S2 E26: How Zomato Survived The Pandemic? With Sanjeev Bhikhchandani The XMonks Drive podcast

S2 E26: How Zomato Survived The Pandemic? with Sanjeev Bhikhchandani

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Join us for a casual chat with Sanjeev Bhikhchandani, the man behind Naukri.com and a lot more. In this episode, he spills the beans on how it all started.

Back in '97, he was just an average guy taking small steps as an entrepreneur. Naukri.com was just one of those ideas, but it turned out to be a game-changer.

He tells us how luck played its part, but it was also about hard work and smart decisions. And he shares some wisdom he got early on: make yourself dispensable.

The conversation takes us through the journey of delegation and empowerment. Learn how good people can snatch power from you, even if you don't give it to them.

Fast forward to today, and Info Edge has invested in dozens of startups, including big names like Zomato. Hear how a bold move into food delivery, against advice, saved the company during the pandemic.

This podcast is all about self-belief, resilience, and the fascinating stories behind some of India's biggest startups. So, grab a coffee and tune in!

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Chapters

1. Gaurav X Sanjeev Bikchandani (00:00:00)

2. Chapter 2: Early Entrepreneurial Aspirations (00:02:57)

3. Chapter 3: The Birth of Naukri.com and Investment (00:05:19)

4. Chapter 4: Diversification and Investments (00:07:57)

5. Chapter 5: Key Traits for Success (00:08:04)

6. Chapter 6: Delegation and Growth (00:09:27)

7. Chapter 7: Knowing When to Let Go (00:12:08)

8. Chapter 8: People Management (00:13:03)

9. Chapter 9: Supporting Founders as Investors (00:15:24)

10. Chapter 10: Game Changer Decision for Zomato (00:19:47)

11. Chapter 11: Evaluating Entrepreneurs for Investment (00:22:17)

12. Chapter 12: Identifying the Right Entrepreneurs (00:23:45)

13. Chapter 13: Understanding and Managing Risk (00:26:33)

14. Chapter 14: Differentiating Good and Great Entrepreneurs (00:27:56)

15. Chapter 15: Personal Development and Challenges (00:28:41)

16. Chapter 16: Wrapping Up (00:31:57)

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