Not Hitting the Nail on the Head is OK/Rishi Mallik - Workato, Experimentation, Taking Risks ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 7

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Learn about the process behind how a hyperscaled enterprise software company approaches Growth with Rishi Mallik, SVP of growth and marketing at Workato, as he shares his tech odyssey from pioneering at Quik to driving mobile video at Skype. This episode peels back the layers of enterprise automation and how Rishi's knack for distilling complex tech has supercharged Workato's growth. As our host, Rajiv Parikh explores Rishi's journey and producer Sandeep Parikh sprinkles in layman's terms, we get a glimpse of Rishi's Stanford Bhangra days, a testament to the vibrant personality behind the professional.
Our chat with Rishi takes a deep dive into the pivotal role growth marketing plays in the success of a business. We unpack the wealth of experiences that led him from venture capitalism to the thrills of entrepreneurship, reuniting with old colleagues, and how they're shaping Workato's future. Get an insider look at the marketing and revenue application jungle, why core tools are vital for cohesive strategies, and how automation is the linchpin for transforming dormant data into dynamic action.
As we round off our conversation, the synergy between Bhaskar and Rishi comes into full focus. We unravel the essence of trust, the division of tasks in teamwork, and how different approaches foster a robust project execution. The episode wraps up with a tease of what lies ahead, pondering how a growth mindset could revolutionize traditional industries and hinting at Rishi's creative ventures in the pipeline. Tune in for this rich exchange of wisdom, laughter, and those sparks that light the way to innovation.

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Chapters

1. Not Hitting the Nail on the Head is OK/Rishi Mallik - Workato, Experimentation, Taking Risks ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 7 (00:00:00)

2. The Spark of Ages Podcast (00:00:14)

3. Bhangra Captain at Stanford, now retired (00:05:32)

4. Why Rishi Mallik is an ideal guest for Spark of Ages (00:06:59)

5. What does Workato do? (00:08:00)

6. Rishi's mom only remembers that he worked at Microsoft (00:11:40)

7. Team at Workato has track record of success (00:14:33)

8. Workato helps you save on Tech Debt (00:15:51)

9. Automation is about getting the right information to the right person at the right time (00:17:00)

10. Growth is a mind-set & the Magic Number of 9 (00:20:10)

11. Growth Mindset and Experimentation in Marketing (00:20:28)

12. Know that you're not going to hit the nail on the head the 1st time (00:22:45)

13. In reality, people prioritize urgent over important (00:24:50)

14. Where did you learn to embrace failure? (00:26:00)

15. Learning is supposed to feel uncomfortable (00:28:33)

16. Rishi's inspiration for mobile video was his mom's cooking (00:30:20)

17. Why take the start-up route out of college? (00:32:00)

18. How the immigrant experience drove Rishi to take risks with his career (00:35:42)

19. Spark of Ages Episode 7 Game: Who's Quote is it? (00:37:54)

20. First Quote: "There are countless unpredictable forces..." (00:38:15)

21. Second Quote: "You're not always going to hit the nail on the head the first time around..." (00:38:48)

22. Third Quote: "A common mistake is thinking that pouring more..." (00:39:10)

23. Fourth Quote: "We rise to the challenges..." (00:39:39)

24. Bhaskar Roy: Rishi's Trusted Teammate (00:41:03)

25. Rishi's advice to entrepreneurs just starting out (00:43:05)

26. Respect for LA Dodgers fans (00:44:00)

27. If money were no object, what would you do? (00:45:10)

28. Rishi's key insight for Go-To-Market folks (00:46:40)

29. Light Bulb Turning Competition: Brown vs. Stanford (00:48:44)

30. Episode Wrap Up: Embracing Failure & Family Inspiration (00:49:32)