E210 - The Secret to Building Billion-Dollar Companies & Careers – Business Legends' Roundtable

India’s biggest success stories weren’t built overnight. What does it really take to build institutions, scale businesses, and create a lasting legacy?In this rare business legends’ roundtable, we sit down with Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Info Edge), Ashish Dhawan (ChrysCapital), and Pramath Raj Sinha (ISB & Ashoka University) to break down the mindset, risk-taking, and long-term vision behind billion-dollar success.We explore: • The biggest mistake founders make—and how to fix it • What they never teach you in college (but actually shapes your career) • Why most people fail at risk-taking—you’re not taking risks, you’re making mistakes • The truth about MBAs—is it still worth it in 2024? • How to think in decades, not years—the 10-Year Rule for success • How to contribute beyond yourself—why wealth alone isn’t enough • Powerful career advice from India’s top business mindsIf you’re a founder, operator, or ambitious professional, this episode is packed with rare insights on building businesses and careers that stand the test of time.⸻⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction9:36 – The Conceptualization of Ashoka21:45 – Maximizing Outcomes While Still in College26:17 – Where a 19-Year-Old Should Focus Their Time31:20 – The Relevance of an MBA in Today’s World36:20 – Embracing Risk and Taking Bold Steps43:40 – Contributing Beyond Oneself52:00 – Developing a Long-Term Mindset at 2057:20 – Advice They Would Give Their Younger Selves1:03:55 – Closing Reflections1:04:57 – Outro⸻🔗 Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, share it,

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E210 - The Secret to Building Billion-Dollar Companies & Careers – Business Legends' Roundtable is an episode from Indian Silicon Valley by Jivraj Singh Sachar.

This episode is 01:05:28 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2025.

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