Salone has shattered the glass ceiling by becoming the world's first female general partner of games and interactive media VC funds. Her impressive journey has seen her co-founding Lumikai Fund, India's first e…

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From Pizza Delivery Boy To Successful Entrepreneur With Joe Jaros 1:47:34

11M ago1:47:34

1:47:34

In this episode, Gary sits down with Joe Jaros, a remarkable entrepreneur who turned a pizza delivery job into a thriving career. Joe's journey is a testament to the transformative power of an entrepreneurial mindset, even in franchise ownership. Hailing from a working-class background in Cleveland, Ohio, Joe's story mirrors the essence of entrepre…

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Fear Is The Biggest Enemy With Susana Cabrera 49:28

12M ago49:28

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Today, we're speaking with Susana Cabrera, who is one of the original entrepreneurs featured in the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. I originally interviewed Susana in 2010, when she was in the first few years of her entrepreneurial journey. Today, I had the chance to catch up with her to revisit her journey and the life lessons she learned alon…

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Episode 80- Cycle Pure Agarbathis: Whenever the nation prays together, Building the world’s largest incense business- History, Culture, Customer w/Arjun Ranga 41:59

1y ago41:59

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About Arjun Ranga: Globally, incense is the silent bridge that connects humans to the divine. And naturally, no Indian wants to compromise when it comes to their hopes and prayers. This episode of The One Percent Project is an intriguing exploration of the incense business and its essence in Indian culture with a remarkable guest, Arjun Ranga, the …

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Making It Happen: From Dorm Room Prototype To Market With Chad Porter Of CHVD JUSTIN 53:44

1y ago53:44

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Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, we're joined by Chad Porter, a young, inventive entrepreneur who is well on his way. While studying biomedical engineering at Ohio State, he noticed that students were hauling fewer books around campus, which required a new type of backpack. All he needed was a prototype that…

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Episode 79- Being Resilient & Committed: Lessons from Three Startups, B2B- Marketing, Pricing, Why is Generative AI the next Saas w/Vijay Rayapati @Atomicwork 53:18

1y ago53:18

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About Vijay Rayapati: The next guest on The One Percnet Project is Vijay Rayapati, the co-founder and CEO of Atomicwork a startup that helps enterprises bring their employees, IT systems, and HR operations together to drive business impact. Previously, Vijay co-founded Minjar, a cloud management startup. Minjar was acquired by Nutanix in 2018. Vija…

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Episode 78- Designing & Building a Career: Investing in Yourself, Finding a Career Coach w/Sawan Kapoor 54:24

1y ago54:24

54:24

About Sawan Kapoor: My next guest is Sawan Kapoor. Sawan is widely recognised as 'The Career Guy' and India’s foremost career coach. From his early days at Daymon Worldwide, the largest private label broker in the FMCG industry, to his rise as CEO of a multi-million-dollar organisation in the Wine & Spirits industry, Sawan's journey is marked by ra…

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Episode 77- Turning Adversity into an Advantage: Building Wakefit, Importance of Sleep, How to build a great company, w/Chaitanya Ramalingegowda 1:13:54

1y ago1:13:54

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About Chaitanya Ramalingegowda: This episode of The One Percent Project tells the story of Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, the co-founder of Wakefit, a household name in India synonymous with quality sleep. Chaitanya's journey to Wakefit is a testament to persistence and unwavering determination. Before starting Wakefit, Chaitanya had nineteen years of e…

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How A Vision Becomes Reality With The Garfield Twins 46:35

1y ago46:35

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Welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project! Today, we have an inspiring story to share with you. Meet Ashley and Abby Garfield, identical twins and young entrepreneurs. Starting with just a vacuum cleaner, a broom, a bucket, and a mop, they launched a cleaning business in high school. As they pursued business courses at a loc…

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Episode 76: Early Life, Impact of IIM, Is success an outcome of Brilliance or Network? How to make career decisions? How to build teams? Best leadership advice w/Dhruvank Vaidya 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

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About Dhruvank Vidya: Dhruvank is the Head of Podcasts for Spotify India. Over a career spanning 25 years, he has launched several media and technology businesses and held leadership positions (CxO/ Business head) in digital media, content, television and technology companies like Star TV, Times of India group, NDTV Imagine/ Turner Broadcasting etc…

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Insight: White space opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore within the Indian Handicraft Industry 2:47

1+ y ago2:47

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Listen to the entire conversation:Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWweYouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8sApple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkLOr available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast)Show notes & Transcript:https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

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Insight: Founder & CEO of Reshamandi talks about the Indian Silk Industry size & opportunity 1:27

1+ y ago1:27

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Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

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Measuring The Entrepreneurial Mindset With Dr. Jennifer Hall 1:16:46

1+ y ago1:16:46

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project! In this special edition, we're taking a different approach as we delve into the fascinating realm of the entrepreneurial mindset through the lens of psychology. Our guest today is Dr. Jennifer Hall, co-author of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile—a groundbreaking psychometric to…

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Insight: Mayank Tiwari talks about why NIFT alums are not building brands for the masses. 4:41

1+ y ago4:41

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Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

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Episode 74: Part-2: Building Chamaeleon, Investing in Start-ups, Decision Making Strategies, Analysing Decisions w/Nuno Goncalves 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

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About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon and Strive Capital, epitomises this rare breed of visio…

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Episode 73: Part-1: View adversity as an opportunity, How to slow down and intensify focus, Learnings from living in 35+ countries, How love for food has influenced his career w/Nuno Goncalves Pedro 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

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About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon and Strive Capital, epitomises this rare breed of visio…

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Insight: Prasanna Sankar shares why Bitcoin is a Technological Marvel. 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

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Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/42hwfOo⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/42iwzfO⁠⁠ Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: ⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp⁠

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Insight- Prasanna Sankar shares how he is productive by not being productive? 1:31

1+ y ago1:31

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Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/42hwfOo ⁠Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/42iwzfO⁠ Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp⁠

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Insight-Prasanna Sankar shares how his life has changed after becoming a Billionaire. 1:32

1+ y ago1:32

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Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp

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Insight- Prasanna Sankar shares why "The Thoughtful Investor" by Basant Maheshwari is the most under rated book. 1:46

1+ y ago1:46

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Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp

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Insight- Prasanna Sankar shares how Governments and CBDCs will create the next bull run in the Crypto markets. 2:46

1+ y ago2:46

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Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho YouTube: https://bit.ly/42hwfOo Apple: https://apple.co/42iwzfO Or available on all other platforms Show notes & Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp

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Ideas Don’t Matter With Steve Orlando 1:19:27

1+ y ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with a special guest, Steve Orlando, who is not only an incredible entrepreneur, but was one of my very first students when I was experimenting with teaching entrepreneurship at a local high school back in 2006-2007. Trust me when I tell you Steve has …

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Episode 72: Part-2: Becoming a Billionaire, Impact of Paul Graham & Marc Andreessen Essays, Productivity Hacks, Books w/Prasanna Sankar 23:12

1+ y ago23:12

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About Prasanna Sankar: What changes after one becomes a billionaire? How does one maintain a sense of purpose and drive after accumulating wealth? Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we continue our captivating conversation with Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of Rippling, and a true trailblazer in the world of technology and entrepreneurship…

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Episode 71: Part-1: Indian Hustle & Competition, Building Early Confidence, State of FAAMGs, Brilliance & Future of Bitcoin, Power of a Free Mind w/Prasanna Sankar 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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About Prasanna Sankar:Few possess a rare combination of exceptional talent, entrepreneurial vision, and a relentless drive to push boundaries. My next guest on The One Percent Project, Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of Rippling, is undoubtedly one such individual. In 2010, Prasanna co-founded Likealittle, a college campus social network that exper…

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Episode 70: An Unconventional Career Journey w/Susan Zhang 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

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About Susan Zhang: Leadership is not just about achieving success but about inspiring and empowering others to do the same. My next guest on The One Percent Project, Susan Zhang, embodies that. An exemplary business executive and visionary entrepreneur, Susan has a remarkable career spanning three continents. With an impressive legacy through her w…

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Episode 69: Part 2- Building Blume Ventures w/Karthik Reddy 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

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About Karthik Reddy: What does it take to identify and back the next big thing in the world of startups? How do venture capitalists navigate the complex web of risks and rewards to make successful investments? Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we continue our exploration of the world of startups and venture capital with the visionary Karthi…

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Learning By Doing With Stephanie Riel 1:13:25

1+ y ago1:13:25

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Today, we sit down with Stephanie Riel, founder of RielDeal & Co., a brand strategy consulting firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we explore the origins of an entrepreneur's passion and drive. Stephanie was inspired by her father's journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and always knew she wante…

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Episode 68: Part 1- Building Blume Ventures w/Karthik Reddy 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

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About Karthik Reddy: Is venture capital about funding the next unicorn or backing exceptional founders who are hardwired to think differently and bet against conventional wisdom? My next guest on The One Percent Project is the humble, decisive communicator and counterintuitive thinker Karthik Reddy. Karthik is the co-founder and Managing Partner at…

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Episode 67: State Bank of India: Elephants Can Dance! 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

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About State Bank of India: It is hard to imagine an elephant dancing, but if that elephant is the State Bank of India, SBI, as popularly known, you are in for a surprise/ delight. SBI is India's biggest bank, with 450M+ customers. As an Indian, you may be able to rattle 100s of challenges and inefficiencies of SBI, but its contribution towards Indi…

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Episode 66: Exploring the Toy Industry w/Brendan Boyle 26:45

1+ y ago26:45

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About Brendan Boyle: Have you ever wondered how your favourite toys end up in your hands? What makes toy companies such as Lego, Hasbro, and Mattel market leaders, and how have products such as Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars stayed evergreen in a highly competitive industry? My next guest on The One Percent Project is Brendan Boyle. Brendan is a …

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The Influence Of An Unlikely Entrepreneur With Clifton Taulbert 1:15:09

1+ y ago1:15:09

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Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with my friend, collaborator, and co-author, Clifton Taulbert. Clifton has an amazing story to tell–from his childhood in the Mississippi Delta during the height of legal segregation to becoming a Pulitzer-nominated author and successful entrepreneur. I…

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Episode 65: Career: Making bold moves w/Aditi Sharma 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

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About Aditi Sharma: Aditi Sharma is the co-founder of Grow Commerce. Aditi started her career as a chip designer, did her MBA, and joined McKinsey. Then, she chose to join Grab. When Aditi joined Grab, not only was she expecting her first child, but Grab was in overdrive to enter and grow across South East Asian markets while competing against form…

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Episode 64: HabitStrong: Importance of Habits, Boredom and Discipline w/Rajan Singh 42:30

1+ y ago42:30

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About Rajan Singh: In the modern world, where ample distractions capture our attention and constantly pull it in multiple directions, staying focused and achieving our goals can be a significant challenge. Moreover, with the rise of remote work and the shift towards an increasingly digital lifestyle, maintaining focus and productivity has become ev…

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Episode 63: Building Generational Brands w/Raja Ganapathy 38:04

1+ y ago38:04

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About Raja Ganapathy: What is so unique about Ogilvy, Hindustan Unilever, and Sequoia capital that they have stayed market-relevant and built and enabled iconic brands? How Don Valentine, the grandfather of Venture Capital and founder of Sequoia, built a generational brand. If brands and brand-building intrigue, you listen on. My next guest on The …

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